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  • CatSynth pic: Silver Thread by Carbon111

    From carbon111’s blog via matrixsynth:

    Carbon111 also presents a new track title Silver Thread, which you can hear on his blog. The track was composed using an Ensoniq Fizmo, Waldorf Q, Korg Oasys and Digidesign’s Boom softsynth.

  • Charlie Schmidt’s Keyboard Cat REINCARNATED!

    From chuckieart on YouTube, via matrixsynth:

    “REJOICE!!! The waiting is over! As predicted by Keyboard Cat Church…He is back!!! Fatso is reincarnated as “Bento”. He comes with Fatso’s approval, support, talent and spirit. It is truly time to celebrate! Much more to come!”

  • CatSynth pic: Ruby + the Gakken SX-150

    Submitted by Bethany Kxfjghkfhg (aka dj skirt) via facebook:

    The Gakken SX-150 is a DIY analog synthesizer kit.

    You can hear more of Bethany’s music via myspace or soundcloud.

  • CatSynth pic: Hunter J Thompson and Juno 106

    From Hunter J Thompson:

    “Me and my 106.”

    We at CatSynth remind readers that they can submit their own “cat-and-music pics” via our submission form, or facebook or twitter.

  • CatSynth video: shamii_in_studio_annoclip1.m4v, with Mister Kitty

    From prophei on YouTube, featuring Mister Kitty and an extensive collection of synthesizers:

    “annodalleb studio cuts #1”

    We featured Mister Kitty in this previous post.

  • CatSynth pic: Luna checks the mini jam

    From rarebeasts on flickr:

    “Luna checks out the Wicks Looper and DinoAxe.”

    We at CatSynth are always delighted to meet another musical cat named Luna!

    You can see the actual mini jam with the Wicks Looper and DinoAxe in this video:

    We recently presented this Wicks Looper in this post. I am quite fascinated by this little instruments (and not just because of the black cat logo).

  • CatSynth video: Analogue synths and sleeping animals in my bed

    From Synthiefrau on YouTube, via matrixsynth:

    “Hello lovely synthfolks, my cat Cleo and my dog Susi have a funny life. They always sleeps the hole day and listening to my music;-). The sequenz comes from my Dot.com 911 Sequenzer, I play the Minimoog, Synton Syrinx, Moog Prodigy, The effects comes from the Roland Juno 60 and from Doepfer Dark Energie”

    I quite like the leopard-print Minimoog and modular case.

  • CatSynth pic: Zoe and Living Room Studio

    From oliverchesler on flickr:

    In addition to Zoe the cat, there is a Voice of Saturn, Korg KR-55 and Boss DR-110 rhythm machines, a Roland SH3 and a Yamaha CS5, among others.

    Oliver Chesler is also the author of the blog wire to the ear which we at CatSynth follow.

  • CatSynth pic: Chloe in Studio, October 2009

    From Señor Pantalones on flickr:

    “Cat perspective distortion! (she’s backup security in case the primary one fails)”

    In addition to the cat Chloe, there is a Clavia Nord G2, a Moog Voyager, a Snyderphonics Manta (see this NAMM report on the Snyderphonics Manta), L.L. Electronics Rozzbox, several offerings from Roland (System 100m, TB-303, TR-606, MKS-50/Juno), an SH-101 Novamod, and a Cwejman S1 mkII among many others. I also like the modernist studio furniture from Heckler Designs.

    You can see a full-size image as well as labels for all the gear on the original flickr page.

  • Preparing for Thursday’s performance: Luna’s video

    Over the last few days, I have largely been absorbed by preparations for my next performance. This one includes a more ambitious element, a 10-minute video entitled 月神1 featuring clips of Luna as well as abstract elements reminiscent of experimental filmmakers such as Stanley Brakhage or Gerhard Richter. The video will serve as a backdrop for live electronic improvisation – it is mostly silent, though I did include some sound at various points so the audience could hear Luna’s voice.

    Here are a few example frames from the video:



    Some of the video clips of Luna were featured here on CatSynth in the past, including her chattering video, or playing with her blue fish toy. The abstract elements were done is a software package called Processing, a programming language for images, animation and interactions.

    Musically, I will plan to focus on a mixture of the Evolver and the Octave CAT synthesizers, along with software on the iPhone and laptop. Indeed, this is the first time I will be using the CAT live, mostly because I am reluctant to move it too often.

    Of course, this will only cover about one third of the full performance, so I will be drawing from my repertoire of electroacoustic improvisation to round out the remainder of the time. Although I reuse elements, there is always something new to discover in them.

    For those in the Bay Area who may be interested in checking it out, the full information is below:

    Full Moon Concert Series: Quickening Moon
    Thursday, February 25, 8PM
    Luggage Store Gallery, 1007 Market Street @ 6th Street, San Francisco.

    The Full Moon Concert Series is an experimental music series offered by Outsound Presents, in partnership with the Luggage Store Gallery. Each concert explores the traditional lore of the Full Moon, and in January, the second annual “Quickening Moon” will feature new music springing to life. First up will be Amar Chaudhary in a solo electronica set (collaborating with his wonder-cat, Luna), followed by the world premiere of a new work for twelve improvisers by Polly Moller, entitled Genesis.