Farrago review
A mature Mac soundboard with deep playback controls, but no Windows or browser version.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
Farrago is a macOS soundboard application for podcasters, radio producers, theater technicians, and live performers. It supports keyboard shortcuts, global hotkeys, mouse-triggered playback, and grid or list layouts for managing sound effects, music, and audio clips. Multiple sound sets can contain up to 80 tiles each, giving operators a structured way to organize material for different shows or segments. Rogue Amoeba has developed Farrago since 2002, and the app is currently listed for macOS 14 through 27.
Its strongest area is playback depth. Farrago includes built-in trimming and fade editing, library and Freesound search, and audio preview through a secondary output device. Hardware and automation options extend beyond basic trigger buttons: MIDI, OSC, Stream Deck, and Shortcuts are supported, while Loopback and Audio Hijack are documented for voice chat and podcast workflows. These capabilities make it suitable for live operators who need more control than a simple clip launcher provides.
The published plan is straightforward: the Farrago License Key costs $55 USD as a one-time purchase, covers a single user, and unlocks the application on one or more personally owned Macs. Farrago is distributed as a free trial download, while the paid license provides the full product. Its Mac-only design is the main boundary: there is no Windows or browser app, and voice effects are not part of the feature set. Choose Farrago for established Mac-based shows that value hardware control, sound-set organization, and automation; choose another soundboard if cross-platform access or built-in voice processing is essential.
Farrago pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Multiple sound sets support up to 80 tiles per set.
- Built-in trimming, fade editing, and secondary-output preview.
- MIDI, OSC, Stream Deck, and Shortcuts provide flexible control.
- Where it doesn't
- Runs on macOS only.
- The license costs $55 one time, with no free plan.
- Voice effects are not included.
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