ACE
Universal version latest seen at v11.9.6 · Reported by 187 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (17):
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ACE is a CoreAudio HAL (Hardware Abstraction Layer) driver from Rogueamoeba that enables advanced audio routing and processing capabilities within macOS. It functions as a virtual audio device driver at the system level, allowing audio applications to route, mix, and manipulate sound through the operating system's CoreAudio framework. ACE is used by audio professionals, musicians, podcasters and content creators who need flexible audio patching and virtual audio I/O management. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionACE is a system-level audio driver and is updated through Rogueamoeba's own installer and software update mechanism, not through the App Store or macOS system updates. To upgrade to the native Apple Silicon build, visit Rogueamoeba's website, download the current ACE installer, and run it on your Mac. The installer will recognize your system architecture and deploy the native arm64 build. After installation, your existing CoreAudio routing configuration and virtual device settings will be preserved. Expect improved performance and reduced CPU overhead during audio routing compared to the Intel version running under Rosetta.
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