Introducing Lore - FM oscillator pair by Crows Electromusic

Press release via Crows Electromusic:


March 26, 2025 - Crows Electromusic, a small synth company from Vancouver, Canada, is thrilled to introduce Lore, a standalone all-analog tool for exploratory sound synthesis, ambient, drone, and noise music. With individual controls for each function, Lore gives direct control of two independent triangle-core oscillators and can be switched to an FM synthesis mode to unlock a wide range of complex tones. The instrument’s unique un-quantized interface is perfect for exploring pure tones, drones, and FM sound textures.

Features:

• 100% analog circuitry
• Two triangle-core oscillators
• Crossfade between triangle and square waves
• One-control-per-function interface
• Fully standalone, just add headphones
• Transparent bioplastic enclosure
• USB powered
• Handmade in Canada

Lore is our second release, building on what we’ve learned making our first product OVUM analog sound explorer. We had two goals in mind during development: first we wanted to make something that could create a harsher and more aggressive sound, and second, we wanted to see how small a synth we could make. On both fronts we think Lore is a success - it measures under 3 x 3 inches, and the FM mode gives you access to a whole range of shimmering, grinding, and metallic sounds. Just like with OVUM, we prioritized immediate control and ease of exploration. No understanding of oscillators, wave shapes, or FM synthesis is required to pick it up and start creating interesting and inspiring sound. We think people of all ages, musical abilities, and experience levels are going to love this instrument.

Lore is available now for $79 CAD / $59 USD.

Crows Electromusic is a small synth company based in Vancouver, Canada. Started by Cory Alder in 2022. Crows’ goal is to develop new hardware instruments that challenge the established ways we interact with sound and music creation. Their first product, OVUM was released in 2023, and their second product Lore is available now.

For more information, please visit Crows’ website at https://crowselectromusic.com or follow us on social media (Instagram, Bluesky) at @crowselectromusic.

Links:

Lore fm oscillator pair

Our interactive introduction to FM synthesis

OVUM analog sound explorer

https://crowselectromusic.com

What is Ovum? (And how might one use it?)

video upload by Oscillator Sink

"Ovum, from Crows Electromusic is an analog oscillator bank containing 5 freely tuneable oscillators. It is a simple instrument suited to drones and ambient, but becomes most interesting (in my opinion) when paired with other instruments. So join me on this calm voyage of discovery as we get to know Ovum and how you might pair it with other instruments.

Check out the Ovum here:
https://crowselectromusic.com/

Chapters
00:00 - Introducing Ovum
04:57 - Ovum plus Overdrive
07:51 - Ovum with Meng Qi Wingie 2
13:35 - Ovum as Sample Fodder (with Elektron Digitakt)
21:36 - Build Quality and I/O
23:10 - Ovum as a Drone Sidecar (with Lyra-8)
27:41 - Ovum as a Pedal Tone Oscillator (with Monlogue)
31:02 - Criticisms, Wish-Lists and Final Thoughts"

Crows Electromusic Introduces OVUM - Analog Sound Explorer

OVUM Sounds from Crows Electromusic on Vimeo.

Some of the sounds you can make with the OVUM, from Crows Electromusic

OVUM Introduction from Crows Electromusic on Vimeo.

A quick introduction to OVUM, a new synthesizer from Crows Electromusic

"March 28, 2023 - Crows Electromusic, a new synth company from Vancouver, Canada, is thrilled to introduce OVUM, a standalone all-analog tool for exploratory sound synthesis. With individual controls for each function, OVUM gives direct control of five independent triangle-core oscillators. The instrument’s unique un-quantized interface is perfect for exploring pure tones, drones, and microtonal sound textures.

Features:

• 100% analog circuitry
• Five voices
• Triangle and square wave triangle-core oscillators
• One-control-per-function interface
• Unique control system
• Fully standalone, just add headphones
• Wood and aluminium enclosure
• USB powered
• Made in Canada


During development of OVUM we’ve had the pleasure of handing the instrument to people who’ve never touched a synth in their life - and then watch their eyes light up as they discover how easy it is to make strange and beautiful sounds when they’re unconstrained by conventional time signatures and musical scales. We think people of all ages, musical abilities, and experience levels are going to love this instrument.

OVUM is available now for $129 USD.

Crows Electromusic is a new synth company based in Vancouver, Canada. Started by Cory Alder in 2022. Crows’ goal is to develop new hardware instruments that challenge the established ways we interact with sound and music creation. Our first product, OVUM, is available for purchase now, and orders will ship starting April 15th.

For more information, please visit OVUM's website at crowselectromusic.com or follow us on social media (Instagram, TikTok) at @crowselectromusic."