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Showing posts with label Crumar. Show all posts

Thursday, September 17, 2026

Long Division Stereo Kanawha Music and Art - Knobcon 2026


video upload by sonicstate

"Chris Nagorka from Kanawha Music and Art gave us a look at Long Division Stereo and a Eurorack system, including a new phaser, Filternator filters and a matching LFO.

The current Long Division version is stereo and uses divide-down tone generation in the style of older electric pianos and organs. It offers square-wave and narrow-pulse outputs, with analog tone production and wavefolding; only the MIDI board is digital. Each note has its own keying circuit, and notes alternate between left and right every six notes, with panning available per note.

The phasers are exact copies of the 1970s Crumar Roadrunner chorus circuit. The Filternator is a passive Eurorack filter with no power requirement, switch-selected high-pass and low-pass settings, and a CV-controllable mix. The LFO cycles down to one cycle per minute and can drive phasers and filters on alternate cycles.

Products are available direct. The filter is $100 in the US, the phaser and LFO are $225 each, and Long Division Stereo is $1,750.

More Info: ‪@KanawhaMusic‬
https://kanawhamusic.com"

Wednesday, September 09, 2026

DREAMER SOUNDSET - 75 VINTAGE PRESETS - Crumar Bit 99 / Bit 01 Sounds


video upload by Synth Cloud

Also see Crumar Bit 99/01 - Custom Ambient & Vintage Sounds

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Dreamer Soundset for Crumar Bit 99 / Bit 01 & Bucket ONE brings 75 fresh organic sounds to one of the most distinctive Italian synth families of the 1980s.

This video focuses on the original Crumar Bit 99 / Bit 01 hardware, showing the vintage character of the instrument through a new sound bank designed for ambient music, retro electronic productions, synthwave, cinematic textures and classic analog-style arrangements.

The Crumar Bit series has a rare and unmistakable sound identity: deep, warm, slightly raw and full of vintage character. Dreamer Soundset is designed to bring that personality back into modern productions with a musical and highly usable selection of new sounds.

The soundset includes deep basses, bright leads, huge PWM strings, deep pads, plucks, keys, FX and percussive textures. These sounds are ideal for producers, collectors and synth lovers who want a boutique sound bank for a niche vintage instrument with a strong sonic identity.

A small amount of Valhalla Supermassive reverb is used in the demo to add space while keeping the original hardware character clear.

Compatible with:
Crumar Bit 99
Crumar Bit 01
Bucket ONE Emulation

Sound Categories:
Deep Basses
Bright Leads
Huge PWM Strings
Deep Pads
Plucks & Keys
FX & Percussive Textures
Vintage Ambient Sounds
Retro Electronic Tones

#CrumarBit99 #VintageSynth #SynthPresets #AmbientSynth #HardwareSynth"

Monday, September 07, 2026

Crumar Bit 99/01 - Custom Ambient & Vintage Sounds


video upload by LFOstore

Full Bucket Bucket One - Custom Ambient Sounds FREE Emulation

video upload by LFOstore

"Also working with FREE Full Bucket Bucket ONE Emulation from here:
https://www.fullbucket.de/music/bucke...

Welcome to Italian flavor & a legend - Crumar Bit 99/01 synthesizer!
We can call it an Italian Prophet-5 :)

BUY SOUNDSET: https://lfo.sellfy.store/p/crumar-bit...

It sounds like a gem - vintage, deep, alive as well as Bucket ONE Emulation in which you can load sysex files and our set!

You will be surprised - part of demo showing sound of hardware unit & half of vst emulation!

'Dreamer' Soundset contains 75 fresh organic sounds:

Deep Basses
Bright Leads
Huge PWM Strings
Deep Pads
Plucks & Keys
Fx & Perc

By Nick Klimenko aka Chronos, a creator of 'Organica' for Waldorf Blofeld & 'WS Universe' for Korg Wavestation.

Powerful unison strings, stunning unusual movements, deep pads & polys great for soundtrack atmosphere, synth-pop & retro wave music, dancefloor music.

Instructions are inside & loading in seconds via midi & plugin.
Demo using 5% 0f Valhalla Supermassive reverb.

Re-discover Crumar legacy synths with our sounds!"

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Analogue Ambient Sci-Fi by Benge


video upload by Memetune Studio

"Here is a long version of the sci-fi inspired videos for The Evolving Riddle Volume 2

Featuring interpretations of some of my favourite sci-fi visual artists brought to life in the Memetune Video Lab

The music was made on the following instruments: Crumar DS2, Buchla 100, ARP 2500, Buchla 200, Roland SH5 and System 100, each track being a live improvisation on each system using a modular looper and effects system"

Saturday, July 18, 2026

'Dance Arp' the initial integral version of 'We are the fire' with Crumar Bit99 synth from the '80


video upload by Davide Micheli

With vocals further below.

"'Dance ARP' is a music song composed in 2024 by Davide Micheli. Some parts were extracted from it and later used to compose the song 'We are the Fire', released in July 2026 with the Sir Donkey band made by me and my friend Piero Pirani.

The song uses mainly vintage Italian electronic synthesizers from the 1980s

The track was strictly recorded with an analog mixer, similar to what was done in the 1980s, except for the digital conversion of the audio using a 24-bit audio interface and Cubase at 96 kHz.

In particular:
--A1985 Crumar Bit99 synthesizer was used for the Bass, Arpeggio, and Pad parts;
--An Elka Rapsody 610 and an Elka Twin 61 synthesizer from the 1980s were used for the string machine parts;
--A Crumar Multiman S from the 1980s were used for the string machine parts;
--A Elka Rapsody 610 synthesizer from the 1980s were adopted for the vintage '80 piano;
--A CRB Diamond 910 Gold vintage electronic organ of '80 was adopted for organ part on the initial part of music track
--A Korg Prologue was used for the synthetic sound effects.
--A Akai S5000 sampler for some for the strings in a central section of the song.

Finally, for the rhythm section, a Behringer RD-9 Drum Machine with a phaser and stereo modulation effects on some parts was used and you can hear drom going from left to right stereo channel. Hope you enjoy the music."

With vocals:

We are the fire (Sir Donkey band by Davide Micheli and Piero Pirani) recorded in Ankon Record studio

video upload by Davide Micheli Piero Pirani Sir Donkey

"This piece was conceived, composed, and then produced using almost exclusively vintage Italian electronic synthesizers from the 1980s at the private recording studio Ankon Records.

We appositely decided to make use of vintage Italian brand synthesizer to reproduce the music dance atmosphere, sonority and resonances of the Italo Disco dance of '80 era.

We are the fire is a dance music brand that harks back to 1980s music revisited with a contemporary twist. The song features my friend Piero Pirani and I who are the components of Sir Donkey band. A friend of ours, singer Maruzio, sang some parts in falsetto on some of the chorus parts.

The choruses and vocals sometimes have slight imperfections that we deliberately left on the recording without correcting."

Saturday, July 11, 2026

A most dramatic sounding synth


video upload by Hainbach

The Crumar DS-2

Saturday, June 06, 2026

Best Cheap Multi-Effects Pedal with Crumar Sorrento Organ


video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Demo of the CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN together with the overdrive and multi-effects of the ZOOM 50G+ MULTISTOMP GUITAR EFFECTS PEDAL. Will it add the crunch, dirt and grit to the sound that we all desire?"

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

MORE WOODY PIANO SHACK: https://woodypianoshack.com

Monday, June 01, 2026

Crumar DS-2 Synthesizer Original Service Manual

Note: links to listings are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.


via this Reverb listing

See the seller's other listings for more.

"This is a must-have for any vintage synthesizer collector/Crumar DS-2 Owner as these are getting very hard/impossible to find these days.

This original Crumar Manual has no highlighting,underlining or any stamps in it. This Manual has some writing on the 2nd page. This manual is in very good condition , see the picture's for more detail."

Thursday, April 30, 2026

Crumar Multiman S:2 :and the Maestro Rhythm King 4


video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Demoing some of the vintage gear we're offering for sale on Reverb or Instagram."

Vintage Audio Institute Italia Reverb

05-The Crumar Orchestrator-Clavichord and Bass


video upload by AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Crumar Orchestrator posts

"Here is a demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Clavichord preset, and the Bass preset, found on the Crumar Orchestrator."

04-The Crumar Orchestrator-Piano
video upload by AutomaticGainsay

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Crumar Cruise


video upload by Memetune Studio

"The Crumar DS2 and the Modcan

And an Ensoniq DP/4"

Friday, April 17, 2026

SynthFest 2018 - Synclavier History by Jean-Bernard Emond


video upload by SynthFest France

This one is in via Jean-Bernard Emond. Click CC at the bottom of the player for subtitles. This is an older video from 2018 but still interesting. This is also a good reminder that SynthFest France 2026 is happening this weekend: https://www.synthfestfrance.com.

"I invite you to revisit my short 2018 talk (33 minutes), still relevant today, on the history of digital synthesis—specifically FM synthesis. It covers everything from the NED Synclavier to Yamaha’s FM machines, and ends with the audio engines from the Hal Alles family tree (ATT Bell Labs), starting with the Alles Synth, then the Crumar GDS, and finally the DKI Synergy."

Jean-Bernard Emond also sent in the following links:

The latest on WaveFrame’s AudioFrame: https://mustudio.fr/2026/04/17/waveframe-corporation-audioframe-2/

"And another previous piece on audio in NeXT computers, especially focusing on what was developed at the IRCAM and CCRMA research centers: https://mustudio.fr/2024/06/21/sound-on-the-next/"

UVI made a virtual AudioFrame previously featured here.

See the WaveFrame label below for a handful of posts on the site.

Wednesday, April 01, 2026

Cherry Audio | DS-2 Preset Design with Andrew Longhurst


video upload by Cherry Audio

"Musician, producer, and sound designer Andrew Longhurst details his track “Clouds Below, Hills Above,” created entirely with Cherry Audio’s Crumar DS-2 synthesizer. Andrew contributed his own collection of 100 presets which can be explored further in Crumar DS-2.

Check out 'Clouds Below, Hills Above' and 16 other demo tracks at https://cherryaudio.com/products/ds-2...

Andrew first worked on soft/hardware development, preset design and sample libraries in 1983, going on to work create for Sony, Amek, DAR, Steinberg, eMagic, Lexicon, Klark Technic, Akai PMI, Roland, E-Mu, Creative Labs, Novation, Red Sound, dS-Tec, Yamaha and others. After 25 years in AV/VR, he has recently returned to product and sound design.

Cherry Audio's Crumar DS-2 synthesizer faithfully replicates the unique digital/analog sound of the original hardware synth from 1978. This latest collaboration with Crumar Instruments not only captures the distinctive tone and multitimbral capabilities of the original but also enhances them, offering an impressive combination of innovation and authenticity."

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Cherry Audio Introduces Crumar DS-2 Software Synthesizer


video upload by Cherry Audio

Cherry Audio Crumar DS-2: Full tutorial by CatSynth TV

Patreon: / catsynth | https://shop.catsynth.com | https://ko-fi.com/catsynth

Playlist:

1. Cherry Audio's DS-2 Part 1 | DCOs, Polyphonic Engine & Factory Presets
2. Cherry Audio's Crumar DS-2 Part 2 | VCF, VCA, voice modes
3. Cherry Audio's Crumar DS-2 Part 3 | Effects, Arpeggiator, Presets

Press release follows:


Cherry Audio Launches Crumar DS-2 Synthesizer

Based on the original 1978 hardware, this value-packed emulation revives the digital control and analog soul of an often forgotten landmark in synth history.

(March 31) Cherry Audio is excited to announce the release of the Crumar DS-2 synthesizer, a virtual instrument that faithfully replicates and significantly enhances the original 1978 hardware synth that was ahead of its time. This release marks the latest collaboration with Crumar Instruments, following last year’s acclaimed Spirit synthesizer, revisiting a groundbreaking Italian synth and infusing it with Cherry Audio’s signature style.

Crumar DS-2 by Cherry Audio is available now for only $59 at cherryaudio.com and through authorized resellers, bringing its rare and legendary “vintage digital” sound to the modern production environment at an exceptionally low price.

The Crumar DS-2 was a unique synthesizer that combined a monophonic Synth engine alongside a fully paraphonic Poly section. The “DS” in its name stood for “Digital Synthesizer,” and it featured two Digitally Controlled Oscillators (DCOs) designed to prevent tuning drift. However, the resulting waveforms were completely stair-stepped, giving the instrument a gritty character and wild harmonics. Together, the two sections provided the DS-2 with a distinct sound that set it apart from both early digital synthesizers and classic analog models.

Building upon the foundation of the vintage hardware, Cherry Audio’s virtual Crumar DS-2 introduces several powerful modern enhancements to expand its creative potential. The monophonic Synth section now includes unison and multi-voice modes, providing panning and tuning options, as well as polyphonic functionality with 4, 8, or 16 voices. The Poly section supports full 32-note polyphony, and DS-2 now features a keyboard split mode in addition to the layered mode.

The Synth section now includes a stair-stepped sine waveform option, and oscillator sync has been added. A third LFO has been introduced, and LFO options now include discrete delays, sync, retrigger, reverse wave, and one-shot capabilities. The five-part LFO Mixer, previously hardwired to specific destinations, now offers six assignable destinations with 33 options each, providing unparalleled modulation flexibility.

The envelopes have been enhanced with an initial delay stage (DADSR) and velocity sensitivity, and now include looping functionality. Additionally, the Poly section now features VCA release control, making it better suited to powerful string-synth sonics. Touch control has been added with four slots and simple click-to-assign functionality, supporting both channel and polyphonic aftertouch with compatible MIDI controllers.

The VCF has been upgraded to include a 12dB 2-pole in addition to the original 24dB 4-pole option, along with polarity and key-follow adjustments. Other enhancements include an assignable bend range, a dedicated mod wheel, and a dynamic arpeggiator that can be applied to either or both sections. DS-2 also offers three customizable effects chains with 20 studio-quality effects, allowing users to arrange, save, and recall their settings. Over 300 professionally designed presets are organized into 14 categories to inspire instant creativity.

Cherry Audio is also offering the Deep Space Preset Pack for DS-2 for only $9.99. This pack includes an extra 100 presets that provide an in-depth exploration of DS-2's sophisticated modulation routing, expressive performance features, layers and splits, arpeggiator, and studio-quality effects.

Crumar DS-2 reflects Cherry Audio’s ongoing dedication to delivering high-quality sound at an unbeatable price, even in uncertain times. Priced at just $59, the DS-2 is an ideal choice for synth enthusiasts who value both exceptional tone and affordability. Furthermore, until April 13th, producers can purchase the Crumar DS-2 as part of Cherry Audio’s “Build Your Own Bundle” options. Customers can select a Pick 3 bundle for $99 (regularly $119) or a Pick 6 bundle for only $149 (regularly $169), allowing you to mix and match any of their award-winning instruments for as little as $25 per plugin.

Cherry Audio’s Crumar DS-2 synthesizer is available for macOS (10.13 or later) and Windows (7 or later) 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.

Sunday, March 22, 2026

Steiner EVI rare wind synth SN 0024

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via this Vemia listing

Click the auction link on top when you get there for additional listings.

Interesting note about Apocalypse Now:

"Crumar/Steiner - EVI (s/n E1/00248) Electronic Valve Instrument analogue synth, designed by Nyle Steiner of Steiner-Parker fame. This one is manufactured by Crumar, who he started collaborating with in the late 70s. All working well and generally good condition. 220V with UK plug.

VEMIA note: the EVI was responsible for all of the solo melodies on the great soundtrack of Apocalypse Now, among many other major film credits. VEMIA can collect and pack: 12GBP."

Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Rare CRUMAR Orchestrator 2 Synthesizer

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via this eBay listing

Friday, March 06, 2026

Crumar Spirit Analog Monosynth

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via this eBay listing

"37-key Analog Monosynth with 2 Oscillators, Sync, ADSR Filter and Loudness Envelopes, Arpeggiator, MIDI/CV Converter, and CV/audio/pedal Control I/O"

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

AnalogFX SER-2020 analog monophonic Synthesizer deeper Review. The rise of the Synton Syrinx!


video upload by Knobs & Switches

"here is my deeper review about the AnalogFX SER-2020 analog Synthesizer. A recreation of the legendary and sought after Synton Syrinx together with some FX Pedals and other helpers. (Antonus Step Brother, Erica Synths Perkons HD-01, Korg Drumlogue, Stylophone Beat, Ryk Modular M185 Sequencer, Waldorf KB37, Arturia Keystep Pro, CB Lost&Found, GlouGlou Flancher9, Dreadbox Lethargy, Strymon DIGv2, Boss-RV5, Meris Polymoon,

https://www.analogfx.com/products/ser...

For Pedal Power i used the MyVolts CrazyChain MkII: https://myvolts.com/CrazyChainMKII/?a...

The fancy Audio Cables are the MyVolts Candycords: https://myvolts.com/CandyCords/?a=kas

CV and Clock Cables are MyVolts Halos: https://myvolts.de/Halo/?a=kas

00:00:00​ Intro
00:00:029 Title Track (Only made with the SER-2020 incl. Drums)
00:01:44 Epilogue
00:05:48 Music and Sound Demos
00:14:47 SER-2020 Roun Down
00:19:11 VCO`s, Sync & Ringmod
00:28:03 Formant Filter, LPF & ENV
00:39:46 VCF In
00:42:02 LFO 1 & 2
00:47:37 Bend Pad & Portamento
00:49:22 Speechmode
00:51:42 Conclusion
00:52:22 Outro (SER-2020 + Korg Drumlogue only playing SER-2020 Samples)

Image Sources:

Synton Syrinx: https://greatsynthesizers.com thanks to Theo Bloderer

https://www.synthforbreakfast.nl/inte...

Used Equipment: Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Apple iPhone 12, Sony ZV-1, Rode Wireless ME, Universal Audio Apollo Twin Solo, Yamaha MG-06, Steinberg Cubase 14 and Final Cut Pro X"

See The Florian Schneider Collection here.

Saturday, February 21, 2026

03-The Crumar Orchestrator-Brass3nt


video upload by AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Crumar Orchestrator posts

"Here is part three of a three-part demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Brass preset and the low-pass filter found on the Crumar Orchestrator.

The theme to this series was created entirely with the Crumar Orchestrator plus drums constructed from GarageBand loops.

This video was funded by the Patreon supporters of Automatic Gainsay. Support the creation of this video and all of the Automatic Gainsay videos that have helped you by becoming an Automatic Gainsay supporter on Patreon! / automaticgainsay

If you are interested in learning about the history of synthesizers and/or how to become a synthesist being taught by a synthesist and synthesizer historian, check out the OTHER Automatic Gainsay Patreon: / automaticgainsaythewavewrights"

Monday, February 09, 2026

02-The Crumar Orchestrator-Brass2nt


video upload by AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Crumar Orchestrator posts

"Here is part two of a three-part demonstration of the sound and functionality of the Brass preset and the low-pass filter found on the Crumar Orchestrator.

The theme to this series was created entirely with the Crumar Orchestrator plus drums constructed from GarageBand loops.

This video was funded by the Patreon supporters of Automatic Gainsay. Support the creation of this video and all of the Automatic Gainsay videos that have helped you by becoming an Automatic Gainsay supporter on Patreon! / automaticgainsay

If you are interested in learning about the history of synthesizers and/or how to become a synthesist being taught by a synthesist and synthesizer historian, check out the OTHER Automatic Gainsay Patreon: / automaticgainsaythewavewrights "
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