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  • CatSynth Pic: Yogi on a Matrix 6R

    CatSynth Pic: Yogi on a Matrix 6R

    Yogi found a nice place to sit atop an Oberheim Matrix 6R rack-mount synth module. By Sayer Seely via Facebook.

    The 6R is the rack-mount module version of the classic Oberheim Matrix 6 from the 1980s.

    The Matrix 6 was one of the last few synthesizers from Oberheim to come out during the mid-eighties following the classic OB-series. The Matrix 6 utilized high-tech but less expensive digital and midi features and still retained a totally analog sound. It did this by using DCOs (digitally controlled oscillators) to provide stability, programmability and more. All the Matrix synthesizers featured Matrix Modulation which allows for extremely wild virtual patching for almost unlimited range of sounds and modulation capabilities!

    http://www.vintagesynth.com/oberheim/mat6.php
  • CatSynth Pic: Arp Odyssey

    CatSynth Pic: Arp Odyssey

    A cat sits atop an original Arp Odyssey. From the appropriately named arpodyssey on Instagram.

    Another Original ARP Odyssey in, this one has a problem moving the sliders! Can’t think what the problem may be 😂

  • CatSynth Pic: Yamaha Motif

    CatSynth Pic: Yamaha Motif

    A cat relaxes on top of a Yamaha Motif ES8 synthesizer. I also see a tone module, probably from Yamaha’s MU line.

    From William Butts via Facebook.

  • Happy 4th of July

    Happy 4th of July

    We at CatSynth wish all our fellow Americans a happy and safe Independence Day (4th of July). Please keep your pets safe indoors today.

  • CatSynth Pic: Charlotte and OK Housecat

    CatSynth Pic: Charlotte and OK Housecat

    Charlotte returns with a sundry collection of circuit-bent creations by OK Housecat. Visit their Instagram or http://www.okhousecat.com/ for more images and info.

  • CatSynth Video: Big Merp vs The Photo Theremin

    CatSynth Video: Big Merp vs The Photo Theremin

    Today’s CatSynth video features our very own Big Merp. I was trying out an old photo theremin that I bought years ago, and decided to try playing it in front of Big Merp. Hilarity ensued. Definitely watch the video all the way to the end – the look on his face is priceless.

    The photo theremin consists of a simple analog oscillator that uses a light-sensitive resistor (i.e.,a photocell) to control the frequency. So you can move your hand or other objects around it to change the light and thus change the pitch. This one also as an LFO for added sonic variety, and came in a really cool translucent blue case.

  • CatSynth Pic: Korg Poly 800

    CatSynth Pic: Korg Poly 800

    A cute tuxedo cat shows off a Korg Poly 800 synthesizer. From Cesar Inserny via Instagram.

    True meownalog synthesizer.

    The Korg Poly 800 was a popular affordable polyphonic-analog synthesizer. The first synthesizer that I considered was its successor, the Poly 800 mk2, though was steered away from it because of its lack of velocity sensitivity and small keyboard range. They can still be picked up rather affordably for those interested in trying this instrument out.

  • CatSynth Pic: Crumar Bit 99, Roland Juno 106, Korg MS-20, Metasonix, and More

    CatSynth Pic: Crumar Bit 99, Roland Juno 106, Korg MS-20, Metasonix, and More

    White cat with a Crumar Bit 99, Roland Juno 106, Korg MS-20, and modules from Doepfer, Metasonix, and more.

    A beautiful white cat sits atop a Crumar Bit 99 synthesizer, and beneath a Roland Juno 106 and Korg MS-20. We also see some Eurorack modules, including some Doepfer and a Metasonix yellow module – most likely an R-53 like the one sitting near me as I write this.

    From Suren Seneviratne via Facebook.

  • CatSynth Pic: Pepino on Theremin

    CatSynth Pic: Pepino on Theremin

    Pepino the one-eared cat proudly shows off his theremin. From Arnaldo M. Negro via Facebook.

    The theremin appears to be a Moog Etherwave, the older and higher-end instrument that inspired the Theremini that we at CatSynth often use. We look forward to hearing Pepino’s music one day.

  • CatSynth Pic: Saroo and Modular

    CatSynth Pic: Saroo and Modular

    Saroo inspects a patch on a Eurorack modular system. By Ricardo Verschut via Facebook.

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