BoBeats’ Superbooth Adventure: Synths That Slap

Superbooth isn’t just a synth show—it’s a celebration. BoBeats kicks things off by taking us into the magical world of Superbooth, where synths are more common than street vendors at a Chicago blues festival. This synth gathering in Berlin is where friendships are made, and creativity thrives. Bo introduces us to Stefan and Christian from Uns Uns, a store that focuses on indie synth manufacturers. These guys think like Bo: it’s about finding those hidden gems that punch way above their weight. If you’re looking for small-manufacturer brilliance, Superbooth is the place to be.

This section of BoBeats’ Superbooth tour features the Melancholytron, a synth that revels in the drama of melancholic sounds. Imagine a world where every key press takes you on an emotional rollercoaster, much like reading through a diary from high school heartbreaks. The Melancholytron isn’t just a synth; it’s paired with a book detailing types of melancholy, each preset being a chapter in this sonic sorrow story. The synth remains grounded in the belief that modern synthesizers offer endless possibilities, perhaps too many, leaving us sometimes overwhelmed. By stripping things down, letting moods dictate, it creates a unique space in a crowded market. BoBeats captures this odd yet endearing niche with the kind of flair you’d expect from a guy comfortable discussing feelings and filter cutoff frequencies in the same breath.

Step into the world of the Neuzeit DROP, a MIDI controller that BoBeats can’t get enough of. If you’re the kind of performer who has sweaty palms and fast beats, this might be your salvation. It’s more than a controller; it’s like having a loyal sidekick in your sonic adventures, complete with endless encoders, faders, and mute buttons that are as responsive as your mom’s ‘stop touching that’ reflex. Bo vibes with its functionality for live setups, showing off its ability to blend snapshots and transitions seamlessly for an electrifying live experience. Live performance is an art, and with DROP, you can mold your sets into heart-thumping adventures, keeping both your creativity and sync game tight. The beauty of this device is in its adaptability; it doesn’t just read your mind—it groans back in basslines when you need it to.

Vermona’s drum machine enters the scene like a newcomer with something to prove. This isn’t just any drum machine; it’s a unit designed to capture the attention of both your ears and imagination. BoBeats explores how this machine offers a seamless blend of traditional analog charm with technological flexibility. It’s like discovering an old mixtape that still plays perfectly on your garage boom box. With a modular heart, this Vermona piece gives you the freedom to create and sample in ways that are refreshingly intuitive. Bo brings to life the idea of sampling directly into this machine to keep beats fresh, raw, and personal. Digital convenience meets analog depth here, and if rhythm had a heart, this would be its steady, unyielding beat.