Showing posts with label Crumar. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Crumar. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 07, 2024
Mikaela Davis & Circles Around The Sun's '70s-Inspired Touring Rig
video upload by Reverb
"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
video upload by Audiotree
"Download & stream Circles Around The Sun and Mikaela Davis on Audiotree Live → https://lnk.to/AT-CATS
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/"
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Tuesday, April 30, 2024
Crumar Spirit
video upload by rimela
"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."
Saturday, April 27, 2024
Crumar Spirit Analog Synthesizer SN 493851
Sunday, April 21, 2024
2024 Crumar Spirit Analog Monophonic Synth Reissue SN 705064
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via this listing
"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."
via this listing
"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."
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Crumar BIT01 | Resonant strings/pads
video upload by Espen Kraft
"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."
Tuesday, April 09, 2024
Crumar Orchestrator 2
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via this listing
"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."
via this listing
"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."
Saturday, April 06, 2024
White Crumar Bit 99
Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Crumar Multiman S/Orchestrator Full Set
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via this listing
Additional listings from Alberto
"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.
via this listing
Additional listings from Alberto
"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.
Friday, March 22, 2024
White Crumar Bit 99
Thursday, March 21, 2024
Crumar DS2 midified!
video upload by Memetune Studio
"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"
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
2024 Crumar Spirit
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via this listing
"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.
via this listing
"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.
Friday, March 08, 2024
Late '70s Crucianelli / Crumar DS-2 Analogue Synthesizer
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via this auction
"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."
via this auction
"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."
Thursday, February 29, 2024
CRUMAR PERFORMER COMPARISON - BOTH FILTER VERSIONS
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
"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."
Sunday, February 25, 2024
Crumar SPIRIT SN 00050
Friday, February 23, 2024
Crumar Stringman
Thursday, February 22, 2024
TMP-2-05 Vintage Synth TV Series from Benge
video upload by Memetune Studio
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
Sunday, February 04, 2024
Crumar Bit 99 - Vintage Italian Analog Synthesizer
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Vintage Crumar Orchestrator SN 00076
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via this auction
"Rare Crumar Orchestrator-2, a vintage Italian synthesizer. This analog synth is in working order but definitely needs to be serviced. There are obvious things like sliders being broken off, but it turns on and makes noise and the effects work. This was supposed to be a project and never got finished, so now it can be someone else's who will finally finish the job. If you are willing and excited to get your hands dirty (or just want to get some vintage gear affordably and pay someone to do it) then this is for you."
via this auction
"Rare Crumar Orchestrator-2, a vintage Italian synthesizer. This analog synth is in working order but definitely needs to be serviced. There are obvious things like sliders being broken off, but it turns on and makes noise and the effects work. This was supposed to be a project and never got finished, so now it can be someone else's who will finally finish the job. If you are willing and excited to get your hands dirty (or just want to get some vintage gear affordably and pay someone to do it) then this is for you."
Tuesday, January 09, 2024
INTRODUCING THE CRUMAR COMPOSER - COMPILATION VIDEO
video upload by Vintage Audio Institute Italia
"Here we go - this is the first of a series of videos I started a few year ago - and I thought I'd add some songs to it throughout - damn this thing sounds nice - the elusive Crumar Composer.
4 section poly/ mono / organ / string machine beast - consider it an Italian Korg Trident of sorts.
Laughably behind the times upon its short production run of 400 back in 1982-83 - instead all the sounds generated by this guy are straight from the 1970’s.
Despite each section being quite limited in modulation possibilities it's still quite versatile instrument with some unique features such as the breath control, the mono and poly section sharing the filter, and the organ section with percussion tabs and sustain.
There's more info in the video - enjoy!"
Sunday, December 31, 2023
Crumar Spirit 2023 edition – intro and sounds
video upload by Robotussin Vintage Synths
"This is a quick overview of the new Crumar Spirit, a recreation of an Italian synth made in 1981. This 2023 edition was created in a series of just 100 units by Crumar. Here's a first play discussing the functionality and the sounds."
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