19 Budget Friendly Synth & Music Production Gift Ideas
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- čas přidán 15. 06. 2024
- The best affordable gifts for synth lovers and music producers! No ridiculous $500 ideas here! Buy someone a gift for as little as $5. Sponsored by DistroKid. DK is the best way to upload and release your music on Apple Music, Tidal & Spotify. Use my link and get a discount distrokid.com/vip/bobeats
GIFT IDEAS 2023
✯BASTL mini synths: redir.love/ZGyovD0a *
✯Kalimba redir.love/N7MSmikd *
✯Pedalboard redir.love/2nRWU98b *
✯Synth cleaning brush thmn.to/thoprod/526237?offid=... *
✯Krischer mini synths reverb.com/shop/krischer
✯KVGear synth stands & key dog: kvgear.com
✯RIG SLAPS: thmn.to/thoprod/569902?offid=... *
✯CABLE TIES: redir.love/ioXKlZ1F *
✯Wood synth stands: www.synthsandwood.co.uk
✯Cables (use code BOBEATS for 15% off your order): modularsynthlab.com/
✯Synth books: www.amazon.com/Music-Producer...
✯Monitor controller redir.love/OFflGnfx *
And Superbooth tickets can be found here: www.superbooth.com/en/
❤ OTHER GREAT GIFT IDEAS ❤
$60 IK Multimedia Cable Kit *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/312216?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/AobVDx (individual cables only)
$50 Decksavers (covers for synths/music gear) *
EU: www.thomann.de/se/search_dir....
US: bit.ly/DeckSaverxPC
❤MINI SYNTHS❤
$50 Korg Monotron DUO synth *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/273948?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/0Je77P
$50 Korg Monotron Delay *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/273950?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/gbNGvX
$150 Korg Volca *
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_di...
US: imp.i114863.net/2rEbrA
$150 Korg NTS-1 synth/fx *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/473592?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/2OR10
$200 Roland Compacts (mini synths and vocal processor) *
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_di...
US: bit.ly/RolandAiraxPC
$230 Sonicware Liven Synthesizers *
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_di...
US: bit.ly/LivenXpc
❤MIDI KEYBOARD❤
$100 Arturia Minilab 3 *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/553717?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/NKZ1B1
❤BOOKS❤
$50 Bjooks beautiful coffee table books *
EU: www.thomann.de/intl/search_di...
US: bit.ly/BjooksXPC
❤MIDI❤
$60 MIDI Thru Box (splits midi signals) *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/220156?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/LvenY
$10 TRS-DIN MIDI cable *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/498051?offid=... (type A)
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/498048?offid=... (type B)
US: imp.i114863.net/Ea3X1e
$10 Headphones hanger *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/263940?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/VyGe9a
$100 Affordable Studio Monitors/Speakers *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/429470?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/MXJGQ3
$150 Audio Technica M50X headphones *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/331905?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/Jrx00r
$250 Korg NTS-2 oscilloscope *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/543848?offid=...
US: imp.i114863.net/WDnW6P
All links marked with * are affiliate links. I earn a small % of each purchase regardless what you buy and at no cost to you.
Previous years Gift Guides here:
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2021: • 10 Great Synth & Music...
2020: • Best Synth & Music Pro...
2019: • 10 Gifts Ideas for Mus...
2018: • BEST SYNTH & MUSIC PRO...
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CONTENT
00:00 Synth Gifts Doesn't Have to Be Expensive!
00:50 ($130) a FUN mini synth
01:55 ($25) Synth & Music Prod Books
02:52 ($50) Great for sampling
03:30 ($50+) Not just for guitarists
04:18 ($15) Keeps your synth dungeon clean!
04:45 ($0) A simple free gift
05:16 ($25+) DIY mini synths
08:00 ($25+) Easy gift to give a synth nerd
10:15 ($5+) Everyone needs this in their studio!
11:38 ($25+) Wood always make your synth sound better
13:10 ($22) Release your music with DistroKid (Sponsored)
14:11 ($5+) Another gift that ALWAYS works!
14:41 ($20) A quirky & fun gift that anyone can use
15:08 ($50+) Great for any studio that needs it!
15:48 The perfect honeymoon, I promise!
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GIFT IDEAS 2023 + my favorite picks from previous years!
✯BASTL mini synths: redir.love/ZGyovD0a *
✯Kalimba redir.love/N7MSmikd *
✯Pedalboard redir.love/2nRWU98b *
✯Synth cleaning brush thmn.to/thoprod/526237?offid=1&affid=623 *
✯Krischer mini synths reverb.com/shop/krischer
✯KVGear synth stands & key dog: kvgear.com
✯RIG SLAPS: thmn.to/thoprod/569902?offid=1&affid=623 *
✯CABLE TIES: redir.love/ioXKlZ1F *
✯Wood synth stands: www.synthsandwood.co.uk
✯Cables (use code BOBEATS for 15% off your order): modularsynthlab.com/
✯Synth books: www.amazon.com/Music-Producers-Guide-Polymeter-Polyrhythm/dp/1739996518/
✯Monitor controller redir.love/OFflGnfx *
And Superbooth tickets can be found here: www.superbooth.com/en/
❤ OTHER GREAT GIFT IDEAS ❤
$60 IK Multimedia Cable Kit *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/312216?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/AobVDx (individual cables only)
$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
❤MIDI KEYBOARD❤
$100 Arturia Minilab 3 *
EU: thmn.to/thoprod/553717?offid=1&affid=623
US: imp.i114863.net/NKZ1B1
❤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
❤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
$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
All links marked with * are affiliate links. I earn a small % of each purchase regardless what you buy and at no cost to you.
We are preparing special bundles for the Holiday season also featuring Arp so you synth lovers will be able to save some cash. Thank you for featuring us Bo!
Great stuff 🤘
I have Kastle Drum and it's awesome!
Please, make 3.5 mm jack versions of all three Kastles🙏Would buy them right away!!!
that's not gonna happen. We are using jumpers because it keeps price low. Imagine putting 30 jacks on it. It will be huge and twice as expensive
@@spacekid5609for the drum kastle f.e. there are some third party eurorack modules
Thank you Bo for including KVgear in your guide! We're ending the day on a high note because of this. 😁
Your products are awesome. Also the PDF of what gear fits on what stands is genuinely one of the most useful documents I've seen for trying to figure out what you might want/need for a setup.
@@BryanVehonsky Thanks! I'm glad you checked out the PDF. I'm constantly updating it. It's grown to over 400 pieces of gear. Yikes!
Thank Bo! Love these each year! Helps me figure out what to buy myself for Christmas haha.
Bo, feel yourself hugged as long as you like ... because of the idea of giving someone time to appreciate his work. That is probably the best advice I've heard in years. 🙂👍❤
This was fun. thanks, Bo. You are like a Synth Santa.
this was a dangerous watch, so much good stuff! thanks for doing what you do Bo :)
♥️♥️
I made my own pedalboard from a wooden ikea crate €12(?), some screws, rubber feet, L brackets and velcro. It cost me around €14 per board and each holds 10+ pedals and a power supply. If you're even a little bit handy you could make someone a gift like that.
Thats a cool idea!
Ahhhhh the yearly gifts ideas video. Love 'em!
Thank you for this Bo!! I actually found some things that I can really use (gift or not)! Appreciate you taking the time to make this and share!! Merry Christmas!!
Excellent video Bo! A lot of items on here that I didn’t even know about or at least didn’t consider. Cheers!
Thanks Bo for the gift ideas 👍 Great video!
Great selection. I love the key dog. Fun but may be also useful sometimes 😅. I have another one (#20) which I found super useful recently: Buetooth Midi Adapters, like the CME Widi Master.
I love my new key dogs!! Grateful for this annual list. You always include some great finds!! 🙏
I was waiting for this, thank you :)
Great ideas! Thanks for the lovely video Bo 🎄
Thank you!! ♥️
I just bought a kalimba. It's pretty fun through my ambient pedal board!
Also, love my KVGear stands. Bought my first ones from them seven years ago. Great value and great customer service.
When Bo talks about dealing with gain with a kalimba, do you know what he means? Is it something you plug the kalimba into to increase gain?
I mocked the hell out of that Synth brush until I got that Befaco brush.It's a world of difference in comparison to other brushes and I don't think people will understand the difference until they've tried it.
Your synth will never sound as good as after a good synth dusting
@@BoBeats i can already hear the clarity in my synths now that they're static and dust free! 😄
But I want that analog warmth from my dust 🤣
I have a badger hair shaving brush, its super soft and like a proper synthesist I don't shave any more. Badger synth brush for the win!
Same here
I think also the korg NTS-1 might also deserve a place in this list. It’s a cool effects processor and with an external keyboard it can do some sick monophonic bass synth sounds
Yepp! Its in the links and in I think 2-3 of my previous gift videos
Yes! and the NTS-2 !
Yeah I have one (as well as a couple other physical pedals), and it's become my go-to effects "pedal" to help out my Microfreak a LOT! 👍🏼👍🏼
I picked up a Kalimba for my daughter. What a great idea. It could potentially impact her life by pulling her more into music. Thanks Bo!
Honestly Superbooth is a great suggestion. I went for the first time last year and it was so much fun. Part gear fest part music festival part hanging out in the forest eating food and drinking beer.
Bo I hope to catch you at SB next year and show you my synth Wiggler!
lets make it happen. connect with me on Instagram
done!@@BoBeats
Same here, I actually extended my stay by a day because it was one big nerd party and so much fun! Do remember to bring sun blocker though 🤬
Merry Christmas brother!
The cleaning brush is legit so useful (also great for computer keyboards!)
I don't know other synthies so I might buy something for myself (and something else for the wife). I think a stand for a specific setup would be a good idea. Thanks for the ideas Bo.
I look forward to this every year 🎼🎶🔥
Thanks Bo!
I now really want to get a couple of key dogs and sculpt little dogs to sit on top of them. That would be fun!
Some people say it's a dog eat dog world. For you it would be a dog sits on dog world.
Excellent suggestions!
The Big Knob! I had no idea such a device existed but I have a need. Probably something that can support three pairs of monitors as I am going to be adding some more in the near future!
Thank you Bo for featuring Bastl!
So funny was just thinking how much I still love the Minilogue!
Wishlisting the book on polyrhythm and polymeter for sure. That's an area where I still struggle and it'll definitely be interesting to learn more about it.
Are we all kidding ourselves? It’s all « from me to me » gifts!
I always look forward to these videos, for my own selfish reasons, haha. Love those KeyDogs. I am tired of finding random weights in my house.
Hi Bo. I like your content. I am not a studio synth enthusiast. I am a coffee table synth enthusiast. You should do a series for coffee table enthusiasts. I appreciate the dawless small hardware mixed gear I can fit on my coffee table and play around with and put them away when done.
Something that´s a really nice addition to any studio is a Elgato Stream Deck. You can actually put any task on a button and organize them really intuitive. I mostly use them for simple things like switching lights for my Hue Lights, Spotify, opening different Websites and so one. But you can also use them for Tasks of your DAW (e.g. opening new Midi tracks. switching to mixer, showing CPU Usage...) There are a lot of youtube videos showing the whole potential. It´s pretty powerful.
Yes, the stream decks are great, and you can almost not have too many, as you can use them to switch profiles on other units, so you can always set them up, to quickly switch the controls to the ones you need, or to get back to the start page, and so on.
Got myself a present this year, Bo. That beautiful hydra deluxe is on the way. They are on sale. Saved $300! ⚡
Its cheating if you buy it yourself 😘
+1 to the big knob, it’s so cheap but essential if you have multiple pairs of speakers. I run three sets of speakers but my interface can only handle two, boom big knob to the rescue
I had great fun watching this at 1.5x speed ;-) Nice ideas, the big knob & Superbooth are actually on my wish list!
Pffft, rookie numbers i watch everything at 2X
😘😘😘
😂 right on!
Really nice video! A gift I really enjoy getting is an old Casio or Yamaha keyboard. They for the most part sound very unique and will add some lofi or nostalgic texture to your music.
Thats a very good gift! As a kid I got a Roland D50 as a midi keybord to use in my studio and that was epic! Even better when i realized it was a real synth
@@BoBeats Oh man I love the D50! I was so impressed when I first heard the Digital native dance preset. It's a shame that it was so difficult to edit. I really enjoy your videos, keep up the good work.
I need to share this video with my wife especially the cable management section. The most common, um ‘debate’… ok argument we have regarding my gear is cable management ❤
i’d add crdbag pouches to carry and organise stuff when you go for a gig
A lot of good recommendations! I'd also add the Bebeinger mini synths but I know how you feel about them as a company 😅
haha! their new tiny synths seem interesting, i just wish the company wasn’t acting out on social media all the time
It’s that time of year again.
Your video is always making me curious, you are genius Bo. I’m curious to know that your all times favorite synth? What is it?
Nice now I just need to let the video casually play to my other half. That and really persuade her that I need an MPC one amd and a Fender Jazzmaster 😀
A suggestion, would be to make these gift shows for a non interested party, that are the gift givers. A video that the synth-geek/music producer can share with family and friends that are looking for something to buy. That would require some basic information, about for example different types of cables, where to find music gifts (stores).
Missing is perhaps midi controllers, for the computer user.
The HEMIDEMISEMIQUAVER part got me laughing 2 mins straight 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Would be great if your mate did a combo stand for 3Volcas and 3 Roland Compacts, alternatively, since the Roland Compacts are smaller , make an adaptor so a Roland Compact can fit into a rack designed for a VOLCA, also from what i have measured, 2 Roland TB303 type clones side by side is the same width as 3 Korg Volcas.
PeaceFromOz
Santa Bo :O
Bo helping out poor suckers like me. Thumbs up
6:02 I-F - Space Invaders are smoking grass 😂
ugh 4:50 why am i weeping lol
Idea what I got myself last Christmas Akg k240 headphones going for 65 on Amazon right now (but support independent retailers if possible)their light weight cans and personally I prefer them to my beyer dynamic
Idea no2
Dirtywave M8 headless cost £30 for a teensy 4.1 and the open source dirtywave M8 software free but if you can get some presets direct from the M8 sight is a good way to support the genius creator if you can't afford the actual m8
Get your synthbro a stylophone. He or she will be very happy haha
Another benefit of going full ITB, no need for a synth brush! Like putting money in the bank!😂
but then you have to get RC-20 to add it back. . .
14:47 I use a credit card that I squeeze under the keys 😎
watch out for the expiration date!
Anyone know what that white $900 effect pedal from the intro? Looks pretty sick
Its a chase bliss cxm 1973 and it is absolutely sick. Motorized faders is crazy
4:45 cute
Bo, i went to Amazon to buy the first book, but most of the reviews were awful. It scared me away. Is this book really worth it?
Don't forget the next generation musicians: toy keyboards 🎹
I wish we could get the Rigslap in the US 😢
10:57 Bo, that is not how they work!! ha ha ha ha
oh noes!
Synth brush? No. Paint brush yes, and way cheaper!
0:13 that white controller. What is its name?
its the cmx1978 reverb from chase bliss
@@BoBeats thank you lots, Bo. Just cured my curiosity)
Hey don't diss the hemidemisemiquaver 😂
Confundo!🦹♂️
LEVIOSA!
Avecadabraaa!!
No Behringer products?
TIL that quaver and semiquaver etc aren't universal terms for classical trained musician?🤔
Too bad you can’t get RigSlap shipped to the US.
Nobody has the slightest concern for what I'd like as even a stocking stuffer (that Krischer MicroQuad would make a good one for me 😀). There's way more to life than football and Disney, football and Disney, football and Disney, football and Disney...🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Yeah we don’t use the british note terms in Britain, they’re too bothersome
me waiting for you to learn what the name is for the 128th note
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Last year my parents got me a volca keys... It never showed up. We ended up getting it refunded, they got me a mic with the money instead.
im so sad that arturia decised to make keystep more expensive
BIG KNOB, confirmed.
It’s beginning to look a lot like synthgifts..
Pocket operators
@bobeats, for years I've been subscribed and watch your videos holding you in high regard for your creative approach to music. It saddens me today to say that I will no longer be subscribed nor follow you. I can't take you seriously when you talk about budget conscious gear for musicians when you overlook 2 great synths that are $50 and $100. For what reason other than the simple fact that it is Behringer. The ProVS mini and the JT-4000 are way more powerful and inspiring synths than most of the ones you show, and cheap!!! This self righteous stance you and other youtubers are taking is simply ridiculous. Affordable synths should not be a secret for beginners. I'll check periodically to see if you have come to your senses about this issue. For now, it's a goodbye and hopefully one day I can come back. The best of luck to you! 👋😢
There is nothing self righteous about not wanting to support a particular brand. The reason for not wanting to support them go far beyond cloning of classics. And the fact that you wrote this comment is part of the problem. You feel like you can’t support an independent creator who works his ass off making these videos because he doesnt want to support one of the largest companies in the music tech space. That is part of the problem with Behringer. They have successfully created a almost sect like following who act as if everyone needs to support Behringer. I have not once had anyone go ”Bo, I can’t support you bc you don’t feature brand X synthesizers” except for when Behringer is concerned. It is just absurd. If you truly think about this you will realise that too.
@@BoBeats "Independant" Corporate Donation Box & Horse-Stilts enthusiast maybe...
Not the annual gift guide... Didn't you do this last year? I mean isn't this just doing the same video over and over with completely different information in it? What do you think I am, some kind of American? I mean what, you're telling me to look at Sonicware Synthesizers that... well, okay, the LoFi-12 is nice, I have one sitting here and love playing with it... BUT THAT'S NOT THE POINT! Huh, alright I agree on the Monotron Delay, coming out of the LoFi-12 it makes the Liven synth sound like something much more expensive... But ALL YOUR DOING IS REGURGITATING THE SAME THING! BUT with new content, HOW DARE YOU! The Bastl mini-synth is cool...
Maybe I could tell my wife... Nah I can't tell my wife anything she hates me and I don't know why IT MUST BE YOUR FAULT! The Kalimba sounds nice too, I may have to get one to sample in to the LoFi-12... I could make beautiful Christmas music NO THANKS TO ... well, I guess I have to thank you.
I don't go out and do black Friday so I thought I'd use my Christmas rage here. Hope everyone is offended and has a terrible holiday...
And as always, thanks for your time in this video. I learned something despite myself ;)
You take care now and have a blessed christmas! And tell tje wife to watch my videos, give them a thumbs up and buy you a kalimba. Its good for them nerves. 😘
GET THEE BEHIND ME, SATAN!
You could bind him with glow in the dark patch cables!
The first one is a toy imo
to be honest this was the weakest "gifts" video in your whole carreer and to be fair, it wasn't all because the companies did not come up with anything special. why don't you take a break from youtube for 2 years and do more interesting things.
If I look at the response to the video I would say you are wrong, just going by the numbers, comments etc I feel like I made a pretty good video. I am actually quite happy with it. That being said, it is getting more difficult finding great affordable gifts that isn't a repeat of last years vid.
And it is very weird telling someone to take a 2 year break like that. I assume you are having an off day or something.
@@BoBeatsI liked it
Selling more crap... At least it's cheaper than a OP-1.
what were you expecting when you click on ”19 gift ideas”… that I was saying ”dont buy anything” 19 times?!
@@BoBeats Don't expet to celebrate consumerism whithout any criticism. It's 2023.
Bah! Humbug!
Sending this to my girl now