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Posted by Spin Doctor on Feb-02-2004 23:19:

Theremin

Does anyone know of a Theremin soft synth?

Posted by chrispitcha on Feb-03-2004 11:22:

I use the Jen SX-1000.

But thats hardware

Posted by hey cheggy on Feb-03-2004 16:55:

Re: Theremin

quote:
Originally posted by Spin Doctor
Does anyone know of a Theremin soft synth?

Aren't theremin instruments those things from the 1920s?, where you move your hands around the thing to make a noise.

Posted by Dj Thy on Feb-03-2004 19:14:

Yes, mostly famous from those whistly tones they put in old 50's horror movies.

FxPansion had Theremin VST's called Mysteron (free) and Enigmatron. Don't see it anymore on their site, but they are still available on the net if you look long enough.
For Mac, only one solution : Gleetchplug

For more info about Theremins : http://www.thereminworld.com/

Posted by Mossy on Feb-03-2004 19:23:

One feature I came across when building compaq/hp laptops is that you can download a theremin for use with their glide path. It reacts to both movement and pressure, and gives off a good sound too (especially as the laptops had a JBL sound system!). MAy be of use to you but I doubt it

Posted by Spin Doctor on Feb-04-2004 02:43:

Re: Re: Theremin

quote:
Originally posted by hey cheggy
Aren't theremin instruments those things from the 1920s?, where you move your hands around the thing to make a noise.

Yeah, you�ll recognise their sounds instantly. It�s those cheesy spooky �woooooooo-OOOOOOO-ooooooo� type noises they put in the soundtrack to all those sci-fi b-movies!!

Thanks for the information everyone, I�ll have a look round.

Posted by chrispitcha on Feb-04-2004 10:35:

The Beach Boys - Good Vibrations

The most known use of a theremin in a "pop" track.

There is a Portishead track that uses one, but I cant remember the name.

Posted by Dj Thy on Feb-04-2004 18:36:

What few people know, is that it's also used in Whole Lotta Love from Led Zeppelin.

Posted by chrispitcha on Feb-04-2004 20:38:

Im gonna use a Theremin sample in my next track, but i will just re-create with the Jen.