AudioUnitInfo

What is AudioUnitInfo?

AudioUnitInfo is a native macOS utility for inspecting the Audio Units installed on your Mac. It helps musicians, audio engineers, and plug-in developers review their AU plug-ins in one place instead of checking them individually inside a host app. The app lists installed Audio Units alphabetically and lets you select any entry to view additional configuration and state information. It also includes validation tools so you can run the default tests for an audio unit and check whether a plug-in is reporting expected details. Recent versions add conveniences such as CSV export, sortable columns, update checking, and interface improvements. Published by Larry Taylor, AudioUnitInfo is intended for macOS systems running High Sierra or newer.

Key features

• List installed Audio Units in alphabetical order
• View detailed configuration information for each plug-in
• Inspect state information for a selected audio unit
• Run validation tests on installed Audio Units
• Sort plug-ins by columns to compare details more easily
• Export scan results to CSV for reference or troubleshooting

Safety overview

Status: Safe

This utility is designed to inspect audio plug-ins installed on your Mac and its normal behavior is limited to scanning and displaying Audio Unit information. That kind of access is expected for an audio plug-in inspection tool. Removing the app will not remove your Audio Units, but you will lose its scanning, export, and validation features until you reinstall it.

Recommendation: Keep AudioUnitInfo if you manage AU plug-ins, troubleshoot compatibility, or want a quick way to review installed audio components. If you do not work with Audio Units on this Mac, you can remove it without affecting the plug-ins themselves.

Common paths

• /Applications/AudioUnitInfo.app

Related apps

• AudioPluginInfo

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