Where Does SoundSource Store Settings and Presets?
Where SoundSource keeps settings, effect presets and Quick Configs on Mac.
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SoundSource keeps app settings in its Rogue Amoeba preferences plist with effect presets and Quick Configs managed in-app. Audio Unit presets it saves follow the system standard, so other apps can read them too.
Confirm the exact plist name inside ~/Library/Preferences before scripting anything around it, since Rogue Amoeba naming shifted across eras. For migrations prefer rebuilding from Quick Configs notes over plist copies.
Where SoundSource stores this, by platform
~/Library/Preferences/com.rogueamoeba.soundsource.plist
App settings plist. Effect presets and Quick Configs save in-app at application level and apply across effect instances. Confirm exact filename in Preferences before scripting. Debugging window holds Factory Reset.
Frequently asked questions
How do I factory reset SoundSource?
Open the Debugging window from support docs and use Factory Reset. It restores launch fresh defaults, wiping custom routing and effects. Export nothing first unless you accept losing the setup.
How do I save a SoundSource setup for headphones versus speakers?
Save the current setup from the Quick Configs menu with a name. Configs capture devices, volumes, effects and per-app settings in one recallable snapshot with optional shortcuts.
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