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Thursday, July 24, 2025
Arturia Solina V: The magic sounds of a classic string synthesizer
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We proudly present the Solina V from Arturia's V Collection. It is a recreation of the legendary string synthesizer Solina from Eminent, which was also distributed as the ARP String Ensemble. After a brief history, we delve into the Solina V's features in detail, and wrap up with a few of the factory presets.
To find out more, please visit https://www.arturia.com/products/soft...
00:00 Introduction
00:26 History
01:53 Overview
02:19 Upper voice sounds
05:53 Bass sounds
08:28 Sound modifiers
11:28 Advanced panel: Upper Section Resonators
16:36 Bass section filter
19:16 Bass arpeggiator
20:43 LFO
24:05 Master section
25:35 Effects
35:51 Factory presets
42:58 Conclusion
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Sunday, July 13, 2025
Cruise along beautiful Route 52 in San Diego with original music
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We cruise along California Highway 52, a beautiful freeway that traverses the rolling hills of northern San Diego. We start in the town of Santee and take 52 all the way to its western end in the La Jolla neighborhood of San Diego, continuing on La Jolla Parkway. Along the way, we cross several of the regions north-south freeways.
Original soundtrack composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary, who played and/or hand-edited each part live. Instruments used include:
Cherry Audio ODC 2800, Solovox, KR-55C, Stardust 201
Arturia Piano V, Pure Lo-Fi, CMI V, Wurli V, Pigments
AudioModeling SWAM Flute and Alto Flute
BFD3 drums, with Bill Cobham drum kit from the Ken Scott Collection
EastWest Fab Four and Stormdrum 3
Stylophone Gen R-8
Buchla 158 Red Panel
E-350 Morphing Terrarium
Strymon Magneto
The building at the end of the video is the Geisel Library at the University of California, San Diego, near La Jolla. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geisel_...
00:00 Introduction
00:11 Start of CA 52 at CA 67 in Santee
02:22 The scenic drive through Mission Trails Regional Park
04:36 Cross more of San Diego's major freeways (including CA 163)
07:19 Hitting a bit of traffic approaching I-5
08:13 CA 52 ends and La Jolla Parkway begins
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LABELS/MORE:
Arturia,
Audio Modeling,
Buchla,
Cherry Audio,
EastWest,
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
Soft Synths,
strymon,
Stylophone,
Synthtech
Tuesday, July 08, 2025
Stylophone Gen R-8 follow-up: drive, keyboard tracking, and more!
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We present a follow-up to last week's review and tutorial for the #Stylophone Gen R-8, featuring some viewer suggestions and a few other tips and tricks. We compare the filter (highpass, lowpass, and notch) with drive on and off, use keyboard CV to track filter cutoff, and use Osc 2 output CV to modulate other parameters.
If you haven't already seen our full tutorial, we recommend checking that out as well: • Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, a... [posted here]
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Oscillator callibration
01:04 Compare oscillators with and without drive
04:00 Compare filter with and without drive (lowpass, highpass, notch)
05:50 Use sequencer/keyboard CV to track filter cutoff (keyboard tracking)
09:04 Use Oscillator 2 square CV out to modulate other parameters
13:02 Conclusion"
Tuesday, July 01, 2025
Stylophone Gen R-8: the largest, rarest, and quirkiest Stylophone
video upload by CatSynth TV
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"We explore the quirky and elusive Stylophone Gen R-8, a big sibling to the Stylophone series that sported two VCOs, a multimode filter, several modulators, a sequencer, and connectivity for both MIDI and Eurorack CV. Only 500 Gen R-8s were made, and we at CatSynth are fortunate enough to have one here at HQ. We go through all of its major features, and connecte one of our workhorse Eurorack modules, the the "Euro Serge" Dual Universal Slope Generator, for external modulation."
00:00 Introduction
00:19 History and background
01:45 Overview of the Gen R-8
02:14 Oscillators
06:01 Glide function
06:56 Ring Mod and Oscillator Sync
09:37 Filter
12:32 LFO
16:31 Delay
18:07 Sequencer
20:49 Ext CV input
25:27 Conclusion
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Driving Through San Diego’s Freeways with an original synth soundtrack
video upload by CatSynth TV
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"We take a ride through several major freeways in San Diego and the surrounding areas. We start downtown on I-5, cross CA 163 (which we featured in a previous video), and turn east on CA 94. We follow CA 94 for a while, and then turn north on CA 125. Shortly thereafter, we turn east onto I-8, and then north onto CA 67, where we meet CA 52 in anticipation of the next video...
Music composed and performed by Amanda Chaudhary. It uses several of the instruments we have recently reviewed:
Cherry Audio ODC 2800
Arturia MiniFreak with 4.0 vocoder update
Arturia Pure LoFi
Arturia Augmented Yangtze
Arturia Jup-8000 V
Rhodes Wurli
Additional instruments include:
Minimoog
Cherry Audio Chroma, Mercury 6, Startdust-201 delay
BFD drums and percussion
EastWest Ministry of Rock
AudioModeling SWAM Flugelhorn and Trombone
AudioThing Wires and Dials"
LABELS/MORE:
Arturia,
Audio Modeling,
AudioThing,
BFD,
Cherry Audio,
EastWest,
MATRIXSYNTH Members,
MOOG,
Soft Synths
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Cherry Audio ODC 2800 - The legendary ARP Odyssey reimagined
video upload by CatSynth TV
See the announcement post here.
We are proud to present the new ODC 2800 from our friends at Cherry Audio. It is a recreation of all three versions of the legendary ARP Odyssey and is released as a tribute to the centennial of Alan R. Pearlman. We will walk you through most of the instrument's features, and take a look at a few presets from the factory bank as well as the Centennial Preset Bank (available separately).
00:00 Introduction
00:44 History the ARP Odyssey
01:58 Overview of the ODC 2800
03:09 VCO basics
08:05 Using multiple VCOs
15:08 Noise and Ring Mod
17:18 The VCF
22:18 More details on LFOs and sample-and-hold
25:36 The high-pass filter
26:33 VCA
30:00 Master section
34:35 Aftertouch support
36:22 Effects section
45:36 Factory Presets
50:40 Centennial Presets
55:21 Conclusion
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Thursday, June 05, 2025
New Arturia MiniFreak vocoder in Version 4 update!
video upload by CatSynth TV
The new Version 4 update for Arturia's MiniFreak features several exciting vocoders. Capture external audio, including but not limited to voices to run through four different vocoder algorithms . Or use it with the MiniFreak's internal voices as a complex filterbank for new sounds. We go over how to install the new firmware on your MiniFreak, and how to use the new features with both the hardware edition and MiniFreak V.
00:00 Introduction
00:12 Vocoder architecture
00:40 Installing the new firmware using MiniFreak V
01:30 Installing the new vocoder-based preset bank
01:49 Trying out vocoder presets on the MiniFreak with voice and internal audio
06:29 Tutorial on External Vocoder (using MiniFreak)
12:16 Tuturial on "Self" Vocoder (using MiniFreak V)
20:45 Additional Factory Presets
22:18 Conclusion
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Tuesday, June 03, 2025
Rhodes Wurli: A Wurlitzer Electric Piano from Rhodes?! Yes!
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We have some fun with the newly released Wurli from Rhodes. Yes, it's actually a re-creation of the Wurlitzer 200a from *Rhodes*. The use the same platform as their Anthology and flagship Rhodes V8 Pro instruments to create a detailed model of the different mechanics and electronics of the Wurli, including the metal reeds and the built-in preamp and speakers.
To find out more, please visit https://rhodesmusic.com
00:00 Introduction
00:31 About the Wurlitzer 200a electric piano
00:49 Overview of the Rhodes Wurli
01:29 Main timbre controls
6:44 Advanced timbre controls
09:08 Speaker and amp models
12:28 Effects
19:09 Factory presets
21:54 Conclusion
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Augmented Yangtze: Traditional Chinese Instruments plus Synth Engines
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We preset Augmented Yangtze, one of the instrument in the Augmented series from our friends at Arturia. We will go through most of its features, and introduce the traditional Chinese instruments that are at the heart of Yangtze. There are also a variety of synth engines, similar to those found in Pigments, filters, and effects. We will also look at a few of the factory presets."
00:00 Introduction
00:47 Overvieiw
01:37 The Play panel
06:12 The Layer panel
06:36 Sampler engine and traditional Chinese instruments
15:43 Synth engines
24:33 Effects
30:38 Working with both layers
34:05 The FX panel
41:30 Putting it all together
43:01 Factory presets
48:58 Conclusion
Thursday, May 22, 2025
Buchla Electronic Music Festival: Thomas Dimuzio, Todd Barton, Bruce Bayard
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We present highlights from the final evening of the 2025 Buchla Electronic Music Festival at Wyldflowr Arts in Oakland, California. This concert featured a solo performance by Thomas Dimuzio on Buchla modular and sundry pedals, followed by a duo of Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard on Buchla Music Easels.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Thomas Dimuzio
05:14 Todd Barton and Bruce Bayard
10:58 Conclusion
Please visit the artists' websites to find out more about their music and work.
Thomas Dimuzio: http://www.thomasdimuzio.com/
Todd Barton: https://www.toddbarton.com/
Bruce Bayard: https://brucebayard.com/
Learn more about Wyldflowr Arts, including events and other programs at https://wyldflowrarts.com/
Check out our in-depth interview with Todd Barton" [posted here]
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Native Instruments Circular - Round and round we go in this tutorial!
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We present Circular, an instrument and polyphonic sequencer in one. Starting with a single note, Circular utilizes four independent layers that can be used to build up complex rhythms and timbres. Each sequence step in each layer can have its own sound and its own parameters and 'step effects'. There is also a full-featured effects section to round things out (See what I did there?).
To find out more, please visit
https://www.native-instruments.com/en...
00:00 Introduction
00:27 Overview
02:10 Some factory presets
07:18 Circular architecture
07:56 Main panel
11:44 Sequencer Panel and Parameter Lanes
13:30 Step FX
16:13 Sound lanes
21:29 FX and Mixer Panels
24:40 Putting it all together
26:55 Factory Presets
34:35 Conclusion
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Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Arturia Pure LoFi - embrace sonic imperfection in music
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We present Pure LoFi, a new original instrument from Arturia embraces the ethos of imperfection and flaws in sound, with analog and digital degradation features, lo-fi sound generation, models of vintage and worn gear, and more. We at CatSynth have been quite captivated with this one and will be using it in some upcoming projects."
00:00 Introduction
00:43 Overview
01:23 LoFi Processor
05:51 Realistic Instrument engine
07:23 Engine Hardware Modes
10:30 LoFi Oscillator
13:06 Creative Sampler
14:30 Noise Oscillator
18:02 Filters
21:21 Amp
21:57 Advanced Modulators
23:42 Effects
28:14 Factory Presets
33:56 Conclusion
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Tuesday, May 06, 2025
Arturia Jup-8000 V - A recreation of a 1990s powerhouse synth
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We present a detailed demo and tutorial of the new Jup-8000 V from Arturia, one of several exciting new instruments in their V Collection 11. It is a recreation of the 1990s electronic-music powerhouse, the Roland JP-8000, which was at the forefront of the virtual analog trend. We will go over all of its features, from the recreations of the iconic supersaw and feedback oscillators to the new trance-gate effect and more. We'll also take a look at a few of the factory presets."
00:00 Introduction
00:27 History
01:35 Overview
01:53 Oscillators
08:08 Oscillator Common (modulators, ring mod, cross mod, sync)
17:17 Filter
22:31 Amp
23:59 Other main panel features
27:06 Trance Gate
31:39 Other effects
38:09 Multi-Arp
43:52 Advanced modulators
48:23 Factory presets
54:48 Conclusion
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Thursday, May 01, 2025
Dina Pearlman-Ifil, the ARP Foundation and life in synths and music
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We are pleased to present an in-depth conversation with Dina Pearlman-Ifil, executive director of the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation. We talk about the foundation, its mission to preserve the legacy of Alan R. Pearlman and make his instruments available to new generations of musicians, and the exciting events surrounding Pearlman's centennial this year. We also delve in Alan R. Pearlman's early interests in music technology, the musical questions that inspired the first ARP instruments, and Dina's own journey in music and creativity.
To find out more about the Alan R. Pearlman foundation, including their newsletter, upcoming events, and how to contribute, please visit their website:
https://alanrpearlmanfoundation.org/
00:00 Introduction
00:34 About the Alan R. Pearlman Foundation
06:40 Events planned for Alan R. Pearlman's centennial
13:24 How to learn more about the foundation and subscribe to the newsletter
14:27 Alan R. Pearlman's early and formative years with music and electronics
20:47 Op Amps and Analog Computing
25:04 Exploring electronic music and possibilities
29:55 The ARP 2500, and the "ARP" approach to musical instruments
39:18 Dina Pearlman-Ifil's journey through music, art, and technology
48:26 Conclusion
Some other individuals and organizations to check out from the discussion:
https://emeapp.org/
http://www.philbrickarchive.org/
https://www.discretesynthesizers.com/
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Sunday, April 27, 2025
California Highway 163: San Diego's beautiful and scenic freeway
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We take a trip along California Highway 163 (Cabrillo Freeway), a particularly beautiful freeway in San Diego. It beings as a historic parkway running through Balboa Park and under Cabrillo Bridge. After its interchange with Interstate 8, it opens up to a wide modern freeway until its northern terminus at a junction with Interstate 5. Along the way we also pass Interstate 805 and California Highway 52.
The southern parkway section of CA 163 was once part of US 395, which extended all the way to downtown San Diego.
The music reflects the two sections of the highway, with a noticeable change when we move from the historic parkway to the modern freeway.
Original music features the following instruments:
iOptigan
Cherry Audio KR-55C, Yellowjacket, Mercury 6, Elka X, Filtomika, Stardust 201
Arturia CMI V, CP 70, Pigments, MiniBrute
EastWest Fab Four, Stormdrum 2, Gypsy
Buchla Red Panel 158 module
Serge/Random Source Dual Universal Slope Generator
Metasonix R-54 and RK5 modules
Circuit Abbey ADSRjr
MOK Filtryg
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Tuesday, April 22, 2025
Cherry Audio Introduces Yellowjacket EDP WASP Inspired Synthesizer
video upload by Cherry Audio
"Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. "
Cherry Audio | Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack
video upload by Cherry Audio
"Additional extraordinary sounds for Yellowjacket synthesizer plugin are available exclusively from Cherry Audio! The Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack features 100 more presets by sound design wizard James Dyson, designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's arpeggios, effects, modulation, extended multi voice modes, and aftertouch.
Get the Hive Mind for Yellowjacket Preset Pack and check out more audio demos at: https://store.cherryaudio.com/presets..."
Cherry Audio | Introducing Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge
video upload by Cherry Audio
Introduction to Yellowjacket with Tim Shoebridge:
00:00 - Opening
00:45 - Introduction
01:48 - History: EDP and The Wasp
03:24 - Yellowjacket - Keyboard Controls
04:50 - Oscillators and Mixer
05:33 - Control Osc (LFO)
11:28 - Filter
16:54 - Envelope Generators
19:57 - Effects
23:30 - The Speaker Effect
26:30 - Arpeggiator
30:33 - FX Output Controls
33:00 - Keyboard Pressure Panel (Aftertouch)
35:08 - Root/Diatonic Scales
35:37 - More on Keyboard Modes
37:35 - Background: EDP and LINK
40:08 - Multi Voice, Cycle, and "Mini Synths"
45:21 - Conclusion: "Tick Tock"
BUZZ! Cherry Audio Yellowjacket recreates the infamous Wasp synth
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We buzz around in Cherry Audio's new Yellowjacket, a recreation of the infamous Wasp synthesizer from Electronic Data Plant. We examine all of its features in detail, and explore a few of the presets from both the Factory bank and the Hive Mind expansion bank.
To find out more, please visit https://cherryaudio.com
00:00 Introduction
00:24 History
01:12 Overview
01:42 Oscillators
05:42 Filter
10:08 VCA Envelope
11:27 LFO (Control Oscillator)
14:29 Keyboard & Voice modes
18:42 Keyboard pressure
21:41 Wasp speaker emulation
23:04 Octafuzz
25:18 Other effects
32:45 Arpeggiator
37:11 Factory presets
40:40 Hive Mind presets
43:51 Conclusion"
Press release follows:



PRESS RELEASE -- April 22, 2025 --
Cherry Audio is proud to introduce Yellowjacket, an innovative virtual synthesizer that pays tribute to the legendary 1978 EDP Wasp synthesizer. Yellowjacket perfectly replicates the Wasp's distinct buzzy tone and its hybrid analog/digital design, while incorporating modern features that enhance its creative possibilities. The outcome is an affordable synthesizer plugin that combines a rich historical legacy with cutting-edge functionality for today's musicians and producers. Yellowjacket synthesizer is available immediately for only $49. Additionally, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" value options, Pick 3 (on sale for $99) and Pick 6 (on sale for $149), for a limited time.
Yellowjacket perfectly embodies the appearance and charm of the original Wasp, as well as the distinctive sound of its unique oscillators and signature state-variable filter. At the same time, it pushes the limits with Cherry Audio's characteristic innovations to bring this cherished classic into the 21st century. Highlights include:
16-voice polyphony alongside monophonic, unison, and cycle modes
Two oscillators with options for sawtooth, pulse, or square waveforms, as well as the enhanced modulated pulse-wave based on EDP's Gnat synthesizer
Innovative multi-voice modes that provide per-note variation with "chained" mini-synth panels, each featuring its own settings for dynamic tonal options that can create subtle or extreme timbres, single-finger chords and arpeggiated patterns, and more
A new advanced arpeggiator featuring probability and humanize controls adds randomness to patterns. When combined with cycle modes it can create transposable and even unpredictable four-note step sequences with the touch of a single key
Enhanced performance features, including support for polyphonic aftertouch, diatonic scales, transpose functions, and more
Studio-quality integrated effects, including reverb, delay, phaser, chorus, and a new Octafuzz distortion
A vintage-style onboard speaker emulation with adjustable hiss and hum for nostalgic, lo-fi tones
The original Wasp, developed by the late Chris Huggett and Adrian Wagner for Electronic Dream Plant (EDP), was a groundbreaking instrument that combined affordability with innovative design. Introduced in 1978 for just £200, it made electronic music creation accessible to a whole new audience and influenced the sound of artists such as Nick Rhodes (Duran Duran), Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers), Dave Stewart (Eurythmics), and Thomas Dolby.
Considered Britain's foremost synthesizer designer, Yellowjacket is a celebration of Chris Huggett's pioneering spirit. Cherry Audio has incorporated its latest features into Yellowjacket inspired by his innovations, ensuring his legacy resonates with new generations of musicians.
Yellowjacket features more than 270 professionally designed presets across a dozen categories, providing limitless creative possibilities right from the start. Yellowjacket also supports velocity, channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible USB/MIDI controllers, and seamless DAW integration for any studio environment.
Alongside the launch of Yellowjacket, Cherry Audio is introducing the Hive Mind Preset Pack for just $9.99. This pack features an additional 100 presets designed to further showcase Yellowjacket's advanced capabilities, with a deeper dive into arpeggios, effects, modulation, and aftertouch.
Yellowjacket exemplifies Cherry Audio's commitment to providing high-quality sound at an unbeatable price. At just $49, Yellowjacket is an excellent choice for synth enthusiasts who appreciate both exceptional tone and affordability. Additionally, until May 5th, Yellowjacket can be purchased as part of Cherry Audio's "Build Your Own Bundle" options. Customers can choose the Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $129) or the Pick 6 bundle for $149 (regularly $169), allowing them to mix and match any of Cherry Audio's award-winning instruments for as low as $25 per plugin.
Cherry Audio’s Yellowjacket synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 and above) and Windows (7 or above) in AU, VST, VST3, AAX, and standalone formats. A free 30-day demo is available. Visit cherryaudio.com for additional product details, a deep-dive introductory video, system requirements, and an extensive collection of awe-inspiring sound demos.
Thursday, April 17, 2025
The Dual Atari Punk Console - crunchy lo-fi sounds with a feline touch
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We have a little fun (ok, a lot of fun) with our feline-themed Dual Atari Punk Console module from Tear Apart Tapes. In addition the cat face with LED eyes, it includes two independent APC circuits, each with their own 556 timer and CV inputs for frequency and pulse width. We can also cross-modulate the two APCs for some crunchy chaotic chip-tune madness.
To find out more about the Dual APC and other modules from Tear Apart Tapes, please visit https://www.etsy.com/shop/TearApartTapes
The Atari Punk Console is a simple synthesizer circuit based on two 555 timer ICs (or one 556 dual timer IC). The circuit features an astable square wave oscillator driving a monostable oscillator that creates a single (square) pulse. There are two controls, one for the frequency of the oscillator and one for the width of the pulse.
00:00 Introduction
00:20 The Atari Punk Console circuit
00:59 The Dual Atari Punk Console module
01:35 Let's try it out!
03:29 Joystick CV control
04:51 Cross Modulation
06:13 Sequencer and LFO CV control
09:15 Adding an amplitude envelope on the output
10:37 Conclusion
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Tuesday, April 01, 2025
The iOptigan: the infamous Optigal Organ of the 1970s in your iPad!
video upload by CatSynth TV
We present the iOptigan, a recreation of the infamous Optigan keyboard of the 1970s.
From https://ioptigan.com
'The Optigan, short for Optical Organ, was a chord organ from the early 70’s. It is remembered today for its unique system of sound reproduction using optical discs. These LP-sized film discs were optically encoded with 57 concentric tracks, which contained loops of musical combos playing chord patterns in different styles. Each disc contained a specific style of music (Bossa Nova, Big Band etc) which the user could control by pressing the chord buttons...
...Despite this novel technology, the scratchy sound of the Optigan left a lot to be desired. iOptigan truthfully recreates that lo-fi sound. For more information about the original Optigan, please visit https://optigan.com'
00:00 Introduction
00:24 History of the Optigan
01:46 Overview
04:02 Bossa Nova disc
05:49 Playing iOptigan from a MIDI keyboard
08:05 Tempo control
09:57 Bluegrass Banjo
11:37 Movin'
14:27 Playing discs upside down, and 'Gay 90s'
19:53 More Optigan discs
28:31 Conclusion
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Friday, March 28, 2025
California Highway 190: Around Owens Lake to Olancha
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We continue our ride around Owens Lake, heading southwest on California Highway 190. Owens lake is a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.
This segment of CA 190 ends at US 395 in the community of Olancha.
Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
Tracktion BioTek 2
Arturia Pigments
Cherry Audio GX-80
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
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Store: https://shop.catsynth.com
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"
Tuesday, March 25, 2025
California Highway 136, a ride around the enigmatic Owens Lake
video upload by CatSynth TV
"We follow California Highway 136 around the northern and eastern sides of Owens Lake, a semi-dry lake in the Owens Valley between the Sierra Nevada and Death Valley.
The beginning section on US 395 features the E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology, in honor of Paul T Schneider who past away during the making of this video.
Original music by Amanda Chaudhary featuring:
E350 Morphing Terrarium from Synthesis Technology
Dual Universal Slope Generator from Random Source and Serge
ARC Artificial Neural Network module
Metsasonx R54 Supermodule VCO/VCF
Strymon Starlab
Vintage Minimoog Model D
Cherry Audio Quadra, Polymode and Filtomika
Arturia CZ V, Delay Brigade
SWAM Contrabasson
EastWest RA, Fantasy Percussion, Stormdrum 2, Spaces convolution reverb
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Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/catsynth
Ko-Fi: https://ko-fi.com/catsynth"
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