--- title: "Soundboards for streaming on a Mac: what works in 2026 | Honkpad" description: "Which soundboards run on macOS for streaming with OBS: Honkpad, Farrago, Voicemod, OBS hotkeys, and why Soundpad and Streamer.bot are Windows apps. Plus how to get soundboard audio into OBS on a Mac." url: "https://honkpad.com/guides/mac-soundboard-for-streaming/" lastUpdated: "2026-10-25" --- # Soundboards for streaming on a Mac On a Mac, the soundboards that run natively are Farrago, Voicemod's Mac app and Honkpad; Soundpad is Windows only. For streaming, the easiest audio path is a soundboard that plays inside an OBS browser source, which needs no virtual cable. Otherwise, OBS 30 on macOS 13 or newer can capture a soundboard app's audio directly. Last updated 2026-10-25 ## What runs on macOS | Tool | On a Mac | What it is for | Source | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Honkpad | Yes, macOS 12+, Apple Silicon and Intel | Meme sounds with GIFs on stream, triggered by hotkeys or Twitch chat | [Download](https://honkpad.com/download/) | | Farrago | Yes, macOS 14 to 27 (version 2.2.0) | Soundboard for podcasts, live shows and calls; keyboard, MIDI, OSC and Stream Deck control; free trial, paid licence | [rogueamoeba.com](https://rogueamoeba.com/farrago/) | | Voicemod | Yes, desktop app for PC and Mac | Voice changer with a soundboard for voice chat; free has one soundboard, PRO several | [voicemod.net](https://www.voicemod.net/en/voice-changer-for-mac), [Free vs PRO](https://support.voicemod.net/hc/en-us/articles/360014300760-Voicemod-Features-Free-vs-PRO) | | Soundpad | No, Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 | Plays sounds into your microphone in voice chats and games | [leppsoft.com](https://www.leppsoft.com/soundpad/en/) | | Streamer.bot | Experimental only | Stream automation bot; Windows app, macOS via Whisky is unsupported and deprecated | [docs.streamer.bot](https://docs.streamer.bot/get-started/installation/macos) | | Lumia Stream | Yes, Apple Silicon Mac | Stream automation with chat commands, overlays and lights; Free and Premium | [lumiastream.com](https://lumiastream.com/downloads) | | OBS media sources + hotkeys | Yes | Built into OBS; no viewer triggers | [OBS sources guide](https://obsproject.com/kb/sources-guide) | ## Getting soundboard audio into OBS on a Mac 1. Browser-source tools (Honkpad, Sound Alerts, Blerp): add the tool's overlay as a [browser source](https://obsproject.com/kb/browser-source). The audio plays inside OBS; nothing else to route. 2. Desktop soundboards (Farrago, Voicemod): on OBS 30 or newer with macOS 13 or newer, add a macOS Audio Capture source and pick the soundboard app ([OBS guide](https://obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide)). 3. Older macOS or OBS: route the app through a virtual audio device and add that device as an Audio Input Capture source. 4. Check the OBS Audio Mixer: the new source's meter should move when you play a sound. Monitor with headphones so the sound isn't picked up twice by your microphone. ## Where each one is better - Farrago: the most polished Mac soundboard for podcasts and live shows, with sets, an editor and MIDI or OSC control. It has no viewer triggers or GIFs. - Voicemod: the pick if you want a voice changer and sounds in Discord or calls. Its soundboard plays into your microphone, not as a visual on stream. - Lumia Stream: broad automation on Mac, Windows and Linux, including lights. - Honkpad: sound plus GIF plus caption on stream, Twitch chat commands and channel points with text, and a setup wizard for OBS. Early access: no Twitch login yet, and the Windows installer is unsigned. ## FAQ ### Is Soundpad available for Mac? No. Soundpad's official site lists Windows 7, 8, 10 and 11 only ([leppsoft.com](https://www.leppsoft.com/soundpad/en/)). See [Honkpad vs Soundpad](https://honkpad.com/vs/soundpad/). ### Does Voicemod's soundboard work on Mac? Yes. Voicemod says the Mac version includes the soundboard's sound clips ([voicemod.net](https://www.voicemod.net/en/voice-changer-for-mac)). It plays into your microphone for calls and voice chat. See [Honkpad vs Voicemod on Mac](https://honkpad.com/vs/voicemod-mac/). ### Do I need BlackHole or Loopback to stream soundboard audio on a Mac? Not with OBS 30 or newer on macOS 13 or newer: the macOS Audio Capture source can capture one app ([OBS guide](https://obsproject.com/kb/macos-desktop-audio-capture-guide)). Browser-source overlays don't need any capture at all. ### Can Streamer.bot run on a Mac? Only experimentally. Its docs say macOS is not officially supported and the Whisky method is deprecated ([docs.streamer.bot](https://docs.streamer.bot/get-started/installation/macos)). ### What does Honkpad need on a Mac? macOS 12 or newer, Apple Silicon or Intel, and OBS. The DMG is signed and notarized by Apple. ## Related - [How to add a meme soundboard to OBS](https://honkpad.com/guides/meme-soundboard-obs/) - [Honkpad vs Voicemod on Mac](https://honkpad.com/vs/voicemod-mac/) - [Honkpad vs Soundpad](https://honkpad.com/vs/soundpad/) - [Meme soundboards compared](https://honkpad.com/compare/meme-soundboards/) - [Download Honkpad](https://honkpad.com/download/) Questions or a tool that doesn't work? 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