My Cat(s) Like Kronos

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 6:22 pm

I have 2 cats, Ripley and Riley.

Every morning, I have a routine of playing scales and arps on Kronos, about 30 minutes.

At the sound of the 1st note, Ripley, the older of the 2, joins me and hangs out next to my studio monitor and my feet. For the entire routine.

She gets some pets and wonderful ear scratches, too. That could be the bribe, I am not 100% sure.

I also think the routine and the piano note scales have a calming effect on Ripley. Cats are into routine and territory. There ears and eyes function at a higher level, too.

My younger cat, Riley will visit, but I think the motivation is to see if my office
window is open- so he can admire the birds outside.

I enjoy the routine and cats attention. I wrote a Song, Love my 2 Cats, a few months back. This is what artists do- reflect on stuff.
Anyway, not pimping a Song, not exactly.

Do your pets enjoy your Kronos and the music you make ? I bet dogs are equally loyal

mariohardleft99 · Post by **mariohardleft99** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:08 pm

Yeah, man, my cats LOVE climbing on the Kronos. Never the other keyboards. They drive me nuts!

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 9:12 pm

mariohardleft99 wrote:Yeah, man, my cats LOVE climbing on the Kronos. Never the other keyboards. They drive me nuts!

Kittens are extra curious . My cats ( not kittens) have perches, window ledges and go into the yard. So they have variety.

I have sturdy covers for both boards. AFAIK, they don't go on my boards.

The cats could be responding to scent on your K. I would clean it frequently

robw70 · Post by **robw70** » Fri Mar 30, 2018 11:45 pm

My cats love the Kronos too. Especially sitting above them looking out the window. I have spot for them!

My dog on the other hand, isn't at all welcome in the studio.

Xenophile · Post by **Xenophile** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:23 am

Many years ago I had a Roland Jupiter 8. My cat decided it was a good place to sleep, and I didn’t agree. I didn’t think cat hair would be good for a synthesizer.

So I programmed up a thunderclap-like patch with a blast of modulated noise, and left the amp on loud. She never climbed on the synth again. Unfortunately it scared her so much that she peed when she jumped off it. Cat urine isn’t good for synthesizers either.

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 3:35 am

Seems like closing the door to your studio is the best solution.

No charge for owner therapy

robw70 · Post by **robw70** » Sat Mar 31, 2018 4:55 am

@Xenophile - Thank you, just gave my entire family a hearty laugh sharing that story

karmathanever · Post by **karmathanever** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 12:52 pm

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxNV2UMtcy8

robbie50 · Post by **robbie50** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 6:28 pm

GREAT video and GREAT CAT!!

JoeyL · Post by **JoeyL** » Sun Apr 01, 2018 8:14 pm

How about a turtle

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85hy_FuCZms

pete.m · Post by **pete.m** » Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:45 pm

You'll probably have come across this website... http://www.catsonsynthesizersinspace.com/

GregC · Post by **GregC** » Sun Apr 08, 2018 6:34 pm

pete.m wrote:You'll probably have come across this website... http://www.catsonsynthesizersinspace.com/

Thank you !

That was added to my CD cover art.

I know, I know, whats a "CD " ?

Liviou2004 · Post by **Liviou2004** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:07 pm

karmathanever wrote:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxNV2UMtcy8

That's so cute !!! Cats are absolutely divine creatures.

Sweat · Post by **Sweat** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 2:56 pm

My pets couldn't care less about my Kronos and the music I make. However, the cats in my band love it!

NormC · Post by **NormC** » Mon Apr 09, 2018 7:08 pm

I had an old cat that peed in my Alesis QS6.1. I had to replace lower keyboard PCB and rubber switch contact strip.