BlackHole

The premium Open Source alternative to Loopback

🎯 Best for:Professionals needing to route audio between DAW, OBS, and communication apps.
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What is BlackHole?

A zero-latency virtual audio driver that enables passing audio between different applications on macOS. It supports up to 256 channels and integrates directly with Core Audio for high-performance routing.

Tech Stack
COS & Utilities

Why BlackHole?

  • Zero latency performance
  • Supports 192kHz sample rate
  • No GUI overhead

Limitations

  • No visual routing interface
  • Requires manual MIDI setup
  • macOS exclusive
3/5/2026
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GPL-3.0
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-$1,440
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