Category: Synthesizers

  • Pi Day Composition Redux

    It’s a bit of an on-again-off-again tradition on Pi Day (3-14 in the United States) to share my composition based on the digits of Pi.

    It was based on the binary digits rather than decimal digits of Pi, which seemed more universal and also more logical to work with. It uses stretched impulses and square waves for the sounds themselves. At least that is what I recall. It was written in 2011. It’s probably time to revisit the concept with a new piece…

  • CatSynth pic: Moog, Sequential, and Sunshine

    From electricityforprogress on Instagram.

    My second #catsynth post. Buffy in the window on a sunny 70Β° February day. I know, the realistic Moog isn’t plugged in…Yet. Also remember, #televisionisdrugs (thanks mom!)

    We love sunshine and 70-degree February days. And the synths, too.

  • CatSynth Video: Cat Loves Music

    From the Facebook group Cute Kitty:
    “Cat Loves Music πŸ’–πŸ˜»πŸ’–”

    They enjoy music at CatSynth HQ as well.

  • CatSynth pic: Rupert and Arturia MiniBrute

    Rupert and arturia minibrute

    By Lee Tizzard via Facebook:

    A down to Earth photo of my cat Rupert, relaxing with Conway Pacheco’s Arturia MiniBrute analogue synthesizer…

  • CatSynth pic: Orangello and Juno

    From fre_mick on Instagram.

    Orangello and Juno…hangin’ tuff
    #rolandjuno106 #analogsynthlove #catsynth #cat #vintagesynth #analogsynth

  • CatSynth Pic: Parmesan, Yamaha DX7, Korg Minilogue, and Scritches

    This is Paremsan the cat. He comes to us courtesy of Anton Gabriel Largoza-Maza via our CatSynth page.

    Parmesan paid a visit, looking at the strange new synth just beside the DX7.

    What could this strange new synth be…

    A Korg Minilogue! An excellent choice for humans and felines alike. But we think Parmesan particularly enjoys his scritches.

  • Vacuum Tree Head and Census Designated Place at HSP2017

    It’s been a busy musical time for us at CatSynth. Last week I performed a solo set and collaborative pieces with Amy X Neuburg at the Jewish Community Center in Berkeley. This weekend, I have two more performances, again in Berkeley, as part of Hardly Strictly Personal 2017. It’s a three-day event featuring a wide range of experimental and adventurous music, and benefits EarthJustice and the Homeless Action Center. You can see the full updated schedule, as well as ticket and location info here.

    Vacuum Tree Head will be playing tonight, and my fusion/experimental project Census Designated Place (CDP) will be playing on Sunday. I have been busily preparing to make my debut on the Roland VP-03 Vocoder in both bands. Needless to say, between that and the various everyday tasks of an adult in San Francisco, we haven’t had as much opportunity to post here. Regular (?) CatSynth pics and more resume next week.

  • CatSynth pic: Cat Video Synth

    From Steven Franks via Facebook page.

    My new Cat video synth. Looks great!

    It does indeed look great. You can find out more at the Cat Full of Ghosts Electronics Facebook page or their website.

  • CatSynth Video: Caracal Kitten Synthesizer

    The caracal kitten is the synthesizer in this CatSynth video 😻

  • CatSynth Pic: Agent Cooper and M-Audio

    Tuxedo cat “Agent” Cooper is ready to make music with his laptop M-Audio controller. From delicatedecay on Instagram.

    delicatedecayAgent Cooper in his beat laboratory. πŸŽΆπŸ‘ΎπŸ’»πŸŽΉπŸ€–πŸŽΆ