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 😃 😼😂🤙🙄🇵🇹❤️⏰❗
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.
I probably still have a few of these around from old devices.
Photos from our friend Erik Ribeiro.
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 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
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 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.
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.
A fun jam with a cat and a Korg Eletribe EMX -1 in a studio full of other synths. A great way to start the week!
Ringo poses for us in the middle of “his” studio, which he shares with our friend Damien Olsen. We see multiple Korg keyboard synths, a Waldorf Blofeld, Line 6 pedal, and more. We also see some of Damien’s artwork hanging on the wall.
Some thoughts from Ringo:
“I like more sardines than contemporary electronica.
For me the golden age of electronic music is the 70s and the 90s, not crazy about the 80s.
and the last 25 years totally sucks, too much technology,
ego and noise, poor imagination”
The adorable Miss Little Star steps onto the Korg microKEY for her co-producer debut.
From Martyna Basta (@martynkabasta on Instagram).
warning 2026 my co-producer is about to detonate
You can see a short video of Miss Little Star on the microKEY here