Desi strikes a handsome pose next to an M-Vave MIDI keyboard. (We finally identified the keyboard from Desi’s previous appearance)
From @mikecohen415 on Instagram.
Desi and M-Vave keyboard
Synthesizers
New synth jam with Saruman and Yamaha DX7
Our friend Hector Génis is back with a new synth jam, this time on the Yamaha DX7. We also see a Yamaha CS30 synthesizer and the Strymon Timeline delay pedal. Watch as Saruman pops up later in the video. He is really enjoying the music, as am I. It has a sort of Italo-disco feel.
Mr. Puff and Yamaha PSS-470
Mr. Puff demonstrates unequivocally who owns this Yamaha PSS-470. From our friend Charles Whiley via Facebook.
The PSS-470 is interesting in that it incorporates Yamaha’s FM engine – with a few real-time parameters – into the case and design of a home keyboard. Of course, it also includes the typical features like a drum/rhythm engine with the obligatory “Bossa Nova” beat among others.
CatSynth Pic: Shiro, Yamaha SK50D, Strymon TimeLine
Shiro stands atop a Yamaha SDK50D and next to a Strymon TimeLine delay pedal — both fine instruments. And while Shrio may be feigning disinterest, we know he is proud of them and of his cat-dad Héctor Genis.
Strings on the Yamaha SK50D
Our friend Héctor Genis trying out some strings on the vintage Yamaha SK50D, while one of his “cats” watches patiently. Too patiently. It took me a moment to realize that wasn’t actually Shiro, Saruman, or Parches.
International Cat Day with Sam Sam and Big Merp
Dino and circuit-bent instruments
Another great video of Dino from our friends at okhousecat,
You can see all of Dino’s appearances on CatSynth via the okhousecat tag.
Desi with M-Vave Keyboard
Dutch Modular Fest Purrsculator
I saw this adorable video today from Duch Modular Fest, a tutorial for a “purrsculator” sound.
The festival is happening on August 31 in Utrecht. More info can be found at www.dutchmodularfest.com
Saruman, Yamaha SDK50D, and Strymon Timeline
Our friends Saruman and Héctor Genis are back, and sharing a chord progression played on the vintage Yamaha SDK50D synthesizer with Strymon Timeline multi-dimensional delay effect.