The world's only production model MIDI theremin
Played by
Pamelia Kurstin Charles Richard Lester
Manufactured by
Moog Music
from 1998 Not Currently in Production
Since the 1920�s the theremin has intrigued people with its space-controlled, highly expressive sound. Now you
can have a theremin that combines classic tone and playability with the latest music technology -- the world�s first MIDI
theremin: The Ethervox.
On stage, in the production studio, or in your home music room the Ethervox performs in the
tradition of the finest musical instruments. The visual appeal of its unique hand-crafted and hand-finished mahogany cabinet
perfectly complements the instrument�s carefully crafted state-of-the-art circuitry. Antenna response has been adjusted to
give the best possible combination of range and playability. Three specially designed tone color controls enable you to
tailor the sound quality to your music.
The Ethervox integrates easily into any MIDI studio or stage setup. Several
menu options let you match your Ethervox�s MIDI data to the other resources of your MIDI setup. Many MIDI sequencers provide
editable high resolution graphic displays of pitch bend and control change data streams, which enable you to use standard
techniques to modify your MIDI recording. The Ethervox�s MIDI data can be played back through the Ethervox itself, or through
any MIDI sound generator that is capable of wide-range pitch-bend. Thus you can create a virtually limitless array of
dramatic and expressive continuously varying musical gestures simply by moving your hands around the Ethervox�s antennas, and
you can fine-tune each gesture once you�ve recorded it in your sequencer.
The Ethervox�s front panel provides
convenient access to all controls, switches and MIDI parameters, and any connections to
external equipment are taken care of with the aid of this 'patch' box.
Features Antenna circuits use
large, high-efficiency air-core antenna inductors Faithfully recreates the playing characteristics of Leon Theremin�s
instruments Choice of three pitch ranges: TENOR (up to 2 octaves above middle C), ALTO (3 octaves), or SOPRANO (4
octaves) Produces any pitch from the individual pulses of subaudio frequencies to the highest note of the selected
range Produces volume range from complete silence to full volume MIDI circuitry generates continuous data that
specifies the tone�s pitch and volume Pitch is transmitted as a stream of �pitch bend� messages Volume is transmitted
as a stream of �master volume� messages Both streams updated at a player-selected rate of 10-200 times per second, 7 or 14
bit resolution Any MIDI channel may be specified Tone color presets may be transmitted or received by MIDI program
change messages MIDI circuitry generates continuous data that specifies the tone�s pitch and volume Three
continuously-variable timbre control knobs: WAVEFORM (predominant overtones), BRIGHTNESS (overall strength of overtones) and
FILTER (how rapidly overtones decrease with higher pitches) Varying tone colors from traditional theremin timbre, to
flutelike, string-like or voice-like quality Digital memory allows storage and retrieval of your own settings Operates
on any power voltage without having to be switched or modified Both balanced and unbalanced line level audio
outputs Power amplifier for driving a small practice or performance speaker Pitch and volume control voltage
outputs MIDI-IN and MIDI-OUT receptacles Components mounted for easy service access Matching stand disassembles for
storage and shipping