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Description

Introducing the Crumar Stratus, a versatile synthesizer that marries classic sound with modern functionality, making it a reliable choice for musicians seeking both vintage charm and contemporary flexibility. Designed with both stage and studio in mind, this synthesizer offers a rich tonal palette that can easily adapt to various musical styles. The polyphonic capabilities of the Stratus allow for lush chords and complex textures, ensuring your music stands out with depth and dimension.

The Crumar Stratus is equipped with dual oscillators, providing a robust foundation for sound design. The intuitive interface makes it easy to sculpt your sound, whether you're diving into lush pads or punchy leads. With its built-in effects and modulation options, the Stratus encourages creativity, allowing musicians to explore both subtle nuances and bold sonic experiments.

For performers, the Stratus offers a reliable build and user-friendly controls, ensuring that it can withstand the rigors of live performance while remaining accessible and enjoyable to play. Its compatibility with MIDI setups further extends its versatility, integrating seamlessly with modern music production workflows.

Key Features:

  • Polyphonic synthesizer with rich tonal capabilities
  • Dual oscillators for diverse sound creation
  • Intuitive interface with easy-to-navigate controls
  • Built-in effects for enhanced sound shaping
  • MIDI compatibility for seamless integration with other gear
  • Suitable for both live performances and studio use
Steven Bach

Steven Bach

Demo of a 1982 Crumar Stratus. Cool synth!

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Demo of a 1982 Crumar Stratus. Cool synth!

Steven Bach

Steven Bach

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Crumar Stratus.

User experience

  • Owners describe the Crumar Stratus as heavy with a nice sound but limited versatility compared to other synths like the Juno-106 and DX7.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Some users report needing to tune the Crumar Stratus, indicating potential setup adjustments might be necessary for optimal sound.

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Comparisons

  • The Crumar Stratus is compared to the Crumar Trilogy and Orchestrator, highlighting differences in sound and functionality despite being from the same brand.

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Use cases and applications

  • The combination of synth, organ, and string sounds in the Crumar Stratus is praised for its unique and desirable tonal qualities.

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Critic Reviews

Crumar Stratus (EMM Dec 82)

muzines.co.uk

The Crumar Stratus is a versatile hybrid keyboard offering organ and variable polysynth capabilities, making it a cost-effective alternative to its bigger sibling, the Trilogy. Its design is compact and stylish, with a range of unique sounds that deviate from traditional organ and polyphonic synth norms. The Stratus excels in producing powerful organ tones but lacks certain features like key-click or Leslie effects, limiting its ability to replicate Hammond sounds. On the synth side, it provides useful effects and expressive playing techniques, although it misses out on features like pulse width modulation and chorus. Overall, the Stratus is a smartly-designed instrument that will appeal in various studio and stage contexts, but may leave some musicians wanting more in terms of sound modulation options.

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See how Apparat uses Crumar Stratus

Apparat

Music Producer

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You can see his Crumar Stratus below the Mono/Poly and Nord.

See how Detroit Swindle uses Crumar Stratus

Detroit Swindle

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Detroit Swindle uses the Crumar Stratus in their studio, as seen in a post by damswindle on Instagram.

See how Claudio Passavanti uses Crumar Stratus

Claudio Passavanti

Keyboardist

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At 2:30 you can see a Crumar Stratus sitting on the table behind Claudio, It's identifiable by the gray panel and odd joystick. He's also stated in a separate video that he owned a Crumar Stratus.

Genre Usage

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