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Description
Product specs
| Brand | Octave |
| Model | Kitten |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 1970s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Analog Synths, Keyboard Synths |
| Analog / Digital | Analog |
| Key Size | Full Size |
| Keyboard Action | Synth Action |
| Number of Keys | 37 Keys |
| Polyphony | 1 Voice |
FAQs
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Is the Octave The Kitten synthesizer monophonic or polyphonic?
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The Octave The Kitten synthesizer is monophonic, meaning it can play one note at a time, which is ideal for bass lines and lead melodies.
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What type of keys does the Octave The Kitten synthesizer have?
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The Octave The Kitten features full-size keys with a synth action, providing a responsive feel suitable for expressive playing.
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How many keys does the Octave The Kitten synthesizer have?
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The Octave The Kitten synthesizer comes with 37 keys, offering a compact yet versatile range for performing various musical pieces.
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Is the Octave The Kitten synthesizer analog or digital?
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The Octave The Kitten synthesizer is an analog instrument, delivering warm and rich sound characteristics typical of vintage synthesizers.
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What era is the Octave The Kitten synthesizer from?
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The Octave The Kitten synthesizer was produced in the 1970s, reflecting the classic design and sound of that period's analog synthesizers.
Videos
Kava Kon
Octave Kitten Roar
Reviews
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Octave The Kitten.
Build quality
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The keybed is notably clacky and noisy, making it difficult to manage with a noise gate.
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Setup and maintenance
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Maintenance can involve recapping and calibrating, with occasional attention needed for flakey keys.
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User experience
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Low note priority is a feature, affecting how the synth is played in poly mode.
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It's reported that the audio can suffer from phase-y distortion due to compression, suggesting uncompressed recording for better quality.
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An owner obtained their Kitten for $250, illustrating potential pricing from private sales, especially for units needing repair.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 1 Rating
Pretty spacy
It has limited modulation capabilities but the ones it does have makes it sound like nothing else.
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I always assumed this was like an ARP AXXE since the Cat is pretty much an Odyssey.... but it has its own voice?
Artist usage
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In an interview with Kreativ Sound, Tom Rowlands of The Chemical Brothers discusses their pursuit of a unique sound, highlighting the use of the Octave Kitten synthesizer in their studio work.
Mentions the kitten when discussing the Toft mixer, “A really wonderful bit of gear. The pots feel like they mean business. Sweeping the low mid-range on the EQ with The Kitten going through it it's just delightful.
Per MusicRadar interview:
I have an Octave Kitten, which I bought from Chris Clark when I was living in Berlin. I've used it on a few tracks, but not as much as I would like - he'd probably be really upset to hear me say that [laughs].
Ricky is seen playing an Octave Kitten II throughout this 1983 performance of Butterbean. It likely appears on the Whammy! album version as well.
In a YouTube video by Jacco Slothouber, James Petralli is seen using the Octave Kitten synth around the 0:20 mark.
In a studio tour video by MusicRadar Tech, Aeroplane mentions using the Octave Kitten synthesizer at the 4:06 mark.
Album Usage
The Octave The Kitten has been featured on the following albums:
Genre Usage
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Used With
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