Indy proudly sits atop a vintage Micromoog synthesizer. Submitted by CRaig Flory via our Facebook page.
Most readers are quite familiar with the Minimoog, but what about the Micromoog? It’s a somewhat smaller, single-oscillator synthesizer with a filter that is nearly identical to the Minimoog. It accepts external audio into the filter, so it makes a great processor as well. Finally, it has a pitch bend ribbon (like the CS-80), something its larger sibling did not have.
Edward (Ed) finds a cosy spot next to a large Eurorack modular system. We see a Euclidean Circles modules from vpme, several DIY-built modules from Nonlinear Circuits with the colorful knobs, a Make Noise Maths, and a Volts Platz from Frequency Central.
Submitted by Gareth aka PnP Modular via Instagram.
Infiltration has occurred…
Our pal Saruman is vibing to a synth jam featuring the Roland TR-707 drum machine and lush pads on the Yamaha SK50D synthesizer.
From Héctor Genis @hdgenis via Instagram.
This adorable pic features a tuxedo cat lying contentedly on a Korg Poly 800 analog synthesizer. From Cesar Inserny via Instagram.
Analog dreamz
We’ve featured this same cat and synth before, back in 2019. You can see them here.
It’s been quite a while since Stevesteve last appeared on CatSynth, but we’re happy to welcome him back, along with his pal Bruce. We see in the upper left corner a Behringer Model D and CAT. To the left of those under a cover is a Moog Subsequent 37.
From our friend Jason Christian.
Sylvester with our friend Dmitri Bronson of Slope 114 in front of one of their massive modular systems (which I think is mostly Serge-based).
Submitted by Dmitri Bronson via our Facebook page.
Orion returns, and handsome as ever! His collection of Serge Panels seems to be growing 😺. We do see the Sequential P6 off to the left. Behind him, we see some classic audio gear including Culture Vulture, Joe Meek, and a Retro Revolver compressor.
Submitted by Justin Sullivan, aka justin3am. You can check out some of his music and other media via his website.
Goose and Duckie show of a Sequential (Dave Smith Instruments) Prophet Rev 2. Submitted by Ian Alexander Ratzer via our Facebook page.
These kitties have a great synth – very playable – and I’m a little envious.
Mackie looks at his namesake synth, the MacBeth Studio Systems M5. Submitted by Phil Walling via our Facebook page. Apparently Mackie is a little shy, something we at CatSynth can sympathize with.
The MacBeth Studio Systems M5 looks quite a lot like an ARP 2600, and has a similar set of modules and patch points, but is its own instrument with its own sound and features. From Vintage Synth Explorer:
At first glance, it looks like an ARP 2600. A very big ARP 2600. But this is actually a modern analog synthesizer; it is the MacBeth M5. While reminiscent of the 2600, this is not a clone. It’s a semi-modular synthesizer that features a significant array of real-time analog controls with absolutely no digital circuitry at all…There are two discrete filters on-board: a 24 dB/oct lowpass transistor-ladder type filter and a 12 dB/oct with Low Pass, Band Pass, High Pass and Notch filter types. Both filters can self oscillate and feature ADSR envelope generators. There are two LFOs with four waveforms: Rising Ramp, Falling Ramp, Triangular and Rectangular. Each LFO features its own Rate control, output, and trigger outputs. Sample-And-Hold is also possible with LFO 2 (and also from the Noise Gen). There are four VCAs in the M5. One for each of the two voltage-controlled filters, and the other two VCAs are incorporated into the Voltage Controlled Panning circuit / stereo output.
https://www.vintagesynth.com/macbeth-studio-systems/m5
