Scott’s Synth Stuff: 2025 Recap – The Year of Secret Synths, Dirty Tricks & Subscriber Surges

Scott’s Synth Stuff didn’t just cruise through 2025 – it barrelled in with a trunk full of synth releases, wild tutorials, and more drama than a malfunctioning MIDI clock. January kicked off with Scott nearly quitting YouTube, only to be dragged back by a tidal wave of support and a NAMM show stacked with gear announcements. Korg’s Multipoly module, Behringer’s BX1 (yes, a DX1 clone), and a parade of synths both real and vaporware made appearances. Scott’s love for the Multipoly Native and his trusty Hydrasynth was on full display, while Behringer’s endless clone parade got the usual raised eyebrow.

The rest of the year was a relentless tour through synthland: HydroSynth sound design deep-dives, a vinyl beat-mixing masterclass straight from Scott’s club DJ days, and a forensic look at layering sounds across bi-timbral beasts. There were hands-on demos with the Gaia 2, Jupiter 8 sample packs for Montage and MODX, and the Casio CZ 5000 getting a much-needed resurrection. Scott’s not afraid to call out synths with dodgy keybeds or plastic builds, but he’s also quick to hype up classics like the System 8 (even as Roland yanked it from production). If you want the full play-by-play, you’ll have to watch the video – the sheer volume of synths, tricks, and hot takes is too much for one article.

This year wasn’t just about gear – Scott’s channel blew up, clocking 1.3 million views and a 10K subscriber jump. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing: a brief YouTube exit, a flood of support, and the never-ending battle to get viewers to actually subscribe. Scott’s honest about the grind, the editing slog, and the fact that most of his content comes straight from viewer questions and suggestions. It’s a proper community effort, with Scott steering the ship and the synth nerds in the comments room calling out the next destination.

Scott’s 2025 was a goldmine for anyone who likes their sound design with a bit of attitude. He tackled the Hydrasynth’s so-called digital coldness by showing how to wring analog warmth out of its virtual engine, even hacking step LFOs into sequencer duty. There were deep dives into classic Casio phase distortion, layering tricks on synths like the Summit and System 8, and a no-nonsense breakdown of how to recreate iconic tracks like “Born Slippy” and “Blue Monday” on modern gear.

He didn’t just stick to the big names, either – free editors for the Korg NTS-1, a full tour of Sweetwater’s synth room, and a myth-busting session on Yamaha’s ESP performance issues all made the cut. If you want the nitty-gritty of how to squeeze new sounds out of old boxes (or vice versa), Scott’s tutorials are where the magic happens. But trust me, you’ll want to see the video for the full patching chaos and knob-twiddling action – some tricks just don’t translate to text.

Just when you think Scott’s spilled all the beans, he drops a teaser for a secret synth that’s apparently so hush-hush he can’t even name it yet. The hype is real, the details are non-existent, and the only way you’ll get the scoop is by subscribing and waiting for the next drop. If you’re the type who loves a bit of synth suspense, this is your cliffhanger.