Yes, it's safe to refer to "Reduced Security" for ACE, RogueAmoeba, and Loopback.

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Yes, it's safe to refer to "Reduced Security" for ACE, RogueAmoeba, and Loopback.

Yes, it's safe to refer to "Reduced Security" for ACE, RogueAmoeba, and Loopback.

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JJprogamers
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10-23-2025, 09:28 AM

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I've been using Loopback for teaching and meetings, routing multiple microphones into one audio device for Zoom and Skype over the past two years. I remember doing the reduced security step when installing Ace, though I don’t recall it clearly. It seems this step is now mandatory with newer versions like M1. After reformatting my Mac and reinstalling everything, Loopback prompted the reduced security again because it’s a fresh Monterey install. I’m wondering if it’s safe to proceed. Rogue Amoeba says it’s not a kernel extension, but system-wide audio still needs that step. They’ve been reliable for over a decade, so I trust their advice. I can’t get Black Hole to work the way I want, and I really depend on Loopback for my work.

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JJprogamers

10-23-2025, 09:28 AM #1

I've been using Loopback for teaching and meetings, routing multiple microphones into one audio device for Zoom and Skype over the past two years. I remember doing the reduced security step when installing Ace, though I don’t recall it clearly. It seems this step is now mandatory with newer versions like M1. After reformatting my Mac and reinstalling everything, Loopback prompted the reduced security again because it’s a fresh Monterey install. I’m wondering if it’s safe to proceed. Rogue Amoeba says it’s not a kernel extension, but system-wide audio still needs that step. They’ve been reliable for over a decade, so I trust their advice. I can’t get Black Hole to work the way I want, and I really depend on Loopback for my work.