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Sunday, May 24, 2009
Play him off, keyboard cat.
YouTube via muffwiggler.
"That'll do, keyboard cat, that'll do."
follow-up to this post:
Play him off, keyboard cat
YouTube via BrotatoChip.
"Keyboard cat haunts his dreams"
Update:
Dueling Keyboards
YouTube via BrotatoChip
"Keyboard Cat vs Keyboard Dog...to the DEATH!" Update via catsynth: I quite like this classic 8-bit keyboard cat :)
Monday, October 11, 2021
Octave Plateau Cat SRM II Vintage Analog Synthesizer (NOS) SN G1110
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"* Vintage Cat SRM II, factory new, never used
* One of the first and best sounding analog synthesizers ever made
*
Includes Glide on/off foot switch
* Includes original owner’s manual and original literature for Octave Plateau products
* For more information about the Cat series, Google "Fandom Electronic Music Wiki Cat Synthesizer"
The Cat SRM II synthesizer was manufactured by Octave-Plateau from 1980 – 81. It is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series, which included the original Cat (1976) and Cat SRM (1978). We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock (NOS) from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, this is an opportunity to own an authentic piece of electronic music history.
Here’s what we’ve done to this unit:
Calibrated and thoroughly tested every function to assure everything works as designed.
Cleaned and checked all switches, pots keyboard contacts, buss bar and electronic circuits.
Replaced the keyboard rubber bushings on all keys.
Replaced critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi-turn trimmers for greater stability.
Included a foot switch that plugs into the back of the synthesizer and turns on the glide function when the switch is pressed, allowing a smooth glide between notes only when desired.
Features:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Digital keyboard with single contact per key (more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day).
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep bass sounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
This unit has the original press-wood veneer sides with plastic edge stripping. It is shipped in a plain, unmarked box, not the original box. Although it has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
via this auction
"* Vintage Cat SRM II, factory new, never used* One of the first and best sounding analog synthesizers ever made
*
Includes Glide on/off foot switch* Includes original owner’s manual and original literature for Octave Plateau products
* For more information about the Cat series, Google "Fandom Electronic Music Wiki Cat Synthesizer"
The Cat SRM II synthesizer was manufactured by Octave-Plateau from 1980 – 81. It is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series, which included the original Cat (1976) and Cat SRM (1978). We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock (NOS) from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, this is an opportunity to own an authentic piece of electronic music history.
Here’s what we’ve done to this unit:
Calibrated and thoroughly tested every function to assure everything works as designed.
Cleaned and checked all switches, pots keyboard contacts, buss bar and electronic circuits.
Replaced the keyboard rubber bushings on all keys.
Replaced critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi-turn trimmers for greater stability.
Included a foot switch that plugs into the back of the synthesizer and turns on the glide function when the switch is pressed, allowing a smooth glide between notes only when desired.
Features:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Digital keyboard with single contact per key (more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day).
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep bass sounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
This unit has the original press-wood veneer sides with plastic edge stripping. It is shipped in a plain, unmarked box, not the original box. Although it has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
Octave Cat | Cherry Audio
video upload by Cherry Audio
Introduction to Cherry Audio's Octave Cat - Hosted by Tim Shoebridge
video upload by Cherry Audio
Retropolis Pack For Cherry Audio Octave Cat
video upload by James Dyson
""Ready to unleash more ferocious power with the Octave Cat? With the Retropolis for Octave Cat preset pack, you can tap into the true potential of this beastly synthesizer and discover a whole mew world of sound. Created by masterful sound designer James Dyson, Retropolis offers 100 new presets showcasing the Octave Cat's impressive duophonic mode, dual-step sequencer, additional clawsome analog leads, brass tones, modern polyphonic sounds, and more. Not only does Retropolis offer a glimpse into the past, but it also instantly provides unique modern sounds for the music producers of today. Don't wait to pounce on this treat - add Retropolis to your Octave Cat synthesizer and start making truly fierce music today!"
Link to the Pack here https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets..."
Octave CAT by Cherry Audio - A detailed demo and tutorial
video upload by CatSynth TV
https://catsynth.com
Understanding the Octave CAT // Walkthrough of Cherry Audio's latest release
video upload by Starsky Carr
"Cherry Audio's Octave Cat is a virtual synthesizer instrument designed in collaboration with Carmine Bonanno, the original designer of the CAT synthesizer. The 1976 Octave Electronics CAT was an affordable alternative to expensive portable analog synthesizers of the day.
Adopt your Octave Cat today! https://cherryaudio.com/
Octave Cat retains all the growl of the original hardware's fat and savage duophonic sound and replicates the CAT's uniquely aggressive resonant four-pole 24 dB/oct filter. The Octave Cat feature set expands on the original with enhancements including 16-voice polyphony, sample and hold glide, and interchangeable skins.
A secondary panel view reveals dual eight-step classic-style sequencers and studio-quality effects featuring distortion, phaser, flanger/chorus, delay, and reverb. With support for MPE, over 300 expertly designed presets, and extensive MIDI mapping functions, Octave Cat will satisfy both vintage synth aficionados and professional modern music producers.
Octave Cat is provided in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats, and a free 30-day demo is available at https://cherryaudio.com/
macOS Requirements: macOS 10.13 or above. macOS 13 Ventura supported. 64-bit required. Native Apple M1 processor support, including Apple M1 Ultra. 3.4 GHz Quad-Core or M1 CPU with 8GB of RAM recommended.
Windows Requirements: Windows 7 or above (including Windows 11), 64-bit required. Quad-core computer with 8GB of RAM recommended.
Also available! Retropolis for Octave Cat Preset Pack (sold separately), featuring 100 new presets showcasing the Octave Cat's impressive duophonic mode, dual-step sequencer, additional clawsome analog leads, brass tones, modern polyphonic sounds, and more.
Octave Cat Features
- All aspects of the original CAT precisely modeled in exacting detail
- Over 300 presets
- Dual Panel Views with an authentic Main view for synthesis controls, and an additional FX/Seq panel with extended features
- Monophonic, duophonic, and polyphonic (up to 16 voices) voice modes
- Unison for mono and duo modes
- Two distinct VCOs with discrete wave, modulation, S+H, and sub octave settings; VCO1 with saw, triangle, and pulse with PWM, and VCO2 with square and saw waveforms
- Vintage-correct four-pole 24 db/oct filter, based on the original “cascaded OTA” SSM2040 filter with precise replication of The CAT’s unique resonance
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Play Him off Keyboard Cat
YouTube via BrotatoChip
The video that started it all:
charlie schmidt's "cool cat"
And in case you are dying to know how this was done:
keyboard cat SHOCKING NEW FOOTAGE!
YouTube via chuckieart previous post
Also see Play Him Off Keyboard Cat - CHRISTMAS VERSION!
Friday, June 19, 2009
Super Keyboard Cat Bros.
YouTube via judebuffum. Keyboard Cat returns. Via catsynth in the comments of this post. See that post if you haven't seen Keyboard Cat before. He rocks the synth.
"PLEASE READ! Okay, so in hindsight I guess I should have searched to see if anyone else had done this idea. After I uploaded it, I saw that someone had. What's funny is that we both thought of the EXACT same video game Fail. I thought about changing the first part of the video, but to be truthful, that would almost be more dishonest. I do think I spent a great deal more time on mine, recreating the game play from scratch instead of using video capture from the game and the cat is a bit more "8-bit". The most noticeable difference though might be the excellent music created by Doctor Octoroc, he really nailed this one.
Animation
www.judebuffum.com
Music
www.doctoroctoroc.com"
Friday, April 09, 2021
Octave Plateau Cat Synthesizer SRM II Vintage Analog Synth (NOS) w/ Original Box & Docs SN G1056
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock(NOS) Cat SRM II synthesizers from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, don’t pass up this opportunity to buy this legendary synthesizer. Once our inventory is sold, you’ll never get a chance to get one in this condition again.
The Cat SRM II was manufactured in 1980 – 81 and is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series from the mid-1970s, which included the original Cat and Cat SRM. It has stable Curtis CEM3340 oscillators, an SSM 2044 filter and a digital scanning keyboard that uses a single contact per key, which is significantly more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day.
We have calibrated and tested these units to assure everything works as designed. The switches, pots keyboard contacts and buss bar have been cleaned and checked. We also replaced the original press-wood sides with high-quality genuine walnut wood sides and replaced the critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi- turn trimmers for greater stability.
SRM II features include:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep basssounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
Although this unit has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
via this auction
"We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock(NOS) Cat SRM II synthesizers from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, don’t pass up this opportunity to buy this legendary synthesizer. Once our inventory is sold, you’ll never get a chance to get one in this condition again.
The Cat SRM II was manufactured in 1980 – 81 and is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series from the mid-1970s, which included the original Cat and Cat SRM. It has stable Curtis CEM3340 oscillators, an SSM 2044 filter and a digital scanning keyboard that uses a single contact per key, which is significantly more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day.
We have calibrated and tested these units to assure everything works as designed. The switches, pots keyboard contacts and buss bar have been cleaned and checked. We also replaced the original press-wood sides with high-quality genuine walnut wood sides and replaced the critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi- turn trimmers for greater stability.
SRM II features include:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep basssounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
Although this unit has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
Sunday, June 13, 2021
Octave Plateau Cat Synthesizer SRM II Vintage Analog (NOS) SN G1218 w/ Original Box & Brochures
Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.
via this auction
"We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock (NOS) Cat SRM II synthesizers from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, here's your opportunity to own an authentic piece of electronic music history.
The Cat SRM II was manufactured in 1980 – 81 and is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series from the mid-1970s, which included the original Cat and Cat SRM. We calibrated and thoroughly tested these units to assure everything works as designed. The switches, pots keyboard contacts, buss bar and electronic circuits have all been cleaned and checked. We also replaced the original press-wood sides with high-quality genuine walnut wood sides and replaced critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi- turn trimmers for greater stability. Also included is a foot switch that plugs into the back of the synthesizer (see photo) and turns on the glide function when the switch is pressed, allowing a smooth glide between notes only when desired.
Features:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Digital keyboard with single contact per key (more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day).
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep bass sounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
Although this unit has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
via this auction
"We have been fortunate enough to acquire some New Old Stock (NOS) Cat SRM II synthesizers from Octave Plateau’s last production run in 1981. These units have never been used and were safely kept in storage since the day they were manufactured. If you’re an analog synth aficionado, here's your opportunity to own an authentic piece of electronic music history.The Cat SRM II was manufactured in 1980 – 81 and is the best and final model of the Cat synthesizer series from the mid-1970s, which included the original Cat and Cat SRM. We calibrated and thoroughly tested these units to assure everything works as designed. The switches, pots keyboard contacts, buss bar and electronic circuits have all been cleaned and checked. We also replaced the original press-wood sides with high-quality genuine walnut wood sides and replaced critical calibration single-turn trimmers with high-precision multi- turn trimmers for greater stability. Also included is a foot switch that plugs into the back of the synthesizer (see photo) and turns on the glide function when the switch is pressed, allowing a smooth glide between notes only when desired.
Features:
Monophonic/duophonic keyboard plays two notes with memory function on second note.
Digital keyboard with single contact per key (more reliable than the dual-contact analog keyboard used on previous Cat models and most other analog synthesizers of the day).
Dual VCOs (CEM3340) with oscillator sync and mixable waveforms for complex tones.
Sub octaves on both VCOs for full, deep bass sounds.
Four-pole LPF (SSM2044) with adjustable keyboard tracking.
Versatile modulation system to create a wide variety of sounds.
LFO (with variable delay on sine output), S&H and dual envelope generators.
White noise generator.
Extensive expansion jacks on rear panel.
Although this unit has never been used, there may be some minor cosmetic imperfections, which is how it left the factory. Please refer to the photos for cosmetic details."
Saturday, August 03, 2019
FelineSynth for iPad
Published on Aug 3, 2019 CatSynth TV
"We explore the FelineSynth, an iPad synthesizer that models cat vocalizations. We also try running it through the Morpheus Z-Plane Filter from Rossum Electro-Music.
Download FelineSynth from the App Store https://apps.apple.com/us/app/feline-...
Find out more about the Morpheus and other modules from Rossum Electro-Music at their website www.rossum-electro.com.
_________
A cat voice generator that calculates sound wave made by the vibration of cat vocal cords modified by the resonance of the vocal tract in real time. (not playbacks of recorded audio)
It can produce various cat voices (like human talking or whispering).
At a glance, this app may look like a musical instrument with a keyboard.
But it is not for the purpose of playing music.
However, you can play music or beautiful chorus composed of cat voices.
Moving your finger horizontally on the keyboard, cat voice pitch rises and falls.
And moving your finger vertically, cat voice pronunciation changes.
Touch the DEMO 1 button on top-left on the screen, it teaches how to make variation.
Slide the metronome on the left and watch the cat eyes flash.
Toggle through the options of voice tone on the right side of the screen.
_______
For more synthesizer demos, please subscribe to this channel and visit www.catsynth.com"
Thursday, December 09, 2010
Play Him Off Keyboard Cat - CHRISTMAS VERSION!
YouTube via chuckieart December 09, 2010 |
"On iTunes NOW! http://itunes.apple.com/us/album/its-... It's not Christmas, until it's a Keyboard Cat Christmas! E.P. Available now wherever fine records are sold!"
Update: another video in case you just can't get enough... This one does feature a Yamaha SHS-10 keytar.
It's A Keyboard Cat Christmas! OUT NOW!
Friday, July 17, 2009
Keyboard Cat T-Shirt - Three Keyboard Cat Moon
Everyone... Give me an "Ahhhh Yeahhhh..."
via Threadless, via Boing Boing.
Sent my way via Phil Hendricks.
Vids below to get you in the mood.
Who needs a howling woof when you can have Keyboard Cat ...
LABELS/MORE:
Cat,
Dog,
Synth Bling,
Synth Cats,
Synth Clothes,
Synth Dogs,
synth memes,
Synth Ts,
Video,
WTF
Tuesday, December 07, 2010
Perez Hilton Interviews Keyboard Cat!
YouTube via chuckieart | December 07, 2010 | 27 likes, 4 dislikes
You can see the Ensoniq ESQ-1 at :11.
"http://www.playhimoffkeyboardcat.com On the set of the Wonderful Pistachios commercial, Perez Hilton interviews Keyboard Cat! BUY KEYBOARD CAT STUFF AT: http://www.zazzle.com/charlieschmidt*
http://www.keyboardcatposse.com
http://www.charlieschmidt.com"
http://perezhilton.com/
Friday, July 02, 2010
Keyboard Cat After Dentist
YouTube via chuckieart | May 02, 2010
"The poor cat butchers his hit tune after a little too much anesthetic at the dentist! http://www.keyboardcatposse.com Join the posse!
http://www.charlieschmidt.com
http://www.playhimoffkeyboardcat.com
http://www.keyboardcatchurch.com"
And the original with T-Shirt. A search on "keyboard cat" with the quotes will bring up more including keyboard dog. via Laura
Friday, March 12, 2010
Charlie Schmidt's Keyboard Cat REINCARNATED!
YouTube via chuckieart. via Chris, via dlisted. Yamaha SHS-10 keytar. You know you like it. You want it.
Synth Babe with SHS-10. Synth Dude with SHS-10. And now we have a synth cat!
And don't miss the jumping cats! And of course, the originals including a T-Shirt, and a dog.
"REJOICE!!! The wait is over! As predicted by Keyboard Cat Church...He is back!!! Fatso is reincarnated as "Bento". He comes with Fatso's approval, support, talent and spirit. It is truly time to celebrate! Much more to come!
Cool stuff at
http://www.zazzle.com/charlieschmidt
http://www.keyboardcatchurch.com/
http://iphonekeyboardcat.com
http://charlieschmidt.com/
http://playhimoffkeyboardcat.com/"
Thursday, December 19, 2013
Sub Phatty Cat
Published on Dec 15, 2013 jweihaas·27 videos
"Paying homage to the original piano cat, if you will...
Original Music - "Sub Phatty Cat(ty)" -- Jonah Wei-Haas.
Big thanks to my brother, Evan, and his cat, Zafo."
Related Breaking News!:
Grumpy Cat Gets The Keyboard Cat Toy For Christmas!
Wednesday, February 06, 2013
VoKey for iOS
"Create your own Grand Piano, Cat Piano, Dog Piano, Bird Piano or Majestic Bug Piano, or get creative and create something with your own voice. There are no limits.
Record any sound, and play it back on the keyboard as an instrument or using Virtual MIDI! Record anything and turn it into something musical and creative. For example, record one note from a guitar, and instantly can play any note from that guitar.
VoKey is a powerful, easy to use sampler. Import and export from your computer, manipulate the waveform with the touch screen, timeshift to sync all of the notes when playing chords... Record your performances, and play them back with the most dynamic and versatile piano on the iPad or iPhone. UNIQUE FEATURES
• Waveform Selection - Drag your finger over the waveform to quickly edit the sample to use on the keyboard.
• Map to Keys - Select multiple regions of a sample to be mapped to separate keys on the keyboard.
• Reverse Sample Mode - Play samples in reverse, and use the waveform to customize the sample further.• Web Interface - Upload and customize your VoKEY samples from a local computer.
• Virtual MIDI receive over WiFi - Use an external MIDI keyboard with VoiceKeyboard
• 13 Reverb effects with wet/dry adjustment
• Compatible with the IK Multimedia iRig Mic, for high quality recordings
• Waveform painting and jumping.
Edit by painting selections of the waveform RED or BLUE. this allows customized 'Map to Keys' effects. Jump between blue segments in the waveform easily with the 'NEXT' button.
• Sound Modes:
The Timeshifting (or Timestretching) option allows simultaneously played notes to be in sync and the same duration, making the samples sound harmonious and musical when played together.
• Automatic Sample Trimming
This version automatically recognizes and removes the silence or "dead air" at the beginning and end of the recorded sample, making the keyboard very responsive.
• Audio Normalization
Normalization increases the loudness of your recordings to a maximum level without introducing any new distortion.
• Sustain and Looping.
Control how the recorded samples are looped and sustained, when played on the keyboard.
• 30-Note Polyphony - make your own custom high-quality uncompressed (48.0k 16 bit) samples.
• Fully Animated Keyboard with multitouch glissando (finger sliding).
• Save, Load, Preview, and Delete Samples.
• Save and load Song Performances with Tempo adjustment.
If you have any questions or comments please write at support@stonelightpictures.com"
iTunes:
VoKey - Terry Demco
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals
Published on Feb 6, 2013
http://apps4idevices.com/read/vokey
"VoKey is a Sampler and Keyboard. It can also be used to control or be controlled by another App by using the Virtual Midi feature. So, let's have a look at it and its features. To record a sound, you have to use the built in microphone on your iDevice or an Audio interface. You can also import (and export) samples by using iTunes or the Wifi file sharing. Note that an AudioBus feature would be really great... Once your recorded sample is be analyzed, it will be displayed as a "paint" waveform. 2 colours: Red & Blue. These colours will help you to edit your sample very fast. For example, you will be able to Map to the keyboard all the Blue segments of your waveform, to delete all the Red ones, or to switch to the next segment... Save your Sample when you are ok with it. You will be also able to Timestretch, Normalize, Reverse, loop your samples and add a Reverb (13 presets). You will be able to record your performances and save them (Unfortunately, you can't share your performances). VoKey is very well done. You can use it to create a sound very quickly, a new instrument and or play voice chords.... I would really like to have the AudioBus feature. A master volume would also be good because when you use VoKey to control another App or as an expander, it can be a little annoying without a master volume. VoKey is a Super App, it can also be rated as a Killer App, it only depends on your expectations of it. I think that VoKey will be in my recording gear for the Peace Project.... So I rate it as a Killer App even if it lacks some features..."
iTunes:
VoKey - Terry Demco
iOS Devices on eBay - Daily Tech Deals
Thursday, January 22, 2015
New Akai Timbre Wolf & Tom Cat - Official Press Release, Pricing & 1st NAMM Videos
"AKAI PROFESSIONAL INTRODUCES TIMBRE WOLF ANALOG SYNTHESIZER AND TOM CAT ANALOG DRUM MACHINENew electronic instruments deliver authentic analog sound, giving musicians ability to create traditional ‘gutsy’ sound
Cumberland, RI USA (January 22, 2015)—Akai Professional (akaipro.com), a leading innovator of music equipment for production and performance, today announced the introduction of their new Timbre Wolf analog synthesizer and Tom Cat analog drum machine.
The Timbre Wolf is an authentic analog 4-voice polyphonic synthesizer. Configurable as 4 mono synths, a 4-voice unison or a 4-voice polysynth, Timbre Wolf includes a professional quality 25-key custom Akai Pro keybed. The user can easily customize the sound of each voice independently as they play, and there is a 32-step sequencer for each voice. An LED display and Octave +/- controls add further control and flexibility for the user.Timbre Wolf adds a distinctive, convincing traditional voice to any musician’s repertoire of tools.
Tom Cat is an exciting true analog drum machine with five built-in percussion voices, including Kick, Snare, and Clap sounds with chromatically tunable Disco Toms. Onboard controls—all continuously variable—enable users to customize the tuning, amplitude envelopes, and volume of each drum voice separately for precise real-time adjustment.
Outfitted with six MPC-style pads and a built-in 32-step sequencer, Tom Cat provides an ultra-responsive interface with a classic drum machine layout. Drum patterns can be fine-tuned using the Swing function, Pattern Select, and Tempo Control knob. A custom signal path, activated by its unique “Maul” circuitry, lets the user ‘dirty up’ their drum beats for just the right effect.
Akai Professional Product Manager Dan Gill notes, “With our new introductions of Timbre Wolf and Tom Cat, we’ve put those classic analog synthesizer and drum machine sounds directly into the hands of today’s musicians. Our goal was to make a compact analog polyphonic synthesizer /keyboard and an analog multi-voice drum machine that easily integrate with both modern and vintage music equipment, so musicians could effortlessly bring that great analog sound into their music. That’s what these two do and the creative potential they open up is endless.”
U.S Pricing for Timbre Wolf will be $499.
U.S Pricing for Tom Cat will be $199.
They will be available in July 2015.
Please visit Akai Professional at NAMM, Booth number 6700."
NAMM 2015 - Akai Timbre Wolf Polyphonic Analogue Synth
Published on Jan 22, 2015
Poly-mode is a bit like the KORG Mono/Poly or Vermona Perfourmers.
"Future Music teams up with Andertons Music and checks out the new Akai Timbre Wolf analogue polyphonic synth at NAMM 2015...
CREDITS
Video Producer & Presenter: Chris Barker
Video Editor and Videographer: Will Seelig"
NAMM 2015 - Akai Tom Cat Analogue Drum Machine
Monday, November 01, 2010
Keyboard Cat's Wonderful Pistachios Commercial!
YouTube via chuckieart | November 01, 2010
Anyone ID the keyboard? The buttons remind me of Ensoniq.
"http://www.playhimoffkeyboardcat.com - Keyboard Cat went to Hollywood and made a commercial for Wonderful Pistachios! Bento even met Perez Hilton and Rod Blagojevich! Get crackin!"
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
iPad Cat attack!
YouTube Uploaded by ipadjunkie on Apr 23, 2010
via CatSynth
Cat Piano iOS on iTunes - Free version screens and description follow.Your pets will love Cat Piano. Play meow sounds and watch the fur fly. Muffy hiding under the couch? Coax her out with Cat Piano. It's like having a sack of angry cats—in your pocket. Serenade your pets. Pacify your children. Start a band. This app is the cat's meow.
★★★ Over 100 YouTube fan videos and counting... Keep 'em coming! ★★★FEATURES
✔ Just over one octave (14 notes per voice)
✔ Cats respond to the sounds—especially Furball
✔ Tuned: no sourpusses
✔ Highly responsive keyboard
✔ Excellent playability
✔ High quality, 16-bit meows
✔ Polyphonic chords (plays sounds simultaneously)✔ Glissando (drag your fingers across the keyboard)
✔ Remembers your last used voice
✔ Option to display notes on keys
✔ Attractive, easy-to-use interface
✔ Purr along to your music
✔ Meow at business associates over the phone
10 ENTERTAINING VOICES
★ Angelic Meow
★ Asthma Kitty
★ Fleabag
★ Forlorn
★ Furball
★ Furious
★ House Cat
★ The Warbler
★ Meow Mix 1
★ Meow Mix 2
BONUS INSTRUMENT
★ Grand Piano... For when you just wanna jam
Can you find the SECRET MODE? ♥♥♥"
Cat Piano iOS on iTunes
iPads on eBay
iPod Touch on eBay
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Sampling the Cat's Meow 😻 (FREE OCTAVE THE CAT SYNTHESIZER SAMPLE PACK)
video by Perfect Circuit
"Download the FREE Sample Pack: https://bit.ly/2QvXsOq
Everyone knows and loves the Minimoog and the Odyssey, but there is another fur-ocious synthesizer from the late 1970s. The Cat from Octave Electronics is a compact, highly playable keyboard synth with all the hiss, growl, and purr you’d expect in an instrument from this era. But with a keyboard that can play duophonically and stellar cross-modulation potential, the Cat provides plenty of sounds that can bite!
Normally, we love to show off the sounds and capabilities of a vintage synth, but this time we wanted to try something a little bit different. We decided to throw together a free sample pack with some of the sounds we made in our afternoon with the Cat, offering all kinds of percussive and bizarre one-shot sounds to spice up your tracks. Meowza!
Signal Article: https://www.perfectcircuit.com/signal...
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Jam w/ Samples
01:38 - Bass Patch & Recording Melodic Samples
02:44 - Sampling a Kick Drum Patch
03:36 - Sampling a Snare Drum Patch
04:13 - Sampling a Hi Hat Patch
05:41 - Does it do like FM?
07:18 - FM Cross Modulating Oscillators
09:15 - Running a Cat into the Cat (?)
11:28 - Outro"
Wednesday, April 01, 2020
Octave/Plateau CAT SRM Synthesizer SN B3933
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Uploaded on Mar 31, 2020
via this auction
"A genuine, working CAT SRM, and I'm the original owner, having purchased it on April 18th, 1980. Yup, exactly 40 years ago.
This unit was never abused, but it definitely was used in live performances. That explains the scuffed side panels; I didn't have a road case for it. The control surface and keys are nice, but yeah, that wood could use a refinishing. Funny... I just noticed that an ebayer in the UK sells new side panels. Good for you, fella! Come to think of it, maybe you could just switch the panels left-to-right so that the "good" wood is now outside? Hmm...
To hear and see this synth in action, follow this YouTube link: [video embedded above]
My keyboard setup back in the day included a Rhodes 73 Stage, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Clavinet C, and this CAT. Very, very analog. the CAT was pretty much a solo instrument, although it did play the occasional bass line.
Uploaded on Mar 31, 2020
via this auction
"A genuine, working CAT SRM, and I'm the original owner, having purchased it on April 18th, 1980. Yup, exactly 40 years ago.
This unit was never abused, but it definitely was used in live performances. That explains the scuffed side panels; I didn't have a road case for it. The control surface and keys are nice, but yeah, that wood could use a refinishing. Funny... I just noticed that an ebayer in the UK sells new side panels. Good for you, fella! Come to think of it, maybe you could just switch the panels left-to-right so that the "good" wood is now outside? Hmm...
To hear and see this synth in action, follow this YouTube link: [video embedded above]
My keyboard setup back in the day included a Rhodes 73 Stage, Farfisa Syntorchestra, Clavinet C, and this CAT. Very, very analog. the CAT was pretty much a solo instrument, although it did play the occasional bass line.
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