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Say i want to play some audio in iTunes, but record it in Quicktime while listening to it out of the built-in speakers. This might helpObtaining Soundflowerbed if you install Soundflower 2.0b2Important: The 2.0b2 version is the only version that will work on El Capitan and later. It can also be used on Mavericks or Yosemite but it lacks the 'Soundflowerbed' application that lets you hear audio on your computer while Soundflower is set as the system output device. Fortunately Soundflowerbed from Soundflower 1.6.6b can be used on its own with Soundflower 2.0b2.If you already have Soundflower 1.6.x:Copy Soundflowerbed.app from the /Applications/Soundflower/ folder to your Desktop or somewhere else.In the same 'Soundflower' folder, double-click 'Uninstall Soundflower.scpt' to uninstall Soundflower 1.6.x. In the window that opens, press the 'Run' button. You should see 'Done!' In the results, indicating that the uninstallation completed satisfactorily.Reboot the computer then run the 'Soundflower-2.0b2.dmg' installer as above.If you do not have Soundflowerbed.app: the easiest solution is to download it by clicking this link.
This might help. Obtaining Soundflowerbed if you install Soundflower 2.0b2 Important: The 2.0b2 version is the only version that will work on El Capitan and later.
Unzip the 'Soundflowerbed.app' from the download, then place it anywhere that is convenient.If you do not have Soundflowerbed.app: the easiest solution is to download it by clicking this link. Unzip the 'Soundflowerbed.app' from the download, then place it anywhere that is convenient. The 2017 MacBook Pros (Sierra 10.12.5, USB-C) may have added a new issue, as the above process has not yet allowed me to control volume with my keyboard. I think it is related to the sound being over DisplayPort. But it also could be incorrect installation. I have not previously installed Soundflower or Soundflowerbed.
I downloaded and installed Soundflower 2.0b2. As I understand it, that version incorporates Soundflowerbed, so I did not install it. If I am wrong about this, then everything below is irrelevant.Like the OP, after installing, Soundflower appears as a sound device (well, 2) in the Sound control panel.
So far, so good. But there is no Soundflower icon in the menu bar, and no Soundflower application anywhere.
Restarted did not change anything.I went ahead and created the Multi-Output device using the Audio MIDI Setup app. I tried selecting only Soundflower (2ch) and Built-in Output, but sound only came from the MacBook Pro's built-in speakers, and the volume buttons were disabled. I then tried selecting the DisplayPort device, and it worked but the volume control buttons remained disabled.I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling and restarting, but it didn't change anything. I've tried muting and unmuting Soundflower.
At this point I'm reduced to randomly clicking buttons and hoping that I won't satisfy the definition of insanity. I would be grateful if someone here can make a suggestion. On Aug 5, 2017, at 5:37 PM, chuy90023.@. wrote:Did you solve your issue? I'm having the same problem with an OS Sierra 10.12.6. I seem to have downloaded Soundflower 2.0b2 successfully (although it doesn't show up in the applications folder or in the extensions folder), but it's an option for Output and Input in the Preferences.I want to record a Skype or Hangouts call on Garageband, but somehow only my voice is being recorded, not the other person's.—You are receiving this because you were mentioned.Reply to this email directly, view it on GitHub, or mute the thread.
I use SoundflowerBed & app with Quicktime on an iMac OS10.6.8 to record jazz programs & other internet audio. The old iMac died. I purchased a refurbished iMac, updated OS to Sierra10.12.6, which has problems with Soundflower. Through discussions onand advise found therein, I believe I have successfully installed software combo that works like it did on my old iMac.Procedure:Installed Soundflower2.0b2.
Checked for Soundflower.kext files via Terminal:Last login: Tue Sep 19 16:30:04 on ttys000iMac-10-8: realname$ mdfind -name Soundflower.kext/Library/Extensions/Soundflower.kextiMac-10-8: realname$File not present in /System/Library/Extensions/Soundflower.kext. Unsure if this is significant. Checked system sound, Soundflower 2 & 16 Ch are listed as output devices!Booted Soundflower Bed 1.5.2 (from previous download), selected Audio Setup from drop down dialog, selected Soundflower (2CH). Did the same in System Preferences.Booted Audio MIDI Setup.app, brought up same dialog screen as Audio Setup.
Already selected Soundflower as output device.Booted Quicktime PlayerV10.4/New Audio Recording, booted an mp3 file using VLC. Quicktime shows input! Started recording for 5 min, stopped recording.
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Had to specify file name & directory. Saved as m4a format, only format available. MPEG Streamclip won’t read m4a files. Internet search indicates changing file format name from m4a to mp4 makes file available. Duplicated test.m4a, renamed copy file to test.mp4. Streamclip opened and played file!Audacity 1.3.10-beta opened both m4a & mp4 files.
Audio files appear identical. I believe I’m good to go!
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