Tag: Synthesizers

  • Farewell to 2015: Annus Asper

    Farewell to 2015
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    2015 was a rough year. There is no other way to put it. We looked over the precipice at some of the worst possibilities becoming reality. But we came through. Luna stared down an extremely dire diagnosis and is once again thriving. For that I am truly grateful. I rebounded strongly from my own health issues as well. And there were many other beautiful moments this year, a few of which are included in our graphic.

    This was a year of many endings as well, most notably in the personal and musical domains. But new doors are opening for 2016 as a result, and there are some new projects and opportunities for which I am excited. 2015 left a lot of questions unanswered, some of which are also depicted in the graphic and some of which are beyond the scope of this site.

    So we are excited for 2016, but also extremely anxious and apprehensive. There are more big challenges coming up; and if I have learned anything, it is that I have no idea how things will ultimately turn out. It’s just a matter of doing things one at a time incrementally – but also continuing even more than ever to speak my truths and accept the risks and consequences that come with doing so.

    Meanwhile, we at CatSynth will continue to do what we do here, bring music, art, culture and cats to the world. Thank you for all your support in 2015, and especially all your support for Luna and me. We are truly humbled and look forward to sharing this new year whatever it brings.

  • CatSynth video: Maine Coon on Supernova II Synthesizer

    CatSynth video: Maine Coon on Supernova II Synthesizer

    Maine Coon doing a gig on a Supernova II synthesizer. By DawnmistStudio on YouTube. Submitted by Heather Coleman via our Facebook page.

    “My Maine Coon teaching me some tips…”

    There is a brief vocal solo on top of the electronics in the video 🙂

  • CatSynth pic: Meow-town Sampler (and Moog Sub Phatty)

    Meow-town Sampler

    From Matt Ray via the Facebook group Synthesizer Freaks:

    “My current set up. Anyone else tried out the new Meow-town sampler?”

    We at CatSynth like the Meow-town sampler, as well as the Moog Sub Phatty 🙂

  • CatSynth pic: Roland VT-3

    Cat and Roland VT-3

    This cat is contemplating the Roland VT-3, part of the new “Boutique” series with its distinctive green design. From blightmakesright on Instagram.

  • CatSynth pic: Lemur and Elektron

    Cat with Lemur and Elektron Analog Four

    This cat is presiding over a tidy studio that includes a Lemur and an Elektron Analog Four synthesizer. From Nerd Audio on Instagram.

  • CatSynth pic: Tansou and Böhm Soundlab Synth

    Tansou

    Submitted by Nikos Triantafillou via our Facebook page.

    Because Cats and Synths rule hard!!!

    Most beloved cat ever, Tansou (1999-2004 – R.I.P.) and my Böhm Soundlab modular synth. Photo winter 2000.

    Tansou sounds like she was a wonderful cat and was very loved. We at CatSynth send our thoughts.

  • CatSynth pic: Gertie, Mistress of the Buchla 200e

    Gertie and Buchla 200e

    Submitted by Donny Lemur via our Facebook page.

    “Gertie – Mistress of the Buchla 200e”

    You can find our previous articles and pictures featuring Buchla synths here.

  • CatSynth pic: Guardian of the Bass Station

    Socrates and Bass Station

    This handsome and somewhat impish fellow is Socrates, and he is posing next to his Novation Bass Station. Submitted by Lisa Ess via Facebook.

  • CatSynth pic: Cat and Modular Synth

    Cat and modular synth

    Cat showing if his modular synth (featuring Make Noise modules) and Eletro Harmonix 45000. From mees feesh on Instagram.

  • CatSynth video: KATOD – Video Games

    CatSynth video: KATOD – Video Games

    Szarik the cat serenades us with some dramatic 80s style synth music in this tribute to classic video games. It does make me a bit nostalgic 🙂

    Submitted by Mariusz Katod via our CatSynth page.

    Electronic / instrumental music
    fanpage: http://www.fb.com/KATODmusic
    instruments:
    – moog synth
    – modified C64 + synth software
    – bass guitar
    – electric solo guitar

    Composed, recorded, mixed and mastered by KATOD
    Video-clip recorded and assembled by Katod.
    Thanks to Sylwia and Cybercoder for help in recording video-clip.
    Big thx to actor – Video-star SZARIK cat 🙂

    Album: 7CATS
    Track: Video Games
    Full album you can find here:
    SPOTIFY:
    https://play.spotify.com/album/0mi4SY…
    GOOGLE PLAY:
    https://play.google.com/store/music/a…
    EMPIK:
    http://www.empik.com/7-cats,p11136393…
    and also many other online music providers…
    CD you can buy here:
    http://www.generator.pl/p,katod-7cats…