Cat contemplating a rather complex patch on a Eurorack modular synth. From machew on Instagram.
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CatSynth video: KATOD – 7CATS – Labirynth
Our first post of the new year features this awesome video KATOD of their album 7CATS. Once again, it stars Szarik the Cat. Enjoy!
Electronic / instrumental music
fanpage: http://www.fb.com/KATODmusic
instruments:
– moog synth
– modified C64 + synth software
– bass guitarComposed, recorded, mixed and mastered by KATOD
Video-clip recorded and assembled by Katod.
Main actor 🙂 – Szarik Cat
3D CGI seqence by MAC300
https://www.youtube.com/user/mac300ch…
https://www.facebook.com/MariuszMac300/
spaceship model by glaz3d (later modified by us for “cat spaceship” 🙂Album: 7CATS
Track: Labirynth
Full album you can find here:
SPOTIFY:
https://play.spotify.com/album/0mi4SY…
GOOGLE PLAY:
https://play.google.com/store/music/a…
EMPIK:
http://www.empik.com/7-cats,p11136393…
and also many other online music providers…
CD you can buy here:
http://www.generator.pl/p,katod-7cats…
Farewell to 2015: Annus Asper
2015 was a rough year. There is no other way to put it. We looked over the precipice at some of the worst possibilities becoming reality. But we came through. Luna stared down an extremely dire diagnosis and is once again thriving. For that I am truly grateful. I rebounded strongly from my own health issues as well. And there were many other beautiful moments this year, a few of which are included in our graphic.
This was a year of many endings as well, most notably in the personal and musical domains. But new doors are opening for 2016 as a result, and there are some new projects and opportunities for which I am excited. 2015 left a lot of questions unanswered, some of which are also depicted in the graphic and some of which are beyond the scope of this site.
So we are excited for 2016, but also extremely anxious and apprehensive. There are more big challenges coming up; and if I have learned anything, it is that I have no idea how things will ultimately turn out. It’s just a matter of doing things one at a time incrementally – but also continuing even more than ever to speak my truths and accept the risks and consequences that come with doing so.
Meanwhile, we at CatSynth will continue to do what we do here, bring music, art, culture and cats to the world. Thank you for all your support in 2015, and especially all your support for Luna and me. We are truly humbled and look forward to sharing this new year whatever it brings.
CatSynth pic: Meow-town Sampler (and Moog Sub Phatty)
CatSynth pic: Lemur and Elektron

This cat is presiding over a tidy studio that includes a Lemur and an Elektron Analog Four synthesizer. From Nerd Audio on Instagram.
CatSynth pic: Tansou and Böhm Soundlab Synth

Submitted by Nikos Triantafillou via our Facebook page.
Because Cats and Synths rule hard!!!
Most beloved cat ever, Tansou (1999-2004 – R.I.P.) and my Böhm Soundlab modular synth. Photo winter 2000.
Tansou sounds like she was a wonderful cat and was very loved. We at CatSynth send our thoughts.
CatSynth pic: Gertie, Mistress of the Buchla 200e

Submitted by Donny Lemur via our Facebook page.
“Gertie – Mistress of the Buchla 200e”
You can find our previous articles and pictures featuring Buchla synths here.
CatSynth pic: Cat and Modular Synth

Cat showing if his modular synth (featuring Make Noise modules) and Eletro Harmonix 45000. From mees feesh on Instagram.
New False Gods &The Xman, LSG Creative Music Series
It’s been a while since I have been able to attend Outsound’s regular weekly music series at the Luggage Store Gallery, but I was finally able to do so a week ago. The show featured two very different sets focused on electronics.
First up was the New False Gods, a “supergroup” of sorts featuring Eli Pontecorvo , Jack Hertz, Doug Lynner, Tom Djll, and R Duck.

I am quite familiar with all the artists and count them all as friends, but this is the first time I heard them together as this unit. Musically, this was an improvised set, but Jack Hertz’s rhythmic percussion helped provide a structural foundation for the other sounds, which varied from sparse and light to thick noisy pads. Doug Lynner provided intricate sounds on his Serge modular, and Tom Djll had an intriguing setup with trumpet driving a modular synth.

Next up was Charles Xavier, aka The Xman performing a solo set with electronics and small sound makers. The central instrument in his setup was a malletKAT, an electronic MIDI mallet percussion instrument.

The Xman was musically quite different from the New False Gods. In addition to presenting a series of composed pieces as opposed to a set-length improvisation, his music was centered on standard tonal pitches, albeit sometimes in more atonal arrangements. There was a gentle and playful quality to many of the pieces.
Overall, it was a good night to come back to the series. Hopefully it won’t be so long before I attend again.
CatSynth pic: Motu and Modular

From androidlust on Instagram.
“Executive engineer Motu in the studio. #catsofinstagram #synthesizer #catsynth”

