Some sad news via matrixsynth. One of our frequently featured synth cats, Charlotte, recently passed away.
Charlotte appeared in many photos featured on this site, often showing disdain for the synths. You can see a few examples here and here. She lived a good long life of 18 years, but it is still sad to lose a beloved pet, and our thoughts go out to her family.
The post on matrixsynth also featured some cool filtered images of the Korg Mono/Poly.
Video by Benjamin Hawkins on YouTube. Also on matrixsynth.
“My cat is chilling with this Tiptop modular system”
I love how Bookie is so relaxed around synth music. Luna is the same way 🙂
Analog-module makers WMD had a strong presence at this year’s NAMM show. In addition to their existing offerings, which include both utility and more esoteric modules, they presented a set of devices that were jointly made with Steady State Fate (SSF). You can see a demo in this video.
It was fun how they made Zip, our trusty stuffed kitty, rock out to the modular 🙂
Our friends at Teenage Engineering were back at NAMM, with the latest iterations of the OP-1 and OpLab.
The little screen on the OP-1 continues to delight, with one of the most unique interfaces from a non touch screen. Â They added a new module that allows one to use the device as an Etch-A-Sketch and draw out pitch contours. Â It even includes the shake-to-erase gesture. Â The little cranks that go on top of the knobs are also new.
The OpLab, including some branded sensors, seems to finally be ready for prime time.
The OpLab does allow one to use alternative sensors, and outputs control voltage suitable for analog modular synths in addition to controlling the OP-1.
As per usual, Luna is enjoying morning sunshine by sitting underneath one of our many glass tables at CatSynth HQ. Unfortunately, her favorite one is completely covered with piles of clothing right now, but that doesn’t stop her from claiming her usual spot.
The glass dining table has become a staging area for a major clothing purge. Here things are separated into items to be sold, donated or given to friends. After a zealous start, I have been busy with work and rehearsals for upcoming shows (including a performance tonight), so the piles remain for now. But Luna and I will both be happy when they disappear.
Uninterested Synth Cat in uninterested.
From Pittsburgh Modular Synthesizers, via matrixsynth:
“Playing with one of the Pittsburgh Modular cases headed to NAMM in a few weeks.”
Looking forward to seeing this and much more at NAMM 🙂
