Crumar Compac-piano (1973)
An analog electronic piano made in Italy, rebranded in the US by Crucianelli, with a simple design and three presets.
Overview
The Crumar Compac-piano is an analog electronic piano built in Italy in 1973 by Crumar, also associated with Crucianelli e Sante Marchetti. It was rebranded for the American market under the Crucianelli name. It has 61 keys, not velocity sensitive, and three presets. The sound engine is VCO analog synthesis. The page describes it as "very simple," and it plays that way. Technical documentation is thin. Used units have turned up with original accessories like a leather case, and users call the sound funky. Demo clips are available online.
Specifications
| Keys | 61 keys (no velocity) |
| Presets | 3 presets |
| Voices (max) | 61 |
| Engine Type | Analog |
| Engine | VCO |
| Oscillators | 12 |
| Controls | rate and depth controls; Filter |
Design
The Crumar Compac-piano uses a very simple analog design, with basic functions and a straightforward signal path.
Context
The Crumar Compac-piano was an American rebrand by Crucianelli, sold as an accessible analog electronic piano in the early 1970s.
Market
Recent sales include a unit sold for £30 at auction in very good condition, with no reported issues, and another listed at A$350. Units have been offered with a soft case or original leather case. Original new prices listed include $299, €266.75, and $233.42.
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