🙋🏻‍♂️ Welcome to SynthFreak!

Hey and thank you for visiting my shop and for your interest in this Synthesizer! Every instrument in my shop comes from my private collection and is treated with the highest level of care. My mission is simple: you receive a vintage instrument that performs flawlessly, not a "fixer-upper."

Before any item is listed, it undergoes a rigorous, multi-stage inspection by our technician. I know my prices reflect a premium compared to "as-is" listings, but this is a deliberate choice. When you buy from me, you are investing in a fully verified, professionally serviced, and risk-free collector’s item that is ready for the studio the moment you plug it in. You avoid the hidden repair bills and frustration that often accompany cheaper, unverified gear.

💎 Why You Invest in Quality

My pricing directly reflects the extensive time, technical expertise, and premium materials required to deliver an investment-grade instrument. Here is exactly what is included in your purchase:

• 🛡️ Double Technical Verification: Every instrument undergoes a comprehensive checkup before being listed. To guarantee perfection, the entire unit is tested again right before it is packed. Any component replacement, calibration, or display upgrade is handled by specialists so you receive a turn-key, flawless instrument.
• 📦 Premium Custom Packaging: Vintage electronics are fragile and irreplaceable. To ensure 100% safety during international transit, we do not use standard shipping methods. We spend hours custom-building heavy-duty, multi-layered packaging or bespoke wooden crates. This professional-grade preparation guarantees that your investment arrives in the exact condition described.
• 🚀 Worldwide Fastest FREE Shipping: I believe in delivering excellence to your doorstep without extra costs. Every purchase includes expedited, fully insured worldwide shipping at no additional charge, ensuring your instrument arrives as quickly and safely as possible.
• ⚡ Power & Global Connectivity: My instruments are configured for EU 230V. If requested, I can perform a free internal voltage conversion where technically possible. If not, I recommend a high-quality external step-up transformer (approx. $50). This is the preferred, risk-free solution for 90% of my international customers, allowing you to power multiple EU-spec devices simultaneously without compromise.
• 📑 Customs & Import Optimization: International shipping often brings unexpected financial burdens. Our dedicated logistics team reviews each shipment individually to prepare customs declarations strategically. This compliant, professional approach helps minimize or entirely avoid unnecessary import fees and taxes for you.
• ✅ Transparency & Peace of Mind: I document the entire process and prioritize full professional transparency. You avoid the hidden risks, dirty interiors, and immediate repair costs that often come with cheaper 'as-is' listings from private sellers.

Enjoy reading the description.

🎹 Information about the Item for Sale

I am offering a masterpiece of Italian analog engineering from the mid-80s: the Crumar Bit 99. Released in 1985 as the keyboard-equipped evolution of the renowned Bit 01 rack-module, this 6-voice polyphonic synthesizer is a hidden gem for those who crave a unique, cutting-edge analog character that separates itself from the typical Roland or Korg sounds of the era.

The Bit 99 is celebrated for its highly distinctive, solid, and bright analog circuitry:

• Dual-DCO Architecture: Each of the six voices features two stable Digitally Controlled Oscillators, allowing for thick, detuned, and massive sound layering.
• Legendary CEM Filters: The heart of the Bit 99 is its implementation of the sought-after CEM 3328 chips, providing a rich, resonant filter character that is capable of searing, aggressive sweeps and beautifully smooth, woody tones.
• Versatile Performance Modes: Beyond the standard 6-voice polyphonic mode, it features "Split" and "Double" (layer) modes, turning this synth into a sound-design beast capable of complex textures.
• Deep Modulation: With dual LFOs and flexible routing, it offers modulation capabilities that many contemporary instruments of that time simply couldn't reach.

Technically, this Crumar Bit 99 is in excellent operational condition. We know that the Bit series relies on delicate parameter-access logic; this unit has been meticulously serviced and completely verified by our technician. The internal memory backup battery is fresh, all keys on the 61-note keyboard trigger perfectly, and the digital parameter-access system operates without a hitch. Optically, the synth is exceptionally well-preserved, showcasing its classic Italian industrial design with only normal, light signs of use from careful studio handling, maintaining a sharp and clean presence.

Please note: This listing includes the Crumar Bit 99 and the power cable.

⚙️ Specifications

• Type: 6-Voice Polyphonic Analog Synthesizer
• Manufacturer: Crumar
• Model: Bit 99
• Era: Mid-1980s (Introduced 1985)
• Keyboard: 61 keys
• Voice Structure: 6 Voices, 2 DCOs per voice, 2 LFOs
• Filter: VCF utilizing the classic CEM 3328 integrated circuit
• Memory: 99 total memory locations (Single, Split, and Layered patches)
• Connectivity: Stereo Outputs, MIDI In/Out/Thru, Sustain Pedal input
• Sound Character: Bright, solid, and punchy, capable of shimmering bells, metallic textures, deep basses, and lush string ensembles

📦 Secure Packaging & Custom Wooden Crate The instrument is professionally and extensively packed to guarantee a 100% safe international transit.

• Ultra-Secure Multi-Layer Wrapping: The instrument itself receives multiple layers of high-density shock protection and heavy-duty wrapping.
• Custom Carpenter-Built Wooden Crate: To ensure maximum safety, a custom heavy-duty wooden crate is individually crafted by a professional carpenter specifically for your instrument.
• Palletized Shipping: The finished wooden crate is then securely strapped onto a heavy wooden pallet. This prevents any rough handling, drops, or improper orientation during transport.

📹 Video Before & After Purchase

Any interested buyer is welcome to request a video demonstration of the instrument.

Additionally, each buyer receives a detailed functional check video before shipping, so you can see and hear your Crumar Bit 99 cycling through its memory patches, filter sweeps, and mode switching. If any issue is discovered during this final inspection, it is immediately corrected by our technician.

💲 Prices

It is very important that my instruments go into good hands.

• Price proposals are welcome
• If you are seriously interested, feel free to make an offer
• Reasonable proposals will always be considered

⚠️ Information

• All instruments come from my private collection
• The collection is continuously updated
• Each instrument is cleaned, tested, and carefully prepared for sale
• Instruments are protected against dust and damage

📦 Secure Packaging

• The instrument is wrapped in multiple protective layers for safe transport
• Special focus is given to safeguarding the front-panel parameter-access buttons and the keybed assembly
• Shipped inside a custom carpenter-built wooden crate, securely strapped onto a heavy wooden pallet for ultimate safety
• Fully insured shipping

💢 Shipping

• Best, fastest, and safest shipping option selected depending on destination
• Palletized freight shipping ensures secure and smooth handling during international transit
• Fully insured shipping
• Export documentation included if required for international shipping

⚡ Power and Connection

• Standard power connection (EU voltage configuration, non-EU buyers please use an appropriate high-quality transformer/adapter if required).

💯 Your Advantages

✅ Professionally checked instruments ✅ Tested and cleaned ✅ Shipped in a custom wooden crate on a heavy pallet ✅ Rare analog powerhouse with CEM 3328 filters ✅ Worldwide insured shipping ✅ Export documents included ✅ Verified seller ✅ Secure payment ✅ Animal-Free & Non-Smoking Household

⛔ What are you waiting for!?

The Crumar Bit 99 is a quintessential piece of Italian analog history, offering a robust, unique, and highly characterful sound that is becoming increasingly rare. Protected by professional custom wooden crating and palletized transport, this beautiful analog titan is ready to ship safely anywhere in the world and become a staple in your studio! 😉