Menu Volume
– System & Music
Control Mac and Music volumes separately and independently from one convenient menu bar location
Requires macOS 10.15 or later
Simple, Powerful, Convenient
Easy-to-use volume controls for your Mac. Perfect for quick adjustments while listening to music.
System volume, instantly
Smooth, responsive slider in your menu bar.
Apple Music volume, separate
Adjust independently from Mac volume.
Launch at login
Set it and forget it.
See It In Action
A clean, intuitive interface that stays out of your way while giving you full control.
Easy Configuration
Simple settings let you enable Apple Music integration and launch at login. Everything works right out of the box.
Independent Control
Separate sliders for system and Apple Music volume give you precise control over each audio source independently.
What makes it different
A few key differences from the stock sound menu.
Separate Music volume
The stock menu only controls overall Mac volume. Menu Volume gives you a second slider just for Apple Music — not available in the stock menu.
Always visible sliders
See both volume levels at a glance. The stock menu hides the slider until you click — ours shows current levels instantly.
Designed for music listeners
Control both volumes separately—adjust either one without affecting the other.
Permissions
When you first use Music controls, macOS asks to let Menu Volume control Apple Music. We only request access to Music — nothing else.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I control system volume and Apple Music volume separately?
Yes! This is one of the key features. The menu bar interface provides separate sliders for system volume and Apple Music volume. You can adjust either one independently without affecting the other.
Does the app affect my Mac's performance or battery life?
No, Menu Volume is designed to be lightweight and efficient. It runs quietly in the background with negligible impact on your Mac's performance or battery life, using minimal system resources and permissions.
Does it support Spotify?
Not yet. (Planned.)
Does it change other apps' volumes individually?
No—only Music has its own slider; everything else follows your Mac volume.
What data does the app collect?
None. Menu Volume doesn't collect, store, or transmit any personal data. Everything runs locally on your Mac, and no information is sent to external servers.
Ready for Better Volume Control?
Download Menu Volume and control both volumes independently.
Download from App StoreRequires macOS 10.15 or later