Boson for Mac

App overview

Boson is a clean, modern audio editing application built for macOS. It combines a straightforward interface with enough power for everyday tasks, letting users manage, modify, and create audio files without a steep learning curve.

Core features

Convert tracks between different audio formats quickly and reliably.
Record live internet radio streams or capture audio played on your Mac.
Perform detailed waveform editing and basic multitrack arrangements.
Import and export a wide range of common audio files for seamless workflow.

Supported file types

Boson can read and write many widely used formats, including:

WAV
FLAC
MP3
MP4

Getting started resources

The application bundle includes a step-by-step tutorial aimed at new users. The guide walks through essential tasks — for example, how to record streaming audio and how to export a project as an MP3 — so beginners can become productive right away.

Suggested alternative

VLC media player — Free

Technical

Title

Boson

Requirements

Language

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Available languages

License

Full

Latest update

2017-04-07

Author

Simon Szpilewski

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