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  • An Update on Luna – Final Treatment

    Yesterday Luna completed her fourth and final chemotherapy treatment. As with the previous treatments, it went quite well. The oncology department at San Francisco Veterinary Specialists posted this sign in the reception room celebrating her achievement.

    Congratulations Luna on completing treatment

    We now go into a phase of periodic monitoring every 2-3 months with X-rays and physical exams to check for any resurgence in the cancer. But for now things look good. She has been home and resting comfortably.

    Luna resting regally.

    We at CatSynth are made from strong stuff. Luna has made it through her treatments better than originally expected; and at the same time it seems I have recovered far better than expected with the problem in my eye that happened at the same time. We are looking forward to more happy and healthy time together as a result. At the end of this month, we will be celebrating Luna’s birthday, a possibility that was very much in question after her diagnosis back in July. And now we can start to be hopeful about celebrations beyond.

    Thank you all for your continued thoughts, vibes and purrs for Luna through this time and beyond!

    ❤️ Amanda and Luna

  • CatSynth pic: Yamaha DX7 and Roland Synthesizers

    Cat sleeping on Yamaha DX7

    This cat is doing what cats do best atop a classic Yamaha DX7 synthesizer. Submitted by Mario Bronco via our Facebook page. You can listen to some of his experimental synth music here!

  • CatSynth pic: Indie and Roland TB-3 and SYSTEM-1

    Indie and Roland Synths

    Submitted by Stefan Statik Petrie via our Facebook page.

    “another one with indie, he likes my synths a bit too much sometimes”

    He seems particularly fond of the Roland TB-3.

  • Wordless Wednesday: Regal Luna

    Luna on Cushion

  • CatSynth pic: Black Cat and Modular

    Black Cat

    Today’s picture features a “Luna look-a-like” black cat and modular synth setup. Submitted by Logan Erickson (aka “lowgain”) via Instagram.

  • CatSynth pic: Slinky and Synths

    Slinky and synths

    From Steven Franks‎ via our Facebook page.

    “Slinky, my big boy, guarding my gear.”

    Slinky has a quite a synth collection. How many of the synths can you identify? 🙂

  • An Update on Luna

    Luna relaxing on the floor

    Luna went for her third chemotherapy treatment this past Thursday, and it went well. In addition to the treatment itself, a new chest X-ray and physical exam by the oncologist showed no visible-sized cancer, which is a very good sign. Microscopic cancer cells remain a concern, but that is what the chemotherapy is for. We have one more treatment in a few weeks, then go into monitoring. Hopefully things continue to go in the right direction.

    Meanwhile, our life at CatSynth HQ is slowly edging back to normal, at least with our health. As you can see from the photo above, Luna’s fur has mostly grown back from the surgery. And it’s now safe for her to go out and play on the patio in our beautiful fall weather in San Francisco.

    Luna on the patio

    As I need to remind myself, there isn’t a state of being “cured”, this is something Luna will be dealing with for the rest of her life. But now we can hopefully look forward to a longer and happier life. Thank you again for all the thoughts and purrs, and please keep them coming.

  • CatSynth pic: Cat and Korg Electribe Sampler

    Cat and Electribe Sampler

    This cat has found a comfy spot atop a Korg Electribe Sampler. From yo_soy_loiloi on Instagram.

  • CatSynth pic: Puma, JoMoX, and Korg

    Puma, JoMoX, and Korg

    Puma the cat gets ready to lay down some beats with the JoMoX XBass 09 and microKORG. From Márcio Cunha via Facebook.

    She prefers analog kick drums instead of that Ableton digital s#it (her words, not mine).

  • CatSynth pic: POPI and ARP Odyssey

    POPI and ARP Odyssey

    Popi the cat proudly stands atop a vintage ARP Odyssey – an original MKI before the red Helvetica lettering. Submitted by Luca Roccatagliati via Facebook.

    “My New Toy works good!”