Crumar things (Stratus, Spirit)

[tomg]

On 14-Aug-98, Tadej Bozicko wrote:
>Hello!

>I just happen to have a chance to buy some Crumar synth! The guy who's
selling
>it, doesnt know exact type, but I suspect it is Stratus. He said, there is
>something like S-2 or D-2 marked on it. So I'm confused, because there is no
>ino on the net about these models. Anyone of you have something??? Specs,
>recommendations... and as fast as possible, because the price for this synth
>is around 80$.

The Crumar DS-2 is your standard mono synth with a Opus style 
poly mode. DS stands for digital synth but the only real digital
part is the kbd. Weighs about 75lbs comes in it's own travel
case. Makes a good heater. Huge acid sound. All ics plug in
sockets makes it easy (ier) to fix.  

2 VCO ramp/tri/sine sync
2 ADSR
1 VCA
MS50 type filter 
2 LFOs ramp/tri/random w/LFO mixer and delay
Top Octive type poly mode

For $80 snatch it up. If you don't like it I'll buy it from
you and even pay shipping. BTW the DS-2 is a rare bird. I
think less than 100 were made, could be wrong..

-tg