The Befaco synth duster is the absolute best gift you can give any synth nerd. I've been using a paint brush longer than most of Bob Eats viewers have been alive :)
The Befaco synth duster is also really fun as a way to "play" certain tactile things, like a piezo pickup to excite a resonator or the springs of a spring reverb!
If you are looking for another option around the same price point as the monotron I'd recommend a Stylophone Gen X-1. it's really good at making trippy retro sound effects
I've never listened to Bo on my production workstation - holy crap so much bass in his voice!?!?! I've listened with high quality headphones. IT's very likely my speakers are horribly calibrated, but woah...
Just ordered the Befaco synth duster after watching this. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. All of your gift ideas are great! Happy Holidays, Mr. Beats!
Thanks for letting me be a part of this year's video, Bo. I always look forward to these every year. FWIW I have that Ikea laptop stand myself and I've had my Digitone and Digitakt on it for years. Works great and couldn't be more affordable.
I think in the MIDI Section the Retrokits RK-006 Portable USB MIDI/Gate Hub should not be missing. It‘s a 2 MIDI in and 10 MIDI Out USB MIDI Interface. It can also be used as a standalone USB Host and much More…
Perfect timing, thanks so much for this! Totally asking mom for a BoBeats minilogue hoodie this year :3 You almost made me spit out my coffee with "If you have a friend who's into modular, I'm sorry" LOL
@@sonicmistress Actually shocking how expensive gear stands are. Feels like exploitation of the audio/music industry. Reminds of things like the Kaotica Eyeball, Vocal Booths/Sound Blankets, and all those Decksavers.
I know it’s 3 months late here but a gift I thought of that I use for my Circuit tracks. A lap desk. They’re about $40 and you can lay on your couch and play your portable synths in addition to laptop work. Larger ones may be able to put something like a Novation launchkey mini and a iPad as well but I haven’t tried that yet.
Instead of using a brush to sweep dust under all your pots/knobs, try the cleaning gel stuff off Amazon. Feels like it would leave a residue but it doesn't and works fantastically well. Doesn't keep forever, maybe a year or two, but's cheap as chips and picks up dust instead of spreading it around 👍
11:35 For around 250€ you can get a Conductive Labs MRCC 880 where you can route all your midi devices. Way better then midi splitters for synthnerds ^^
Omg I love the transformer stand! I would honestly be really happy with most of these suggestions! Really great picks! Except the NTS-1. Because I already have one. Ahem. Three. I already have three. They’re the best!!
The gift I’m giving myself is Distrokid! After watching your videos forever I decided to finally check it out, and what a great service. None of my friends want or need synth stuff, alas, but I may save up for the Liven LoFi12
Ah you mean the youtube ads playing? Good feedback. I’ve not had many complaints but I do try and keep an eye on it as they change stuff like that now and then
I am currently developing a synth stand that is adjustable both in width and angle. It will have leds for little logos or what not personalized to whoever, just not sure if I want to make them for myself or to start selling them, they are quite nice imo, fits my minifreak very well, I can offer 12, 18, 24, or even 36 inch in width. I dont know what to price it at but Id love to send you one for honest feedback. It is primarily made for 1 synth at the moment but I am looking at making one that can contain multiple. Ill probably be offering a couple for free in some of the synth groups Im in as well pretty soon so look out for the name Roger Datres in your synth groups for next week!
Hey! Feel free to reach out on Instagram (Bobeats) send a DM or twitter or over email (see description). Those are the easiest ways to get a hold of me.
It's kind of a dumb idea, but I would think a refurbished laptop would be a pretty good gift. (I got mine in July and they've been no errors) I spent 187 on mine and I saw cheaper models. I understand how there's a chance they won't work straight out of box though
Hi Bo.. Been following your channel for a while lol.. If you could do me a huge favour and post pics of the area where you reside with snow etc, I would be in heaven. I live in Queensland, currently in the Torres Straight Islands. Its 34 degrees and stunningly beautiful but no snow at all. Im from the north of England so love the cold.
You could make a video playing with all these toys and things and present them without talking like you do in the last minutes of the video. Could be a different take on the format.
probs would be better to recommend the beyerdynamic dt770 pro over the m50x. the m50x is very poorly tuned, and if you want a pair of closed back headphones that can be used for both casual listening and mastering, the beyerdynamic is by far the better choice. they also go for only slightly more
@@natalyakeane Plenty of better headphones for less money but I suppose it's trendy to recommend gear that most have probably never used and just going of others bandwagon for affiliate pennies.....AKG K240 MKI or MKII or Sony MDR 7506 both at least half the price of the usual suspect or as you say the DT770's are damn good for the money.
@@dankeplace - yeah, support a company who provides gear that the original manufacturers refuse to, items that people want and at very reasonable prices. So the Donner B1 isn’t a 303 clone? They appear to be providing a 303 experience or am I wrong?
I'm looking at getting my friend the Earthquaker Plumes pedal. Anyone have experience with it? He mostly uses synths but plays guitar as well. Also open to other suggestions for pedals.
At 1:11 there's a sales page for Sonicware Liven showing two of them sub $210. Is that page contemporary and if so, where is it? I'd love to get them at those prices!
(ok how many are here looking for gifts to buy themselves? you can tell us, we don't judge!) and here are the links to this years synth gift ideas!
$60 IK Multimedia Cable Kit
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/312216?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/AobVDx (individual cables only)
$15 Befaco Synth Duster (brush to keep gear clean)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/526237?offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/befacoSynthDuster
$50 Decksavers (covers for synths/music gear)
EU: www.thomann.de/se/search_dir.html?sw=decksaver&offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/DeckSaverxPC
❤MINI SYNTHS❤
$50 Korg Monotron DUO synth
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/273948?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/0Je77P
$50 Korg Monotron Delay
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/273950?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/gbNGvX
$150 Korg Volca
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_dir.html?sw=Korg%20Volca&offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/2rEbrA
$150 Korg NTS-1 synth/fx
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/473592?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/2OR10
$200 Roland Compacts (mini synths and vocal processor)
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_dir.html?sw=Roland%20Aira%20Compact&offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/RolandAiraxPC
$230 Sonicware Liven Synthesizers
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_dir.html?sw=Sonicware%20Liven&offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/LivenXpc
$110 BASTL synths, drum machine & mixer
EU: bastl-instruments.com
US: bit.ly/BASTLxPC
$50 Rakits Synthesizers
rakits.co.uk
❤MIDI KEYBOARD❤
$100 Arturia Minilab 3
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/553717?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/NKZ1B1
❤SYNTH STANDS❤
$5 IKEA www.ikea.com/se/sv/p/braeda-laptopstoed-svart-60150176/
$35 Roadworx
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/491891?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/jWkxXZ
(this is not the exact same stand, but similar in design)
$50 Varidock
www.varidock.com
$70 CremaCaffe Design
cremacaffe.shop
$50 Loci
loci.life
$60 Synths & Wood UK
www.synthsandwood.co.uk
❤BOOKS❤
$50 Bjooks beautiful coffee table books
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_dir.html?sw=Bjooks&offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/BjooksXPC
Synthesizer Evolution velocitypress.uk/product/synthesizer-evolution-book/
The 4 Element Synth www.amazon.se/Element-Synth-Secrets-Subtractive-Synthesis/dp/1538136740
Making Music 74 Tips makingmusic.ableton.com
Making Music 25 Creativity Tips www.amazon.com/Making-Music-Motivational-Creativity-Electronic/dp/1536991368
❤MIDI❤
$60 MIDI Thru Box (splits midi signals)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/220156?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/LvenY
$10 TRS-DIN MIDI cable
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/498051?offid=1&affid=623 (type A)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/498048?offid=1&affid=623 (type B)
US: imp.i114863.net/Ea3X1e
❤EURORACK GIFTS❤
$160 Molten Modular/Befaco Motion MTR
EU: www.befaco.org/motion_mtr/
US: bit.ly/MotionMTReurorack
❤UTILITY❤
$50 Decksavers (covers for synths/music gear)
EU: www.thomann.de/se/search_dir.html?sw=decksaver&offid=1&affid=623
US: bit.ly/DeckSaverxPC
$10 Headphones hanger
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/263940?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/VyGe9a
$100 Affordable Studio Monitors/Speakers
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/429470?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/MXJGQ3
$150 Audio Technica M50X headphones
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/331905?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/Jrx00r
$250 Korg NTS-2 oscilloscope
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/543848?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/WDnW6P
❤SOFTWARE❤
$120 SYNTORIAL
www.syntorial.com
❤OTHER❤
Synth T-shirts/Hoodies
EU: merch.bobeats.tv
Direct US link: bobeats.myspreadshop.com
Direct UK link: bobeats.myspreadshop.co.uk
You have a posh Stockholm accent!
Christmas wouldn't be the same without Bo's seasonal gift ideas video!
♥️♥️
Also the Arturia Microfreak is an amazing gift, which is a bit more expensive but the device is great
The Befaco synth duster is the absolute best gift you can give any synth nerd. I've been using a paint brush longer than most of Bob Eats viewers have been alive :)
I didn't believe the hype but was desperate for anything to make dusting easier and gave it a try
honestly, that thing is amazing
Right on! I ordered one after seeing it featured in this video. Nice to hear the positive reviews. Gotta pamper our gear.😁
The Befaco synth duster is also really fun as a way to "play" certain tactile things, like a piezo pickup to excite a resonator or the springs of a spring reverb!
Another gift idea would be an air purifier! Really helped keep the dust down in the studio
If you are looking for another option around the same price point as the monotron I'd recommend a Stylophone Gen X-1. it's really good at making trippy retro sound effects
I've never listened to Bo on my production workstation - holy crap so much bass in his voice!?!?! I've listened with high quality headphones. IT's very likely my speakers are horribly calibrated, but woah...
This is my favorite Bo Beats time of year, the best of 2022 and Gift Guide
Stay tuned for Best of… coming soon!!
Just ordered the Befaco synth duster after watching this. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. All of your gift ideas are great! Happy Holidays, Mr. Beats!
Thanks for letting me be a part of this year's video, Bo. I always look forward to these every year.
FWIW I have that Ikea laptop stand myself and I've had my Digitone and Digitakt on it for years. Works great and couldn't be more affordable.
I use small wooden blocks (offcuts basically) to tilt my Elektron stuff. The ikea stand is an interesting step up!
I wrote my spouse an overdue list of this stuff yesterday, and this video drops TODAY 😅. Sent this link to them, immediately!
The stands and decksavers are absolutely fantastic gifts for almost any synth nerd.
"if you don't understand what I just said, don't worry it has blinking lights!"...... Gotta love that one!
Decksaver a must have!
The Presonus speakers are really good and worth to buy. The Korg NTS1 is a hell of a little synth and there are also extensions you can install.
I have those speakers too, and I'm really happy with them. I got the same thing, but with Bluetooth for my office at work.
It's that time of year. Ho Ho Bo. Some great ideas Bo, many thanks.
That module from Look Mum No Computer tho ❤🧡 so cool to see ❤
I think in the MIDI Section the Retrokits RK-006 Portable USB MIDI/Gate Hub should not be missing. It‘s a 2 MIDI in and 10 MIDI Out USB MIDI Interface. It can also be used as a standalone USB Host and much More…
Solid idea! I featured some of their stuff in a previous episode
the gas god is back. lets go
Perfect timing, thanks so much for this! Totally asking mom for a BoBeats minilogue hoodie this year :3 You almost made me spit out my coffee with "If you have a friend who's into modular, I'm sorry" LOL
Just bought a Volca Sample 2, It's been one of my favorite pieces of gear that I've gotten in a while
Great synth gift video, like every year 😀
The Cremacaffe stuff is great. Super service as well.
I actually have very good success using bookstands for gear stands. They run about $13 and work just as well as the Varidock.
Yeah like those stands for Kitchen Cook Books etc....Much cheaper than 'specific' overpriced stands, I call all that shite 'Industry Specific BS' 😉
@@sonicmistress Actually shocking how expensive gear stands are. Feels like exploitation of the audio/music industry. Reminds of things like the Kaotica Eyeball, Vocal Booths/Sound Blankets, and all those Decksavers.
I bought the presonis eris 3.5 a few years ago for 220 or so and I love them!!
Thanks for this - I've been wondering how to arrange my recent studio with stands. Quite vexing, sometimes - LOL. Cheers and best!
Really well made video Bo! Hope you get some sweet kickback off those links, looking at the Liven Lofi-12 for myself.
The OXO Good Grips Sweep & Swipe is wonderful for a more intimate dusting :) The befaco is more like, dust? go be-faco yourself!
I look forward to your gift guide every year!!
Alltid toppkvalitet från dig, Bo, grymt! God Jul och Gott Nytt År!
The Befaco "Synth Duster" is a rebranded barbers brush. Works well but you can get it for $10.
But for 15 you can be a cool hipster, ok!
@@BoBeats 😂
wow this is so cool nice video the zoom pedal is my fav love that little cute box
My NTS-2 has been on preorder since May, so not sure that’s a good gift recommendation.
I need more friends like Bo has, as clearly I don’t know enough people who will spend $200 on a present for me lol
maybe i just hope they will watch my vid 🥲
I know it’s 3 months late here but a gift I thought of that I use for my Circuit tracks. A lap desk. They’re about $40 and you can lay on your couch and play your portable synths in addition to laptop work. Larger ones may be able to put something like a Novation launchkey mini and a iPad as well but I haven’t tried that yet.
Bo, you just saved my relationship with my Mom, who has been asking for a Xmas list for weeks. Great video! 😁
THANKS FOR THE VIDEO SO MUCHH IT IS LITERALLY ALL I WAS LOOKING FOR for a gift for myslef XD but still it helps with making decisions so thanks!
Best synth guide so far!
Really useful video thank you! Going to send it for everyone who can buy me a gift 😂 But I want prophet rev 2 and nobody will gift me this one 😅😢
These reviews about cases are very much appreciated. I am going to get some. Cheers!
For 200 USD, both a Shure SM57 and SM58. A lot of people use plugins, DAWS and direct to interface instruments, but when you need a mic...
I want the oscilloscope! BoBeats making ou Holliday and our wives happier 😂
Instead of using a brush to sweep dust under all your pots/knobs, try the cleaning gel stuff off Amazon. Feels like it would leave a residue but it doesn't and works fantastically well. Doesn't keep forever, maybe a year or two, but's cheap as chips and picks up dust instead of spreading it around 👍
The NTS-1 = 100% FUN AND VALUE
Nts 1 in house, and preorder for liven lofi 12 made, just hoping to arrive till Christmas ! Happy holidays to all !
KORG SQ1 would be nice for Christmas.
11:35 For around 250€ you can get a Conductive Labs MRCC 880 where you can route all your midi devices. Way better then midi splitters for synthnerds ^^
Hi Bo, just wanted to let you know after watching this video and a few by other people afterwards I ended up ordering a Liven XFM! Cheers
Hope you dig it!
I see the Nymphes on your desk! Any chance of a review? 👀
Yes! Could happen
BTW, made an entire drum library using the Korg Monotron (classic & duo), both with internal sounds and external.
Omg I love the transformer stand!
I would honestly be really happy with most of these suggestions! Really great picks!
Except the NTS-1. Because I already have one. Ahem. Three. I already have three. They’re the best!!
I love my nts1
Bo, we need gifts for $5,000 and over video, asap!
Someone that likes me keeps asking me what I want this Christmas.
List:
Moog One
ObX8
Done 👍 make sure they buy it with my affiliate links plz
Hey Bo!
You missed the link and info about the "The secrets of dance music production" by Attack magazine.
Ooh thanks! Good catch
Pro tip for the synth brush check neck brush on Amazon. Same thing and they will actually have it.
Nice video!!
The gift I’m giving myself is Distrokid! After watching your videos forever I decided to finally check it out, and what a great service. None of my friends want or need synth stuff, alas, but I may save up for the Liven LoFi12
Christmas gift would be complete with a Polybrute gift. I’m just saying 😳👈🙏
The amount of advertisements are overwhelming in this video. I guess Bobeats needs to do some Christmas shopping himself 😀
Ah you mean the youtube ads playing? Good feedback. I’ve not had many complaints but I do try and keep an eye on it as they change stuff like that now and then
@@BoBeats I thought you content creators were responsible for this yourself. Besides that, it was a joke. Enjoying your videos!
I am currently developing a synth stand that is adjustable both in width and angle. It will have leds for little logos or what not personalized to whoever, just not sure if I want to make them for myself or to start selling them, they are quite nice imo, fits my minifreak very well, I can offer 12, 18, 24, or even 36 inch in width. I dont know what to price it at but Id love to send you one for honest feedback. It is primarily made for 1 synth at the moment but I am looking at making one that can contain multiple. Ill probably be offering a couple for free in some of the synth groups Im in as well pretty soon so look out for the name Roger Datres in your synth groups for next week!
Hey! Feel free to reach out on Instagram (Bobeats) send a DM or twitter or over email (see description). Those are the easiest ways to get a hold of me.
It's kind of a dumb idea, but I would think a refurbished laptop would be a pretty good gift. (I got mine in July and they've been no errors) I spent 187 on mine and I saw cheaper models. I understand how there's a chance they won't work straight out of box though
Not enough Channels about SH gear but they don't include Affiliate Links so few and far between as YT's can't make 0.01c from someone clicking a link!
I reserved my Volca FM2 at Sweetwater in July but I'm told that stocks won't be replenished until March.
Nice :D
Hmmm yess... Gifts for me but not for thee 🤣
Want them all 😂
Hi Bo.. Been following your channel for a while lol.. If you could do me a huge favour and post pics of the area where you reside with snow etc, I would be in heaven. I live in Queensland, currently in the Torres Straight Islands. Its 34 degrees and stunningly beautiful but no snow at all. Im from the north of England so love the cold.
Stay tuned on my Instagram. Its Bobeats over there. No snow yet but I am sure Ill do a few winter holiday posts
Gifts for ourselves lol
iOS is so underrated and way user friendly and cheaper
how are you enjoying your Look Mum No Computer equipment? was thinking of getting some to expand a synth
Or get the Zoom MS-60B and reprogram it for less than the MS-70.
You could make a video playing with all these toys and things and present them without talking like you do in the last minutes of the video. Could be a different take on the format.
Cables aren't cheap and are needed. Cheap enough for gifts maybe.
More cables to the people!
probs would be better to recommend the beyerdynamic dt770 pro over the m50x. the m50x is very poorly tuned, and if you want a pair of closed back headphones that can be used for both casual listening and mastering, the beyerdynamic is by far the better choice. they also go for only slightly more
(tbf its kinda a pet peeve of mine that folks still recommend the m50x when there are so many amazing headphones in the same ballpark price range)
@@natalyakeane Plenty of better headphones for less money but I suppose it's trendy to recommend gear that most have probably never used and just going of others bandwagon for affiliate pennies.....AKG K240 MKI or MKII or Sony MDR 7506 both at least half the price of the usual suspect or as you say the DT770's are damn good for the money.
I think the Donner B1 Analog Bass Synthesizer as a 303 alternative sort of fits into this category. Currently $212.99
Thats not a bad one! Totally forgot about it!!
@@BoBeats I guess you can send me one for Xmas then.
🤣🤪
Or save money and get something a bit closer to the real thing, Behringer TD3. Or TD3-MO which I might get for myself...
@@leftmono1016 You mean support a company that stole someone else's hard work? erm no thx.
@@dankeplace - yeah, support a company who provides gear that the original manufacturers refuse to, items that people want and at very reasonable prices.
So the Donner B1 isn’t a 303 clone? They appear to be providing a 303 experience or am I wrong?
2:10
*sonic adventure 2 intensifies*
Wait... what was that long under-desk pullout drawer that flashed by?
recommends a synth duster.... akai and push dusty AF haha
Hey i dusted the push with it 😅👌
Are you sure you should be advertising the NTS-2 as a Christmas gift?
Its a good point! Call be naive but i did think it was shipping. Lesson learned 🫣
Are the close ups during ikea bräda sponsored by befaco? ;)
2:26 great device in theory. does anyone have one yet?
I'm looking at getting my friend the Earthquaker Plumes pedal. Anyone have experience with it? He mostly uses synths but plays guitar as well. Also open to other suggestions for pedals.
@BoBeats - which model Komplete midi keyboard controller are you using?
At 1:11 there's a sales page for Sonicware Liven showing two of them sub $210. Is that page contemporary and if so, where is it? I'd love to get them at those prices!
Well I was hoping you was gonna share your source for under $200 syntakts 😭
Awww sorry!!!
Distro kid is 12 per track if ya add your own art 🖼️ wait what ! And why would ya suggest headphones 🎧 more expensive then ones good for mixing
Not exactly related, but what gear are you using to connect the NI Kontrol to the Volca? 🙏🏻
3:39 bro is clearly not using the duster brush
😅😅😅😅
@bobeats in one of your videos you describe a wall mount system for synths, but I can’t find or remember which one. Help?
No wall mount system I think but Ive reviewed the Jaspers which is a shelf system
@@BoBeats Thanks, which video was that in?
What is the drum pad thing called at 3:34
Are the speaker usable on a pc?
a "gift" at 200$ is more of a tax refund for most,so im not buying any midi controllers or synths unless i can write them off
These are my kind of videos. I can’t stand seeing people post videos of things no one can afford.
Tried to really find a good blend of lower cost products. Not super easy so if you find any cool things let me know!
@@BoBeats all of these are bangers! Even under 500$ that’s pretty reasonable
10:07 what is this guitar?
Bob Eats still shilling for music gear, eating nothing
uhm why do you think i shill for the music gear?! I need a fresh supply of volcas to cook
Sonicware +300€ in europe
Your intro background music was that a remix ofd the pornhub theme?
Haha wtf???
@@BoBeats @00:12 then compare to "pornhub intro" clip on youtube I couldn't link the comment disappeared
lmao it's just the same video every year
Some gear is definitely the same. Theres not an endless supply of new cheap gear that also is good. But also some new choices for this year :-)
🥱🥱
7:07 I was blowing coffee through my nose 🤣 💵 🔥 🎛️
I know what you are talking about without visiting the time code 😂