Simple Recorder
Simple Recorder is a lightweight audio recording utility for macOS that captures sound from the system microphone or line-in input. It sits in the menu bar for quick access and offers customisable keyboard shortcuts for starting and stopping recordings. The app is designed for users who need simple voice memos, podcast recordings, interviews, or quick audio clips without the complexity of full audio editing software.
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1 suggestionWe could not find current information about whether Simple Recorder has a native Apple Silicon build. The only search result we located was from 2020 and did not mention the app's architecture status. Given that we are now in May 2026 and Rosetta 2 will be removed in macOS 28 (September 2028), it is important to act soon. Contact the developer directly to ask whether a native Apple Silicon build has been released or is planned. If the developer confirms there is no native version and none is forthcoming, consider switching to a modern alternative like Recordia, QuickTime (built into macOS), GarageBand, or Audacity — all of which run natively on Apple Silicon and will continue to work after September 2028.
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