Synthesizers

Cheddar, Big Cat, and “Bassjolele” (Bass Banjolele)

Cheddar shows off his “bassjolele”, a bass banjolele. His brother Big Cat snoozes behind him.

Submitted by our friend and musical collaborator Brett Warren via our Facebook page.

Brett appears as a bassist on many of my musical projects, including a couple of tracks on the most recent album, and on the track Merp Friend from our earlier EP.

The banjolele is a relatively new instrument to us. It has a banjo-style body, but a ukelele-style neck with four strings. The bass version is even more unusual.

Blue, Keyboard, and Zoom H2 recorder

Meet Blue, who sits atop a keyboard and keys a few keys for us. We also see a Zoom H2 recorder. Submitted by Mike Sheldon via Mastodon.

This is Blue, certain music causes her to come and yell at me until I stop.

Millie and Roland Juno 106

Millie plays a Roland Juno 106 analog synthesizer. Submitted by The Unfinished via BlueSky. They also shared last week’s pic featuring Frank and the Elektron MachineDrum.

Cricket and Moog Grandmother

Cricket sits atop a (wisely covered) Moog Grandmother synthesizer.

Submitted by Spinning Voices via BlueSky.

Frank and Elektron MachineDrum

Frank poses with an Elektron MachineDrum. Submitted by The Unfinished via BlueSky.

Sylvester and Modular

Sylvester inspects his large modular installation. It’s actually three different modular systems. To the left is Serge format, to the right is Eurorack and in the middle is 5U.

From our friend Elise of Slope 114. You can hear what they’re up to musically via their Bandcamp page.

Sidney Crosby, Modular, DSI Mopho, Arturia MiniBrute, Mother-32

Sidney Crosby sings along! with modular setup, Dave Smith Mopho, Arturia Mini Brute, Moog Mother 32.

Sidney Crosby sings along with a modular setup, Dave Smith Mopho, Arturia Mini Brute, and a Moog Mother 32.

Submitted by @bittersweetdb via Mastodon.

Cassie, Roland Juno HS-60, and Behringer TD-3

Tabby cat sitting on a Roland HS-60 keyboard. Another keyboard synth is directly above here. Next to the cat is a purple Behringer TD-3 rhythm machine.

This is Cassie (short for Casio). She’s found a nice spot on top of the Roland Juno HS-60 with convenient reach to the purple Behringer TD-3 rhythm machine. Submitted by Leanne Pattinson via our Facebook page.

The HS-60 is a “home version” of the famous Roland Juno 106, and includes built-in speakers. You can read more about it in this article.

If I were to get one of those TD or RD series machines from Behringer, it would definitely be that purple color.

Casper and Buchla 200 system

More of a video if that’s alright. His name is Casper, lives in Amsterdam and he is sitting on my Buchla 200 system.

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— Sendepause (@sendepause.bsky.social) February 20, 2025 at 1:23 PM

Casper stands proudly atop his Buchla 200 modular system and plays us a minimalist tune. He looks so contented.

Submitted by Sendepause via BlueSky. (I think this is our first video submission from BlueSky!)

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