Category: Synthesizers

  • CatSynth Pic: Marcel, Korg M1R, and Minimoog

    CatSynth Pic: Marcel, Korg M1R, and Minimoog

    Marcel is back today, with a pair of Korg M1R modules. We also see a Minimoog in the back.

    From Eric of polynominal.com.

  • CatSynth Video: Polyend Seq & Poly and Eurorack modular

    CatSynth Video: Polyend Seq & Poly and Eurorack modular

    From Polyend on YouTube, via matrixsynth.

    “Another piece of sonic adventure from Alna and his helper. Polyend Seq & Poly couple ruling the Eurorack modular and DSI Prophet. Enjoy!”

    Here is another video of the Polyend sequencer, sans cat

    “Equipped with a wide array of Ins and Outs, allowing you to communicate freely with other devices of every era and genre. You can also feed tracks with MIDI notes using your favorite MIDI controller. Every track can be recorded step by step or in real time and then quantized independently”

  • CatSynth Pic: Queen of the Synth Hill

    CatSynth Pic: Queen of the Synth Hill

    Grace returns to CatSynth, this time presiding as queen atop a rather impressive collection of vintage synths. We see Moog, Oberheim, PPG, Synergy, and more!

    From our friend Alsún Ní Chasaide (Alilson Cassidy) on Facebook.

    You see Grace’s other posts here.

  • CatSynth Pic: Marcel, Moog DFAM, and Box

    CatSynth Pic: Marcel, Moog DFAM, and Box

    Marcel (black cat) in box next to Moog DFAM

    A new Moog DFAM (Drummer from Another Mother) has arrived at the home of our friends at polynominal.com in Italy. But Marcel is clearly more interested in the box.

    Marcel in DFAM box

    Yes, even synth cats love boxes!

  • CatSynth Pic: Nico and Yamaha MOXF6

    CatSynth Pic: Nico and Yamaha MOXF6

    Handsome Nico proudly shows off his Yamaha MOXF6 synthesizer. From Alan Kyle via Facebook.

    The MOXF series is Yamaha’s current workstation line, which combines MOTIF XF with studio features such as MIDI+USB and DAW control. As for Nico, we hear he is quite the sweetheart. According to Kyle, he is “so well mannered and affectionate 😁”

  • CatSynth Pic: IK Multimedia UNO

    CatSynth Pic: IK Multimedia UNO

    Tabby cat checking out a new UNO synthesizer from IK Multimedia. Photo by Jackies Fridge‎ via Facebook.

    Someone has already stolen my Christmas gift.

    Usually, the cats just take the boxes 😸

  • CatSynth Pic: First Studio Cat of 2019

    CatSynth Pic: First Studio Cat of 2019

    Our first post of 2019 is…a cat in the studio. From Matt Vraja via Facebook.


    Purr-fecting the mix

    Identification of the gear left as an exercise to the reader.

  • CatSynth Pic: Bondo with Moog, Roland and Vox

    CatSynth Pic: Bondo with Moog, Roland and Vox

    Bondo sits proudly on an original-series Moog Voyager. Next to him is a Roland RE-501 chorus echo. In the corner, one can see a bit of a vintage Vox Super Continental organ. Quite a collection!

    From Davor Gazde via our Facebook page.

  • CatSynth Pic: Studio Meow Meow

    CatSynth Pic: Studio Meow Meow

    Beautiful Persephone posing in the studio of our friend Rob Robinson.

    We see a Behringer Model D (aka “the Boog”), a Korg Mini Kaoss Pad (original edition), and a vintage synth module that we can’t identify behind the kitty.

  • CatSynth TV Episode 99!

    CatSynth TV Episode 99!

    It’s the 99th Episode of CatSynth TV, and we have a special treat for all our readers and videos. It combines many of our interests: synthesizers, cats, experimental music and film, and highways.

    Video shot along Highway 99 in California from Manteca through Stockton and heading towards Sacramento. Additional video and photography at CatSynth HQ in San Francisco.

    Guest appearances by Sam Sam and Big Merp.

    Original experimental synthesizer music by Amanda Chaudhary, based on melodies from “99 is not 100” by Moe! Staiano.

    Synthesizers used:

    • Minimoog
    • Arturia MiniBrute 2S
    • Big Fish Audio John Cage Prepared Piano Sample Library (Kontakt)
    • Nord Stage EX
    • Mutable Instruments Plaits
    • Metasonix R-54 and R-53 2hp Cat module
    • 4ms Spectral Multiband Resonator
    • Make Noise Echophon