Author: catsynth

CatSynth Pic: Modular, Roland, Korg, Arturia

Today we have a seriously cute cat with a modular system, a Roland System-1m, Korg SQ-1, Arturia keyboard and more. From Simon RD via Facebook.

Identification of the individual modules left as an exercise to the reader.

Wordless Wednesday: Rausch

Feline-themed street art in our neighborhood of San Francisco.

CatSynth Pic: Vigilando

Black cat guarding and impressive and varied collection of synthesizers. From Patriwiki Wiki Wiki via Facebook.

Identification of the synths left as an exercise to the reader.

CatSynth Pic: Korg MS2000

Handsome black cat with a Korg MS2000 synthesizer. From our friend synthguy216 on Instagram, who asks “why so serious?”

The MS2000 is in the lineage of Korg’s MS-20 and MS-50, but uses analog modeling, and offers 4-voice polyphony. It was released in 2000, and combines the MS-style mix of pre-wired patching with very accessible real-time knob controls and a patching matrix via the LCD screen. There is also the MS2000R rackmount version.

CatSynth Pic: Yamaha and Roland

Cute calico cat with Yamaha and Roland keyboards. From Slaid Szczerba via Facebook.

Wordless Wednesday: Golden Gate Park

Hipstamatic from one of my favorite spots in Golden Gate Park. Today was one of the first days I went out just for the fun and joy of it, rather than for practical needs, since pandemic restrictions started in March.

CatSynth Pic: Leo, Access Virus TI, Roland SP404sx, and Arturia BeatStep Pro

Leo steps up to perform on an Access Virus TI synthesizer. Above him are a Roland SP404sx and Arturia BeatStep Pro. From our friend @6bq9music on Twitter.

CatSynth Pic: Yamaha DX7

Adorable black cat with a goatee on a Yamaha DX7. From Deo Karnaby via Facebook, who states that his cat had the goatee when he was younger, but lost it as he got older.

CatSynth Pic: Cats with Native Instrument Maschine, Novation and more

Handsome cat with a Native Instruments Maschine, Novation Bass Station, a cool lava lamp, and more. From Frank Von Welt Beltzner via Facebook.

The second studio cat prefers the boxes to the gear. Typical cat.

CatSynth Pic: Studio Cats with Moog and Nord

These cats have a pretty cool studio, including a large Nord keyboard and a Moog Subsequent 37, along with other gear.

From Derek Carter via Facebook.