Boom 3D

Boom 3D v2.0.3 is out. "- We have vixed some minor defects in the UI. - You can turn on a settings option to get rid of an issue related to balance shifting automatically." - - Sorry to dominate comments here. Me <- Boom 3D fanatic.

Boom v2.0.2 is out. FYI: When the Boom 3D app tried to announce its update, the entire sound system on my MacBook Air M1 with Ventura 13.6 went into whacked mode as well as kicking the Finder into sit&spin mode. I had to do a Shut Down, app-by-app, then reboot. When Boom 3D ran again, the v2.0.2 announcement and update were flawless. Odd.

v2.0.1 is out.

Oh yeah! Boom 3D is currently ON SALE for USD $12.51, aka 75% off. Check the dev home page.

v2.0.0 is out. So far, no need to buy an upgrade license. Release Notes: "- Minor UI defect fixes."

v1.4.7 is out. Release notes: - Remembering Your Last Output Device: Boom 3D would sometimes ‘forget’ your last selected output device when your Mac wakes from sleep, or is rebooted. This has been fixed. - Bluetooth/USB Device Auto-switching: By default, Boom 3D automatically switches to Bluetooth or USB devices when connected. If this is not preferred, we have provided toggle switches in the Settings tab to turn it off. - UI and Localization Fixes: We’ve made some minor improvements to the interface and fixed some localization errors.

Radios do not load (spinner icon spins endlessly), drag/dropped audio files are not remembered... so as a player so far it sucks.

Does anyone know if this company went out of business? I have sent several requests to their support with no answers back. They used to be good, but their licensing system is the pits. Constantly having errors.

The stomping of the BoomAudio driver sadly continues. So forget everything past the "- -" in my previous post. Sorry! I've written to the developers about the problem. The source of the problem on my end is the OWC Thunderbolt 3 Audio Device driver for my computer hub. Waking from Sleep commonly (but not always) results in the hub's audio driver taking over, resulting in no audio. I've suggested Boom 3D have a checkbox to verify is driver is controlling audio upon waking a Mac from sleep.

Um, there's a SECOND version 1.4.4 update. Yesterday's was dated March 15, 2023. Today's v1.4.4 is dated today, March 17, 2023. The newer v1.4.4 is smaller by 1/2 MB. And yes, the original v1.4.4 Boom 3D app pops up a notice about the new v1.4.4. - - What's GOOD here is that the developer recently asked users for feedback about the app and how it can be improved. I offered the wish that it would work reliably after waking a Mac from sleep. (I have a bunch of sound output options installed. One in particular stomps on Boom 3D.) The dev responded and granted my wish! *magic* *ding!* Problem gone. Thank you!

Intel only to older Macs in 2022 and not even Universal in 2022!

NOTE: Do NOT update to v1.3.14 as it introduces yet-another-bug that is NOT present in v1.3.13. *sigh* The bug, at least so far from my testing, blocks volume control via the keyboard. What you get is the dead volume symbol of a zero with a slash through it. (Grumble, how do they manage to mess Boom 3D up yet again?! Annoying). SO! I'm going back to nicely working v1.3.13, if I can find it in my backup stash.

v1.3.14 is out. "- No sound while using AirPods: The bug causing this issue has been fixed. - Bluetooth device issue: A bug that was causing a crash while using bluetooth devices during audio/video calls, has been fixed. - Localization fixes: Corrections have been made to a few localization errors."

Release Notes for v1.3.13, as found after installing the update and running the app: • New feature: Boom 3D can now automatically change the equalizer preset based on the app that is playing audio. This feature can be turned on in your setings! • We've fixed a bug that was causing excessive memory usage. • Minor fixes and performance improvements. - - So far so good. I'll post further if any of the recent rash of bugs (v1.3.12) show up again. - - BTW: I made a visit to their 'Support' today and had to laugh. When you try to make a support request, they don't even acknowledge that macOS 11 or 12 exist. That's how far behind their 'Support' system is. I so wish they'd get their act back together.

SpeakerAmp is an alternative (not yet listed at MU). It's free (+ available pro version upgrade purchase) at the Mac App store. Description and reviews: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/speakeramp-booster-equalizer/id1496955576?mt=12

I am very frustrated with Boom 3d. If you are running a USB DAC, please do not buy Boom 3d. It simply will not work. I only heard distortion when USB DAC is used. Get EQMac or something else but boom 3d.

When I set BOOM 3D to start up at login, it does so every time...which is good. BUT, it opens the app every time visually on my screen and I have to click to hide it while it is on. Is there a way to have it start at login in without seeing the app on my screen but just the app icon in the menu bar on my Mac?

And... *sigh* the apparent memory leak problem is causing havoc with the Sound System Preferences. Either the Boom Audio sound output disappears OR it says it's 'Unknown'. Once it happens, it's persistent through system reboots. The workaround is stupid but it works: (1) QUIT Boom 3D app. (2) Boot Boom 3D app again. (3) Watch it ask to install its helper, again. Approve it. (4) You then get nonsense that you have to reboot your system. DON'T. But you'll find that Boom 3D isn't actually working at that point. SO! (5) QUIT Boom 3D a second time. (6) Boot Boom 3D a second time. ∑ = Tada. That buggy thing is working fine again. - - I've been attempting to get their [expletive] tech support to pay attention, but all I get are responses worthy of a BOT, named 'Amurtha'. VERY disappointing. But when I get time, I keep bugging the bot with new bug report information, whether it wants it or not. - - Then... nothing changes. I seriously doubt they have anyone doing testing over there at this point. AND the fact that they've chopped the price of the app indicates IMHO and experience that their head developer walked out and the apps gonna die. Or so I imagine. IOW: AWFUL tech support. What a shame. I love the app! . . . When it's not screwed up.

Huge memory leak problem. After about ~24 hours of use, the memory usage for this app is about 3 ~ 5 gb. I have no idea how this even passed your QA. However, the app is truly amazing the way it enhances every sound. If not for the memory leak i would definitely recommend it to my fellow developers and friends.

It's still working on M1 Macs. However, it has a quirk whereby you wake your Mac and the sound is GaRbLeD very badly. I run into this occasionally. It only happens on M1 Macs. The solution is to Quit Boom 3D, then run it again. If that doesn't clear it, reboot your Mac. Boom 3D needs an overhaul to make it directly M1 compatible. I use it all day, every day.