From blwvideo on YouTube, via matrixsynth:
“My secret weapon for all two of my synthesizer videos is my cat, Buddy, who is a synthesizer virtuoso. He agreed to share one of his amazing jams with us. First he takes a stab at horror film fx, and then he goes slow and sultry with one of his more jazzy grooves.”
You can also see a related synth video on matrixsynth.
A day when I was feeling mildly ill turned into an incredibly creative and productive day, including lots of time in the office/studio.
Here we see Luna sitting on the ledge that borders the studio area. In the background one of our main workstations, with Pro Tools running on the computer, and the trusty E-MU Proteus 2000 module off to the side (it’s back in its rack after the recent Reconnaissance Fly performance). One of several photographs by our friend Luxe hangs in the back.
The studio ledge is the highest point in CatSynth HQ, which makes it attractive to cats. There is also another workspace against the ledge where I often sit, so she likes to be nearby.
Note that the duck is actually musical instrument that I have used in several live shows :).
I do sometimes feel a little nervous when Luna gets up the ledge, given how high it is above the floor below. But I am putting my faith in her feline balance and dexterity. Eventually she comes done into the space itself to curl up for a nap, often on her favorite beanbag chair:
Weekend Cat Blogging #231 is being hosted by Diamond and Tristan over at digicats. Do check out their cool graphic featuring another black cat with green eyes and a human “cat woman” companion.
The Carnival of the Cats will be going to Nikita’s Place this Sunday.
And of course the Friday Ark is at the modulator.
Submitted by Vince Noog via facebook:
Originally from the French-language version of Audiofanzine. The cat is napping atop an Akai MPC 3000. The MPC 2500 was “represented” in Nomadik Messenger’s performance at the APAture Festival” back in September.
I also noticed an E-MU SP-12 in one of the other photos from this set (sans chat).
From Ran Kerlian on flickr, via matrixsynth:
“Sam, my 3 months kitty, dronning with the Mono Evolver Keyboard.”
Submitted by pulsewidthmod via twitter:
I see a Moog Voyager, an DSI Evolver keyboard, and a korg
There are several photos in this archive, look for more to reposted here in the future.
Submitted by Ivan via facebook:
“Different Skies 2009 in Arcosanti, AZ. Our guest percussionist sits in on the Roland V-Drums.”
I also see a Digidesign Mbox 2 Pro.
UPDATE: “[the cat is] named Mischa. A real sweetie, too!”
From Persiflage on flickr:
We have seen Soma playing synthesizers before.
And try out the soma tag for an interesting mix of what this site is about.
From Maggie Osterberg on flickr. Submitted by torley via twitter:
We have seen several pictures of Bob from Maggie Osterberg in the past, often with a Moog.
And please do check out yesterday’s black-cat photo if you have not already done so.
You can always submit photos to us @catsynth on twitter, facebook, or use the handy submission form.
