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  • Mae and Korg OpSix

    Mae and Korg OpSix

    Mae the black cat sits atop a Korg OpSix synthesizer. Computer keyboard and screen also present.

    Mae proudly sits atop a Korg OpSix synthesizers. From Alessandro Cilano via our Facebook page.

    Mae not helping with the OpSix

    The OpSix is a reimagining of the classic Yamaha six-operator FM synthesizers of the 1980s. It expands on the original voice architecture with additional algorithms, and most significantly adds real-time surface controls and displays for each of the operators. It also includes filters and effects, something that was not part of the original DX series. It is definitely an interesting instrument if you want to check out classic DX-style FM synthesis.

    You can see all of Mae’s appearances on CatSynth via this tag.

  • Mode Machines Xoxbox

    Mode Machines Xoxbox

    This cat is laying down some bass lines with the Xoxbox from Mode Machines. From Martin Nilsson via Facebook.

    Cats love acid, it’s a fact!

    The Xoxbox is a clone of the infamous Roland TB-303. Although smaller, it includes all the interface elements including the knobs and the one-octave keyboard section. It can also be used as a MIDI sequencer and controller.

  • Olly, MicroKORG, and MS-20

    Olly, MicroKORG, and MS-20

    A moody picture featuring Olly the tabby cat. The dark surroundings make it challenging to see, but there is a MicroKORG, an MS-20, and probably one more instrument in there.

    From somedustup via Instagram.

    instrument racks are the best cat trees ever made! Fully tested and approved by Olly… whether we like it or not! 😏

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMFdO5tBRHv/

  • CatSynth Pic: RobotSPEAk

    CatSynth Pic: RobotSPEAk

    Cat with an epic wall of modular. Submitted by Steve Taormina of ROBOTSPEAk, our local synthesizer store in San Francisco. You can see many posts previous posts here, as well as several videos on CatSynth TV.

    Please check out ROBOTSPEAK’s online shop and consider buying something. We at CatSynth will be doing so.

  • CatSynth Pic: Modular Cat

    CatSynth Pic: Modular Cat

    Cats fit into the strangest places. That includes spare HPs in a modular system. In addition to the cat, we see many familiar modules (and a Keystep Pro). Full list of brands in the tags for this post.

    From John Rennie via Facebook.

  • MediCATion (Behringer Poly D and reel-to-reel)

    MediCATion (Behringer Poly D and reel-to-reel)

    Our feline friend in Malaysia has a found a very relaxing spot on the Behringer Poly D synthesizer. The little paw twitches are too cute!

    From Kamal Sabran via Facebook.

  • Mininova, Yamaha and Luna

    Mininova, Yamaha and Luna

    A cute black cat named Luna – not my Luna – walking next to a Novation Mininova synthesizer atop a Yamaha AN1x. From Aidan Taylor via Facebook.

    It’s always a treat to come across other black cats named Luna. Our little girl would be proud.

  • CatSynth Pic: Behringer Crave

    CatSynth Pic: Behringer Crave

    This adorable cat is playing a Behringer Crave semi-modular synthesizer. From Do Bo via Facebook.

  • CatSynth Pic: Roland System 8, Behringer VC340, Vermona DRM-1

    CatSynth Pic: Roland System 8, Behringer VC340, Vermona DRM-1

    This handsome cat is in command in the studio, with a Roland System 8 (top), Behringer VC340 vocoder (center right), and a silver device that will be left as an exercise to the reader. [Update. An astute reader identified this as a Vermona DRM-1]

    From Dirk Vanstraelen via Facebook.

  • “Acid Cat” with Behringer TD-3 (Red edition)

    “Acid Cat” with Behringer TD-3 (Red edition)

    This young cat is learning how to tweak bass tracks on a Behringer TD-3. From Michael Caves via Facebook.

    Acid cat

    I have to admit, this red TD-3 is quite pretty (especially with the translucent case). A quite Google search also turned up a purple edition…