Theremin Planet Theremin

A model of theremin (aka teremin, aka aeterophone synth ...), the height of the note (pitch) is not controlled with the keys of a keyboard, but with the magnetic field of the antenna. Simply put, the distance between the hand (or any other body part or object) and the antenna that makes the pitch of the note.
- Works with 9v battery not included
- Double oscillator Heterodyne
- Detachable antenna that can be stored in the box
- Output jack mono 1 / 4 "standard
- Switch on / off two knobs: one for volume, the other to adjust the response to the magnetic field
- Dimensions: 23cm long x 10 wide x 4.5 high
- 2 year warranty
- € 135.5 including postage

I just wish it almost impossible to keep just one set, the sensitivity potentiometer being very reactive, it is constantly changing setting. The wooden box is a little cheap and looks fragile. We also regret that as in other theremin volume is not controlled with another antenna.

UTILIZATION

Could not be more simple: on / off, volume, it sets the "magnetic race" that suits us. It is also the lightest instrument I've ever seen.
The problem after is to learn to play it: p
There really is no reference: it is necessary for learning, time, patience, a good ear, precise gestures, so that in my case is not won ^ ^, but the problem any theremin: either we try as best they could, hoping one day get to play notes or sounds are made with, which is simple. To cheat a little, some use a pitch correction Antares Autotune like, and according to them it makes a great service.

SOUNDS

The sound is pure theremin. So a round, fairly sinusoidal, fine treble and midrange musical saw, and big bass (tested on a bass amp is really powerful). With the portamento mandatory unless moving like a robot. If you do not know the sound the instrument produces, try the demos on the website of Planet Theremin ( http://www.thereminplanet.com/ ) , type "theremin" in youtube or equivalent, listen to some tracks from Portishead, like Myst, among other things, or you switch back to old movies UFO in SF, with BO in Mars Attacks.

OVERALL OPINION

Apart from the fragility of the box and the absence of air volume, everything is there, no frills. To triple the price you can afford the Etherwave Moog, with better housing, a setting of waveform (sine wave that traveled between quasi-square) and tone (brightness: roundness), and a antenna to control volume.

Value for money, nothing wrong, it's cheap and most of the Theremin is there. With experience, unless you earn a good sum of money, I would do the choice!