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Gridshift can tap into the audio output of any running app on your Mac. Only the selected app is captured — Gridshift’s own playback is excluded to prevent feedback loops.

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Capturing Audio

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Open the Command Palette with ⌘K

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Search for Capture App Audio

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Select the app you want to capture from the list of running applications

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A capture sheet appears with a live timer

The target app is brought to the foreground automatically.
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Play audio in the target app

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Click Stop Capture when done

Click Stop Capture (or press Return) when done.
Gridshift creates a new sample track named Capture - [App Name] with the recorded audio placed as a clip at the beginning of the timeline.

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Permissions

On first use, macOS will ask for Screen Recording permission. This is required to access app audio — Gridshift does not capture any video. You can manage this in System Settings → Privacy & Security → Screen Recording.

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Details

  • Captures in stereo at the project’s sample rate
  • Audio is saved as a WAV file in a temporary directory
  • The captured app is automatically brought to the foreground so you can trigger playback
  • Gridshift’s own audio output is excluded from the capture
Last modified on June 7, 2026