humbled by the kind words of support. talking about personal stuff is always difficult, as you put yourself in a voulnerable spot in front of thousands of strangers. But i woke up feeling more like i had talked to thousands of friends ♥️
Big +1 to this. We all love synths because they're fun. We like watching other people have fun with synths. So yeah... keep it fun! It would be REALLY fun to see you experiment with gear combos, since so much modern stuff is intended to work not on its own but with other stuff. But again. FUN! :)
What I really admire in you is that you are raising your kids and take care of your family and their future while you are doing all the RU-vid stuff. Personally I think that's the greatest achievement. Cheers, Ralph
You have changed my life Bo. I suffer from IBS as well but got through it partly from rediscovering my love for music, and you are a part of my recovery. Thank you!
Love your health is improving and the new studio looks neat! ❤ As a person who has been there (not feeling fun anymore) the most liberating thing for me was outsourcing the video editing. Even thought of 5-10 hours editing session was draining my mental energy and I was not realizing it. And then I realized I wanted to outsource even more stuff so I can focus even more on the things that genuinly make me happy. That can help you, too. But whatever happens, I am looking forward to see upcoming videos from you in however form. ✨
Hey Bo! Please keep in mind, that while there are many channels out there doing synth stuff, there is only yours, that features yourself! While I came here when researching for gear, I stay because it is fun watching YOU doing Bo-Stuff! Happy to hear your health is getting better, love to hear you are staying a little longer! Thanks for your awesome work!
I think the most important is that you're feeling good with your videos. The more you have fun and (again) be the synth nerd, the better your videos are as we can feel your passion and let it be combined with ours. So, meet friends, play around and test the gear in a way that no other youtuber does. With your knowledge about gear, comparisons of older and new stuff would really make sense. But again: enjoy your work and we will enjoy it too!
Thank you Bo! 👍 Just wanted to say: 1. We love Your all around content 2. You, unlike others, show your human side. Not everyone can know or want to do this. What makes your style unique. 3. You have a lot of interesting insights. And sometimes insights into this field are just as important to music producers or music lovers, such as synthesizers. 4. One piece of advice I would suggest is to upload content that is not necessarily reviews. Like making beats. tips. tricks Not every video of yours has to be a project, it can both make it easier for you and generate a high frequency of content that will attract more followers. Stay strong, healthy, and keep making music! 💪❤
Thank you for your videos, reviews, and honesty. I was first diagnose with IBS, told it was stress. I did a "fibroscopie," and was diagnose with something more serious, and pre-cancerous (Barrett Oesophagus), which is now treated in time. Just sharing if that can be helpful to anyone.
Definitely super important to get all testing done before concluding its IBS. I've had a lot of tests done and nothing seems out of the ordinary, thankfully.
I ordered the Solar 42 based on your review. Not because I hang on your every word. Because I understand that you mean every word and have a balanced view. Thank you. Keep well, look after yourself Bo.
Really touching to hear you speak so personally! I’m also learning that joy is a fundamental part of health (dealing with post Covid) so keep it as fun as you can :)
Hey Bo!! Thanks for being so open and honest! Its important we talk more about the human side of what’s going on behind the camera ❤️ I’m just happy you’re feeling better and also think that keeping it fun and light is the key. Most importantly, bring back the sip of the coffee intro😂 love you brother🙌🏻
You're doing great! Amazing job! You have that special touch in your videos. Even if they are about gifts. What I'm trying to say is that we are here to see you talking about random things that make you happy about music and gear, and that's great enough, we share that joy!! No need to change!
Hi! There is a category of people who are absolutely physically limited in movement.For example, I will never be able to attend any event. What is remembered in your report on synthesizer exhibitions is how you convey the atmosphere of the event.That's how I started watching your channel when you made a report not about the boxes, but about the environment, about the atmosphere of the event.After all, there are a lot of people who talk about hardware.And no one knows about the landscape. Thanks!
Not sure who and why wouldn’t like this type of videos. We as a viewers get to know intimately better the person we watch, learn from all year round. What can be better? I’m glad your are better and hope to see you online for years to come. About videos. Continue make what you like please and I’ll watch it.
Thank you for being real. For whatever my opinion is worth: I say that if you continue to educate and inspire while having fun in the process, I wouldn’t ask for anything more.
I love your videos, don't change! You use everyday equipment that many of us already have, and show us how to use them. I loved the videos where you show how things are hooked up. I don't need a comedic channel, or an in depth capacitor discussion. I thoroughly enjoy the lighthearted discussions, and your knowledge easily comes through! Keep it up!
Hi Bo. For multiple reasons, your channel was always my n°1 go to synth channel. The spontaneity, the simplicity, the fun, the walk & talk about gears and music production, coffee with Bo etc... You made your channel a universe of your own! Please don't make your channel a "reviews only" channel (yes, i like your reviews so much too). Take a gear that attracts you, have fun with it and share with us your fun and what you think about it... And what ? A road in that beautiful nature ?? The world goes wrong :-( I wish you all the best.
Watching you being you and having fun is why I'm here. Those videos you made back when you lived elsewhere, the ones in which you were not reviewing anything, not showing us any instruments or gadgets or playing any music, just talking to us about your life, your work, and sharing a bit about your health issues -- those videos engaged and fascinated me. You'd be walking along some semi-rural pathway, apparently alone with simple gear like a small camera or smartphone on a selfie stick with these beautiful golden Autumn leaves in the background. I found those videos so refreshing. It felt like we were two friends taking a walk outside on a lovely day in October, talking about life, the universe, and everything. I love your gear reviews and remain in awe of the time and good work you put into those, but it's YOU -- your persona, intelligence, and playful, good-natured way of relating to us, that keeps me coming back here. I'm so glad your introspection has led you to this insight about the need to have fun again. You, my friend, are back on The Path!
I watch your channel because of you, and not the gear. Making it accessible not just to the hard core nerds, but those with a more passing interest. I know fundamentally what I want is to make music, and synths allow me to do that. I buy very little but work very hard, so its nice to watch someone enjoy new gear even if I will never buy it myself. Also love the family vibe - my family have the casting vote on my work and thats a real help - the love comes from everywhere and thats when its gets good.
Im in my first year of slowly anti manual reading learning analog synth, and I don't have history watching this channel extensively, but you are alwasys in my algorhythm and honestly, I trust you. Im sure you get this a lot but thanks for existing, I am an ap erson on the spectrum/adhd and youve felt the struggle of just getting the grasp of everything, I saw your video about acquiring way too many synths too early, obvi not knowing how itd compliment or function very well. you do a great job! thanks for all of this.
I love your easy going attitude Bo. As a fellow IBS sufferer stress is my catalyst - music creation is my antidote. Just be careful about drinking too much coffee. It really affects me. Wishing you all the best
Sometimes you have to stop, take a step back and think about what it is you want. I find your videos very inspiring. I really liked the video where you built a studio in your home. It reminds me of when I did the same thing a couple of years ago. Greetings from a synth lover in Sweden.
Bo, I’ve never commented on your channel, but I do think that your presentations are always good. It doesn’t hurt that you have a warm personality and an engaging presentation style. I am surprised that you don’t yet have more subscribers…yet. Your take on synths is a bit different than my own, but since you asked, I look mostly for ideas of how we can use the technology to be musically connected and expressive in the same sense we would use a violin or an oboe, for example. i.e. expressive manipulations of timbre, tone, dynamics, vibrato, etc, instead if arpeggiators and such
Bo, one thing to understand about yourself as a synth RU-vidr is that we are loyal to you and enjoy your videos because it’s you. You’re a friendly approachable enjoyable guy to watch. Yes, you’re a synth nerd with some knowledge but there are plenty of those. You’re putting in the work and being a cool guy. I think having fun is an integral part to keeping that vibe alive. Just keep being you dude!
I wouldn’t mind seeing more of your music videos(I know you’re on Spotify, Bandcamp, YT music). The few music videos you have done I’ve quite enjoyed and consider you as a musician not just a reviewer. Having breaks is necessary but I don’t think you’ll ever quit, music is part of who you are, it’s in your blood.
Hej Bo - first thing to say is that always, always look after your health first. Many of us struggle with ill health and we live in a world where work is deemed more important than our own health. So prioritise yourself. As for me - I just like listening to you. Whether it's a review, comparison or your own music - I learn something everytime. You are one of the few I listen to on a regular basis. Just do your thing Bo. Hugs, Sammi
Always loved your channel mate, whenever my crappy life gets me down, I watch a few of your videos and all is right with the world for a while. On balance I think yours is the best synth you tube channel on here, I do believe you are the Bob Ross of the synth community, so keep doing what you're doing, it's important to a lot of people. But always put your health and family first. Good luck to you mate 👏
I just found your channel a few days ago when looking at possible entry level synths and I stuck watching more and more. You are a very sympathetic person and I'm sure you will be successful if you do what you mentioned in this video: Keep the fun! You can be good or even great at a job if you're talented and put a lot of effort into it - but you will only get exceptional if you have fun doing it. Keep up the good work!
Keep doing what you enjoy. Your videos have been really useful to me - particularly the dawless setup videos / gear comparisons. I value your opinion because it comes across as honest. It's also great seeing you have fun with the gear.
I came for the reviews but stayed for the content and personality. I love your content and I think it is hands down the best synth channel out there. As for what content I would love to see more of? Guides and tips and tricks. Building various setups; how to build a small setup that is easy to stow away when living in an apartment with kids for instance. Or various setups for different kind of music. Things like that.
Also do what makes you happy, people will come and go. The viewers that like you for who you are and that enjoy the content that makes you happy will stick around.
Right on Bo, been watching a long time and will keep on watching. As for video ideas I also enjoy vids that aren't reviews like jamming with friends and side projects (studio work etc). And maybe some vids more on the musical side rather than gear side. Making tunes, creativity ideas and finishing musical projects. I love all my gear but I need to learn how to focus on actually using it haha.
Been going through some similar experiences related to the music not being as "fun" as it used to be, hearing you talking about it made me feel better ... and gave me a bit more focus ... thanks for that! I watch your videos for YOU, more than the technical bits. Approaching it somewhat playfully is what got you here in the first place, I think getting back to feeling that same way is spot on. You bring out our curiosity and the little kids still within us all. Appreciate what you do!
I just enjoy you being you. It doesn't really matter what kind of gear you check out. Just make sure you have fun. It just makes the videos even more fun to watch. Watching someone enjoying themselves is awesome. Just keep being you!
Hey Bo, love the update on your life and channel. I think you should make videos that are interesting to you. We are here because of you! There must be an overlap between videos you want to make and videos that preform well :) I think that is the sweet spot.
As a 50-year-old from Australia, new to the synth game, I came to your videos a few years ago mainly to help me select a good beginner synth. But I ended up staying for your personality & charm. Keep up the great videos, I enjoyed your studio videos and more candid stuff. It's always good to see how people are similar even across the other side of the world. Cheers
Hey No!! Happy you're doing better health wise! It's such a delicate thing that we tend to leave second plan and that we take for granted. Not saying it is your case, I've just seen it so many times around me. As for future content type... Truth be told, I definitely enjoy watching playful videos more than serious walkthroughs ... Although I do appreciate a walkthrough here and there too, but playful definitely keeps things more interesting! Oh, and congrats on the new house and studio!
Nice update! Yeah I've just moved too and setting up a new studio. Maybe not as extensive and masterly built as yours but it's going to be a great space. In terms of your videos, I'd love more live jams with different combinations of gear.
Thanks for sharing man. I think you make some terrific videos and have helped me make some important decisions about gear. Appreciate it! The studio looks rad!
Wow! I was just contemplating the same idea with my own professional life. I’m at a point where my experience and potential can’t get any higher without relaxing more and having more fun with it! It’s great to see you sharing your own experience! Thank you so much!
Bo I hear what you are saying. I recently started to notice that I was making less music doing more gear review type content on my channel and took a step back and started trying to make more music. The folks who like my channel are mostly there for the helpfulness of my videos. I love helping folks, making music, and reviewing music making products. The hardest part for me is finding the time to spend making content with a fulltime job but I just keep on trucking. I am glad you are doing better health-wise and hope you continue to march forward m'man.
Thank you for your honest video! Very happy to hear the health, studio and "RU-vid mentality" situations are getting better! Would love to see some Eurorack jams focusing on 1 or a few modules in depth (doesn't need to be anything new and shiny but from the stuff you already have, maybe your favourites and showing why they are?) :)
I always enjoy these update videos. It's fun to hang out and hear what you're thinking. I've also been thinking a lot about what my future on RU-vid will be. Don't quite have an answer yet. Nothing like a good existential crisis to get the juices flowing. I guess the best thing I can think of right now is keep having fun. Cheers!
It's always a pleasure to watch your videos. I've been following you from Switzerland since the beginning ... A few videos on your ideal workflow and setup would be welcome. Keep up your fun of making music!
Tack för att du bjuder på inblickar i din privata sfär. Ger en extra dimension till dina recensioner av instrument och utrustning. Fortsätt i samma banor, tycker jag och lycka till med allt du är engagerad i! Varma hälsningar från Per-Axel i Simrishamn 😃
You are at the very top of my list when it comes to reviews for gear and synth music advise. You have inspired my purchase in the past and have always kept me engaged to the end of your videos. Why... because you come across as authentic, genuine, fun, playful and engaging. You come across as someone that honestly cares about their audience. Fakes are real easy to spot; This is not you! Life throws choices at us and we sometimes need to make hard ones. What ever the future brings for you I wish you health and happiness to you and yours'. - A true fan of your channel !!!
You said it best: focus on having fun. Music is an art form and we create and consume it to generate feelings that suit our needs. If your good feelings come from having fun, then go for it. And if you're feeling good, then most viewers will feel good watching. I find it inspiring when I see people cutting loose and chasing their bliss. As for what I'd like to see you focus on? Well, I'd like to see you focus on doing whatever it is that you want to do. I expect it will be interesting. There are plenty of resources for finding out the specs and technical characteristics of gear. I think you have something different to offer.
Yes, I always enjoyed your video's and I'm happy your health is getting better now. We spoke last week on FB about my wescofor synth I built. Cheers. I'm Luc from Belgium
I have suffered from IBS and you can overcome, but i do believe it's definitely related to stress and mental issues. I can eat anything now with no problems. Will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Love your videos, mainly on synths and controllers.
I got into synths due to your help. I remembered the playfulness and the joy you showed in your first video. Keep having fun and inspire with what you have, be mindful of GAS. Keep your stock on the ice my brother. Peace and light from Canada.
"...some of you don't particularly like..." I **do** particularly like these slice-of-life updates. Glad to hear you've got traction on the health front, and looking forward to seeing what cool stuff comes out of the new studio. I'm a rank amateur when it comes to keyboards (I'm a guitarist who weirdly wishes he were Richard Wright 😛 ) and my own studio space has to share an office with ham radio, electronics and lutherie, and a couple other space hogs, so I can't go as hog wild with the music setup as I'd like. That said, I'm inspired when I see sagas like yours or Venus Theory's or Espen's on equipment going in and out, studio setup, etc. Keep up the good work, stay relaxed, and have fun!
Bo-your openness and honesty means a lot to us! GLAD you are feeling better--to solve my own IBS I've had to adopt a FODMAP diet, get more exercise, and avoid drinking too much caffeine (and stress)!
Very nice, thanks for posting. Have enjoyed your videos for years now. It's great to see new gear being used, helps in deciding what to buy next. One think I do enjoy that I don't know if you've done is watching someone build up a patch in a Eurorack system. I don't have one yet but am thinking of getting into it. Deciding what modules to get is just so open ended.
+1000 to straying playful and having fun. As a (coming into) middle aged synth nerd myself it makes me feel like I’m watching a video a friend has sent me of them mucking around.
Hey Bo, greetings from Argentina. You practically introduce me to the synth world a few years ago, in fact I bought my first synth (obviously was the original Minilogue) because of your videos. Just do whatever makes you happy and keep up the great work, cheers!
The personality you naturally bring to your channel is why most of us keep coming back for more. Sometimes the fun comes from overcoming challenges and the pressure it brings. Keep up the good work! BTW I'd love you to do a Bo's all time favourites series, best drum machine., synth etc.
I really enjoy your videos a lot. They have been very helpful with buying gear. you are a very entertaining RU-vidr. I would like to see you interview other musicians making music in their home spaces. Also, some round table chats might be cool as well. You are awesome! Thank you for your great videos!
Looking forward to see and hear more from you! I personally enjoy your take on things as I enjoy the different approaches others make. For me it’s the variety of views and styles that I can find in the videos of Divkid, Mylar, Cuckoo, Redmeansrecording, MoltonModular… and in your videos. So keep up the good „fun“! 😜
Thanks for sharing. I like you being a simple real person behind the videos. You have shared your experience with the tech and this is more valuable to me than some of the videos where people go over every feature. I also like how you change and grow over time. I also like that you have had as much trouble getting your studio on board as I have and are still trucking along! I find it curious that you have a psychotherapy background. It is something we have in common, though technically I have done hypnotherapy and process oriented energy work (and still do it to some extent, but am choosing to retire and make YT videos about meditation and lucid dreaming). I do like the ambient community that is slowly building up through YT. Blessings on your journey!
I have been watching you for years and you helped me get into making music. I'm at a point now where I am comfortable with midi and most of my gear but am also looking at jamming with other people that also do electronic music, DAW or DAWless. I could see a cool video being you showing us "things to consider when plugging others into your setup." "or helpful tips for jamming with others or traveling with your gear." Love the channel, really happy your health is improving.
Your one of the good ones, and I enjoy watching you talking about gear AND whatever else is going on with you. Don't really have much in the way of helpful suggestions, but you keeping in mind you want to have more fun with it again sounds right to me.
it's your kind personality, passion for music, dedication for quality content and videos, and your empathic will for connection and exchange, that make you who you are. Keep listening to the right voices in and around you, Bo, You're a master :)
I am a regular viewer not just for the gear reviews, but for your insightful and playful and personal connection to the overall community. Plus, I have a soft spot for anything Swedish - I spend 7 years there, my son just moved to Stockholm and I might just end up there myself. And I can relate to the weather. I'm at my "Somarhus" in the Archipelago of Georgian Bay, Ontario, and some menacing clouds just rolled in. And then they left. And they they came back. And then there was sun. And then not. Just like a perfect midsommer in Sweden.. So keep it playful, inventive and real!
Pro Tip: If you can line the walls facing the traffic with "Rockwool" do it. I have it in the walls of my studio. I sometimes play the music really loud, but my neighbors who just had a baby hear nothing (and yes I asked them specifically when testing the volume levels because I knew they just became parents and didn't want to be a disturbing factor.) Rockwool.
More fun is always important. If it's fun for you, it will resonate with others. Personally, I'm a beginner, maybe I will always be one, and I appreciate your product reviews because you always focus on actual usage. Thank you, keep it up!
Hey Bo, thanks for this video. Glad you’re getting better. Health is wealth. IBS is tough. Vagus nerve (aka the gut-brain axis) issues can be really debilitating. So many people get so much from your channel, please stick with it!
You ROCK! och eftersom jag är svenska men bosatt i USA så känns det extra speciellt att lyssna på dig. Du är så personlig, och det känns så nära och som att lyssna på någon man känner och sitter och fikar med. Har lärt mig massor från din kanal och har massor kvar att lära.
Totally feel for you with medical problems. For 19 years I had a "medical mystery" and only recently a doctor figured out that my stomach doesn't absorb vitamin B12. Now that I'm 44 I feel like I have to make up for lost time and explore creative projects as much as I can.
I came to this channel today by way of Five Watt World, and this is honestly the first video of yours I have seen. The message in this video is something I needed to hear, and simply because of your personality and wisdom, I am ready to take a deep dive into your videos. I hope that you find comfort and satisfaction in whatever you will accomplish