Via matrixsynth, an image of a rare Soviet synthesizer RITM-2, and with a cat. The original post from 2010 is here. The recent post features a performance using the RITM-2.
“16. Con motto VL147 (1897)
Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis (1875-1911)
Edan Gillen performing on the RITM-2 synthesizer.”
From Sawa Masaki on flickr.
“Taro stand near by the synth”
I quite like the black-and-white and focus in this photo.
The latest in the “My Cat is a Synthesizer” series featuring Clyde:
Submitted by vlern via facebook.
From George Mattson, via matrixsynth.
“I was wondering if I could do a ‘piano finish’ for the case I’m going to make for my EML sequencer/ modular.
In a moment of insanity, I decided to do a test run by building a 3X wide horizontal case. I figured that if it worked, great! If it didn’t, I’d still have something I could use.
One day of building out of canary wood and 15 days of coating, sanding, re-coating, sanding, etc and the final polishing process let me know that yes, I CAN do a piano finish. But, My EML project isn’t going to get one 🙂 It’s a lot of work.
I was trying to set it up where I could get a good angle to catch the reflective surface. Once I scrubbed the kitchen floor, it was as good as spot as any. Our cat decided to check out the new ‘thing’ that was invading the floor. I figured that it gives a good scale comparison. So, there he is, being a cat.
The case measures 44″ W x 11″ H x 3″ D. It contains 36 module spaces.
I decided that it was perfect for creating a system synthetically comparable to an old stock Moog 55. I researched the ‘standard’ module compliment from their brochure and had to sort out cross-generation compatabilities. I came up with the following modules that I’ll need to create a comparable system:
6-VCO’s
1-Noise
2-VC Dual LFO
1-Sample/Hold
3-ADSR EGs
1-MIDI/CV
1-Envelope Follower
1-Quad AD/ASR EG
1-4X Gate Delay
1-8-stage Sequencer (which, I have to finish)
3-VCFs
1-Quad VCA
3-Full VCA’s
1-4-channel Mixer
3-4X Buffered mults
3-4X VC Mixers
1-Utility 1
There was a lot of ‘back and forth’ due to some of the functions were standard within certain modules of mine.
Whether it’s the same or not, who cares. It’s going to be a lot of fun either way :)”
I wonder what the cat thinks. 🙂
From zwame on flickr.
“”meeaowW!”
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From synthypnosis on YouTube, via matrixsynth.
“VELVET VOYAGE – “MiniMoog Voyager OS …just a first check…” – by Bruno Ender Lee, September 9. 2011
MiniMoog Voyager (Old School) with a bit delay
…and of course a little help from out cat Eumel… :-)”
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Originally from this auction, via matrixsynth, where you can see additional pictures.
The description from the auction (below), is worth a quick read.
“Firstly, this is NOT a synthesiser. It’s a machine for travelling through time and space – sideways. Transport yourself to the far flung corners of the universe and beyond. For some of you, it may be a one way ticket…
As is often the case with these rare beasts, a lot of work initially needed doing. Jim at ‘Singing Cat Services’ has been a godsend, performing shamanic rewiring rituals, voodoo based calibration and much cat orientated strangeness…
… So, if you’re looking to recreate the BBC radiophonic workshop, or have just got too old to drop acid, this is the tool for you!
In short, a delicious slice of history.”
Neon Indian – Step Into the World With Your PAL198X from Neon Indian on Vimeo.
The cat appears a little over three minutes into the video and “plays” the PAL198X. But I recommend checking out the whole video – it has very complete retro style.
Static Tongues Industries Presents:
“Step Into the World With Your PAL198X”
Pick up your own PAL198X only at neonindian.com
Written by Dr. Alan Palombro, PhD.
Directed by Dr. Alan Palombro, PhD and Johnny Woods.
Music written and performed by Alan Palombro, PhD / Neon Indian.
Editor: Johnny Woods.
Director of Photography: Stefan Fernandez.Starring:
Dr. Alan Palombro, PhD as himself.
Leanne Macomber as “Clarissa”.
Jason Faries as Scientist #1.
Ed Priesner as Scientist #2.
Josh McWhirter as Scientist #3.Filmed at the Static Tongues Amplidrome Facility, Arctic Circle, Earth.
For our friends outside of the United States go to the Rough Trade shop to get your PAL198X.
roughtrade.com/site/shop_detail.lasso?search_type=sku&sku=342647
From allisonallison on flickr.
I see a Korg MS2000 and various Nord keyboards.
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