Musicians: Theremin suggestions?

Mike Sommer · 05-05-2009, 02:17 PM

Don't get me started on Theremin's Joe, I have two Mic pres I'm trying to build and an LA4 in the works. Another distraction I do not need. But building a copy of the RCA unit looks like fun.

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JoeActor · 05-05-2009, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike Sommer

Don't get me started on Theremin's Joe, I have two Mic pres I'm trying to build and an LA4 in the works. Another distraction I do not need. But building a copy of the RCA unit looks like fun.

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Yow! That's beyond me.

"all my tubes and wires, and careful notes, and antiquated notions but - it's poetry in motion"

JoeActor · 05-05-2009, 03:20 PM

Barry Schwam/Schwump Dueling Theremins

... I want whatever this guy is taking!

Ok, so it's a B3 on the left side of the video, Moog on the right.

They both sound pretty good...

Scott Pollak · 05-05-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeActor

I think we all should get one and have a concert on-line...
Joe

OMG, and it would SOUND just like a bunch of cats getting into it, too!

Scott Pollak · 05-05-2009, 03:43 PM

Just a little tidbit that some of those visiting this forum may not realize, but the Theremin is the only instrument you play without actually TOUCHING it.

Mike Sommer · 05-05-2009, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by JoeActor

... I want whatever this guy is taking!

It appears he is the owner of the last jar of pharmaceutical grade Quaaludes in his immediate area.

PJHawke · 05-06-2009, 01:58 AM

That guy looks like George Carlin being possessed by the spirit of Crispin Glover.

Chrisrice · 05-06-2009, 09:30 AM

Or you could go the 21st Century route with the Wii theramin:

Experience the Wii Theremin | GeekDad

Scott Pollak · 05-06-2009, 09:59 AM

That guy is exceptionally smart, with way too much free time on his hands.

Wouldn't it have been a LOT easier to just buy one?

Of course, I understand that's not the point.

JoeActor · 05-06-2009, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Scott Pollak

That guy is exceptionally smart, with way too much free time on his hands.

Wouldn't it have been a LOT easier to just buy one?

Of course, I understand that's not the point.

Seconded. Motion carried!

Yeah, Wiimote+Synth+Computer+gloves... gotta be more than a real one.
More possibilities, tho.

I've also seen a device that has a series of laser beams around the musician. As you interrupt the beams, different notes are played. Kind of like a "Light Piano".

Off to order a B3,
Joe

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Mike Sommer User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 1,132	Don't get me started on Theremin's Joe, I have two Mic pres I'm trying to build and an LA4 in the works. Another distraction I do not need. But building a copy of the RCA unit looks like fun. Theremin World RCA AR-1264 Theremin : RCA Theremin for sale

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