SoundTapVirtualAudioDevice
Universal version latest seen at v10.0 · Reported by 2 Macs in the community.
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SoundTapVirtualAudioDevice is a virtual audio driver for macOS that integrates with CoreAudio to enable audio routing and capture from applications. It allows users and developers to record and redirect audio streams between applications without physical loopback hardware. The driver is primarily used by audio professionals, podcasters, streamers, and software developers who need flexible audio routing capabilities. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionSoundTapVirtualAudioDevice is a system-level CoreAudio driver component, not a standalone app, so it is updated as part of Nchsoftware's SoundTap application suite rather than through a separate installer. To ensure you have the native Apple Silicon build, visit Nchsoftware's official site and download the latest version of SoundTap for macOS — the current installer automatically detects your Mac's architecture and installs the native driver component. If you already have SoundTap installed, use the app's built-in update mechanism (typically Help → Check for Updates or equivalent) to pull the native build. After updating, the virtual audio device will be available immediately in your CoreAudio system without restart. The native version will deliver noticeably better performance and lower latency during audio routing compared to the Intel-only build running under Rosetta.
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