ERICA MODULAR TEASER “ROCKET SCIENCE” BY $KODEK

Via matrixsynth. Spot the cats.

“Erica Synths teaser ‘Rocket Science’ by team rider $KODEK.
Gear: MPC1000, Erica Synths DIY modules (hexinverter.net MIDI2CV, TH4046 VCO, Yusynth APR VCF, Erica Synths double VCA, MFOS dual AR generator, Erica Synths mixer, Yusynth Output module with mods), Korg Volca beats (clap and hi-hat).
Staring: LUSIS the Cat
http://www.ericasynths.lv
https://soundcloud.com/girts-ozolins-2
http://4444.debilas.net/”

via Imants Dexys on The MATRIXSYNTH Lounge

CatSynth video: Midnight Juggernauts, Uncanny Valley

Midnight Juggernauts – Systematic (Official Video) from Record Makers on Vimeo.

Submitted by our friend Jack Hertz via our Facebook page.

Taken from “Uncanny Valley”, Midnight Juggernauts’ new album : smarturl.it/UncannyValleyiTunes & “Systematic EP” : bit.ly/1btTvLS
Grab your CD/vinyl copy of the album on our shop : bit.ly/dmslqA
Directed by Mrzyk & Moriceau
Produced by Division
Follow Midnight Juggernauts :
midnightjuggernauts.com
facebook.com/MidnightJuggernauts
twitter.com/Juggernauts

I love the bass+synth disco thing they have going in this track. Oh, and the cats, too 🙂

Weekend Cat Blogging with Luna: Homecoming

Luna and tablas

The recent New York trip officially came to an end when I brought Luna home on Thursday. Changing locations is always a bit disorienting for her, but she quickly readjusted to her familiar home surroundings. She has also been very attached, looking for every opportunity to cuddle in my lap or at least sit next to me.

Luna lap

Yes, I do need to finish unpacking. It’s actually been quite busy since I returned, including a late-night gig with Surplus 1980 on Thursday and a show tonight with Reconnaissance Fly in Sacramento. But after that things calm down quite a bit. So we will have a proper but belated celebration for Luna’s birthday next week. Meanwhile, she is getting all the comfort and cuddles I can provide.


tillie_2204Finally, a sad note. We were heartbroken last week to hear about the passing of our friend Tillie. Tillie was from the kitty clan in Nova Scotia that also shared Mickey with us, and their mom has been one of our big supporters here at CatSynth. We often noted back and forth how much Tillie and Luna looked alike. We send the whole family our deepest sympathies for their loss.

Weekend Cat Blogging with Luna: Boarding Time

I am currently in New York, which means Luna is currently at her usual boarding place.

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She adjusted to her surroundings fairly quickly. It is probably somewhat familiar as we have been boarding Luna here for most of my time in San Francisco. And the staff knows her and will probably be spoiling her while I’m gone.

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They do make sure to provide one of her favorite rooms along the kitchen hallway, where she can see the human activity from a high perch just like at home.

I am currently focused on this trip, which should be an interesting one. But I do always look forward to being reunited with Luna when I return home.

HELLA KITTY Free Sample Library

From DarkSideoftheTune on SoundCloud. Submitted by Shawn Shirey via our Facebook page

A Howling Free Sample Library from Dark Side of the Tune

Hella Kitty is a 39 sound library containing cat sounds that were altered with a vocoder to create robotic and ethereal sound design options.

Source synthesizers include:

Arturia Minibrute
Moog Slim Phatty
Doepfer Dark Energy

As always, if you like these sounds, please consider stopping by the shop and checking out the other libraries for purchase at www.darksideofthetune.com

Free Library: docs.google.com/file/d/0BzLbZ1FMX…/edit?usp=sharing

I have of course downloaded this one 🙂

Weekend Cat Blogging with Luna

There are times when I envy Luna’s ability to just relax.

Luna napping in sun puddle

After several weeks of hyper-activity and a bit of tumult, we are enjoying a quiet weekend at home, with plenty of sun puddles.

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I of course have quite a few things to do – preparing for my annual New York trip and getting out a couple of gig reports for this site – but time with Luna is definitely a priority.