Tag: orange cat

  • Squeaky and Yamaha RM1x

    Squeaky and Yamaha RM1x

    Squeaky wants to make some sequences on the Yamaha RM1x “Sequence Remixer”. From woollybackcreature on Instagram.

    Such a talented cat. We are so lucky!

  • Beats with Barney

    Beats with Barney

    Our pal Barney has some cool beats to share, made with Ableton Live and Ableton Push.

  • RapCat and Arturia MicroBrute

    RapCat and Arturia MicroBrute

    Orange tabby cat with a paw on the corner of an Arturia MicroBrute synthesizer.

    A cute picture of an orange tabby RapCat patching an Arturia MicroBrute. From therumblist on Instagram.

    Let’s route the LFO to the filter!

    Check out music by The Rumblist (made with the assistance of their cats) at therumblist.bandcamp.com

  • CatSynth Pic: Boss DR-660

    CatSynth Pic: Boss DR-660

    A cute orange cat and a Boss “Dr. Rhythm” DR-660 come together in this bright photo. From Fa Szi via Facebook.

    There is an old DR-660 here at CatSynth HQ, but I haven’t been able to get it to work. This image inspires me to try it again.

  • CatSynth Pic: Roland Juno and Sequential Prophet 12

    CatSynth Pic: Roland Juno and Sequential Prophet 12

    A beautiful orange cat sits atop a Roland Juno-106 synthesizer. Below we see a Sequential Prophet 12 (keyboard edition). From guidecore on Instagram.

    Hola Buenos Días~ let’s meet the cat synthesizer.. 🐱🎹

    The Juno-106 and Prophet 12 are both fine instruments. We at CatSynth have a Prophet 12 – it’s a favorite. As for the Juno, we are enjoying our virtual edition from Arturia. You can see our recent tutorial and review in this video.

  • CatSynth Pic: Pisze and Boss DR-660

    CatSynth Pic: Pisze and Boss DR-660

    Cute orange cat Pisze poses with a Boss “Dr. Rhythm” DR-660 drum machine. Submitted by Fa Szi via our Facebook page.

  • CatSynth Pic: Giuliano, Mae, and MicroFreak

    CatSynth Pic: Giuliano, Mae, and MicroFreak

    Giuliano (orange) and Mae (black) enjoy a jam session with the Arturia MicroFreak. Submitted by Alessandro Cilano via our Facebook page.

    Giuliano in particular seems to be enjoying it.

    The MicroFreak has become one of our main instruments for live performance as well as experimentation. Here is one of our videos demonstrating its features.

    You can also see more posts of Giuliano.

  • CatSynth Pic: Tail and Mini Kaoss Pad

    CatSynth Pic: Tail and Mini Kaoss Pad

    An orange tail brushes against a Korg Mini Kaoss Pad. From shreviehoister via Instagram.

  • CatSynth Pic: Orange Cat, Behringer Neutron, Arturia Keystep

    CatSynth Pic: Orange Cat, Behringer Neutron, Arturia Keystep

    A pretty orange tabby plays some notes on an Arturia Keystep and Behringer Neutron synthesizer. From Karl Garcia via Facebook.

    In the middle of a patch this cat just sits down on the keyboard and gets the arpeggiator going lol.

    Of all the synthesizers in Behringer’s growing catalog, the Neutron is one of the two that most interests me personally, the other being the new VC340 Vocoder. You can see my encounter with Behringer’s synths before NAMM in this video.

  • CatSynth Pic: Quasimidi Sirius

    CatSynth Pic: Quasimidi Sirius

    Cat with Quasimidi Sirius sytnhesizer.

    Orange cat showing of a rare Quasimidi Sirius synthesizer. Via this listing on Reverb, and also seen on matrixsynth.

    “Amazing 90’s “groove-synth”/workstation with:
    Fast and fun sound design: plenty of knobs, including ADSR macros for Amp and Filter envelope. Modulation wheel can map up to 5 knobs.
    DTE (“difficult to explain”) synthesis somewhere between virtual-analog and rompler sounds.”

    “28 voice polyphony across 7 tracks: kick, snare, hi-hat (2 voice), percussion (12-voice kits), and 3 parts for mono- or poly-synths.
    expressive 11-band Vocoder, allowing any combination of internal or external parts to be carrier and/or modulator
    Quick Pattern-based system, stores 16 songs, where each song has 8 Parts (as wells as 4 Fills and 4 Variations) that assign programs and pattern motifs across to the 7 tracks. Mix and match for quick variety.
    2 assignable FX busses: apply any track to either effect, including choruses, flangers, reverbs, and delays. Mix and match for wild ambiances.
    Tons of sounds: 3 banks of 96 Rom, and 1 bank of 96 User Patches (for EACH Track-type), divided neatly into 6 categories 16 patches with nice direct-jumping between patches. Also has 1-touch Patch Randomizer for endless inspiration. 
    Pattern sequencer allows creating custom patterns by step or real-time recording, with random remixing of new sounds and motifs.”

    I will admit, I am curious about this – more the synth than the sequencer/pattern part. I am most intrigued by the vocoder, as I have become a bit of a connoisseur of the instruments. The listing is local only for the Philadelphia area, so if I anyone from the city of brotherly love acquires this instrument, I would love to get a report.