Crumar19788-voice polyPolyphonic Keyboard$$Mid-Range($250–800)
Crumar Trilogy
Collectors wanting a genuine obscure Italian hybrid organ/string/synth instrument beloved by prog-rock composers.
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Strengths
- A genuine Italian-built hybrid organ/string/synth instrument, offering three distinct sound sections in one keyboard
- Became a real cult favorite among prog-rock and library-music composers for its lush combined-ensemble textures
- Extremely obscure relative to Roland/Korg/Yamaha's dominant synths, making it a genuine deep-cut find
Trade-offs
- No MIDI at all, and genuinely difficult to service given its combined organ/synth circuitry and rarity
- Individual sections are less flexible on their own than a dedicated single-purpose synth or string machine
Full Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Brand | Crumar |
| Model | Trilogy |
| Era | 1978 |
| Typical Price Tier | Mid-Range ($250–800) |
| Voice Architecture | Polyphonic (string/organ/synth ensemble) |
| Polyphony | 8 voices |
| Oscillator Type | Analog (divide-down organ-style + synth section) |
| Filter | Analog resonant low-pass |
| Keys | 61 |
| Built-in Sequencer | No |
| MIDI Equipped | No |
| Patching | Hardwired front panel (no patch cables) |
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Flexibility52
Portability25
Ease of Use55
Tonal Neutrality35
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