Sorry other youtubers, but this is how it ought to be … each moment of content is purposely packed with fibre rather than feeling like a (time) filler, it’s all about the possibilities and the process and the outcomes … very considered (i.e. gear is understood), no baggage
it’s probably not a template for (commercial) success[unfortunately, as with out-there music] as it’s tailored to folk who value such insights and you need patience as it’s really exploring the depth (generally of the smallest aspects) - more a labour of love that others get to enjoy (if and) while it’s there
for me this way ofgetting inside stuff is a bit of a busman’s holiday in the sense it mirrors my curiosities in understanding gear (although i haven’t watched his Elektron videos), but when they’re framed by someone else’s approach/instincts there’s still lots to glean - the more with less philosophy is one which really resonates with me
more than anything these are relaxing (strangely comforting) and insightful - the eclectic style and measured pacing are refreshing - i wish there were more channels in this vein; it’s not super active (recently) but the content is so good/timeless that you can get something from revisiting videos, even for stuff you don’t own
seems like a very nice chap too … i dig the gentle southern accent and especially the sedate delivery but it makes squeezing in a video in one sitting tricky (most seemed ballpark 45-60mins), it’s that whole change of gear that makes it relaxing and refreshing - hoping the channel stays periodically active, but it’s clear the guy has an enquiring(scientific/creative) mind so probably channeling that into other more worthy endeavours than entertaining a rare few similar souls around the interweb - the many positive comments on his content are testament to this uniqueness; when it hits the spot you’re compelled to acknowledge how much of a rare treat this particular quality of content is - as now i guess!
really a very singular approach (zero ego although it’s very much of the creator), maybe not for everyone but deserves a plug, glad i stumbled upon it … recommended viewing, keen to learn of others with this less ‘clicks-by-numbers’ template/aesthetic
as mentioned above it’s very chill, but the creative direction the gear is being quietly steered is not; no muzak … plus with agreeable scattered objects, cats, robots, whiteboards and total transparency, what’s not to like