Today we take a look at the Crumar Multiman-S, an Italian string synthesizer from 1977. We also look at the concept of a string synthesizer in general; an instrument that served as a stop gap, but that forged its own identity due the distinctive sound and the records they were used in. Originally conceived by Ken Freeman, others saw the impending gold rush and got their instruments out. When I say there was a "string synth heyday", I'm not exaggerating.