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Showing posts with label Crumar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crumar. Show all posts

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 "

Friday, February 06, 2026

01-The Crumar Orchestrator-Brass1-nt


video upload by AutomaticGainsay

AutomaticGainsay Crumar Orchestrator posts "Here is part one 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"

Thursday, February 05, 2026

RetroSound Studio Tour: Classic Analog String Machines from the 70s and 80s


video upload by RetroSound

"Step inside RetroSound Studio for an in-depth studio tour focused on classic analog string machines from the golden era of the 70s and 80s.

In this video, I showcase my collection of vintage string synthesizers, legendary analog ensemble keyboards that shaped the sound of disco, prog rock, synth-pop, ambient, and early electronic music. These iconic instruments are known for their lush chorus effects, warm analog tone, and unmistakable vintage character.

From rare string machines to well-loved classics, this studio tour is a deep dive into the history, sound, and vibe of analog synth technology that continues to inspire modern music production today.

Whether you’re a synth enthusiast, producer, collector, or just love retro sounds, this tour of RetroSound Studio highlights why analog string machines remain timeless.

Stringmachine list:
0:07 Logan String Melody 2
1:30 Roland VP-330 Vocoder Plus Mk2
4:38 Crumar Performer B
7:53 Korg EPS-1
10:03 ARP Quadra
13:50 Rmif Opus
15:29 Elektronika EM-26

The analog string machine playlist:"



Shop: https://retrosound.creator-spring.com/
Bandcamp: https://retrosound.bandcamp.com/"

Sunday, January 18, 2026

Crumar Steiner EVI Analog Wind Synthesizer

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

Sunday, January 11, 2026

Behold the CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974)


video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia

"Chapters
..................
00:00 Introduction
00:49 Organ Section with Vibrato controls
01:47 String Machine Section
02:16 Brass Section w Filter Controls
02:47 Musical Interlude
04:51 Left Hand Chords
05:57 Left and Right hand
07:12 Musical Interlude 2
08:31 Outro

CRUMAR CORDATRON (1974) Castelfidardo

This is an accordion string machine with organ section, a brass synth section with filter controls, trigger-able analog drum sounds and chord and piano presets on a Stradella button board.
Crumar made a few different models of this type of instrument but this is the very first.
Unicorn rarity is the order of the day regarding the control key- and button board - the serial number 3 of allegedly 10 units ever put in production.

Crumar had just started producing keyboards after mainly producing accordions, and around this time they launched the three COMPAC models that definitely inspired the sections of the Cordatron: Compac Strings, Compac Brass and Compac Piano.

Most of the CRUMAR CORDATRON specifications are in the video as text already so please watch the video and read the text - but a quick roundup would look like this :

The instrument consists of mainly two separate units connected by a huge, hardwired 3-piece connector : the main sound generator unit with power supply, audio outputs, tuning and volume pedal, as well as the control unit - basically a butterflied accordion with a Stradella button board for the left hand and a regular keyboard for the right hand.

All the sounds are analog and are generated by the very first generation of divide down technology - no eproms or other intruders of vulgar modernity is on hand.
The sound generator weighs 23 kilos and is literally crammed with sandwiched layers of massive circuit boards of transistors and capacitors.

If you're into rare Italian synths and drum machines you can subscribe to our channel and please check out our other videos of rare gems, but you might also enjoy the V.A.I. website : a photo book and encyclopedia Italian Vintage Synths and Drum Machines: https://www.vintageaudioinstitute.com/"

Crumar bit 01 black CEM3328, w/ Tauntek OS & Stereoping Controller

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via this Reverb listing

"It has the CEM3328 filters, sounding great.

I have installed the Tauntek firmware, allowing realtime MIDI control, especially great with the included Stereoping Controller.

The Stereoping Controller has an overlay of the G8-P edition glued and the bit 01 overlay is only thrown above, which works top notch as is and makes it even easier to dust clean (I have some other editions overlays I may include for free if interested)."

Monday, January 05, 2026

Crumar Spirit Analog Synthesizer SN 175664

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via this Reverb listing

"WORKING CONDITION: Excellent. Every parameter, switch, knob and pitch / mod wheel is flawless. The unit sounds fantastic and the keybed is smooth. Amazing Moog 12/24dB/oct filter and resonance.

PHYSICAL CONDITION: Excellent. There are no visible blemishes on this synthesizer."

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Crumar Performer Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer SN 01003

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via this listing

Additional Perfect Circuit listings

Crumar Bit One (1985) #awarattarawa #synth #synthesizer #vintagesynth #electronicmusic #berlin


video upload by A war at Tarawa

"closing the year with my favourite synth…. The Crumar Bit One

please consider adding a like and a comment to support future content 🙏🏻"

Monday, December 29, 2025

Vintage Synths Doing Classic Horror Movie Themes | Top 8


video upload by Espen Kraft

"8 horror movie theme covers performed with a variety of classic 80s and 90s synths, samplers and drum machines.

The thumbnail image is not AI generated."

Roland JX-3P, Yamaha KX88, Roland Juno-106, Roland JX-8P, Elka OMB 5, Bit01, Roland Jupiter-8, John Bowen Solaris, Oberheim Matrix-12, Sequential Six-Trak, & Prophet-VS.

Monday, December 08, 2025

Crumar Bit99 - Relective 3D Inscriptions Intact Version

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via this Reverb listing

"BIT99 in very good condition.

40 years vintage synth released in 1985

Analog synthesizer.

Polyphonic

Rare 3D Reflective Lettering Intact .

Superb 80s Look . TRON movie design inspiration

Beautiful Violins, Brass, and Bass.

Prophet 5 filter and sound family type"

Tuesday, November 25, 2025

Vieni Uomo


video upload by Davide Micheli

Update: walktrough added below.

"This song, titled 'Vieni Uomo,' is inspired by the Italo disco dance music of the 1980s.

This piece was actually recorded using some analog electronic synthesizers and string machines from the 1980s, such as the Crumar Bit99, Crumar Multiman-S, and Solton Programmer 24. The vocal part also features a barely audible Hammond organ background. This part is played along with the String Machine connected to an analog phaser. Other synthesizers I used include the Prophet 6 and the Korg Prologue 16 for some solo parts. For the vocal part, I used the full analog GRP V22 vocoder, which is truly fantastic.

For the drum machine, I used a vintage Dynacord P20-8 bit from the 1980s.

I also used an Oberheim OB-X8 to create an adaptation break before the vocoder part.

This song truly evokes 1980s Italo Disco music, and the sound is typical of that genre.

I'll post a later video detailing the recording process for this song, track by track.

The song is scheduled for release on major streaming platforms on December 3, 2025."

Wednesday, November 19, 2025

RaceRunner Phaser introduction


video upload by Kanawha Music

"A quick video introducing our new Phaser module, and exact replica of the 'chorus' effect from the Crumar RoadRacer electric piano."

CRUMAR BURN 2025 Rotary Speaker Pedal ft CRUMAR SORRENTO


video upload by Woody Piano Shack

"Deep dive demo and review of the new CRUMAR BURN 2025 effects pedal, aiming to emulate the sound of the LESLIE SPEAKER with its spinning speakers and unique tone. I will play and demo it using the CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN."

Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

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

Sunday, November 16, 2025

Die Mensch Machine Tribute - Italian Vintage Synths Kraftwerk’s Cover


video upload by VSMI - Vintage Synths Made in Italy

"Full Vintage Synths Made in Italy 1978 Kraftwerk’s cover
Midi file variation on “Die Mensch Machine” song and LiveJam

Crumar Bit01 - Bass line
Orla DSE24 - seq lines
Solton M150 - chord part
Elka Synthex - LFO pad & Lyrics part
Viscount Super InterContinental - live Strings pad & Piano/Spinet clips
Siel DK-80 - live pad solo
Gem WS2 - Drum

Montarbo DREV 128 - delay
Viscount EFX 1000 - reverb
Alesis Alex - reverb
Rocktron WD700 - delay

thx you to Midiworld for Kraftwerk midi file"

Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Crumar Spirit Modulation Section

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via this Vemia listing

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

"The modulation panel for the famous Crumar Spirit. We have no idea whether this is in good working order or faulty. Sold AS IS. Packing 3GBP."

Pic of the inside / back below.

Tuesday, November 04, 2025

CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ Deep Dive Demos w/ Woody Piano Shack


video upload by Woody Piano Shack

Playlist:

1. CRUMAR SORRENTO Organ Deep Dive Demo
"Exploration of the Hammond organ sound engines and controls on the new CRUMAR SORRENTO organ. Let's play and listen to how closely it emulates the classic Hammonds, such as B3, A100, C3 and more! You be the judge."
2. NEO VENTILATOR 2 Demo, Tutorial & Review
Demo, Tutorial and Review of the NEO INSTRUMENTS VENTILATOR II Rotary Speaker Simulation Pedal, an emulation of the iconic LESLIE 122 used with HAMMOND B3 ORGAN. We connect it to the CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN and thoroughly test it out. The Vent pedals are also extremely popular with guitarists so perhaps we can check that out in the future.
3. CRUMAR SORRENTO - Hammond B3 Organ Sounds
All-playing no-talking demo of the newly released CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN and CRUMAR BURN 2025 ROTARY SPEAKER SIMULATOR PEDAL. Listen and judge the sounds for yourself (but don't judge me)!
4. CRUMAR SORRENTO Detailed Overview & Demo
Unboxing, demo and first impressions review of the brand new CRUMAR SORRENTO ORGAN, an emulation of the classic iconic vintage HAMMOND ORGAN and LESLIE SPEAKER with the all-new CRUMAR BURN 2025 ROTARY SPEAKER PEDAL.

Featuring music from Sweden's finest Hammond organists, Pierre Swärd and Andreas Hellkvist.

Photos from Hammond B3 Appreciation Group on Facebook and from organ fanatic and friend of the channel Nate Down Under.
Lesson packs available for one-time purchase on Patreon.

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

Friday, October 24, 2025

Crumar Steiner EVI Vintage Trumpet Synthesizer SN 0025

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via this eBay listing

Monday, October 13, 2025

Crumar Performer Vintage Analog Synth

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via this Reverb listing

video in the listing previously featured here.

"An amazing and increasingly rare Crumar PERFORMER!

100% working conditions

Aestetically just some signs of time around

FULLY SERVICED by pro tecnician

Brand new Custom Case included.

Serial N.B02932"

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