Aural for Mac
Open-source music player with an equalizer, effects and wide format support.
by Kartik Venugopal
Free download · macOS · Updated
- 7.9K Ratings
- 4.3
- Price
- Free 100% free
- Category Audio
- Developer Kartik Venugopal
- License
- OSS Open Source
- Platform macOS
What Aural Does
Wide format support
Play popular and lossless formats, including FLAC.
Equalizer
Shape the sound with a built-in multi-band equalizer.
Sound effects
Adjust pitch, playback speed, reverb and more.
Playlists
Organize tracks into playlists and queues.
Classic modular UI
A customizable interface inspired by classic desktop players.
Open source
Free with public source code.
About Aural for Mac
Aural Player is a free, open-source audio player for macOS by Kartik Venugopal. It is built for people who like to manage their own music files and want more control over how their music sounds.
Aural plays many formats, including lossless audio, and comes with an equalizer and effects such as pitch shifting, time stretching and reverb. Its modular interface, inspired by classic desktop players, can be arranged the way you like.
If the Music app feels too focused on streaming, Aural is a refreshing, lightweight alternative for your local library.
User Reviews
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What we like about Aural
Made for local libraries
Editors’ note
Great if you keep your own music files.
Sound control
Editors’ note
Equalizer and effects go beyond the Music app.
Classic vibes
Editors’ note
A modular UI that recalls the best old players.
How to Play Music with Aural
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1
Open Aural
Launch the player after installing it.
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2
Add music
Drag files or folders into the playlist.
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3
Tune the sound
Open the equalizer and effects to adjust the sound.
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Enjoy
Build playlists and control playback from the keyboard or menu bar.
How to Download & Install Aural on Mac
- Download — tap Free Download to get the Aural installer.
- Open — double-click the downloaded ZIP or DMG in your Downloads folder.
- Install — drag Aural into the Applications folder.
- Launch — if macOS warns you on first launch, go to System Settings → Privacy & Security → Open Anyway.
Is Aural Safe?
Yes — Aural is a safe app for Mac. It is open source and simply plays your local audio files, with no ads or tracking.
We never repack or modify installers. You can verify this page and its download yourself with independent security scanners:
- Open-source and free
- Plays local files only
- No ads or tracking
Information
- Developer
- Kartik Venugopal
- Category
- Audio & Dictation
- Price
- Free
- License
- Open Source
- Compatibility
- macOS
- User rating
- 4.3 out of 5 (7.9K ratings)
Aural FAQ
Yes. Aural Player is free and open source.
Yes. It supports lossless formats such as FLAC along with common formats.
No. It is designed for playing your local audio files.
Yes. See the safety check above for VirusTotal and Google Safe Browsing reports.
