Big Merp assists in the studio

Big Merp helps out in the studio as we work on one of our recent synth-review videos. Specifically, it was Part 2 of our Cherry Audio Crumar Spirit review and tutorial.

Behind Merp we see our trusty Nord Stage keyboard, our Pro Tools system, and various bits of studio gear including the Roto-Control from Melbourne Instruments, Novation Launch Control, and some preamps and compressors.

Ron and Virginal

Ron naps comfortably atop a virginal, a small, rectangular type of harpsichord. Submitted by Ann Ramsey (@annxramsey on Threads).

Virginals use the same plucking mechanism for the springs as standard harpsichords, but usually only have one string per key, and lay them out transversely in a rectangular case like we see with Ron’s keyboard above.

Buddy, Korg Microsampler and MS-20 Mini, Behringer TD-3

Handsome buddy sits atop a Korg Microsampler. We see a Behringer TD-3 up front, and the Korg MS-20 Mini to the left.

Submitted by fan Erik Gibbels via our Facebook page. He shared a bit more about Buddy:

He is with me for about 2 months now. I adopted him from the shelter. He was found on the street. He is making very good progress as he was afraid of humans. I always wanted to have a red cat. He goes well with my 2 girls Kitty and Suzy.