This cat has a nice spot for resting about an Elektron Analog 4 (mk1); nearby we see a Moog Minitaur and Mother-32.
From audiographie via Instagram.
Elektron Analog 4, Moog Minitaur and Mother 32
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Rhodes Chroma Polaris
A beautiful cat stands behind the beautiful and underappreciated synthesizer, the Chroma Polaris.
From this Reverb listening, as seen on matrixsynth.
I have a soft spot for the Polaris, as it was the first synth I owned (on sale at Sam Ash in New York at a time when the DX7 was taking over). At the time, I didn’t fully appreciate how analog synthesis worked the way I do now – it would be great to play one again (and do a demo for CatSynth TV).
The cat reminds me a bit of our friend Gracie.
Jumar and Buchla Modular
Jumar is quite relaxed as the Buchla modular purrs. Indeed, I think they are purring together!
Submitted by ghostcode on Instagram.
Gracie and Roland Jupiter 6
Gracie finds a comfortable napping spot atop a Roland Jupiter 6 synthesizer, and she plays us a drone at the same time.
Submitted by Alison and Gracie of Synthetic Dreamscapes via our Facebook page.
Olive Jams on the Minimoog Voyager
Our sweet from Olive jams on the Minimoog Voyager Electric Blue edition, and even sings a few notes for us at the end.
Korg PS-3100
This cat plays a highly resonant tune on the vintage Korg PS3100 synthesizer. From Austin Synth Labs via Instagram.
Saruman plays the Yamaha SK50D
Saruman decides to contribute to today’s jam with Héctor Genis on the Yamaha SK50D synthesizer. He adds some high harmonies that change the overall quality of the music.
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Saruman and Yamaha SK50D
Saruman sits in a cozy spot behind the Yamaha SK50D synthesizer.
From Héctor Genis via Facebook and Instagram.
Shiro and Saruman, Yamaha SK50D, Strymon Timeline
A very sweet photo featuring both Shiro and Saruman atop the Yamaha SK50D and to either side of the Strymon Timeline! I love how they seem so friendly with each other (unlike Sam Sam and Big Merp who are more like frenemies).
From our friend Héctor Genis (@hdgenis on Instagram).
Lucy and Optigan
Lucy sits with her back to us – as cats are wont to do – on top of a covered EMS VCS3 Putney and a rare vintage Optigan. Submitted by Hamstall Ridware via BlueSky.
The Optigan was an electronic organ that featured playback of chords, drums, riffs, and other patterns via optical plastic-film discs. In some ways, it was analogous to the magnetic tape playback in a Mellotron, but it was more for backing elements rather than as the main timbral source (although one could certainly create discs to use it that way).
The vintage portable radio is a nice touch, too.