This software is terrible... as an experience musician, I can tell that the scales are not accurate. Further the software lags a lot and adding multiple instruments and layers creates a noise.
v2 problems: Inability to scrub the timeline(shorter patterns helps *but); no undo button; limited labelling/Pattern-management* system; no auto-save, no quick-save, no titlebar->file->save, no automatic save overwrite; easy to edit/delete the wrong pattern(layered notes are a nightmare). Some easy patch-fixes: add the ability to lock patterns, let us label/colour/organize the patterns, allow larger expanded pattern manager.
I still don't understand how you are supposed to 'move' patterns once they are placed....I've been duplicating and deleting the old position. The advanced tips, given that it covers TIMELINE DELETION HOTKEYS, should definitely be merged with the main tutorial (otherwise its a good tutorial). 'Good but Be prepared to permanently delete your work' is the tldr of this program. I don't know what year the overall save functionality of this program is trying to reference, but I remember all the programs I used in the 90s being more advanced.
Hey there! You should give the updated version a try, as it introduces undo/redo and unsaved changes checks so you don’t lose your work permanently! Has shortcuts for saving too.
At first glance, I thought it gonna be a small and cute project you did, but man, it's more serious than I thought it could be, I never saw a DAW program with a built-in swing, and definitely not one that lets me decide how much swing!
I really enjoy messing with this, and I think I'll use it to make some tracks, great job!
A beautiful, playful and easy musicmaking tool that taught me so much about music composition– brought music into my life in a real way. Made many many tracks and albums with this back in the day before Apple updates ruined it–still always think fondly of it when I'm trying to compose in Logic or whatever. I will always be grateful for Bosca!!
Really great! Have used for years. Brilliant DAW for beginners, with a focus on building repeated layers. Very impressed with the amount of instruments that you can use. Well done Terry.
Yo, I asked on Twitter about whether or not Bosca is going to be updated and he blocked me? Um...what the hell? Is there something I missed? I asked a very normal, respectful question. Is this a dead peoject now? What a shame if true, the software looks awesome, I would have paid or at least donated.
I mean, last update was 2016. I would also hazard a guess that you aren't the first person to ask them about the status of this project, probably the hundredth, maybe more.
It gets very tiring having to respond to the same question over and over. While I think a block seems a bit overkill, maybe to Terry they're just so tired of it they don't care.
Of course, I'm speaking from my own point of view.
Fair enough, but if the project is now done, why not just put that announcement up on the website and Twitter and call it a day. Seems simply enough. Just thank all the fans and move on.
Well someone blocked me haha 😅 I dont really care, I was just excited to use the software and deflated when I found out it was old and not updated anymore. All good, nothing lasts forever
This is actually really fun to use. There's so many paid programs like this that put priority on stupidly complex GUIs with a billion things on the screen. This program understands that simple is better.
Probably no. You can download the source code and delete the method that activates when you press ESC, if you know how to code of course. That is probably pretty simple to do, but a small mistake = unusable program, so I don’t recomend doing this (Although, if you decide to do that, don’t worry, the original copy you downloaded will stay fine. The source code will create a new copy for you instead of overiting the original one)
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this uses flash...... :(
This software is terrible... as an experience musician, I can tell that the scales are not accurate. Further the software lags a lot and adding multiple instruments and layers creates a noise.
This is so fricking fun to mess with and easy to use its not even funny
v2 problems: Inability to scrub the timeline(shorter patterns helps *but); no undo button; limited labelling/Pattern-management* system; no auto-save, no quick-save, no titlebar->file->save, no automatic save overwrite; easy to edit/delete the wrong pattern(layered notes are a nightmare). Some easy patch-fixes: add the ability to lock patterns, let us label/colour/organize the patterns, allow larger expanded pattern manager.
I still don't understand how you are supposed to 'move' patterns once they are placed....I've been duplicating and deleting the old position. The advanced tips, given that it covers TIMELINE DELETION HOTKEYS, should definitely be merged with the main tutorial (otherwise its a good tutorial). 'Good but Be prepared to permanently delete your work' is the tldr of this program. I don't know what year the overall save functionality of this program is trying to reference, but I remember all the programs I used in the 90s being more advanced.
Hey there! You should give the updated version a try, as it introduces undo/redo and unsaved changes checks so you don’t lose your work permanently! Has shortcuts for saving too.
It’s linked above in the description, but here is the link again: https://yurisizov.itch.io/boscaceoil-blue
Cheers!
only runs on poor ppl mac this is unfair
Check out v3, which is linked above. Works with modern macs
At first glance, I thought it gonna be a small and cute project you did, but man, it's more serious than I thought it could be, I never saw a DAW program with a built-in swing, and definitely not one that lets me decide how much swing!
I really enjoy messing with this, and I think I'll use it to make some tracks, great job!
Adobe Flash
goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood
The mac version is not working on m1 mac mini now.
So, I tryed to windows version on Porting Toolkit and it's working!
Great :D
The mac version isn't working on the latest update D:
Pls fix lol this app is so nostalgic
Amazing tool!
A beautiful, playful and easy musicmaking tool that taught me so much about music composition– brought music into my life in a real way. Made many many tracks and albums with this back in the day before Apple updates ruined it–still always think fondly of it when I'm trying to compose in Logic or whatever. I will always be grateful for Bosca!!
Is it as good as LMMS
indeed
very nice!!
Good program I remember using it some years ago. I only wish that there was some midi input and that it worked with mac.
I want to export a cover of a song I made in Bosca to MIDI but it is not working. No file is created. Is any one else having this issue?
this is not updated for mac
I was hoping you were wrong but yeah this sucks. I was really hoping to use this
same
Thanks man
Just a 5 star * * * *, you can even import midi and it fits the instruments it used
where can i find the source code?
https://github.com/TerryCavanagh/boscaceoil
thanks, i was able to eventually find it, but it took a while, i recomend you put the github link on the app description
Is it possible to make 8 bit sound effects with this?
Damn, am I late to the party.
Guys. I couldn't save or export, but I have found a solution - you need to delete an * and whetewer is after it (like *.ceol) and just press save.
This is good. but no undo function..
no mac??
Drums don't playback correctly sometimes.
says it needs to be updated to be used with macOS..?
It means that it's 32-bits and that you can't run it.
Hey, Once a while I installed it and it was awesome, but when I tried the online version, it just didn't work. How can I fix that?
Really great! Have used for years. Brilliant DAW for beginners, with a focus on building repeated layers. Very impressed with the amount of instruments that you can use. Well done Terry.
This is amazing!
Absolutely love this and creating music on Bosca has become one of my favourite pastimes! 🤩
Yo, I asked on Twitter about whether or not Bosca is going to be updated and he blocked me? Um...what the hell? Is there something I missed? I asked a very normal, respectful question. Is this a dead peoject now? What a shame if true, the software looks awesome, I would have paid or at least donated.
2 downvotes? For what? I'm just asking a question. Is this a toxic community?
I doubt the program will be updated, unless they're able to port the synth to another language
Argh. Oh well, I commend the creator for what hes done. I probably wouldnt want to keep updating it either. Maybe a fan or group of fans can help out.
I mean, last update was 2016. I would also hazard a guess that you aren't the first person to ask them about the status of this project, probably the hundredth, maybe more.
It gets very tiring having to respond to the same question over and over. While I think a block seems a bit overkill, maybe to Terry they're just so tired of it they don't care.
Of course, I'm speaking from my own point of view.
Fair enough, but if the project is now done, why not just put that announcement up on the website and Twitter and call it a day. Seems simply enough. Just thank all the fans and move on.
That's what I'd do personally, but maybe they haven't gotten around to it?
Who knows.
What are you talking about? I literally haven't used Twitter in months
Well someone blocked me haha 😅 I dont really care, I was just excited to use the software and deflated when I found out it was old and not updated anymore. All good, nothing lasts forever
i used it for over a year even if it's dead since its very simple and easy to use.
The community is VERY toxic..
This is actually really fun to use. There's so many paid programs like this that put priority on stupidly complex GUIs with a billion things on the screen. This program understands that simple is better.
I can't tell you how much I LOVE this! Thank you so much! My go-to for every game jam 😃
Problemo: The Linux version does not work anymore. Adobe Air is gone, and it can no longer be installed.
Did you find a solution?
nope, there ain't a fix, at least out of what I know.
wine with the windows version: as depressing as it is
a save dialogue would be real nice ... :(
Gyus i cant export or save project it crashes with no reason
how to fix?
i forgor that i have corrupted system its ok
it's not working on mac monterey and says it needs an update so... can you leave an update?????????
Hey umm... is there any way to turn off the Esc key immediately quitting Bosca with no warning, erasing all my work? 😞
Probably no. You can download the source code and delete the method that activates when you press ESC, if you know how to code of course. That is probably pretty simple to do, but a small mistake = unusable program, so I don’t recomend doing this (Although, if you decide to do that, don’t worry, the original copy you downloaded will stay fine. The source code will create a new copy for you instead of overiting the original one)
I can't download the original version from their website for some reason. whenever I click the download button, nothing happens. Is this Version safe