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Feature Request: Mouse Location-Based Volume Control
Title: Adaptive Volume Control Based on Mouse Position for Multiple Displays
Description: I propose a feature for MonitorControl that enables volume adjustments according to the mouse's position on different displays. Currently, the volume keys affect only the system's default audio device, which can be inconvenient for users with multiple monitors.
Use Case: For individuals using a MacBook Pro in conjunction with external monitors, the ability to control each monitor's volume independently, based on where the mouse is located, would significantly enhance productivity and ease of use.
Expected Functionality:
This feature would facilitate a more intuitive interaction with audio controls in multi-monitor setups, improving MonitorControl's overall user experience.
Sadly we do not accept new feature requests to MonitorControl as the team decided that the app is already too complex compared to its original vision. I plan to add volume control for the built-in display (or rather the built-in speakers of the MBP) for consistency's sake in BetterDisplay.
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Describe the bug
Rogue Amoeba SoundSource Compatibility Issue Disrupting Volume Control
After installing SoundSource, the volume control feature in MonitorControl stopped working correctly. Previously, adjusting volume via keyboard keys was based on the mouse pointer's location—over the MacBook Pro for its volume and over the monitor for the monitor's volume. However, since adding SoundSource, this pointer-dependent volume control no longer functions.
Steps to reproduce
Expected behavior
Volume adjusts based on the mouse pointer's location, affecting either the MacBook Pro or the monitor's volume.
Actual behavior
Volume control does not respond to the mouse pointer's location, and no adjustment occurs.
Anything else?
This functionality worked flawlessly before the SoundSource installation. The issue appears to be a compatibility problem between SoundSource and MonitorControl. The affected feature is crucial for users needing seamless volume control across multiple devices. Even after quitting SoundSwitch, the functionality to control Audio devices is stopped completely from monitor control.
Suggested Resolution:
Please investigate potential conflicts between SoundSource and MonitorControl to restore the intuitive volume control feature. Integration of this functionality or a compatibility fix would be greatly appreciated.
Link to MonitorControl: MonitorControl GitHub Link to SoundSource: Rogue Amoeba's SoundSource
Environment Information (please complete the following information)
Mac model: MacBook Pro 16" M1 Pro 1TB
Apple Silicon/M1 (yes or no): Yes
MonitorControl Version: 4.2.0 Build 7048
Operating System: macOS Sonoma 14.4.1
SoundSource Version: 5.6.3
App Version: 5.6.3
Build ID: 04dce93e03cf3c4
Build Date: 2023-10-19 16:19:14
ACE Version: 11.9.6