That’s awesome. I don’t have the faintest idea of most of what you just said but if there’s a way I can get my theremini to sound like that, it’s simply the stuff of dreams 🥰
I am working on a way to simplify this procedure so that it can be done with just software but it is hampered by the lack of MIDI note output from the Theremini. I’m delighted that you like the sound though😊
Thank you Loren, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the musical demo. I'm with you, what a great opportunity missed by not having a standard MIDI implementation for note generation. That said, I found a way through using modules that I already had in my rack so, I was fortunate indeed! Take care.
I also missed these wonderful sounds from the Theremini, which is why I didn't buy it until now. ✍️🤯🤩 I'm a complete beginner, but I really want to learn to play the theremin, but I don't like its squeaky, screeching, unnatural sound. Could you help me give you an idea how I could get started with a small financial investment and make the Theremini sound so nice and soft? Thanks for the help! ✍️
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an easier way to do this although it can be done with only one Disting 4 if you don't need to output MIDI from the quantizer! The minimum requirements , therefore, would be a small powered Eurorack case like the Doepfer A-100 LC-1, a Eurorack quantizer module like the one in my video (a single Expert Sleepers Disting 4 instead of the two that I used) and a small monosynth that can be controlled by CV (control voltage) like the Behringer Crave. The key to this is that the note CV from the Theremini is sent to a quantizer that not only quantizes the input voltage but also generates a Gate output on every note change.
Hi Rick, herein lies the issue and the reason for my current connection method - I am only using the Eurorack modules (two Disting 4s in my case) to generate the Gate signal as, unfortunately as discussed in my video, you cannot get both Pitch CV AND Gate from the Theremini at the same time. I use two Disting 4s as I make use of the CV to MIDI convertor in the second Disting 4 but you could use just one (set to quantizer mode) and feed the Pitch CV and Gate out signals directly to your synthesiser and miss out the MIDI conversion. You could probably use a Doepfer 156 module which is cheaper than a Disting 4 but I haven't tried this to confirm as I don't have one. I appreciate that you don't have a Eurorack system and both of the above are Eurorack modules (I am not aware of a stand-alone quantizer) but you could consider building a tiny rack with just a PSU and the quantizer module to produce your own 'stand-alone' quantizer unit to allow you to drive any synth with Gate and CV input. As an experiment, you could patch the Pitch CV output of the Theremini to your synth's CV input and patch your synth's LFO (square wave) to its Gate input to produce a quasi Gate signal but it would always continue to play a note every time the LFO fires. Sorry I can't offer another method.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an easier way to do this although it can be done with only one Disting 4 if you don't need to output MIDI from the quantizer! The minimum requirements , therefore, would be a small powered Eurorack case like the Doepfer A-100 LC-1, a Eurorack quantizer module like the one in my video (a single Expert Sleepers Disting 4 instead of the two that I used) and a small monosynth that can be controlled by CV (control voltage) like the Behringer Crave. The key to this is that the note CV from the Theremini is sent to a quantizer that not only quantizes the input voltage but also generates a Gate output on every note change.
I am using an old telescope tripod that I had lying around unused - these are not available without telescopes unfortunately BUT any lightweight camera tripod would work and you would then use a 3/8" to 1/4" adaptor to fit the mounting bush in the base of the Theremini
Ingenious and rather relaxing to listen to. I too love that preset 'Eire'
Thank you, I'm pleased that you found it relaxing as that is how I feel about it.
Really good. Ethereal soundscape reminded me of Jon Anderson's Olias of Sunhillow
That’s awesome. I don’t have the faintest idea of most of what you just said but if there’s a way I can get my theremini to sound like that, it’s simply the stuff of dreams 🥰
I am working on a way to simplify this procedure so that it can be done with just software but it is hampered by the lack of MIDI note output from the Theremini. I’m delighted that you like the sound though😊
Thank U Sir!
That was greatly & helpfully!
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Most welcome, I hope you found it useful
Cool video! I really like the idea of gesural control. Interesting to see one of these in action.
Thank you, Dave - it is quite an unusual experience to control an instrument in this manner but very therapeutic, relaxing and creative
Amazing! Blade Runner vibes! Just wish the theremini had better conventional connections. No standard MIDI? WTF???!!!
Thank you Loren, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the musical demo. I'm with you, what a great opportunity missed by not having a standard MIDI implementation for note generation. That said, I found a way through using modules that I already had in my rack so, I was fortunate indeed! Take care.
I also missed these wonderful sounds from the Theremini, which is why I didn't buy it until now. ✍️🤯🤩 I'm a complete beginner, but I really want to learn to play the theremin, but I don't like its squeaky, screeching, unnatural sound. Could you help me give you an idea how I could get started with a small financial investment and make the Theremini sound so nice and soft? Thanks for the help! ✍️
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an easier way to do this although it can be done with only one Disting 4 if you don't need to output MIDI from the quantizer! The minimum requirements , therefore, would be a small powered Eurorack case like the Doepfer A-100 LC-1, a Eurorack quantizer module like the one in my video (a single Expert Sleepers Disting 4 instead of the two that I used) and a small monosynth that can be controlled by CV (control voltage) like the Behringer Crave. The key to this is that the note CV from the Theremini is sent to a quantizer that not only quantizes the input voltage but also generates a Gate output on every note change.
Beautifull Thanks.
Thank you, I'm pleased you like it.
Saludos cordiales a que syntetizador conectas el moog theremin ?
Behringer ARP 2600 copy
Thanks!
Hope you find it useful
I don’t use Eurorack. How can you go straight into a hardware synth?
Hi Rick, herein lies the issue and the reason for my current connection method - I am only using the Eurorack modules (two Disting 4s in my case) to generate the Gate signal as, unfortunately as discussed in my video, you cannot get both Pitch CV AND Gate from the Theremini at the same time. I use two Disting 4s as I make use of the CV to MIDI convertor in the second Disting 4 but you could use just one (set to quantizer mode) and feed the Pitch CV and Gate out signals directly to your synthesiser and miss out the MIDI conversion. You could probably use a Doepfer 156 module which is cheaper than a Disting 4 but I haven't tried this to confirm as I don't have one. I appreciate that you don't have a Eurorack system and both of the above are Eurorack modules (I am not aware of a stand-alone quantizer) but you could consider building a tiny rack with just a PSU and the quantizer module to produce your own 'stand-alone' quantizer unit to allow you to drive any synth with Gate and CV input. As an experiment, you could patch the Pitch CV output of the Theremini to your synth's CV input and patch your synth's LFO (square wave) to its Gate input to produce a quasi Gate signal but it would always continue to play a note every time the LFO fires. Sorry I can't offer another method.
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an easier way to do this although it can be done with only one Disting 4 if you don't need to output MIDI from the quantizer! The minimum requirements , therefore, would be a small powered Eurorack case like the Doepfer A-100 LC-1, a Eurorack quantizer module like the one in my video (a single Expert Sleepers Disting 4 instead of the two that I used) and a small monosynth that can be controlled by CV (control voltage) like the Behringer Crave. The key to this is that the note CV from the Theremini is sent to a quantizer that not only quantizes the input voltage but also generates a Gate output on every note change.
What stand are you using with the moog theremini?
I am using an old telescope tripod that I had lying around unused - these are not available without telescopes unfortunately BUT any lightweight camera tripod would work and you would then use a 3/8" to 1/4" adaptor to fit the mounting bush in the base of the Theremini