CRUMAR Sorrento

Building on the rich tradition of spinet organs that were widely used in the 1970s, the Crumar Sorrento falls into this category of instruments-that is, two-manual organs with fewer keys than classic console organs such as the Hammond B3 or C3, which have two manuals of 61 keys each. Originally, spinetta organs had 44 keys, which limited the musician's performance. The Crumar Sorrento features two 49-key keyboards that are not of the waterfall type, as this

would have compromised the instrument's ergonomics; instead, they feature excellent synth action and are calibrated to offer a perfect playing experience, so the musician won't miss the waterfall action. Furthermore, the built-in rapid octave functions allow you to do everything you would normally do with a console organ, with excellent ergonomics and a very lightweight design.

The instrument has 3 onboard sounds: tonewheel organ, spinet organ (the classic sound made famous by bands like Genesis, Procol Harum, Pink Floyd, etc.), and a transistor spinet. Note that the latter is not a replica or clone of a specific transistor organ (such as a Vox or Farfisa) but has its own distinct character-a sharper, more "acidic" tone compared to the rounded sound of a tonewheel organ.

The instrument features two onboard effects: the first is a fully analog distortion derived from famous guitar distortion pedals such as the Tube Screamer or TS-9; the second is a ring modulator. Sorrento was therefore designed for use primarily in rock and prog-rock contexts, unlike its older sibling, the Mojo. The instrument features a display with a navigation menu that allows for onboard editing without the need for an external editor. Another major new feature is the complete absence of built-in Leslie simulation and reverb-a deliberate and conscious choice by Crumar, which includes the Burn emulator pedal with the Sorrento. The two instruments can be connected via a dedicated cable (called ONE-CORD) that carries both power and signal, effectively creating a seamless integration between the two devices. The instrument is MONO with two outputs: an organ output and a bass output. This allows for a high degree of modularity. Almost all 1970s spinetta organs were built exactly this way: a MONO output to which the musician could directly connect a rotary amplifier, a guitar amplifier, an effects chain, etc. Furthermore, by using the bass output, the bass sound is separated from the organ sound and can be routed, for example, to a dedicated bass amplifier.

Sorrento introduces advanced technology for Crumar and is, in fact, a hybrid of digital and analog, with all modern features implemented via MIDI and USB.