Vintage 1980's Crumar Performer Synthesizer Enamel Pushback Lapel Pin

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Playing a Super Rare Crumar Organ | Funky Vintage Found on Reverb

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"The Crumar Cougar is a super rare suitcase-style drawbar organ, manufactured in Italy. This one—dressed in white, which is even rarer than the red enclosure—is vibey, versatile, and a great textural addition to any rig. Watch Joe Shadid experiment with it, and head to Reverb for more [here].

Special thanks to Synth City/Rock n Roll Vintage.
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Filmed and Recorded at Narwhal Studios. https://narwhalchicago.com/"

Crumar BIT DCO clone with added functionality

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"This dual DCO is based on the counter/resistor ladder technique used in the Crumar Bit series of polyphonic synthesizers, the 8253c triple counter has been replaced by a Waveshare Zero RP2040 based SOC. This allows the Waveshare to receive MIDI and calculate portamento etc. The only thing I want to add is an interval for DCO2 to set things like 5ths up in the DCO pair. Each DCO currently has 4 waveforms, Saw, PWM, Triangle and SUB. Although I might reduce that down by removing a triangle and SUB from either side. It was designed as a DCO core for a monosynth or a poly depending on needs."

VCDO based Polysynth in a Crumar Stratus case

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"A 6 note polysynth design that I have been building on and off for about 3 years since i had the idea. I gutted an old Stratus as I got it very cheap and the original idea was to only replace the organ generation circuits with real VCO's or DCO's to feed the Stratus CEM filters etc. But as it developed I ended up replacing more and more of the Stratus with my own designs or interpretations of designs I've found on the web. It switched between CEM3340 VCO's an Electric Druid VCDO1 chips, eventually settling on the VCDO1 chips even though the waves are only 8 bit, its very PPGish.

The specs are as follows.

Dual Electric Druid VCDO1 oscillators with modified firmware for new waveforms and performance.
Multipole filters similar to the Shruthi design but using the CEM3320 and pole mixing. 16 states, resonance, key tracking, EG depth & invert and looping.
LFO with 16 waveforms, slope and delay, depth and multiple destinations. Electric Druid TAPLFO3.
White Noise source based on the Electric Druid Noise 2
3x EG's per voice, Pitch, Filter and Amplifier, switchable velocity on each EG, Electric Druid EnvGEN8c.
Bit Crush on the waveforms
Poly/Unison modes
999 memory locations
MIDI and CV in/outs and can be used to drive CV based equipment"

Mikaela Davis & Circles Around The Sun's '70s-Inspired Touring Rig

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"Rock harpist Mikaela Davis and psychedelic disco jammers Circles Around The Sun went on tour together recently, and we had a chance to catch up with them to check out their live rigs. Read more on Reverb"

0:00-6:24 Mikaela (Harp)
6:25-13:55 John (Guitar)
13:56-17:01 Adam (Synths and Keyboards)
17:02-20:02 Mark (Drums)
20:03 Dan (Bass)

Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis - Gloaming Way | Audiotree Live

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Out of the sun kissed beaches of Los Angeles, CA, a new collaboration has emerged between disco cosmonauts Circles Around The Sun and acclaimed harpist Mikaela Davis. During their Audiotree Live Session, the crew plays songs off their album 'After Sunrise,' setting off on a psychedelic exploration through effervescent harp accents and groovy basslines. During their interview with Audiotree Host, Psalm One, the band chats about their origin story, their songwriting process, and the creative chemistry that led to their new release. Check out Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis on Audiotree Live!

Recorded on March 22, 2024 in Chicago, IL.

Visit the band's website → https://www.circlesaroundthesun.com/"

Crumar Spirit

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"Multitrack recordings of the Crumar Spirit. All sounds are made with the Spirit. 5U modular setup used for CV/gate sequencing (Dotcom Q960) and controlling filter and pitch inputs (Corsynth C106 Envelope Generator). All processing in Ableton Live."

Crumar Spirit Analog Synthesizer SN 493851

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2024 Crumar Spirit Analog Monophonic Synth Reissue SN 705064

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"Crumar Spirit - 2024 ReIssue - 1 of 100 made - Analog Monophonic Synthesizer Keyboard --- in excellent to new condition. Original owner/bought new directly from Crumar. Crumar painstakingly made these reissues as close to the original as possible and the only design change was to add the Midi in.

This Spirit is set-up for use in the US, 115v internal power supply.

Super fun to play and sounds awesome like a vintage analog synth should sound. IMO, it is a cross between and MiniMoog and a Synthi A due to the "Y Shaper" features. The wood case looks amazing!

Arrives in the original box/packaging with everything they arrive with new: manual, certificate of authenticity, sticker and US power cord."

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Crumar BIT01 | Resonant strings/pads

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"Crumar BIT01 - A nice old friend that I've used as a 'texture' synth, meaning it's a great synth to use when most of the other sounds are polished and glossy.
I've sold this unit now, but it lives on in my bank of samples."

Crumar Orchestrator 2

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"One of the rarer string machines, the Orchestrator 2 is the updated version of the much loved Multiman-S / Orchestrator. It has the same lush strings and brass but more parameter control and the addition of a “poly” section which generates sounds that track more as “synth” than string machine. This one is in excellent condition and just got an overhaul from our in-house techs and so is working perfectly."

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White Crumar Bit 99

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Crumar Multiman S/Orchestrator Full Set

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"FULL SET:

- w its rare original Swell Pedal

- lid

- music stand

SERVICED by pro tecnician

COLLECTOR'S ITEM

100% working conditions

Amazing aestetics conditions"

You can find a video of this one previously posted here.

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White Crumar Bit 99

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Crumar DS2 midified!

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"Keith put a little MIDI interface into the DS2. This is my actually really favourite synth for bass - and now it can play proper (ie in-time) bass-lines for the first time in its 44 year old life"

2024 Crumar Spirit

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"One of only 100 Crumar Spirits created this year by Crumar in Italy. Identical to the original 1980s Crumar Spirit (codesigned by Bob Moog), in every way – except this one includes MIDI.

Very rare synth. Sounds amazing. A chance to own a future-perfect Crumar Spirit. Will ship internationally at the buyer's expense if needed. I am in Continental Europe."

Video in the listing by Hainbach previously posted here.

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Late '70s Crucianelli / Crumar DS-2 Analogue Synthesizer

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"Dive into the 1970s with the Crumar DS-2 Synthesiser, an instrument that’s more stable than your average Italian sports car but with a sound that can get just as wild. A synth that marries digital precision with analogue warmth, creating a sound as rich and inviting as a Tuscan sunset. The DS-2 is kept in tune thanks to its pioneering digitally controlled oscillators (DCOs); and its unique, simple 'poly' voice, supports the equally unique mono voice you sculpt above it (highest note prioritised). This beautifully weird marriage offers a lushness of sound that could make even a seasoned maestro swoon.

Its dual LFOs, Moog-flavoured filter, and agile ADSRs are your ingredients for culinary sonic excellence, whether you're concocting the bass line of the next disco hit or simmering up some ambient soundscapes. In an era where synths often come with more presets than personality, the DS-2 stands out as a testament to hands-on creativity and the enduring appeal of Italian craftsmanship. The renaissance is now, so put down your chisel, and carve some soundwaves instead!

This is a typically Italian synthesiser, a very playful user experience with all the expected quirks and idiosyncrasies. Lift-off lid not included."

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CRUMAR PERFORMER COMPARISON - BOTH FILTER VERSIONS

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"This is a dry - very dry - comparison video of the two iterations of the first model of the Crumar Performer - a string and brass machine.

There was also a second model Performer, the Performer 2, with a slightly different look, but I've never played that one - it's quite rare.

What makes the biggest difference between the early and late production run of the first model Crumar Performer is the architecture and components of the Brass filter section.

So we'll focus on that in this video, after a quick String Section comparison.

Crumar initially used the Moog Ladder filter for the Performer, and later modified the brass circuitry and switched to a SSM2040 filter.

Not only the components changed - the sound and behaviour of the Brass section itself changed.

There are quite a few opinions out there regarding the two filter sections so let's do some myth busting right away. There's no fool proof indicator of what filter version Crumar Performer you have in your hands just looking at it.

We initially thought the octave switch on the front panel was added together with the SSM filter - incorrect- we've had a Performer without octave switch that still mounted the SSM filter.

Some people say B in the serial number on the back indicates later production run units with SSM filters - also incorrect - these are both marked B but one is equipped with the Moog ladder filter.

Very low serial numbers should generally have the Moog Ladder filter but there's no rule of thumb - you just have to plug in your Performer and listen - or open it up and see which components are on board.

These were just serviced and calibrated according to specs - there's an official procedure for this - the SSM filter model had the SSM2040 switched to a new SSM2140 - without it making any difference on the behaviour or sound of the filter - we tried both."

Crumar SPIRIT SN 00050

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Crumar Stringman

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TMP-2-05 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge

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00:00 Opening Titles
00:32 Introduction
01:19 Little Black Boxes
04:41 Switched On Cybersynths
17:31 Synthesiser Club
20:38 Commercial Break
23:02 Patching Today
37:24 Video Lab
41:15 Outro

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Episode five of the second series of the TV program from Benge, made at his Memetune Electronic Music Studio

The series explores his passion for vintage synthesiser instruments and studio gear and how he uses it on his productions and collaborations

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It is divided into the following sections:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - A look at some classic rack mount synths of the 80s and 90s

SWITCHED ON - This second series looks at a type of synthesis based around the ideas of Cybernetics, which Benge calls CYBERSYNTHESIS

SYNTHESISER CLUB - A short musical demonstration of a synthesiser classic or three

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some shameless Memetune shilling

PATCHING TODAY - A deep-dive into vintage modular systems and how to set up a patch on them, starting from scratch

VIDEO LAB - A look at old video equipment and how to create experimental visuals

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In THIS episode:

LITTLE BLACK BOXES - The Korg Wavestation was released in 1990. This rack mount module version, called the Wavestation A/D, was released in 1991

SWITCHED ON CYBERSYNTHS - Ramdomness Tamed. A look at the EMS Random Voltage Generator and the Buchla 200 version of the Magnetic Freak Gaussian module

SYNTHESISER CLUB - Today, its Club Crumar! Featuring the DS2, the Multiman Mk2 and the Synergy digital system

COMMERCIAL BREAK - Some adverts for Memetune related goodies

PATCHING TODAY - on the Buchla 100 - trying to tame the beast!

VIDEO LAB - In this episode we look at some SFX shots and the Ultimatte chromakey system


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LINKS:

Polyrythmic Electronica vinyl / Systems of Objects: https://systemofobjects.bandcamp.com/...

Benge's Studio Blog: http://myblogitsfullofstars.blogspot.com

Memetune Studio Instagram: @ memetunestudio

Benge & Memetune Merch on Bandcamp: https://zackdagoba.bandcamp.com


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The MemeTune Programme Credits:
Everything in this video was created by B D Edwards (Benge)
All music, design, writing, filming and production completed at Memetune Studios, UK, 2024