Cats

CatSynth pic: Yamaha DX7 Synth ExtraS

Via matrixsynth (originally from an auction):

“YAMAHA DX7 SYNTH EXTRAS. Original list price $2195 EXTRAS(see pics)3 CARTRIDGES, PADDED “PROTECT” CASE, YAMAHA VOLUME/MODULATOR/SUSTAIN 3 PEDALS, MIDI CORD.”

How the mighty have fallen! When I first got into synthesizers back in the mid 1980s, the Yamaha DX7 was the instrument to have – and at that list price out of reach for most teens. Now they go for about $250 on eBay. And they are no longer all that interesting. I do have a TX802 but have rarely used it.

Weekend Cat Blogging: Getting ready for today’s performance

We present a rather short Weekend Cat Blogging, as I get ready to head to Sacramento for my performance with Reconnaissance Fly at the In The Flow Festival. As you can see, we’re all packed and ready to go:

Luna was fascinated by the case for the Nord keyboard, as opposed to the keyboard itself in which she has shown no interest whatsoever.

By coincidence, this edition of Weekend Cat Blogging is being hosted by our friends LB and breadchick at The Sour Dough. We know they will appreciate that we are once again featuring audio gear this weekend!

The Carnival of the Cats will be up this Sunday at When Cats Attack!.

And the Friday Ark is at the modulator.

CatSynth pic: TOM-1501 Rare Soviet USSR Vintage Analog Synthesizer

Via matrixsynth:

Judging from the cat and early 1970s decor, it’s from the same source as yesterday’s post.

“Tom-1501- 61-note (F-F) string / brass / piano multi-keyboard. This one reminds Crumar multi-keyboards. Nearly all controls on sliders on sloping back panel. Splittable. Vibrato depth, speed. Brass filter AR, resonance and cutoff. Preset sounds, mixable, include piano, clavinet, orchestra (violin, alto, contrabass), brass. Chorus. Piano has separate out. Made at the Tula factory. “

You can see more photos and information on this rare Soviet instrument on the original post at matrixsynth.

CatSynth pic: Vermona DRM Rare Vintage Analog DDR Drum Machine

From a now expired auction, via matrixsynth:

“Vintage Analog drum machine with TR style sequencer, made in Germany in 1987. There’s not too much information available on the VERMONA DRM on the internet, so I will provide some of my own background knowledge. It was released in 1987 by a German synthesizer company named Vermona. These days they are best known for their
analog drum module the Vermona DRM-1 MK3. It is the European answer to ROLAND’s TR-X0X and CR-XXXX drum machines.”

You can read more detail on the original post on matrixsynth.

Weekend Cat Blogging: Playing in Triangles

The weekend, we have another trio of photos featuring Luna, this time playing on the window.  Something definitely caught her interest.

These were taken in rapid succession with a telephoto lens from the upstairs level of our apartment looking down.  That is what allowed me to get the triangular shape for the window.

Weekend Cat Blogging #257 is hosted by Judi, Jules and Vincent at Judi’s Mind of Matter.

The Carnvial of the Cats will be hosted by Nikita at Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat. His dad had quite a medical scare, and we send them our thoughts.

And the Friday Ark is at the modulator.

CatSynth pic: Monsturo: modular set-up

From Analogue Haven on flickr, via matrixsynth:

“Beautiful photo of a nearly full Monorocket Lexington by Monsturo. Nice selection of modules from a variety of manufacturers. Lots of oscillators, multiple filters and several sequencers for control. The Harvestman Stilton Adaptor is used for integrating external effects. LINK: www.myspace.com/monsturo.”

I have tagged some of modules I recognize (e.g., from NAMM).  Click on the tags for other pictures, info and articles.

Weekend Cat Blogging: Springtime on the Patio

A slightly belated and mostly wordless Weekend Cat Blogging, with some new photos of Luna on the patio:

It’s been an odd, very active, and somewhat melancholy weekend. Thus, we are a little late with WCB. But we think these photos are worth the wait.

Weekend Cat Blogging #256 is at Mind of Mog.

The Carnival of the Cats will be hosted today by Nikita Cat

The Bad Kitty Cats Festival of Chaos will be hosted this weekend by Meowza.

And the friday ark is at the modulator.