Lets Talk about the Future of This Synth Channel, My Health & Online Drama & Toxicity

[@BoBeats]

i woke up and read the comments and was so surprised and humbled by the outpouring of love and support. If you want to do something for me, go and show the same support for some other synth youtuber too.. let them know you care. That means more than you know.

[@HOLLASOUNDS]

Please ignore the tini percentage of negative people who make comment with death threats and other abuse it's not real its people being keyboard worriers or paid troll farms. I had the exact same on a different channel a few years ago. Best thing you can do is ignore them and carry on unaffected or at least dont show it.

[@loringmsuess]

Totally. There is a great community online for this even though having to withstand the bad apples.

[@adissart]

Take care of your health. Don't read all the comments, especially the malicious ones. Learn to skip them, be more selfish and skip them for your mental health, which affects the whole health of your body

[@Ronele_music]

That is a very nice pinned comment Bo! I could definately use a bit of love on my channel. Just made my first video with myself in it showing how to make big pads like Chicane from the 90s on my hardware gear! So if anyone likes retro 90s stuff I sure could use your support 😊 any tips bo for new youtubers only starting the journey in this saturated space? Cheers ❤

[@BoBeats]

​@@Ronele_music Firstly, the space is not saturated at all. Since I started by simply experimenting until I found my voice that is what I recommend. Try different video ideas, try different formats for the videos. Try different titles and thumbnails. Play with it. Have fun. Because after a while, as you grow on youtube, you will have more difficulty changing things. 90's retro for example feels very hot right now. My kids are all about that 90's style (they even watch old 90's sitcoms...). With a retro focused channel the key is tapping into the nostalgia, both in content and presentation (thumb, title and intro). Make sure intro is short and to the point. Clearly explain what the video is about. Create a hook so people will be motivated to actually care about your content. Because in the end KZbin doesnt decide what people watch: people do. They watch things that interest them. And come back if its good enough!

[@OoraMusic]

Congratulations for being a community leader for 10 years. It is a brutal place and we need to bring love in it, apparently many of us are taking that route ❤

[@BoBeats]

Thanks Oora, for years of friendship! Hope to see you soon. We should make a video on this topic when I am in Berlin.

[@Ronele_music]

Been enjoying both of your videos (channels) for years. Thanks for inspiring me and others to go down the same route! ❤

[@Ralphidos]

Oora, who ignited my passion for modular after ‘Modular on the roof’ and BoBeats who got my hooked into Circuit and Machine should make a video together !

[@renevanderkraats224]

-- Death threats -- because you're not positive about a person's instrument.....really?? Some persons are just not fit for Internet...

[@Chiclets1]

Lol, this is crazy. I'd just ignore the trolls.

[@duarteestelita7257]

yeah,,,i was pretty mesmerized with that info.. Really .. REALLY strange. I didnt expect it at all. In any case... you've got a pretty cool channel, and it has been cool for a long time. i learnt a lot, over the years.. so thank you man. And ride On ! cheers from Portugal ;)

[@fortheloveofnoise]

If someone is threatening you, you probably are doing something right. Haters gonna hate

[@makipri]

Well I personally know a food journalist who gets death threats as well. No, she doesn't review restaurants.

[@PeterStraussBr]

It’s more complex. Many, many people, especially men, have never lived anything else than this online life full of cynicism and hate, where every hardship in their life is someones elses fault. It’s where the culture is at and it’s sick. And sad. They can only find companionship in communities of hate. A desire for destruction. Something’s gotta give…we’re at a brink…of something.

[@MidlifeSynthesist]

Duuude!! I so remember the cabin videos❤️ that and “the sip of the coffee” are classics! Here’s to another 10 years🎉

[@hannibalactor]

Keep doing what you do! You’re one of my favorite „synth-tuber“ to be honest. I really enjoyed your videos a lot over the last few years! Greetings and much love from Germany ❤😊

[@awpMusic1]

Yes, keep doing these videos! I can't believe there are people so full of hate that they'd leave these nasty comments on your channel. What is wrong with people. All the best for 2025 - - and beyond!

[@cristiancalineac4442]

Thank you very much Bo for being such a sincere, honest and kind person, for sharing your passion for music and synths of all kind, and the knowledge, tips, opinions and advices from learning to play them and creating music in the process. It is sad to hear about the negative comments, threats and other aspects of doing all of this online, but I applaud your determination to continue doing what you love. I am also glad that you are focusing on your health and family life. I look forward to the content you will be creating in 2025! All the best in the New Year!

[@simoningate2056]

Keep going Bo, you are well loved by all us synth nerds.

[@DylanParisMusic]

Congrats on 10 years of videos Bo! Watching your videos when I first got a circuit was so inspiring. Seeing you and others in the space made it feel possible to make videos myself. I’m so sorry you have to navigate the toxicity, people really do not understand the toll having things like that said to you can take even if it’s not close to the majority of comments ❤

[@EchoKraft]

BO I have always respected you. You’re one of the best one of the originals you’re definitely a Synth renegade as we like to call it and this was a great video and I wish you much health and a happy new year in 2025. Looking forward to your videos.

[@zelman_musik]

You are a gem. It's so simple sometimes. Much needed wisdom and a message that music is supposed to send: unity in sound. It's a force that will hopefully never cease to unite people and impact us physically and emotionally, challenge our perceptions and imaginations. On another note, I would love more studio tour videos. It's very inspiring, cozy, and fun to see other people's setup and process. Much love and health to you and everyone for the new year.

[@canoelectronico]

What a wonderful reflection on 10 years dedicated to sharing your love and passion with the rest of us. While the toxicity seems inevitable these days, I do want to say your positivity attracts more positivity, and you have created a wonderful community around this endeavor. I love where you are going with your goals, and we’ll be there with you Bo. Cheers and thanks for being an inspiration and such a down to earth guy.

[@thejasontlewis]

I’ve always enjoyed your videos and “getting to know you” since we first connected in 2016 or 17. Thanks for the thoughtful content, not only about music but sharing bits of your life.

[@expandingknowledge8269]

Nothing but praise for you BoBeats in 2025. Always something to learn from your channel my friend. I don't do KZbin video's, but have been involved with synthesis since the seventies, and love your creative content over the many years. Expanding Knowledge. 😎

[@MatsumuriMedia]

Thank you for everything you do you Bo. This channel is a source of joy for me and I really appreciate you giving of your time and energy to make this channel happen.

[@Lazypixel]

Good to hear you’re getting better. I remember watching your vids so long ago. I always come back to your channel for synths stuff. Love your positive and relaxed content. Best wishes to you

[@robertsutton7949]

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy your content. Keep going, and try to ignore the toxicity!

[@FrankyGun]

I am sending you warm sunrays from Thailand ❤ You will always be a big inspiration to me and you definitely are one of the kindest and most loveable synth tubers out there. I love you and all your videos and hope that this little message outweighs the negative comments. Love will prevail ❤ Stay strong and focused and stay as you are! Everything about you is perfect, you are perfect as you are, Bo! Love and respect from Thailand 🇹🇭❤️ from Franky and family

[@BoBeats]

Thanks Franky!!

[@PeterStraussBr]

You do great work, Bo. I’ve found you through Circuit videos and been following since. Hope you manage to ignore the haters, some people just can’t help being miserable and spreading it around. Cheers !

[@npartridge12]

Thank you Bo for your wonderfully inspiring videos. And wow 10 years, that’s gone by so fast. You really are one of the best synth reviewers out there, you are honest, but respectful in all your reviews and I’ve learned so much from your excellent videos over the years. I can’t believe anyone could be negative about your amazingly inspirational videos, please don’t listen to the trolls, there are those of us who really appreciate all you do for this community. And also so good to hear your health is on the right track, you seem like such a great guy and you deserve all the best sir. Thank you again, you are loved xx

[@FelixMatathias]

Keep going Bo, you are making a difference. Make only the videos you are really excited about!

[@WillieCarpenter17]

100% wouldn’t be who I am, nor would I have had all the gear I had and currently have now without you, you rambling Swede😊 We luv you! BOB EATS 4 Life!

[@yourcitysleeps]

So happy to have found you and that you're out there sending positive vibes into the universe. Thanks for being you and doing your thing. I'll see you along the path 🌌🪷✌️

[@EPSMRSC]

Glad you are around and doing better, I agree with you 100% with the topic of toxicity in this world. We can do well without it specially nowadays. Also thank you so much for all your content. It’s not just fun, but it’s always quite informative.

[@bullet1218]

The inspiration of exploring...gear and sound ...is awesome...keep up the great work...💯👍

[@0xDDB]

I'm at the very beginning of my synth journey. Heck of my musical journey to be more precise. But I've always been interested in synths. From afar wondering all those knobs and buttons do. Recently I was gifted a digital piano along with online lessons. Seeing that the keyboard has a MIDI port, I started looking at what I could do with it. Maybe it could lead me down the way towards learning about synthesizer. Searching on KZbin, trying to understand this new foreign world of LFOs, patches, patterns and envelopes, I stumbled upon your channel. I was immediately hooked to the quality of the content and your friendly and professional delivery. I'm not big on social medias, leaving comments and online communities. But I did not hesitate on watching this video as soon as it came out and comment on it to tell you that for every negative person online, there is an order of magnitude more that are respectful and positive. It's just that we don't get our voice heard as much or as loudly. So I'm doing my part. Thanks for your wonderful channel and I hope 2025 will provide you with many opportunities to produce videos that interest you as much as us.

[@ftc_music]

That is the nicest comment I’ve seen in a while. I can relate. I wish you the best for your synth journey.

[@BoBeats]

Thank you!!

[@AREKU]

Du har en fantastisk kanal, och jag är glad att du fortfarande kör på! Ang. Summer of Synths, jag uppskattar alltid en studio tour, so more of that :- D

[@OttoMilde]

What you do is quite unique. You bring people together, and I’m sure that the synth community would have been much smaller without you. Keep doing what you do❤️

[@samanthajanesmith9591]

Hej Bo, firstly you must always, always look after your health - the rest doesn't really matter in life. So whatever you choose to do is fine by me. On the subject of toxicity - this is now a world-wide problem and as someone who has not only recieved personal death threats but threats to my family I know how upsetting these can be. People quite frankly need to get a life but you should know that those that care far exceed those that hate (for whatever reason) - so again you have the support of the vast majority of your viewers I am sure. As to the content - I always enjoy pretty much everything you do, even if I don't want that piece of equipment or find it of specific interest, what I do believe is great is variety. So I would say keep this up. Kramar från en svensk medborgare. Vi ses kanske längst i norr en dag!

[@GreyFool138]

😊😊😊 Bo - i love all your vids and can’t begin to tell you how much your content has helped me‼️ Thank you so much for everything that you do‼️ - Grey F♾️l 😌

[@RaddMann3]

You are the reason I got excited about music again in my older years. I have a nice collection of gear that I really enjoy. And your videos help me to keep learning and discovering new things in music and music creation. I hope you can go another 10 years. For sure pace yourself so that you can keep enjoying it. Thank you.

[@swampdweller5]

Much love Bo! Glad you are here. I really appreciate ya.

[@sirjaunty1]

Thought I was already subscribed! Glad I checked that button. Love your stuff Mr. Beats. Always a help to a complete amateur like me😊

[@Calimakoo]

I love what you’re about Bo. You are a great guy who has always been positive and encouraging. When I need a new gear fix without buying anything I binge your videos 😂. Thank you so much for being a light in the electronic hardware community. Fight for happiness.❤

[@RabRabNZ]

Love Love Love you Bo ! So glad you are feeling better. You are one of the all time greats .

[@Minolta_Andy]

I'm a latecomer to the synth world, having only purchased my 1st 6 months ago. I'm amazed by the content on KZbin that has really helped with my purchases. Thank you for all the work you put into making your videos. Very much appreciated 👍

[@davidsanfeliumarco9664]

A summer of studio tours would be awesome!!! Thankyou for all your work from Barcelona!

[@AngMoKio8]

I think you were the first to get me into my synth hobby and I am still happy when I see a new video from you. Keep doing what you are doing!

[@istvanbracz]

Bravo, man. ALL of what you said, 100% spot on with taking your time, health, and the toxicity- treating each other with respect, and cherishing the fact that there IS a wonderful community. Keep on being constructive, and good health to you for the New Year.

[@husssamo]

I never knew that you were a university lecturer and a therapist. Always thought that you were a classically trained musician. Thanks for keeping it real. I love your content, your reviews and your music, so it's really great to know more about the artist behind it. Also thanks for introducing Ludwig Göransson.

[@BoBeats]

I actually have close to zero formal music training, but produced music since 1998. Got signed by a label at 14, tho it didnt exactly lead to fame and riches. Took audio engineering classes in high school. And just made a lot of music, mixed, mastered and did live audio. But I opted flr an academic career and between 2010-2020 i was heavily invested in that. Then 2020 i left Uni and therapy for a sabatical. Pandemic happened and I choose to take a leap of faith and go full time.

[@husssamo]

@@BoBeats, that’s fascinating and also reassuring. Not that I aim to become a musician like you by any stretch of the imagination. It’s too late for that, but that I may find true freedom in creating music too. I started and have been trying to have fun with it.

[@BoBeats]

@ I will be honest with you: Its never to late. My own father had like two bad decades of not being creative and now he published 6 books in like 3 years time! Everything starts with one small step.

[@husssamo]

@@BoBeats WOW it runs in your family! It might be late from the standpoint of time commitment. Between work and family if I get an hour every two days I’m lucky. Some weeks I get no time to create anything new, I try to take my Op-1F with me to sketch down ideas. But I won’t stop and I’ll keep practicing. Thank you for the kind and encouraging words.

[@SongIn60Seconds]

Appreciate you and what you do and how you show up doing it.

[@jasonstarnes4227]

You share so much knowledge and positivity. Thank you!

[@carbonbasedlifeforms]

Love and Light🥰

[@nickamandote]

The world is full of toxic people. If you would be reviewing plush toys, you would find toxic people there too. I realized haters will be anywhere no matter what domain we may choose. So concentrate on the positive things, there are many people who appreciate your work. Keep doing what you are doing, because you're doing it great!

[@bjornericcom]

Than you for being on of the most calming, knowledgeable och humble precedences on this platform. Tack för allt! Ser fram emot 2025

[@KlaatuNinja]

Always enjoyed your vids, keep going, ignore the drama, and look after yourself bud 😊

[@regplasma7906]

Well said ,that's a lot of things off your chest( good and bad )and we appreciate that.Keep on keeping on.Reg x

[@darkuniversesound]

On-screen connections between fun SynthTube folks is really exciting and community-building.... Every vid you've made with other people , sharing tips and ideas, have been lovely and wonderful, and more will be greatly appreciated! Studio tours, jams, etc.... Thanks for everything you do! 🥰🙏🌌

[@henrikfisch]

Bo, feel yourself hugged tight. I am following you a few years now. I find your approach on reviewing gear a bit more - let's say - "personal" very inspiring. Heck, I've watched your video about the »Modal Argon8« (and the »Modal Cobalt8«) a few times ... and now there's is an »Argon8« here standing in the reach of my arms. I am looking forward to the videos you make and of course to the video where you talk a bit more about difficult themes. All the best! ❤🤟🙂

[@MIssSarahKB]

10 years! Well done, and thank you! 😊 Like you, my gateway synth experience was a circuit tracks, and it still sits hooked up in my studio in almost daily use. That was four years ago, about the time I found your channel. As I was adding more beautiful instruments to my studio - Matriarch, Hydrasynth, Subsequent, Take 5 (you get the picture) - I came to your channel to see how to connect all the midi, how to use thru and merge boxes, to get ideas for my own music and more. And you always had the info I needed. So thank you very much. I’m not brave enough to put my musical noodling on KZbin, and part of that is the fear of online abuse. So I totally understand your feelings on the state of the internet. It makes me even more grateful that you were here when I sought ideas. I notice another KZbin musical creative in your comments that I’ve not seen before so I’m off to visit their channel. 😊 Hej då!

[@jenniatkinson367]

Thanks Bo ! I'll continue watching ! Happy New Year from Australia. hugz xx

[@QWLMusic]

Been following since the Circuit days and amazing to watch your channel grow. Excited for 2025!

[@uniquemotion1139]

Musicians need people like you and your very helpful reviews! Thanks for it. Wish you health and much success for 2025 🎉

[@MichaelHarper-o9o]

Wishing you and your family all the very best for the new year. I really appreciate what you do with your channel Bo and look forward to more content into this new year and beyond. I am just starting my adventure into MPE and appreciate any content related to this, ie, compatible hardware, techniques, connections, software. I very much enjoy your relaxed and calm nature and agree, this should be a forum for learning, sharing and encouraging the thrill of exploration. Many thanks and kind regards from Mick 🇦🇺

[@demoscenes]

Thank you Bo

[@NicleT]

I always appreciated your content for all those years. Your chill way to present new instruments and your sensibility have always been very inspiring, at least for me and I'm in Quebec, so you do touch positively other humans all around the world. Finally, I want to add that it's good to know that you're doing well; health is the first "module" above all. À bientôt!!

[@Tim.Traveler]

Yours is my "go to" channel! Keep up the great work!

[@itinerantghost]

This is a lovely corner of the web, my friend! Always look forward to your uploads!

[@richeymcc]

Great video Bo! Keep up the great work 🙏🙏

[@colinhorne2437]

Bo, your videos are always worth watching! I'm either inspired to get something (such as the Minilogue XD), or I learn about something useful (like midi routing) or I do a bit of vicarious living imagining what I would create if I had one of the boutique or flagship synths you get to play. I look forward to seeing what you come up with in 2025! 😊

[@BobRobertz1]

Looking forward to the new year with you! Just recently started watching your videos. Great job!

[@davidb7723]

Looking forward to another year of Bo Beats videos! I really enjoy the summer of synths, because it introduces you to people you might not have ever heard of. More Studio tours would be great🎉

[@Barry101er]

Keep on truckin', Bo! Hello from Northern CA.

[@dolanspodcast]

Love this channel. Thank you and all the best in 2025

[@ZsoltTorok]

Studio tours and/or live setup tours would be very interesting, especially in person! One limiting factor might be the financial and physical toll of traveling, but maybe you can batch them and work with multiple people in the same area.

[@bohican]

YES! Please do a video on the CPM DS-2! Also, keep being you; You are magnificent!

[@detrechter5416]

I think its an absolute blessing, having people like Bo making all those wonderful vids about these products…..and its all for free. Yes, please do ‘A summer of studios’! I wish you (and your family) all the best

[@matnetik]

Come on over the Asheville and let's do a tour! Love your content, great to see you exploring 🤘

[@ProfStephenBWard]

Thank you. This was great.

[@tonyvoid]

Your sweet demeanor is always a highlight in my KZbin viewing time. Looking forward to what you'll bring.

[@NOGASAYAN]

Thanks for everything Bo! 🤗 I know things can’t be 100% positive all the time, but it’s important to keep that PMA. And personally, i feel like the synth community is still one of the dearest. But of course, there are always a few exceptions. At least that’s my experience with it. I wish you all the luck for the next 10 years! Take care, cheers! 🙌

[@rafkiba]

Wish you a happy new synth year, keep positive, all the world is going insane but part of it still orbits around music, you help keeping it alive ! Cheers from France !

[@JaspisB]

Go with what you feel like. And your take on the new Stylophone products would be amazing! Cheers from a fellow swede

[@atmobeat]

10:01 Perfectly agree to what you say about toxicity on the web. Let's contribute actively to making it a better place!

[@andrewdoucet3029]

thanks for this Bo! I love the idea of prioritizing your voice. looking forward to the videos ahead. and for what it’s worth-I wrote music in my youth-but then never clicked with DAWs and just stopped making music for years. but three years ago I thought-maybe there are new hardware synths out there? and through that I found you, midlife, cuckoo, and that really helped me get started again-it really means a lot and it’s insane to me that people on the other side of the world or in a different hemisphere can have that kind impact-thanks for everything!

[@scottmcauleysounds]

Great update! glad to hear your health is improving, as for keeping the community respectful, could not agree more, you nailed it 100% looking forward to seeing where this coming year takes you :)

[@EscapeLimitations]

I love your videos. Yes there are some horrid scumbags out there so am very sorry to hear about the negativity. So glad to hear your ignoring the bs and continuing your channel. Thank you. I would like to see and hear more live jams. I understand about your health. I just turned 65 this year and have copd and asthma

[@indigosnow_]

Always stoked to hear your thoughts on stuff like this. Hyped for your future content

[@Pesky33630]

Best of luck in your endeavors this year. Thank you for your videos!

[@manuelrioslopez]

I love your videos dude, you are such a kind person with this really warm personality, thank you for what you do and for keeping us informed and inspired. Feel free to keep making more videos of the gear you love the most, I’ve find that showing expert tips and tricks really help people to master their instruments and therefore, to make some wicked crazy sounds. It doesn’t have to be new stuff all the time since very few people can afford spending loads of money on synths very frequently 😅

[@BoBeats]

thanks for watching

[@Charlie_Echo]

"In 2020 I took a leap of faith and... cut my hair short" ;) Happy new year Bo! Definitely up for hearing more of your voice this year. In terms of Summer of Synths, one thing I really like about it is getting to hear a bunch of different perspectives. If you wanted to turn it into a more conversational series where you visit people, tour their studios and talk about how you both work, I think that would be great. A good opportunity for a sip of the coffee, too. Have a great 2025 ❤

[@iago1269]

Bo, thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and plans for the channel. I really enjoy your content and your reviews and tips have helped me immensely as a hobbyist. Watching your content feels like spending time with a friend and I appreciate all the time you spend on the effort for the channel.

[@TangoDelta70]

You're Awesome Bo! Keep being you! There is a lot of toxicity in the World, and I agree that it's important to keep Respect and not sink to their level. Thanks for all that you do!

[@kevinkearney3836]

Love studio tours, keep up the great work and stay healthy! Much love…

[@elmox463]

Love your work Bo. Keep doing what your doing whilst its fun for you.

[@SpongeLab]

Thanks for doing what you do. You were someone who really made a huge difference here during the lockdown, and I have enjoyed your channel ever since, so please carry on with stuff, you are one of the top KZbin folks, big hugs and regards to you and your family 😁👍👍

[@wren23_bass-synths]

You’re one of my favorite synth channels. I always trust your reviews. Here’s to a great year ahead 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@The_artist_called_The_Engineer]

Love the video. Couldn’t agree with you more on keeping the tone of the community up. I teach kindergarten kids after school science and the two thing I always going on about to them are respect and manners they cost nothing and they make the world a nicer place.

[@robdavidson1921]

This is great to hear Bo. I got a an OG Circuit ahead of the release because of a chance meeting with a developer. I've watched your channel develop ever since. This feels like a strong moment of growth. I'm very happy to see it. ❤

[@Airhaert]

Slay. ❤ Death threats for synths are indeed strange. Stay safe and stay alive! Thanks for sharing, keep it up! Inspiring 👏🏼✨

[@NunyaB1s]

Nothing but love for you my friend, and I’ve enjoyed watching your content as I slowly crawl back from musical retirement.

[@keinedummenfragen]

Hey Bo, I’m looking forward for every new video on your channel - thank you for doing that 😊👍🏻

[@veganbodymind]

Totally with you man, keep up the good work! warm greetings from Belgium.

[@SYNTHMODE-q2f]

Thank you for this summary of your journey, I started watching about 1 year ago and was not aware of all this. Looking forward to 2025 videos, I learn a lot from them!

[@BoBeats]

Its been a long journey! Lets hope for 10 more years!

[@YToverTV]

You’ve been my favorite synth nerd for centered and balanced and humanely introspective videos. Keep on doing what your heart says, cuz it’s really working for this synth nerd. And definitely dive into CPM DS2. I’m GASing bad for that beastie.

[@francoischavalle8168]

Thx Bo You seems to be such a nice guy ! Congrats for your work and happy to hear you feel better

[@rockstarjazzcat]

Can't believe it's been ten years! Glad you are looking after your health, Bo. Best from Erie, Colorado, D

[@davidburke8838]

Here's an antidote - Thank you for the posts that you have made over the years. Your opinions have helped me make decisions about gear and using those tools. Best wishes to you and your family. Keep sharing.

[@KaeRZed]

Thank you for this and Happy New Year ! Can't wait for your next videos !

[@iamsimonmorris]

The world is a complicated, wonderful place, so glad you are part of mine. Thanks for evrything over the past years. I am looking so forward to sharing 2025 with you and our great community in th months ahead. Cheers.