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Why does Music play significantly quieter than everything else in Montery 12.6.7?

What causes Music to play significantly quieter than everything else?


When using QuickTime, youtube.com and all other programs & streaming services, the volume is always twice as loud as Music on my MacBook Air 2020 (M1). If the volume is set to 50% music only plays at 25%. I've ran diagnosis however there no problem in the system.


This didn't happen until more recent times & it's extremely annoying.


And I cannot increase Preamp to increase the volume output because that causes sources to go from Green & Amber, to Red which causes major issues with distortion of audio output.

MacBook Air 13″

Posted on Jul 12, 2023 7:15 PM

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User profile for user: R_Gabriel
R_Gabriel
User level: Community Specialist

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 4:01 PM

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities showprolights,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if music in Apple Music sounds quiet.


"If music in Apple Music sounds quiet

Sound Check might be turned on in the Apple Music app. Learn what Sound Check is and how to turn it on or off.


What is Sound Check?

Some songs are created louder than others. For example, you might notice that some stereo songs sound louder than Dolby Atmos songs. Sound Check adjusts the loudness between different songs to play at the same volume.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences or Music > Settings.
  3. Click the Playback tab.
  4. Select or deselect Sound Check.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Music.
  3. Turn Sound Check on or off. "


For additional information, check out this ink: If music in Apple Music sounds quiet - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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User profile for user: R_Gabriel
R_Gabriel
User level: Community Specialist

Jul 13, 2023 4:01 PM in response to showprolights

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities showprolights,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if music in Apple Music sounds quiet.


"If music in Apple Music sounds quiet

Sound Check might be turned on in the Apple Music app. Learn what Sound Check is and how to turn it on or off.


What is Sound Check?

Some songs are created louder than others. For example, you might notice that some stereo songs sound louder than Dolby Atmos songs. Sound Check adjusts the loudness between different songs to play at the same volume.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences or Music > Settings.
  3. Click the Playback tab.
  4. Select or deselect Sound Check.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Music.
  3. Turn Sound Check on or off. "


For additional information, check out this ink: If music in Apple Music sounds quiet - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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User profile for user: R_Gabriel
R_Gabriel
User level: Community Specialist

Jul 13, 2023 4:02 PM in response to showprolights

Hey there and welcome to Apple Support Communities showprolights,


We can certainly understand your concern and can help provide some insight.


We recommend checking out these steps for more information on what to do if music in Apple Music sounds quiet.


"If music in Apple Music sounds quiet

Sound Check might be turned on in the Apple Music app. Learn what Sound Check is and how to turn it on or off.


What is Sound Check?

Some songs are created louder than others. For example, you might notice that some stereo songs sound louder than Dolby Atmos songs. Sound Check adjusts the loudness between different songs to play at the same volume.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.
  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences or Music > Settings.
  3. Click the Playback tab.
  4. Select or deselect Sound Check.



How to turn Sound Check on or off on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Music.
  3. Turn Sound Check on or off. "


For additional information, check out this ink: If music in Apple Music sounds quiet - Apple Support


These steps will help ensure your device is working with ease and can fix common issues like the ones you’re experiencing.


Kindest regards!


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