The theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments, and the only one known that you play without touching. The etherwave plus cv outputs are located on the bottom of the unit as indicated by the front panel, requiring the placement of the etherwave. Etherwave plus field upgrade instructions encyclotronic. Theremin world two etherwave pro theremins on ebay. Nearly 100 years after its invention, 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. 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. Previous post moog theremini theremin synth with gig bag next. The etherwave plus theremin and controller from moog is a musical instrument, cv, and gate controller that is played based on hand gestures and proximity to its antenna. Jan 14, 2012 all in all, the etherwave standard is a sturdy theremin that sounds pretty good in spite of its boring looks. 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 ground connection stabilizes the etherwaves operation. Could void the users authority granted by the fcc to operate the equipment.
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument played by. Unlike traditional theremins that play a continuous sweep of pitches, the theremini s pitch correction system allows the theremini to play the distinct notes and steps of a musical scale. The etherwave plus from moog extends the legendary theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin or use as a standalone control voltage controller. For full assembly instructions download both the etherwave assembly instructions and the etherwave plus field upgrade instructions. The moog music etherwave plus theremin extends the theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. The etherwave pro is a professionalquality theremin featuring classic theremin sounds and excellent playability.
Sounds the possibilities of sound on the moog music theremin etherwave pro are truly outstanding. Theremin is a open hardware and open software theremin project. Moog theremini theremin with assistive pitch correction. Moog etherwave signature theremin user guide can be downloaded by clicking on moog etherwave signature theremin user s manual. Unlike traditional theremins that play a continuous sweep of pitches, the thereminis pitch correction system.
All in all, the etherwave standard is a sturdy theremin that sounds pretty good in spite of its boring looks. 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. The etherwave plus from moog extends the legendary theremin s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. Jun 17, 2015 listing 1 brand new moog etherwave pro theremin with walnut back. You can also discuss and ask your questions about moog etherwave signature theremin below. Moog music etherwave plus theremin control your gear with a wave of your hand. Get the best price on our selection of moog theremins at musician s friend.
Build your own etherwave from this easytoassemble kit. My volume knob doesnt affect the instruments volume. This is a demo of forrest mims, iiis audible light. Like the ethervox, the moog etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremins original design. Moog etherwave plus theremin and controller 110 v ewplus. Hello from the moog music factory in asheville, nc. Features of the theremin is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments in history and the only one you play without touching.
Current product lines include etherwave and ethervox theremins, moogerfooger analog effects, and minimoog voyager analog synthesizers. Like the ethervox, the etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original design. Movement of the right hand toward the pitch antenna controls pitch, while movement of the left hand toward the volume antenna controls loudness or volume. 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. All etherwave plus kits ship with a dvd containing two video tutorials. Get the best deals on moog when you shop the largest online selection at. Most moog theremins are eligible for free shipping. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the theremin or use as a standalone cv controller. The theremin is one of the oldest electronic musical instruments. Moog music etherwave plus kit owners manual user manual. As you can see from the picture, the etherwave pro includes an instructional dvd, user manual, and stand. An authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original theremin designs. No previous electronics knowledge required, but you will have to do some soldering.
There are plenty of other versions available, many in kit form, and often at a lower price, but the build, look and sound of the etherwave makes it the best there is. Listing 1 brand new moog etherwave pro theremin with walnut back. The moog music story begins in 1954, when a young bob moog began building theremins, one of the oldest electronic instruments, and the only one known that you play without touching, in his basement with his father. Moog draws on a long tradition of analog design to build instruments with great sound, musicianfriendly user interfaces, and rugged, goodlooking classicstyle enclosures.
Connect pitch cv, volume cv and gate outputs to your analog synthesizer for completely new performance experience. Moog lends its famous build quality and production to one of the worlds oldest electronic instruments with the moog etherwave theremin. Moog etherwave plus theremin cv control sonic circus. With 32 builtin sounds derived from moog s animoog synth engine, the theremini gives you a wide sonic palette to experiment with. Five of these three voltagecontrolled oscillators with switchable waveforms triangle wave, sawtooth wave, a combination of the sawtooth and triangle wavereverse sawtooth or ramp wave in oscillator three, square wave and two different width pulse waves, a noise generator, an external line input pass to a mixer with. Moog music standard etherwave theremin, ash cabinet. It has 14 outputs for pitch and volume cv, but these can be used for any cv destination. The etherwave plus extends the theremins gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. From the classic 50s scifi sounds of the original theremin to modern synth sounds, the theremini is moog s most versatile theremin to date.
One antenna is a horizontal loop used to control the volume. This method of playing gives the theremin tone its unique ethereal and dramatic quality, while. Moog credited what he learned from the experience as leading directly to his groundbreaking synthesizer, the moog. 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. It provides an accurate, fiveoctave pitch range and balanced spacing between notes for highlysophisticated playability. But it sounds even better with the espe01 module installed. Current product lines include etherwave and ethervox theremins, moogerfooger analog. For the uninitiated, the theremin is a single oscillator instrument that uses two metal rod antennas to control pitch and amplitude. Get artist performances, synth tutorials, and more sent straight to your inbox. Moog music etherwave theremin black analogue haven. Brand new moog etherwave pro theremin with walnut back two things make this auction special. The etherwave pro is a professionalquality theremin featuring.
Does the etherwave plus allow me to control play other synths with the cv outs. Page 5 this user s guide only describes the added functions of the etherwave plus. The etherwave standard theremin is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original theremin designs. The etherwave is available as a fullybuilt instrument or a buildityourself kit. 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. 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 moog etherwave theremin is powered by a special adapter which plugs into a standard 110125 volt grounding power outlet. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume.
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. Moog music etherwave standard which demonstrates the tonal capabilities of the instrument. The modular system consists of a rc or lc heterodyne oscillator module and a micro controller up module with interface and supply circuits. The bottom panel of the etherwave standard is fitted with an adapter for mounting on a standard microphone stand.
We also included a behind the scenes photo of the theremin on set of hannibal. The moog music etherwave plus theremin extends the theremin s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond. The moog etherwave plus has all the great features and tone of the standard etherwave theremin. Most of the etherwave pros had a black piano finish back. Like the ethervox, the moog etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor leon theremin s original design. Moog minimoog manual the old classic fabled monosynth. Im really a beginner when it comes to the theremin, but i didnt have too much trouble figuring out what everything does. In the world of theremins, the moog etherwave is a classic and a standard. As with all theremin instruments, the moog theremini is played by interacting with two electronic antennae using subtle hand gestures. The theremin is an electronic musical instrument played by the free movement of the. Moog music standard etherwave theremin the theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments and the first that you play without touching. Control synthesizers and effects while playing the etherwave plus theremin or use as a standalone cv control voltage controller. Five of these three voltagecontrolled oscillators with switchable waveforms triangle wave, sawtooth wave, a combination of the sawtooth and triangle wavereverse sawtooth or ramp wave in oscillator three, square wave and two different width pulse waves, a noise generator, an external line input pass to a mixer with independent level controls.
View the manual from moog, which is categorized in the musical instruments category. Its design fuses the experience of playing an instrument you dont actually touch, with a powerful sound engine derived from moog s award winning synthesizer, animoog. 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. Around 1955, a colleague of moog s, electronic music pioneer raymond scott, purchased one of moog s theremin subassemblies to incorporate into a new invention, the clavivox, which was intended to be an easytouse keyboard theremin.
The manual is pretty thorough and is helpful to have around when trying to learn the wonders of this instrument. The plus makes it an ideal controller and performance instrument. Around 1955, a colleague of moogs, electronic music pioneer raymond scott, purchased one of moogs theremin subassemblies to incorporate into a new invention, the clavivox, which was intended to be an easytouse keyboard theremin. With nickelplated antennas and furnituregrade wood, the etherwave theremin comes in a variety of finishes that will fit any aesthetic, and its fiveoctave pitch range and dependable note spacing make it a reliable, flexible choice for anyone seeking out the. Etherwave theremin in the etherwave theremin users manual. View and download moog etherwave user manual online. The etherwave plus extends the theremin s gestural playing technique to the world of analog synthesis and beyond.
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