MOTU M Series · macOS

Your Mac volume keys.Working with M.

Use F10, F11 and F12 with supported MOTU M2, M4 and M6 Core Audio outputs. VolumeKeys stays in the menu bar and the hardware monitor knob stays yours.

Hands-on checked: MOTU M4Apple silicon + IntelOne-time purchase
MOTU M4 connected in a Mac-based studio
MOTU M4Hands-on VolumeKeys setup

M2. M4. M6.
The same three keys.

VolumeKeys discovers supported physical outputs through macOS Core Audio rather than a model-name whitelist. Connect your MOTU M Series interface, select the target and use the Mac keyboard as expected.

MOTU M2MOTU M4MOTU M6
Hands-on checked with MOTU M4Connected to a Mac, selected as the VolumeKeys target and checked with F10 mute, F11 volume down and F12 volume up.

Set it once.
Use it every day.

If macOS exposes your MOTU as a supported physical stereo output, VolumeKeys is designed to put native keyboard control in front of it.

01

Choose the M Series.

Select your MOTU M2, M4 or M6 from the eligible Core Audio targets shown in the menu.

02

Keep the monitor knob.

Set the physical listening level on the interface. VolumeKeys controls the routed Mac signal from silence up to its source level.

03

Use F10–F12.

Mute, turn down or turn up without reaching across the desk. Launch at Login remembers the workflow.

Try your exact MOTU

Confirm the route before checkout.

The full seven-day trial shows the eligible device and output pairs macOS exposes on your own M2, M4 or M6 setup. No card is required.

VolumeKeys is an independent product and is not affiliated with or endorsed by MOTU. MOTU and M Series product names belong to their respective owner.

MOTU M Series.
Clear answers.

Useful details for M2, M4 and M6 owners looking for Mac keyboard volume control.

Does VolumeKeys work with MOTU M2, M4 and M6?+

VolumeKeys is designed for supported physical stereo outputs exposed through macOS Core Audio across the MOTU M Series. The M4 is our hands-on reference setup. Use the complete trial to confirm the exact route on your Mac before buying.

Which MOTU interface did you check hands-on?+

We connected a MOTU M4 to a Mac, selected it as the VolumeKeys target and checked F10 mute, F11 volume down and F12 volume up.

Can I use the MOTU M2 or M6 monitor output?+

VolumeKeys lists supported physical stereo outputs exposed by macOS Core Audio. Connect the interface, select it in the menu and use the seven-day trial to confirm the exact route.

Does VolumeKeys replace MOTU routing software?+

No. Keep your MOTU routing and DAW workflow. VolumeKeys adds Mac keyboard volume control to the selected system-audio route.