Tag: korg

  • Milo and Korg KMS-30

    Milo and Korg KMS-30

    Older tuxedo cat with. korg KMS-30 syncrhonizer unit (MIDI to old-style DIN sync).

    The venerable Milo poses with a Korg KMS-30 MIDI Synchronizer. From our friend Keith Winstanley via Facebook.

    The KMS-30 is an old device that allows one to synchronize MIDI gear to older gear that used analog DIN sync. Quite useful if one uses older drum machines and sequencers. And this unit still works.

    You can see Milo’s previous appearances here.

  • Dizzy Ra Nilsson and Korg Mono/Poly

    Dizzy Ra Nilsson and Korg Mono/Poly

    Cream colored cat sitting on a Korg Mono/Poly synthesizer.

    Dizzy Ra Nilsson loves the Korg Mono/Poly!

    Submitted by Alison Niedbalski via our Facebook page.

  • Bulma Tecladista

    Bulma Tecladista

    Bulma plays us a tune on a variety of different keyboard synths.

    From @sebarrio on Instagram.

  • Tico with Roland, Nord, Korg, Quasimidi

    Tico with Roland, Nord, Korg, Quasimidi

    Black and white cat walking among keyboard synthesizers piled horizontally and vertically

    Tico walks among an impressive array of vintage synthesizers, including several Roland models -Juno 106, JP-8000, and a blue SH-101 – a Quasimidi “The Raven”, a Korg MS-20, and a Nord keyboard.

    From Ribeiro Paulo via Facebook.

    In 2019, I had my encourager, Tico, who helped me take everything out of the boxes and reassemble it. Until now, the spirit of courage and resilience has remained focused; he’s a true friend in my mission 😃 😼😂🤙🙄🇵🇹❤️⏰❗

  • Haku and Korg Electribe S ES-1

    Haku and Korg Electribe S ES-1

    Tabby cat next to a Korg Electribe synth

    Our pal Haku poses with a Korg Electribe S ES-1.

    The Electribes had such a distinctive look. And as a measure of their age, they used SmartMedia cards, basically giant older versions of modern SD cards.

    Smart Media card

    I probably still have a few of these around from old devices.

    Photos from our friend Erik Ribeiro.

  • Pepper and Korg MS-20

    Pepper and Korg MS-20

    The lovely Pepper sits next to a Korg MS-20 FS (green edition).

    From Yluko via Facebook.

    Pepper loves the new rack, I think she wants me to leave space on top for her to chill. She is such a great studio cat.

    We at CatSynth agree that one should make space for cats in the studio.

  • Haku and Korg ARP 2600 M

    Haku and Korg ARP 2600 M

    Haku sits quietly as our friend Erik Ribeiro explores the Korg ARP 2600 M, the smaller-sized version of their ARP 2600 recreation. Erik also shares his thoughts on the ARP 2600 and his relationship with this iconic synth.

    I like that Korg has been making sized-down versions of these classic synths. In addition to the ARP 2600 M, there are the MS-20 Mini and the MiniKorg 700sm. Just like cats, I want to take them all home with me.

    Some photos of Haku with the 2600 M

    Gray tabby cat sitting next to an ARP 2600 M synthesizer.
  • Cat playing microKORG

    Cat playing microKORG

    We see a cat playing a microKORG. As a smaller synthesizer, it can’t quite handle the cat’s weight.

    We also see an unusual all-white MS-20 and Moog Sub Phatty among other instruments and gear.

    From @landonbalk on Instagram, who adds:

    He makes custom patches that get used in every one of my songs.

    We will definitely have to check out their music!

  • TurbQ with Behringer K2 & Korg SQ-1

    TurbQ with Behringer K2 & Korg SQ-1

    TurbQ shows us who owns this Behringer K2 analog synthesizer, along with a handy Korg SQ-1 sequencer.

    Submitted by Randy Darabosh via our Facebook page.

  • Merp and Modular

    Merp and Modular

    Our very own Big Merp leads off the new round of CatSynth pics after NAMM and Buchla & Friends.

    Behind him, we see the large modular system, with the Make Noise Tempi, Buchla Red Panel 158, Stymon Starlab, Sputnik Dual Oscillator, Dreadbox Euphoria, and many other modules. Next to so, and slightly under Merp, we see the Korg SQ-1 step sequencer.