Big Merp helps us with our recent I-710 video, adding his own part on the Nord. We also see an Arturia MiniFreak V and Delay Brigate, E-MU modules, a Golden Age Project compressor, and more.
You can see the video we were working on here
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Satchel with Elektron, Qu-Bit, Arturia, Behringer
Satchel is excited about his setup which includes an Elektron Analog Rytm, a Behringer 305 module, a Qu-Bit Prism, and several other modules all housed in an Arturia RackBrute case.
From littlesynthbox via Instagram.
Intruder alert! ⚠️ Troublemaker detected in the studio! ⚠️
My boy Satchel is helping out with inspiration today 👌🎹🎵🐈
Korg Poly 800
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.
Hermine and MIDI Controller Keyboard
Hermine lounges on a white MIDI controller keyboard (brand left as an exercise to the reader). She seems to really like the pitch-bend and mod wheels, as she is resting her head on them.
From @draco on Mastodon. You can hear some of their music at their Bandcamp site.
Hermine wants to make music, too!
Jazz on the keys
Here is Jazz, making music on the keyboard in his home studio.
It’s tiring work!
Submitted by Hvng Mvn Records via Twitter/X.
He’s been busy making music all day, fell asleep at the desk bless him ❤️
https://twitter.com/hvngmvnrecords/status/1748134786969768295
Oona and Michi (Novation, Sequentix, 1010)
Oona and Michi relax and listen to the mix from atop a Novation Remote SL keyboard. We also see a Sequentix Circlon synthesizer and a 1010 Bitbox.
Submitted by Steve Curry Bilek via our Facebook page.
Oona and Michi criticising the final mix.
Cat’s can certainly be critical at times 😸
Sylvester, Serge Modular, Slope 114
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.
Lilly and Yamaha DX21
Beautiful Lilly sits atop a Yamaha DX21 synthesizer. Behind her, we espy a Teenage Engineering Pocket Operator. (The reel-to-reel tape recorder is nice as well.)
Submitted by N3ncehead on Reddit.
Cat on my first synth, the Yamaha DX21
The DX21 was a 4-operator FM synth in Yamaha’s DX line. Not quite as powerful as the 6-operator instruments like the DX7, or the later 4-operator synths like the TX81Z, but nonetheless fully capable of complex FM synthesis. It also featured multiple layers and keyboard splits, which separated it from the other 4-operator instruments at the time like the DX27 and DX100. (Yes, there were a lot of DXs in the 1980s.)
Orion, Serge Panels, and more
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.
Doctor Zoom Returns (Erica Synths, Behringer, Gamechanger Audio, Roland, Arturia)
Doctor Zoom is back, and once again showing off his impressive collection of desktop instruments, including (from left to right): Erica Synths DB-01 Bass Line, Roland MC-101, Gamechanger Audio Light Pedal, Behringer Neutron (custom panel) and Crave, Arturia Keystop Pro and MiniFreak. That last one above the MiniFreak is left as an exercise for the reader. He seems particularly proud as he perches above them.
Submitted by Steven Palacios via our Facebook page. You can see Doctor Zoom’s previous appearance here.