MediaMate

MediaMate is here to make your Mac experience a whole lot better! If you've ever found the default volume and brightness HUDs on macOS too big and annoying, you're not alone. They can be a bit of a hassle since they don't let you customize much or easily turn them off.

Why Choose MediaMate?

That's where MediaMate steps in! This app swaps out those clunky HUDs for smaller, iOS-inspired designs. You can even move these new HUDs around your desktop and customize them to fit your style. Plus, there's a sleek Now Playing HUD that shows up on both your desktop and lock screen, complete with optional playback controls.

A Better Look at Customization

While some might argue what's 'better,' it's hard to deny that MediaMate's replacement HUDs are pretty sweet. They borrow ideas from iOS but also offer a classic theme if that's more your vibe. And guess what? They take up way less space while still giving you all the info you need!

Customizable Features Galore

The best part? You can actually customize these new HUDs! Change their style, move them around, adjust transitions, and even use click & drag options to change values with your mouse or gestures. It's all about making it work for you.

Always Stay Updated with Playback

No matter if you're jamming out on Music, Spotify, or even using a browser, MediaMate has got your back! It shows a little visual indicator when you start playing music, switch songs, or use hotkeys. You'll see the track title, artist name, and album art right there!

Expand Your Album Art

If you want to check out the album art closer, just click on the mini-HUD! You can keep it visible until you're done. While playback controls are still being polished up in Beta mode, they're definitely on their way.

Your Music Experience Just Got Better

The Now Playing feature is super customizable too—tweak how it looks and behaves just the way you like it!

Wrap-Up: Bringing iOS Vibes to macOS

You know how some things just look better on iOS? Well, there's no reason we can't bring that style over to macOS! Apple has already done this with some built-in tools. These HUDs really could use a makeover, and MediaMate delivers just what we need along with extra features for enjoying music!