If music in Apple Music sounds quiet

Sound Check might be turned on in the Apple Music app. Learn what Sound Check is and how to turn it on or off.

What is Sound Check?

Some songs are created louder than others. For example, you might notice that some stereo songs sound louder than Dolby Atmos songs. Sound Check adjusts the loudness between different songs to play at the same volume.

How to turn Sound Check on or off on your Mac

  1. Open the Apple Music app.

  2. In the menu bar, choose Music > Preferences or Music > Settings.

  3. Click the Playback tab.

  4. Select or deselect Sound Check.

How to turn Sound Check on or off on your iPhone or iPad

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Tap Apps.

  3. Tap Music.

  4. Turn Sound Check on or off.

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