Kip Rosser's "Complete Theremin:" Issues & Answers - Etherwave Volume Calibration Point, and a Bonus
Moog's new Etherwave allows you immediate access to three calibrations point inside the theremin itself. In this tutorial* we'll look at the adjustments you can make to further enhance and expand your options for the volume antenna.
Please Note This Obligatory Disclaimer:
The user manual states very clearly that if you damage the theremin while altering the factory settings that you will void their warranty. If you choose to make the modifications covered in this tutorial, you do so at your own risk.
I'm providing this information (based upon the fact that I have been making these modifications for many years) because some thereminists may want to adopt various techniques I developed that allow for more extreme note articulation as well as enhanced ability to play rapid sequences of notes.
And as a bonus, we'll also take a quick look at how to improve the stability of your new Etherwave when attaching it to a mic stand. The following video tutorials feature exercises that will help you develop the ability to play at the "threshold:"
Lesson 43
• Kip Rosser's "Complete Theremin:" Lesson 4...
Lesson 54
• Kip Rosser's "Complete Theremin:" Lesson 5...
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And finally, this video features a lot of playing at the threshold:
• Theremin: Blackbird
*There is an audio anomaly in this video tutorial that throws the synchronization between audio and video off for approximately 30 seconds. The segment is clearly titled when it appears.