Moog Etherwave Theremin
The Moog Etherwave Theremin is an Analog Heterodyning Oscillator. For over 60 years, Moog theremins have captured the imagination of players and audiences alike. Most recently over the last two decades, Moog’s Etherwave Standard and Etherwave Plus have set the bar of performance therein design. Now, the all-time highest-selling theremin models get an update to become simply Etherwave Theremin.
With no reeds to blow, no keys to press, and no strings to pluck. The theremin defies all expectations of a musical instrument. Throughout history, performers have achieved unprecedented expression by mastering this unique connection between the hands, the body and both the environment and the instrument.
Connectivity
- HEADPHONES: 1/4″ output jack
- AUDIO OUT: 1/4″ Audio output jack
- CV OUT: 3.5mm jacks for Volume CV Out, Pitch CV Out, Gate CV Out
Unparalleled expressivity
The theremin’s elegant simplicity and unparalleled expressivity fueled Bob Moog’s lifelong love affair with the instrument. From building his first theremin at age 14 and completing his final theremin design at age 70.
Today, Etherwave Theremin carries on this legacy with a design that is refined for the modern theremin performer.
An authentic adaptation of Bob Moog’s theremin designs
Combining analog playability with unprecedented performance potential, Moog’s Etherwave Theremin provides an accurate five-octave pitch range and balanced spacing between notes for a highly sophisticated degree of playability.
The refined cabinet also features hand-finished hardwood and two quick-release plated-brass antennas. Additionally, rear-panel I/O connections and a detachable mic stand adapter ensure quick setup on the go.
Dynamically track and control analog audio processing directly from your Theremin
You can easily access the front-panel controls for spontaneous changes in; timbre, and the antennas’ response can be adjusted to suit any player and their environment.
Advanced users can go a step further via the calibration access panel on top of the instrument. Front-panel headphone output with dedicated volume control pairs; with the addition of a Mute button that silences the main audio output, while leaving the headphone output active for privately adjusting timbre and tuning.
Connect Pitch CV, Volume CV and Gate outputs to your analog synthesizer for a completely new performance experience.
In addition, Etherwave Theremin can connect directly to—and control—your other modular, semi-modular, and Eurorack synthesizer systems via CV (Control Voltage). Control your synthesizers or effects while playing the theremin by patching into Etherwave Theremin’s 3.5mm Pitch CV, Volume CV, and Gate CV jacks for a completely new performance experience.
So for the novice enthusiast or the seasoned professional player, Etherwave Theremin offers exceptional sonics, playability, and control to take your sound into new dimensions.