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  • Kitty and Minimoog

    Kitty and Minimoog

    White cat sitting on top of a Minimoog synthesizer.

    Kitty poses beautifully atop a Minimoog synthesizer. We also see a Moogerfooger, a Moog CP-251 voltage-control processor, and a Roland D-50 behind Kitty’s tail.

    Submitted by Greg Marchesini via our Facebook page. Greg runs the Facebook group Moog Addicts – as big Moog fans (and owners of several Moog instruments ourselves), I suspect we will be visiting there often.

    And while we’re on the topic, we’ll be sharing our interview with Michelle Moog-Koussa of the Bob Moog Foundation tomorrow on CatSynth TV. There will be a live premiere at 10AM US Pacific Time (1PM Eastern US, 7PM CET, etc.) where you can join both Michelle and me in the live chat.

  • 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 😃 😼😂🤙🙄🇵🇹❤️⏰❗

  • Parker and Roland JX-3P

    Parker and Roland JX-3P

    Tabby cat sitting on a Roland JX-3P synthesizer

    Parker strikes an adorable pose atop a Roland JX-3P.

    From our friend Charles Whiley via Facebook.

    This is the same location that we saw Mr. Puff last week.

  • Mr. Puff with Roland JX-30 and JH-110 tape deck

    Mr. Puff with Roland JX-30 and JH-110 tape deck

    Mr. Puff relaxes on an MCI JH-110 tape deck that also features rack-mount control units and meters. He also has a vintage Roland JX-3P synthesizer in front. Quite impressive!

    From our friend Charles Whiley via Facebook.

  • Halmet, Roland Chorus Echo, MCI JH-110 Tape System

    Halmet, Roland Chorus Echo, MCI JH-110 Tape System

    Hamlet, aka Ham/Hammy/Hamster, poses in front of a vintage Roland Chorus Echo SRE-555 and a vintage MCI JH-110 tape recorder with rackmount control units. Hamlet and his human, Charles Whiley, certainly know how to find these old gems.

    Here is another photo showing the gear more clearly, and of course, Hamlet’s handsomeness.

    Another handsome pose.

  • Buddy, Roland JP-8000, Ensonq ESQ-1

    Buddy, Roland JP-8000, Ensonq ESQ-1

    Orange cat sitting in a sun patch atop a covered synthesizer. Another keyboard synthesizer is uncovered above him.

    We see Buddy enjoying some sunshine while sitting atop a covered Ensoniq ESQ-1. Above him is a Roland JP-8000.

    Submitted by Erik Gibbels via our Facebook page.

    Buddy is my rescue cat. I adopted him from the animal shelter. As you can see he is totally relaxed and at home.

  • Coraline and Roland Space Echo RE-201

    Coraline and Roland Space Echo RE-201

    Coraline stands proudly atop a vintage Roland Space Echo RE-201. Her little skeleton stuffed kitty is cute, too.

    Coraline is the official cat of Calsynth, a maker of modular synthesizers based right here in California! We also occasionally get requests about them, given that our respective names are just one letter off.

    Submitted by Struan Oglanby of Calsynth via our Facebook page.

  • Suzy, Ensoniq ESQ-8, Roland JP-8000

    Suzy, Ensoniq ESQ-8, Roland JP-8000

    Suzy returns to CatSynth. She sits comfortably atop an Ensoniq ESQ-8, which is sporting a much-needed dust cover. Above her is a Roland JP-8000.

    Submitted by Erik Gibbels via our Facebook page.

  • Napoleon and Hohner Clavinet

    Napoleon and Hohner Clavinet

    Tabby cat sitting on a Hohner Clavinet. Next to the cat is a smaller Roland analog synthesizer, also sitting on the Clavinet.

    Napoleon sits upon a Hohner Clavinet. From Steve Peglar via Instagram.

    Next to Napoleon, we also see what I think is a Roland SH-9 vintage analog monosynth.

  • Thea and Roland Chorus Echo

    Thea and Roland Chorus Echo

    Thea stands proudly atop a vintage Roland Chorus Echo (SRE-555). It is quite a find!

    Submitted by our friend Charles Whiley.