Always-ready capture
Your performance is already being captured while you play, so your "unrecorded" moments can still be recovered.
macOS menubar app for creators
Never lose the take you forgot to record.
SnagBack continuously captures your audio and MIDI in the background. If inspiration happened before you hit Record, just bring it back. Think of it like a studio surveillance camera: a rolling tape buffer that keeps the latest moments, automatically overwriting old material after your chosen time window, so storage stays controlled and your drive does not clog up.
Start with a fully functional 14-day demo, then upgrade later.
Watch SnagBack in action
See how background capture, instant drag-and-drop recovery, and export work in a real workflow.
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Official SnagBack Demo Video
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Built for real music moments, not perfect timing.
Great takes do not wait for setup. SnagBack stays out of your way in the menubar, records in the background, and lets you pull back the exact moment you almost lost. Choose audio-only, MIDI-only, or combined capture. No panic. No restart. No "I wish I had recorded that."
Audio + MIDI together
Capture both what you hear and what you played, giving you options for editing, replacing sounds, and refining ideas.
Audio-only or MIDI-only mode
Run exactly the capture mode you need per session: just audio, just MIDI, or full combined history.
Menu bar minimalism
SnagBack lives quietly in the macOS menu bar with low friction access and no heavyweight project setup.
Adjustable tape length
Set how far back SnagBack remembers. Keep short windows for speed, or longer windows for sessions with experimentation.
Drag and drop to export
Drag the just performed audio or MIDI directly from the menubar into your DAW timeline for instant, effortless export.
Routing-friendly setup
Works best with virtual MIDI ports and audio routing tools like Loopback or the free BlackHole drivers.
How SnagBack works
It is simple by design: keep listening in the background, keep a rolling history, then drag and drop what mattered exactly where you need it.
Capture in the background
SnagBack runs in the menu bar and continuously records incoming audio and MIDI while you play.
Maintain rolling memory
It behaves like a surveillance tape loop and constantly overwrites older material outside your chosen memory range.
Recover and export instantly
When magic happened, bring it back from the recent buffer and drag it from the menubar straight into your DAW timeline.
- Perfect for improvisation, sound design sessions, and fast idea sketching.
- Designed for musicians who create first and organize second.
- Simple drag and drop makes exporting just-performed audio or MIDI instant and effortless.
- Best results with virtual MIDI ports plus audio routing via Loopback or BlackHole.
- Ideal when "I forgot to press record" keeps happening.
Licensing options
Not ready to buy? Try the fully functional 14-day demo first, then upgrade anytime.
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SnagBackLifetime Version
$47.99 Perpetual one-time license
- Fully functional
- Lifetime license
- 3 installations
- Mac installer (macOS 26+)
- Includes ALL future updates
- Incl. Beta Version Releases
- Instant digital delivery
- Price excl. VAT
SnagBackFull Version
$27.99 Perpetual one-time license
- Fully functional
- Never expires
- 2 installations (macOS 26+)
- Occasional update specials
- Instant digital delivery
- Price excl. VAT
SnagBack1-Year Version
$6.99 12 Months time-limited license
- Fully functional
- 365 days license
- 1 installation (macOS 26+)
- Updates during membership
- Instant digital delivery
- Price excl. VAT
SnagBack3-Year Version
$12.99 36 Months time-limited license
- Fully functional
- 1,095 days license
- 2 installations (macOS 26+)
- Updates during membership
- Instant digital delivery
- Price excl. VAT
Frequently asked questions
Does SnagBack replace my DAW recording workflow?
No. It complements it by protecting the moments that happened before you started a formal recording pass.
Can I control how far back it records?
Yes. You can freely set the recent time span used by the rolling overwrite buffer.
What does it capture?
SnagBack captures audio-only, MIDI-only, or both together in the background, depending on your selected mode.
Can I drag recovered takes directly into my DAW?
Yes. You can drag recovered audio or MIDI right from the menubar into your DAW timeline for immediate use.
Does it work with routing tools?
Yes. It integrates especially well with virtual MIDI ports and audio routers such as Loopback or free BlackHole drivers.
Why does SnagBack connect to the internet?
SnagBack uses internet access for update checks and for license authorization. After purchase, entering your purchase email in the app triggers backend validation with the licensing server so your demo can unlock to the full version.
Which operating system is supported?
SnagBack is currently available only for macOS. Minimum system requirement is macOS 13 Ventura or newer.
Is anything uploaded to cloud servers?
No. SnagBack works locally on your Mac. Captured audio/MIDI stays on your computer and is not uploaded anywhere.
Got questions? Contact support.
Need help with setup, routing, licensing, or activation? Reach out directly and we will get you sorted.
Technical support
For installation, capture modes, virtual MIDI ports, Loopback, and BlackHole routing questions.
support@autotonic.netLicensing and orders
For purchase questions, license periods, and activation details.
registration@autotonic.netGeneral inquiries
For partnerships, product info, and other requests about SnagBack.
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