Crumar Model 920 Analog String Synthesizer Piano
The instrument
The analogue model 920 Brass String Synthesizer Piano is probably a modified and modernised successor to the 2001 / 2002 / 2003 series from 1977, and was probably launched in 1979 / 1980. The 920 model is slightly smaller than the 2003 and has two manuals with 44 keys, a bass pedal with 13 keys and a volume pedal. The rhythm computer was upgraded to a Nerve Centre 30. All these models were offered in traditional wooden furniture.
Details
The sound of the Model 920 can be modified and combined in numerous sections: Lower Manual with Flute 8' and 4' and Clarinet; Bass with 16' and 8' and Sustain; Sustain; Upper Manual mit Flute Harmonics 16', 8 1/2', 6', 4', 2' and Percussion 16', 8 1/2', 6', 4', 2'; Soloist with Presets, Piano, String and Brass WHA; Presets with Full Organ, Marimba, Vibes, Mandolin; Pianos with Piano and Harpsichord for Lower and Upper Manuals; String and Brass with String 16' and 8', Brass 16' and 8', WHA; Modulation with Vibrato, Phaser and Delay. The Nerve Centre 30 offers 16 preset rhythms, 2 breaks and the effects guitar, piano, decay, sustain and walk.