Tag: cat

  • Weekend Cat Blogging with Sam Sam

    Weekend Cat Blogging with Sam Sam

    The weather is dreary and we at CatSynth are tired. So the best thing to do is curl up and relax.

    There is a lot we can learn from Sam Sam’s example of napping in the face of fatigue or cold.

    Today I am more tired than usual, but for good reasons. We had a successful Pitta of the Mind show last night. It was all new pieces and the performance went off without a hitch – except for my psychedelic lighting unit not switching on – but we ran with it and had a great audience experience. Today, we simply take it easy and figure out what’s next.

    This is the goal, other than exercise, mental exploration, and creative pursuits. There is another performance tomorrow (an improv duo), but other than that we should be largely on our own. Something I think Sam Sam appreciates.

    We hope you all have a good weekend, wherever you are, whatever you do, and however the weather is treating you.

  • CatSynth Pic: Access Virus and Roland SH-101

    CatSynth Pic: Access Virus and Roland SH-101

    Beautiful cat in a home studio with Roland SH-101 and Access Virus synthesizers. By victor boni via Instagram.

    victor_bomi
    Ore 9:30 Clouseau mi ricorda che ho un album da iniziare. ❤️

  • CatSynth Pic: Roland Sampler

    CatSynth Pic: Roland Sampler

    This cat is ready to lay down some beats on a Roland sampler (likely an SP-404SX). From Jackies Fridge‎ via Facebook.

    Sampling…so different from synthesis! It’s going to take me a while to wrap my head around this workflow, but my cat seems to have it figured out…

  • CatSynth Pic: Gracie and Moog Little Phatty

    CatSynth Pic: Gracie and Moog Little Phatty

    Gracie returns, this time with a restored Moog Little Phatty. From Alsún Ní Chasaide (Alison Cassidy) via Facebook.

    The QA manager has given this her seal of approval!

  • CatSynth Pic: Synth Cat and Access Virus TI

    CatSynth Pic: Synth Cat and Access Virus TI

    This cat a nice cushy napping spot next to an Access Virus TI Polar or WhiteOut Edition. Submitted by Vahakn Ma‎ via our Facebook page.


    Just a regular synthcat….

    Well, every “regular synthcat” that appears on CatSynth is special 😺. But this cat also has an interesting synth. This appears to be a Virus TI Polar Edition – white-on-white.

    You can hear Ma’s music as Harky DJ here.

  • CatSynth Pic: Otto and Modular

    CatSynth Pic: Otto and Modular

    Otto returns for a visit, showing off an impressive modular system courtesy of our friend The Synth Witch (aka Juli Amore).

    Otto visiting me for a week while recording. Missed this fluff

    We wish them a successful and fluffy recording session.

  • CatSynth Pic: Nektar Impact LX 49+

    CatSynth Pic: Nektar Impact LX 49+

    Cat sitting on the edge of a Nektar Impact LX49+ synthesizer. Submitted by A5 Totentanz via Twitter @catstynth.

    A5 Totentanz synth rule no.3: if your kitty-
    plays ambient drone on it, you’ve found the right one.
    M with our #NektarImpact LX 49+

    Sounds like a fine kitty and synth combination 😻

  • CatSynth Pic: Shadow and Brodie

    CatSynth Pic: Shadow and Brodie

    Remember our pals Shadow and Brodie? Well, we have another photo of them honing electronic music skills. Via Shadow’s Facebook page.

    Sadly, Shadow passed away in February. This is heartbreaking news, and our thoughts and condolences go out to his humans, as well as his feline brother who must miss him dearly.

  • CatSynth Pic: Isosceles and Roland Sound Canvas

    CatSynth Pic: Isosceles and Roland Sound Canvas

    Meet Isosceles the cat, who sits atop a Roland Sound Canvas synth module. Submitted by Carl Peczynski via our Facebook page.

    Roland Sound Canvas modules were pretty common in the 1990s. I had a Roland SC-7, which functioned as an outboard synth for my Windows PC at the time. It’s pretty still somewhere in storage at CatSynth HQ.

  • CatSynth Pic: Martika and Modular

    CatSynth Pic: Martika and Modular

    Martika found a nice spot behind the modular synth and control panel. We also espy a Korg Kaoss pad nearby. From Mark Harrop via our Facebook page.

    Martika enjoys the VU…She likes to lodge herself on the ledge behind the small modular because she knows its difficult to move her from there. And she knows she’s not normally allowed in the studio

    Clever kitty 😸