Tag: cat

  • CatSynth pic: Kitten and Korg 2

    Another submitted by Nicolas Pauly, via facebook:

  • CatSynth pic: Kitten and Korg (and more)

    Submitted by Nicolas Pauly via facebook:

    [click to enlarge image]

    “pictures from my kitten, who loves to sleep on my mixtable.”

    I see a Korg Kaoss Pad (the big kind, not the mini that I often use), a Microkorg, and a Speak and Read, among other sundry items.

    As always, you can submit you own cat-and-music pictures via facebook, twitter, or our submission form.

  • Weekend Cat Blogging #268

    I had no idea what to post for Weekend Cat Blogging (I have been so focused on the performances, rehearsals and other goings on).  But while sitting on the patio this morning, I saw Luna looking up at something, and managed to get a few good pictures.  Here is one.  It is definitely worth doing the “click to enlarge” thing:

    [click image to enlarge]

    I have no idea what she was looking at.

    Yesterday on a whim I tried out the HD video feature on my camera – this camera is for still photography, so the video feature was mostly coincidental – and caught a bit of Luna scampering about.  You can hear her give one little squeak early in the video.

    Behold the power of HD video to use up hundreds of megabytes of slightly shaky and blurry motion!  Also, as this an impromptu recording, the house is in the middle of normal daily use, with cat toys and the incongruous bright blue yoga mat spread out in our usually clean living room.  (Actually, the cat toys are usually scattered about.)

    While on one of my long urban walks yesterday, I saw one of the mobile adoption stations set up by the San Francisco SPCA.  This one was along the Embarcadero, near the Gap company headquarters.  Lots of kittens, mostly curled up for an afternoon nap.  We certainly hope they find good homes.  The mobile adoption stations are out regularly in the summer, so if you’re in San Francisco downtown, check out their schedule and stop by.


    Weekend Cat Blogging #268 is hosted by Nikita and Elvira (the new edition to their household) at Meowsings of an Opinionated Pussycat.

    The Carnival of the Cats will be hosted tomorrow by Kashim, Othello and Salome.

    And the Friday Ark is at the modulator.

  • CatSynth pic

    Submitted by Julian on facebook:

    “i can’t believe there’s a page dedicated to cats and synth. finally.”

  • CatSynth pic: Cat and Korg K25

    Submitted by Will Sanchez via facebook:

  • CatSynth Video: Kitten Synthesizer Reverb

    From AMagicWhistle on YouTube, via matrixsynth:

    Kitten, DIY analog synthesizer, and spring reverb.

    Here is another featuring the kitten:

    and one featuring just the synthesizer:

    “10 Step sequencer, seven audio oscillators, filter, LFO, blinky lights”

  • R.I.P. Tali

    Some sad news from this weekend, via matrixsynth. Tali, the feline companion of carbon111 passed away over the weekend:

    We featured Tali’s CatSynth pics many times over the past couple of years, and she will be missed. I send carbon111 my deepest sympathies.

    You can read kind words for Tali (aka “Circle Cat”) at Harmony Central and matrixsynth.

    I did not know before reading carbon111’s post that Tali was named for Taliesin.

  • Weekend Cat Blogging #266 and Photo Hunt: Free

    For Weekend Cat Blogging #266, we present some photos of Luna relaxing in the dining area.

    A contrast of colors, texture and shape.

    This is also perhaps one of our weaker attempts to fit the Photo Hunt theme this weekend, which is free. Relaxing in a favorite spot is a fine way to spend free time.


    Weekend Cat Blogging #266 is being hosted by LB and Breadchick at The Sour Dough. It also marks the approximate 5th anniversary since WCB was started by a group of mostly food bloggers who set aside a day on the weekend to blog about cats.

    The Photo Hunt is hosted as always by tnchick. This week’s theme is free.

    The Carnival of the Cats will be hosted by Nikita Cat.

    And the Friday Ark is at the modulator.

  • CatSynth video: Boys List: 7/1/2010

    From scienceclubmusic on YouTube, via matrixsynth:

    On the floor… This version is cut in many places to fit YouTube’s 10 minute limit. A full-length version is available here: http://vimeo.com/13060686
    Equipment used: Roland MC-202, Acidlab Miami, DSI Mopho Keyboard, DSI Evolver Desktop, Roland TR-505

    I like the cat inspecting things as the music starts 🙂