TotalTunes Control for Mac

Controlling iTunes from your keyboard and on the move

Managing a large music library isn't simple. iTunes excels at organizing tracks, but its built-in playback controls are awkward when you need to manage music while walking, working, or away from the main window.

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What TotalTunes Control does for you

TotalTunes Control acts as a lightweight remote for iTunes. It stays minimized in the system tray until you call it up, then opens a compact control window that lets you handle playback without switching back to iTunes itself. You can bring the interface up or dismiss it instantly, which is useful when you want quick access without interrupting other tasks.

Main features at a glance

• Switch quickly between your main library and any playlist via a source-selection menu.
• Turn repeat and shuffle on or off with simple toggles.
• Adjust playback progress and master volume using sliders.
• Assign keyboard shortcuts for common playback actions (play/pause, next, previous), though the shortcut setup isn’t the most user-friendly.

Limitations and final thoughts

The trade-off is that TotalTunes Control expects you to accept its default configuration in several areas, which limits customization. Despite that drawback, it still provides more convenient remote control and hotkey support than plain iTunes, making it a worthwhile option if you need easier, on-the-fly playback control.