Gracie returns, this time with a restored Moog Little Phatty. From Alsún Ní Chasaide (Alison Cassidy) via Facebook.
The QA manager has given this her seal of approval!
Synthesizers
CatSynth Pic: Otto and Modular
Otto returns for a visit, showing off an impressive modular system courtesy of our friend The Synth Witch (aka Juli Amore).
Otto visiting me for a week while recording. Missed this fluff
We wish them a successful and fluffy recording session.
CatSynth Pic: Nektar Impact LX 49+
Cat sitting on the edge of a Nektar Impact LX49+ synthesizer. Submitted by A5 Totentanz via Twitter @catstynth.
A5 Totentanz synth rule no.3: if your kitty-
playsambient drone on it, you’ve found the right one.
M with our #NektarImpact LX 49+
Sounds like a fine kitty and synth combination 😻
CatSynth Pic: Shadow and Brodie
Remember our pals Shadow and Brodie? Well, we have another photo of them honing electronic music skills. Via Shadow’s Facebook page.
Sadly, Shadow passed away in February. This is heartbreaking news, and our thoughts and condolences go out to his humans, as well as his feline brother who must miss him dearly.
CatSynth Pic: Isosceles and Roland Sound Canvas
Meet Isosceles the cat, who sits atop a Roland Sound Canvas synth module. Submitted by Carl Peczynski via our Facebook page.
Roland Sound Canvas modules were pretty common in the 1990s. I had a Roland SC-7, which functioned as an outboard synth for my Windows PC at the time. It’s pretty still somewhere in storage at CatSynth HQ.
CatSynth Pic: Martika and Modular
Martika found a nice spot behind the modular synth and control panel. We also espy a Korg Kaoss pad nearby. From Mark Harrop via our Facebook page.
Martika enjoys the VU…She likes to lodge herself on the ledge behind the small modular because she knows its difficult to move her from there. And she knows she’s not normally allowed in the studio
Clever kitty 😸
CatSynth Pic: Jackie and Knifonium
Jackie sits atop a Knifonium synthesizer at Åghström Production Studio in Brussels, Belgium. Submitted by Nicolus Ripitus via our Facebook page.
Exceptional synth under an exceptional pussy cat
We at CatSynth agree on both counts! Jackie is quite regal posing on the synth. And I had never heard of the Knifonium before, but upon visiting the website it sounds quite unique.
Knifonium is a 26 tube monophonic synthesizer with two oscillators, a 4th order ladder filter and a ring modulator.
https://knifaudio.com/knifonium/
Here is a demo of the Knifonium in action.
CatSynth Pic: Mojo, Arturia Keystep, Moog Minitaur
Mojo the cat looks on as a musical performance with an Arturia Keystep and Moog Minitaur unfolds. He seems to quite enjoy it. Submitted by Bruce Oliver via our Facebook page.
Mojo was my little buddy for 17 years. He loved synth sounds but would vacate the room if you picked up a guitar!
CatSynth Pic: Dexter and LinnDrum
Dexter sits atop a vintage LinnDrum. Quite a prize of an instrument for feline and human alike! From Peter Fitzpatrick via our Facebook page.
Irish cat Dexter warms up the new Linndrum
Now resident in @Circuit3’s studio.
You can find out more about Circuit3 at their official website. Here is a sample of their music.
CatSynth Pic: Kasey, Roland, and Arturia
Kasey finds a comfy spot between a Roland Plug-Out system, Roland modules, and an Arturia Beatstep Pro. Submitted by Chris Bentley via our Facebook page.
Kasey the cat. Passed away at the age of 19 back in August 2017 but used to love to hang out on my desk while I was tinkering in the studio.
We are very sorry to hear of Kasey’s passing, and our hearts go out to Chris as the rest of Kasey’s family. A wonderful studio cat who lived a long and loved life 💕