Swedish synth maker Nyström Instruments has introduced the Crum Hum, described as a “generative, experimental soundscaping machine”.
Crum Hum is a 3-voice experimental and expressive soundscaping instrument with generative, ever evolving melodic and harmonic creation.
Here’s the official Crum Hum intro video:
Features:
- 3 melodic voices with expressive touch control
- 12 different Sound engines
- Generative & randomized melodic and chord generation
- 12 different Scales
- Delay, Reverb, Overdrive, LFO
- 3.5mm CV output
- 3.5mm Clock input
- Send and receive Midi sequencing and Midi CC.
Pricing and Availability:
The Nyström Instruments Crum Hum is expected to be available in Dec 2024, priced at 310€ ex. VAT.
If Brian Eno ever made “Swedish Winter” he would use this.
Some of you may think it is price-y, but compared to other Swedish synth makers…it is a decent price.
I definitely think this sounds best when it leans into the ambient soundscapes. Pair this with some nice pedals and man, you are off…but you could use the built in effects just fine..
Love it. Great idea and sounds amazing.
…looks like a fun machine. Eurorack at first thought…but standalone probably even better?
It looks fine but do we really need another drone/soundscape synth? Developers need to innovate a bit, I reckon. The hipsters will follow as long as it is pricy.