View the manual from moog, which is categorized in the musical instruments category. The new etherwave plus extends the theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond by allowing the user to control gear with a wave of a hand, controlling. No previous electronics knowledge required, but you will have to do some soldering. For information regarding the operation of the etherwave plus basic theremin functions, please refer to the sections setting up and playing the moog music etherwave theremin in the etherwave theremin user s manual. After a lengthy tour of europe, during which time he demonstrated his invention to packed houses, theremin moved to the. This is a demo of forrest mims, iiis audible light.
Plus adds the following features to the standard etherwave theremin. Rigged up to a 1voct oscillator input or used as a control source for a modular synth or moogerfooger pedal, the theremini can bring exciting gestural. One of the earliest electronic instruments, the theremin is great fun to play. Jan 14, 2012 all in all, the etherwave standard is a sturdy theremin that sounds pretty good in spite of its boring looks. Sounds the possibilities of sound on the moog music theremin etherwave pro are truly outstanding. The theremin is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments in history and the only one you play without touching. Cost is not a major issue here, and i intend to install the espe01 regardless. Moog draws on a long tradition of analog design to build instruments with great sound, musicianfriendly user interfaces, and rugged, goodlooking classicstyle enclosures. Pitch cv output the pitch antenna can act as a cv control voltage. All the great features and tone of moogs standard etherwave theremin. Any theremin can be a spooky soundeffects generator, but the theremini hints at a whole new dimension of the weird and the unsettling. For information regarding the operation of the etherwave plus basic theremin functions, please refer to the sections setting up and playing the moog music etherwave theremin in the etherwave theremin user s.
Reproduces a 5octave pitch range and reliable spacing between notes for sophisticated playability. Back then, a young russian scientist named leon theremin was hard at work using radio waves to develop a device that could measure the density of different gasses in the air. The theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments, and the only one known that you play without touching. The theremin was designed in the earlier part of the 20th century by leon theremin. To assemble your etherwave plus kit you will refer to both the etherwave theremin user s manual referred to in the rest of this document as etum and the etherwave plus field upgrade manual referred to in the rest of this document as epfum that are included in this package. Moog etherwave buildyourown theremin kit guitar center. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin or use as a standalone cv control voltage controller. This method of playing gives the theremin tone its unique ethereal and dramatic quality, while at the same time allowing the performer a. Rachmaninoff on moog etherwave pro theremin duration. By the time one researches and acquires the resources to build a knockoff of this great moog theremin, one could purchase a moog etherwave for less.
The moog etherwave is a reprint of the famous theremin, an early electronic instruments. Pitch and volume are controlled by moving your hands in the space around its antennas. The manual is pretty thorough and is helpful to have around when trying to learn the wonders of this instrument. A brilliant example of how close the sound of the theremin can get to the human voice. Moog etherwave theremin demo with jake widgeon youtube. Moog music standard etherwave theremin, ash cabinet. I agree wholeheartedly the cost time of laying out a pcb, the cost of getting pcb made, the chance of getting something wrong and needing to redo the pcb, the cost of components assembly. How the etherwave works 1 the etherwave circuit 2 a tour of the schematic diagram 3 tuning the pitch circuit 6 tuning the volume circuit 7 why is the power adaptor grounded. The etherwave is a quality musical instrument designed for ruggedness and. Moog etherwave theremins standard spare parts moog. Moog etherwave pro theremin synthxl free service manual. Control the intonation and tuning of the theremin how to. Moog etherwave plus theremin american musical supply. And as much as i love the sound and simplicity of the b3, im looking to upgrade to an etherwave.
Connect the moog etherwave plus to the pitch and volume cv inputs of a little phatty, voyager or other analog synth for a completely new way to play your synth. Moog music etherwave theremin black analogue haven. The softest audible sound is already quite loud, as silence is followed by a jump in volume from zero to a starting level of about 40db. This module adds about 2 octaves of range in the bass register, making the etherwave theremin sound even lower than a double bass. Having digested the basics, theres nothing for it but to. Build your own etherwave from this easytoassemble kit. Im really a beginner when it comes to the theremin, but i didnt have too much trouble figuring out what everything does. This module improves the volume response of the etherwave pro. Moog etherwave pro theremin w eventide space youtube. Moog music continues the legacy of the theremin with the etherwave family of analog theremins, and the thereminian entirely new take on one of the worlds oldest electronic musical instruments. Current product lines include etherwave and ethervox theremins, moogerfooger analog effects, and minimoog voyager analog synthesizers. The moog etherwave theremin is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original design. All in all, the etherwave standard is a sturdy theremin that sounds pretty good in spite of its boring looks.
The left antenna a horizontal hoop reduces the amplitude as the left hand is moved closer to it, while the right antenna a vertical pole increases the pitch as the right hand is moved towards it. The etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor lev termens original design. The etherwave is an adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original design. Play theremin with dynamics, vibrato, and articulation. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin or use as a standalone control voltage controller. Etherwave plus theremin w cv controlvoltage big city music. All etherwaves include a power supply and two video tutorials on one dvd. Page 5 this user s guide only describes the added functions of the etherwave plus. A brief history of the theremin in 1919, electricity and radio waves were the cuttingedge technology of the time.
But it sounds even better with the espe01 module installed. Features of the theremin is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments in history and the only one you play without touching. Moog etherwave theremin synthxl free service manual. Basic setup of the theremin etherwave with the slim phatty from moog. Moog music etherwave standard which demonstrates the tonal capabilities of the instrument. The plus makes it an ideal controller and performance instrument. This document is provided to improve upon the documents that currently exist online.
Etherwave theremin in the etherwave theremin users manual. Setting up and playing the moog etherwave theremin introduction the theremin is an electronic musical instrument played by the free movement of the performers hands in the space surrounding it. Moog list of service manual andor schematics on synthxl. The bottom panel of the etherwave standard is fitted with an adapter for mounting on a standard microphone stand. My question is, im unsure if i should get a standard or a plus.
All etherwave plus kits ship with a dvd containing two video tutorials. How to set up your theremin other instruments wonderhowto. Like the ethervox, the etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original design. Visit us online for more information or to download service manuals today.
Calibrate and play the gakken premium theremin how to. Antennas are nickelplated 38 brass tube and cabinets are furnituregrade hardwood. An html version of the instruction manual is also available. The theremin was the product of soviet governmentsponsored research into proximity sensors. The theremin is an electronic musical instrument played by. Make a homemade theremin using three radios how to. The newest member of the moog etherwave theremin family is also the newest member of our controller family. Previously, it was moogs more expensive etherwave plus theremin that sported cv outputs, and although the theremini has just a single quarterinch output, it has a range of potential uses. The vocal bit from gnarls barkleys hit crazy as played on the theremin. Moog etherwave signature theremin user guide can be downloaded by clicking on moog etherwave signature theremin user s manual.
Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin. Either package includes the instructional videotape, the clara rockmore cd the art of the theremin which is an absolute joy to listen to, a photohistory booklet about the instrument and a manual for hotrodding or customizing your theremin. The big briarmoog music moog signature series etherwave theremin pictured top and standard etherwave theremin allow you to create those whistling sine wave sounds using your hands, arms, elbows or head. Understanding, customizing, and hotrodding your etherwave theremin pdf. Produce eerie, scifi sounds with a wave of your hand. Its a simple oscillating circuit that produces a simple sine wave over a 5. For full assembly instructions download both the etherwave assembly instructions and the etherwave plus field upgrade instructions. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume. The moog etherwave theremin still available from moog music inc. The etherwave plus extends the theremin s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. Thierry frenkel is the expert on the etherwave and most other theremins, and he may take notice here and offer some direct suggestions.
This is a 100% analog instrument changes are also possible and even presented in. The theremins main circuitry is mounted on a single prototyping board, and the two antenna. This is the instrument that so intrigued bob moog that he has spent the last 50 years building the most influential electronic musical instruments in the world. Moog music etherwave plus theremin control your gear with a wave of your hand. It provides an accurate, fiveoctave pitch range and balanced spacing between notes for highlysophisticated playability.
Anyway, since the end january, i have been listening the recordings of clara rockmore my favourite is the lost album with great delight. The manual offers an introduction to theremin technique along with a brief history of bobs first love to whet your appetite. We also included a behind the scenes photo of the theremin on set of hannibal. Original etherwave pro theremins have what is called a snappy response. The moog music etherwave plus theremin extends the theremin s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. If you dont already have it, here is the etherwave user manual. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin or use as a standalone cv controller.
Play jazz with just six chords gateway to jazz guitar duration. The linearity improves considerably over the full pitch range. For the uninitiated, the theremin is a single oscillator instrument that uses two metal rod antennas to control pitch and amplitude. The etherwave pro is a professionalquality theremin featuring classic theremin. As a matter of fact, on the first listening i felt a headache. Call our gear experts now for help with your purchase. Plus a invitation to our upcoming festival with the pamelia kurstins theremin workshop. The etherwave is available as a fullybuilt instrument or a buildityourself kit. The etherwave is fitted with an adapter for mounting on a standard microphone stand and is designed for use with a musical instrument amplifier such as the moog tb15. View and download moog etherwave user manual online. As you can see from the picture, the etherwave pro includes an instructional dvd, user manual, and stand. This user s guide only describes the installation of the upgrade and the use of the added functions of the etherwave plus. In particular make sure that you understand how the volume control is supposed to work.
The theremin has intrigued me since i first heard about it some years ago, bit this interest escalated rather rapidly during the previous months, for not too clear reasons. It has an awesome look to it and has a lot more tone controls than most other theremins out there. The etherwave plus circuit board brd100112 the etherwave theremin user s manual the etherwave plus field upgrade manual serial number label identify the following parts in the small plastic bag. The greatest theremin virtuosa, and mastering the theremin, featuring lydia kavina. Bigbriar etherwave theremin sm service manual download. Purchased my first theremin a b3 deluxe a few months ago, and ive become surprisingly competent in playing it. Faq help for best results, you must find a grounded outlet. You can also discuss and ask your questions about moog etherwave signature theremin below. Moog music standard etherwave theremin the theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments and the first that you play without touching. Plenty of accessories and options include the instructional video on playing the theremin, a photo history booklet by bob moog, a hotrodding manual for customizing your theremin, an etherwave gig bag, the moog tb15 theremin amplifier 15watt, 8 inch. The modular system consists of a rc or lc heterodyne oscillator module and a micro controller up module with interface and supply circuits. The newest member of the moog etherwave theremin family is also the newest member of the controller family.
Etherwave std owners manual manewstd0003 due to the massive impact from covid19 virus some orders are subject to delays in processing and shipping. Moog music etherwave plus kit owners manual user manual. This is the buildityourself kit unfinished wood cabinet, prebuilt circuit board, several wiring points require soldering. You can get so many different and interesting theremin tones with this instrument that it gets almost a little ridiculous. The moog music theremin etherwave pro is probably the most complex and best sounding theremin out there that money can buy. Service manuals, schematics, eproms for electrical technicians. The etherwave plus extends the theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. Theremin is a open hardware and open software theremin project. Mar 28, 20 this etherwave standard theremin by moog music has been around since about the mid 1990s, and comes with the dvd, mastering the theremin which features lydia kavina, and interviews, as well as. Manuals, firmware, software, and presets for all your moog instruments. This website or its thirdparty tools use cookies, which are necessary to its functioning and required to achieve the purposes illustrated in the cookie policy. Jun 01, 20 basic setup of the theremin etherwave with the slim phatty from moog. This etherwave standard theremin by moog music has been around since about the mid 1990s, and comes with the dvd, mastering the theremin which features lydia kavina, and interviews, as.
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