Future Sound Systems CRIC analog patchable synthesizer –– SIGNATURE EDITION, STUDIO DEMO

Future Sound Systems' description of the Future Sound Systems CRIC analog patchable synthesizer 

THE MIDIUM® CURATOR'S NOTE: Studio Demo

CAM: This particular unit has been with us for roughly over one year and served as a demo unit that was played by appointment during five demo sessions at professional studios in the Los Angeles area, and at our own off-site studio where Erin and I would practice sound design.  It is in mint condition and comes with the original box, manual, pins, and power supply.  The CRIC itself, as well as the box, manual, pins, and power supply are clean and have been handled with care since its first session.  As this is a Studio Demo unit, it is final sale.  If you have any questions, please let us know, anytime.

THE MIDIUM® CURATOR'S NOTE: Signature Edition

CAM: Recognizing the people behind a musical instrument's creation is as vital as recognizing the artist who plays it and the audience who appreciates it. In that spirit, The Midium® asked Finlay Shakespeare of Future Sound Systems to please sign a run of their CRIC analog patchable synthesizers in our collection. It is The Midium®'s hope that you feel a deeper connection with your Future Sound Systems CRIC Signature Edition, with the knowledge that Finlay himself added a personal touch to the units in our collection. All of our Signature Edition pedals and instruments are priced the same as unsigned versions because we simply wanted to take an extra step for the Artists who count on The Midium® and offer a more unique and special experience every time a Signature Edition pedal or instrument is played, knowing that its creator signed it.  We hope you enjoy this special synth, as it embodies Future Sound Systems' latest and greatest work. 

SYNTH? DRUM MACHINE? NOISE BOX? YES, THE CRIC IS ALL OF THEM.

Cric is a fully-analogue patchable synthesiser, designed to showcase our approach and attitude towards subtractive sound synthesis. It is not a clone or derivative of a pre-existing musical instrument, nor is it simply our Eurorack modules cased up in a box. 

Whilst some of Cric’s functionality descends directly from our experience in designing modular synthesiser components, it has been designed as a fully fledged, standalone instrument, which can easily be introduced into an existing electronic music studio, or even form the heart of an entirely new set-up.

Rock solid voltage-controlled oscillators give the user both pitch precision and FM flexibility. A comprehensive filter section affords timbral sculpting from basic filtering to total transformation of incoming tones. Four cyclical function generators can be used as envelopes, LFOs or even audible VCOs. Pin matrix patching allows for the synthesiser to be configured as a standard triple-VCO subtractive synth, or a paraphonic synth, or a drum machine, or a noise box, and so the list goes on. Four inputs and outputs allow for audio processing, external CV control, feedback routing and more - there's even a microphone pre-amp on input 1. Steel casing, Mirrl-clad HIMACS end-cheeks, and hand assembly and testing ensure a rugged and durable build quality.

SPECS.

• Oscillators : Three SSI2131-based analogue VCOs in Recombination configuration, white noise generator
• Filter : SSI2164-based 18dB/octave state-mixable analogue VCF, with wave-folding, based on the Timbral Sculptor
• Dynamics : SSI2164-based VCAs present in DNA oscillators, filter section and as a standalone VCA
• Modulation : Sample and hold + four cyclical function generators offering AD and ASD envelope configuation, cycle mode, and slope and pulse sources
• Routing : 24 source x 32 destination active pin matrix allowing for splitting and summing of all signals
• I/O : Four DC-coupled inputs and outputs for multi-channel audio and CV use. Microphone pre-amplifier assigned to In 1. Headphone amplifier on Out
• Dimensions : 550 x 310 x 80 mm, 5.3 kg
• Power : +12VDC (centre positive, 2.1mm barrel jack connector), 2.5A, PSU included