Moog Etherwave Standard Theremin - Ash Cabinet - Ash Wood Cabinet

by Moog

Product Features

• Power Rocker Switch - switches on and off the AC power to theremin
• Audio Out - standard 1/4 in. phone jack, which delivers line level output to your amplifier
• Pitch Range: 5 octaves (3 above and 2 below middle C)
• Timbre: 2 continuous rotary controls for waveform and brightness
• Power Input - receptacle for the special AC adapter that comes with the Etherwave. 110 volt and 220 volt adapters are available

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 8.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B001AQF5L2
• Item model number: EW-STD-019
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,810 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 2, 2001

Product Description

The theremin is one of the oldest electronic instruments, and the only one known that you play without touching. Moving your hands in the space around its antennas controls pitch and volume. Like the Ethervox, the Etherwave is an authentic adaptation of inventor Leon Theremin's original design. The Etherwave is a quality theremin with a design that retains many characteristics of the original theremins, including a five-octave pitch range and reliable spacing between notes for sophisticated playability. Antennas are nickel-plated 3/8 inch brass tube and cabinets are furniture-grade hardwood, finished black. The Etherwave is fitted with an adapter for mounting on a standard microphone stand and is designed for use with a musical instrument amplifier such as the Moog TB15. The Ether wave is shipped with a DVD that contains two Video tutorials: Mastering the Theremin with Lydia Kavina, and Clara Rockmore, the World's Greatest Theremin Virtuosa.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The most playable of the modern Theremins January 31, 2009

By Michael A. Duvernois TOP 500 REVIEWER

I built a kit theremin (from Paia) that has excellent sound, but the distance between the notes tended to wander as the unit heated up. The Moog unit is much more stable and playable musically (as opposed to spacey "wooo-wooo" sounds). Good quality, with a good DVD of instruction and inspiration. If you think about the electronics in this, the price is rather high, but the quality is good and the quantities are low.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars A Theremin January 14, 2012

By Wm

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There is nothing quite like the sound a Theremin - haunting with hesitant notes that glide together to create ethereal whistles. Creepy, joyful, downright jazzy sounds are all possible - within a week I was playing 'The Entertainer' rather more accurately than I expected.

Others in the family enjoy this moog instrument, but find it hard to play, as there is no guide to where to wave your hands - the positions of the notes change with the setting of the pitch control, and the length of time the instrument has been turned on, so it changes . . .

I presume it will take some time to become proficient on this exciting contraption, but I don't care - making sounds that wave out of key, change key, fail dismally and sound horrible are all great fun. The problem I am having is thinking of things to play, not playing things; I really don't mind if it sounds strange - that is the nature of the beast - I am an older musician, having played many instruments for the last fifty years, so my pitch is very near perfect - allowing me to make confidence gaining observations on YouTube watching other Theremin players do marvels on the instrument - the confidence I gained was because almost all of them lost the key on occasion. I therefore do not mind when I do it - I have only had it a week, and make fewer misses every day.

One thing I have found with the instrument, is that it works more precisely when attached to a microphone stand, well away from anything else - indeed, on a table larger than itself, it makes no noise whatsoever. The dog was amused by the screeching noises made when it ran past..

Anyone who wants a Theremin, but does not want to make a kit, could do a lot worse than trying this instrument out - it is well priced, well made and great fun.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars This is the coolest thing I've ever bought January 2, 2010

By Daniel D. Ortega

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The theremin looks great, sounds awesome, has a relatively flat learning curve, and is totally unique. It arrived almost immediately, took less than two minutes to assemble, and everyone who sees it wants to play it. The product quality looks very high (the wood box that holds the circuitry is very nicely finished), and the controls are simple and sturdy. The vendor is quick to ship and has great customer service. My only regret is not having discovered this sooner.