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  • CatSynth Pic: Aria and Oberheim Matrix 12

    CatSynth Pic: Aria and Oberheim Matrix 12

    Little Aria rests atop an Oberheim Matrix 12. We also see another Oberheim synth in the background.

    The Matrix 12 was one of the great Oberheim analog synths of the mid 1980s, building on the sounds of the OB-X and OB-Xa but with greater programmability and MIDI. In particular, it including “matrix modulation” that can be found in a great many synthesizers today.

    The Matrix 12 is similar to the Xpander and the lighter Matrix 6. But [it] is much fatter and more programmable than either. Every control can have an effect on some other parameter thanks to Oberheim’s flexible design. For example, there are 15 types of LFOs and VCAs per voice! And there’s plenty of diagrams drawn out on the front panel of the synth to help you figure out some signal routing. 

    http://www.vintagesynth.com/oberheim/mat12.php

  • Wordless Wednesday: Sam Sam and Highway 58

    Wordless Wednesday: Sam Sam and Highway 58

    Sam Sam in the studio with a California Highway 58 shield. Vintage modifications done in Adobe Lightroom.

  • CatSynth Video: Blush Response – Cat Synth jam (Elektron, Nord, Modular, more)

    CatSynth Video: Blush Response – Cat Synth jam (Elektron, Nord, Modular, more)

    This cat seems to be enjoying the beat-based jam with a massive modular setup, various instruments by Elektron, a Nord Modular G2, and more. From BLUSH_RESPONSE via Facebook.

  • CatSynth Pic: Kurzweil K2000

    CatSynth Pic: Kurzweil K2000

    Cute cat napping next to a Kurzweil K2000 keyboard synthesizer. Submitted by Ron Gallagher via our Facebook page.

    You can see a previous picture with this cat and this synth here.

  • CatSynth Video: Blast off to outer space

    CatSynth Video: Blast off to outer space

    Adorable music video with synths and a cat. What is not to love?

  • CatSynth Pic: Casio in Bedroom Studio (Korg, iPad Pro)

    CatSynth Pic: Casio in Bedroom Studio (Korg, iPad Pro)

    Casio the tabby cat finds a comfy spot in this cozy bedroom studio. By Kris Nicholson via Facebook.

    This little bedside studio is designed for me not to get out of bed and it’s not just a little music studio but also I can create my computer animations using Poser.

    I’m using a Korg microSTATION Music Workstation and iPad Pro loaded with music apps and synthesizer apps and also you can see my cat her name is Casio.

  • CatSynth Video: Cat Sound Bath Research #3

    CatSynth Video: Cat Sound Bath Research #3

    Beautiful and hypnotic “sound path” performance from Kamal Sabran. The kitten seems very relaxed and content listening to it, as do I.

    We see an Arturia Microbrute, Kaoss pad, and a wide variety of items including a classic reel-to-reel tape recorder, circuit toys, analog oscilloscope, and more. You can see a previous post from Kamal Sabran here.

  • CatSynth Pic: Coco and TR-09

    CatSynth Pic: Coco and TR-09

    Coco gets ready to program her Roland TR-09 drum machine. Submitted by Daniel Warner via our Facebook page.

    The TR-09 is a recreation of the Roland TR-909 as part of the Boutique series. It has the original controls and layout of the “909”, but in the Boutique form factor; plus some modern additions like USB.

    You can see Coco’s previous appearance on CatSynth here.

  • CatSynth Pic: Frank, Arturia BeatStep Pro, and Modular

    CatSynth Pic: Frank, Arturia BeatStep Pro, and Modular

    Frank proudly shows off a massive modular system anchored by a pair of Arturia BeatStep Pros. And in space to boot!

    Submitted by Wellington Bär via our Facebook page.

  • CatSynth Pics: Mr. Maximillion returns

    CatSynth Pics: Mr. Maximillion returns

    Mr. Maximillion returns to CatSynth, with some of his best studio poses to date. From our friend Charles Whiley via Facebook.

    He certainly is a handsome fellow. And his synth collection grows more impressive all the time. We some Sequential (Dave Smith), Moog, JoMoX, Novation,

    To see more of Mr. Maximillion’s appearances, please click here.