Using Theremins as CV and MIDI Controllers - Daniel Fisher

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  • Опубліковано 17 лис 2024

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  • @alyxandriarichard7076
    @alyxandriarichard7076 6 років тому +32

    One of the things that makes his videos so good is you can really tell how much he enjoys exploring all these cool instruments and effects and sharing his knowledge and experience, it's authentic and genuine

  • @dwaynecarroll6098
    @dwaynecarroll6098 3 місяці тому +1

    Was just watching a Moog Theramin video and Bob mentioned CV outs, was wondering if anyone had patched the theramin to a synth. And… here we are!

  • @flyesenmusic
    @flyesenmusic 6 років тому +15

    I had this idea in mind, to somehow transport theremin's pitch to synthesizers. Looked it up and here it is!

    • @zamkowicz
      @zamkowicz 3 роки тому +1

      2 years later here I am, same reason

    • @flyesenmusic
      @flyesenmusic 3 роки тому +1

      @@zamkowicz Oh yeah! And by the way, 2 years later I'm also closer to realizing this idea than ever. I'm planning my first Eurorack modular system and I'd really love to get a Doepfer module that's basically a theremin antenna.

  • @vaspers
    @vaspers 5 років тому +7

    Daniel Fisher, you are in my top 3 synth demo/review presenters. Very interesting how you can use a theremin as a controller.

  • @TokeStorm024
    @TokeStorm024 2 роки тому +1

    Just saw a Moog Etherwave Theremin at a local thrift store today for $400. Never knew these existed until now. Now I want one! Thank you for this awesome demonstration!

  • @AndGuitar
    @AndGuitar 6 років тому +18

    Wow! You just opened the doors to a whole new way of controlling midi gear! Phenomenal demo! I would love to see them used for controlling patches between dual guitar amp setups etc. Thanks for posting!

  • @ArmoredMexican
    @ArmoredMexican 5 років тому +10

    I originally saw Mike Shinoda of Linkin Park use a theremin to control cutoff filters when they performed live in 2010 and I thought it was so cool but didn’t know what the theremin was, now I’m waiting for my etherwave plus to get here and I’m so excited!

  • @ItsWesSmithYo
    @ItsWesSmithYo 8 місяців тому +1

    Thanks mate, bought mine from you cats a while back and finally got around to wanting to use the USB side…thanks again

  • @danjwalker
    @danjwalker 4 роки тому +36

    They call me Pimp Daddy Theremin cuz I keep all my pitches in line.

  • @genghispierre
    @genghispierre Рік тому +1

    You're a genius Daniel! Thanks for the inspiration

  • @TehSyneS
    @TehSyneS 5 років тому +1

    Daniel is such a G, thanks for this video!

  • @FrejthKing
    @FrejthKing 2 роки тому +1

    Arguing theremin sounds cute

  • @nycshelbygt500
    @nycshelbygt500 4 місяці тому +1

    May The Force be with You.

  • @AleksandrPM_Art
    @AleksandrPM_Art 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for valuable information 🙏

  • @ChrisP3000x
    @ChrisP3000x 6 років тому +1

    Great as always, Daniel!

  • @Bigbuddyandblue
    @Bigbuddyandblue 5 років тому +18

    I want to hear the screaming and interaction!!

  • @aenamabag
    @aenamabag Рік тому +1

    Neat. Like a more versatile expression pedal

  • @ruslanutka9777
    @ruslanutka9777 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you very much for information 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏👍😚

  • @pauleiwalsh
    @pauleiwalsh 2 роки тому +1

    I need one of these.

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 роки тому

      Hi Paul. The Moog Theremini or the new Moog Theremin (announced today) would do it:
      www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Theremini--moog-theremini
      www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/Etherwave--moog-etherwave-theremin
      -_Daniel_

  • @matt134174
    @matt134174 4 роки тому +1

    This looks so fun!

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  4 роки тому

      Hi MDT. It truly is. Once you get a theremin with control voltage (and/or USB), you'll constantly find new clever uses for it. Thanks for watching! -_Daniel_

  • @oz476
    @oz476 5 років тому

    Super cool demo!!

  • @thecaptainofrock
    @thecaptainofrock 3 роки тому +1

    Super cool!

  • @devonwilhelmy6354
    @devonwilhelmy6354 6 років тому +2

    Wow, thanks!

  • @nycshelbygt500
    @nycshelbygt500 4 місяці тому

    #JimmyPage and #StarTrek in the same video!!! #Moog #Theremin

  • @terrillpercussion536
    @terrillpercussion536 5 років тому +1

    I want a Theremini!!!!!!!

  • @johncase2408
    @johncase2408 4 роки тому +1

    Great stuff!

  • @valdiskrebs566
    @valdiskrebs566 6 років тому +2

    Very cool! The Theremini is both an instrument (with pitch correction & scales) and an amazing MIDI controller... which can be used simultaneously?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  6 років тому +5

      Hi Valdis Krebs. You are correct. Both the Moog Etherwave Plus and the Moog Theremini can make sound and control multiple parameters simultaneously. Thanks for watching!

  • @Mookaton
    @Mookaton 5 років тому +7

    You're a wizard Harry...
    No but seriously...I didn't understand a damn thing you said. Still neat though...

  • @ES60Hz
    @ES60Hz 5 місяців тому +1

    If I'd like the Theremin only for control voltage use, does it matter if I buy the analog or digital (sound wise)? Or does the analog sound only matter for the original Theremin sound?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 місяців тому

      Hi ES60Hz. Both the analog and digital versions of Moog Theremins are great for Control Volting. -_Daniel_

    • @ES60Hz
      @ES60Hz 5 місяців тому

      Forgive me for my wrong explanation, I will ask it different this time, Does The CV control of the analog one wI’ll create an analog sound? Or is it just some digital information?

  • @Perfidious_Hollow
    @Perfidious_Hollow 3 місяці тому

    Hello, I have a theremini and I am trying to run it through a Valeton Dapper Indie and an amp. I can get it to run fine through the amp, but I cannot figure out how to get the Dapper to work with it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

  • @jaisaqui
    @jaisaqui Рік тому +1

    So… I got a theremini. Nice… But I’m trying to use it with Mainstage, but I have no idea on how to make it work. Mainstage is receiving the midi signal, but I got no notes, only the volume. How do I make it work?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  Рік тому

      Hi jaisaqui. The Moog Theremin can send MIDI CC# messages or CV signals based on what you do to the Pitch antenna and Volume antenna. But it does not send MIDI Note Ons/Note Offs, only controller data, as shown in my video.
      -_Daniel_

  • @lancamelana
    @lancamelana 6 років тому +1

    Daniel you're so cool!

  • @LiebredelMusgo
    @LiebredelMusgo 2 роки тому +1

    Cool!

  • @patrickbodine1300
    @patrickbodine1300 4 роки тому

    Would you show the theremini using Dexed as a controller, please?

  • @phoenika
    @phoenika Рік тому

    Hello Daniel, I have recently found your videos and I am an admirer of all your content, I have a Theremini and a sub 37, I would like to know if I can control the sub 37 with the theremini's antenna, and if I can do the same as you do with the guitar but with my electric violin, please and thank you greetings!!

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  Рік тому +1

      Hi Phoenikia. The Sub 37 has Pitch and Filter CV Input jacks. You can connect the CV OUT of the Theremini to either of those CV Inputs on the Sub 37. The violin will work the antenna if it has metal strings and you are touching those strings. But, even if your strings aren't metal, you can do a similar motion and the antenna will react to the proximity of your hand. -_Daniel_

    • @phoenika
      @phoenika Рік тому

      @@sweetwater Thank you very much Daniel for your help, I really appreciate it for your time in answering me and your help, greetings and blessings!!

  • @Giovy-Perez
    @Giovy-Perez 5 років тому

    nice review!

  • @CVinyl
    @CVinyl Рік тому

    Can I used the moog theremini to trigger my mpc one drum machine????

  • @legaldrumprogrammer1685
    @legaldrumprogrammer1685 6 років тому +5

    now u can do a realtime live dubstep show.

  • @donaldyarosz4497
    @donaldyarosz4497 3 роки тому

    After 14 minutes, you should give us 3 minutes of SPACE! -- That was great! but it was only like 10 seconds!

  • @LFRALPHNSTUFF
    @LFRALPHNSTUFF 5 років тому

    That power chord! 13:37

  • @MikeUIibarri
    @MikeUIibarri 2 роки тому +1

    Ten points, if you don't care.

  • @Fallingoverbackwards
    @Fallingoverbackwards 2 роки тому +2

    Controlling the amount of distortion this way would be killer

  • @Tanju132
    @Tanju132 5 років тому

    I can imagine controlling a D-50 like this woulod send me in to another plane of existence.

  • @johnnymidnight2982
    @johnnymidnight2982 5 років тому

    I have a Gator Frameworks desktop stand, but what size of adaptor would I need to install it into the bottom of the Theremini?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому +1

      Hi Johnny Midnight. This will adapt the Theremini's 3/8" to a standard 5/8" mic stand: www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/MA100OSS--on-stage-stands-3-8-inch-male-to-5-8-inch-female-mic-screw-adapter

  • @YouzTube99
    @YouzTube99 2 роки тому

    01:21 Alexander Courage would be impressed as long as Roddenberry didn't get a check. 👽

  • @estharoe
    @estharoe 3 роки тому

    Hi there! I managed to control other parameters of a virtual synth via a Theremini (midi), but not the regular pitch as a common keyboard controller. Could you help me with that please?

  • @dimllc
    @dimllc 6 років тому +1

    Who knew Daniel could be so hood: "move your hand in the air like u jus dont care & keep the pitches right" ..lol!

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  6 років тому +4

      Ain't nuthin' but a thang. Thanks for watching!

  • @haliz_hot_comet3723
    @haliz_hot_comet3723 2 роки тому +1

    I was thinking of placing it in front of my synth to use as effects while playing, via ... my head.

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 роки тому

      Hi Haliz_hot_comet. That'll work. I sometimes use my guitar's headstock to work the Theremin. -_Daniel_

  • @nycshelbygt500
    @nycshelbygt500 4 місяці тому +1

    You don't even need a guitar. The Theremin is a separate sound source/instrument.

  • @versuliu1424
    @versuliu1424 5 років тому

    do you need any special equipment or just a cable and an amp?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  4 роки тому +1

      Hi versuliu 1. To simply make sound, the Theremini is complete with built-in speakers, but the Etherwave Plus Theremin requires a guitar cable and some kind of amp to make sound.
      If you're asking about controlling other devices, the Theremini can do is either with its USB port (two assignable CC#s) or via its single CV port (requiring an audio cable with 1/4" TS on one end and either 1/4" or 3.5mm TS on the other end).

  • @elrondo7953
    @elrondo7953 5 років тому +1

    Is that WWE super star Kevin Owens? Great demo Kevin!

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому

      No, it’s Kevin Steen 😉

  • @spiritualcramp8000
    @spiritualcramp8000 5 років тому

    6:50 what the heck does CC number stand for? control code? so meant MIDI? and can i stick a Theremini into an Alesis synth with MIDI in out thru? will it control volume or note?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому +1

      Hi spiritual cramp. In MIDI, a CC# is a Continuous Controller number. There are 128 CC#s: MW is CC#1, Volume is CC#7, Pan is CC#10, Sustain Pedal is CC#64, etc. The Theremini can have each of its antennas set to transmit a specific CC#. Hope that helps. Google: MIDI Spec for lots more.

  • @hmk1611
    @hmk1611 4 роки тому

    Can one connect and control parameter the m32 and Dfam with theremini as well?

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  4 роки тому

      Hi hmk1611. The Mood Etherwave Plus Theremin has two Control Voltage out jacks that can be used on *any* CV In that works between 0v - +5v, including the Moog Mother-32 and DFAM. Thanks for watching!

    • @hmk1611
      @hmk1611 4 роки тому

      Sweetwater sorry for the jumbled and somewhat confusing Message from earlier. What i'm really wondering if i Can control my system of M32 and Dfam with specificly the theremini. Since i'm amateur who has never played a Theremin before it's a hard leap to climb aboard the eatherwave as a first theremin. The theremini seems like the niecer option for a beginner, and i would my moogs to play well togheter.

  • @betterlifeexe4378
    @betterlifeexe4378 3 роки тому +1

    looking to build one soon.

  • @Tremonti78
    @Tremonti78 3 роки тому

    I did not know John Goodman did reviews?

  • @HexWolfMusic2024
    @HexWolfMusic2024 Рік тому +1

    2:25 man uses dark magic to torture robot who screams in agony

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  Рік тому

      True, that robot is definitely screaming...
      but not necessarily in agony;-)
      -_Daniel_

  • @brandonharper3060
    @brandonharper3060 5 років тому

    Would this work with an older model of the moog

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому +2

      Hi Brandon. The CV Outs of the Moog Etherwave Plus will work with any synth or effects that accept 0-5v Control Voltages, including any Moog that has CV In jacks. Thanks for watching!

    • @MrHossihoss
      @MrHossihoss 3 роки тому

      @@sweetwater , hello! One more question: the Theremin Etherwave Plus would work as a controller with the Moog Grandmother Dark? Best regards from Germany!

  • @tommytomthms5
    @tommytomthms5 5 років тому

    Thank you google AI. I asked this question outloud near my phone a few days ago, and here I am... you may say 'creepy' , but I say 'That was cool! do it again!'

  • @mucous-membrane
    @mucous-membrane 2 роки тому

    Hubba hubba hubba!!

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  2 роки тому

      Hi mm. I wonder if I could get on the cover of Teen Beat magazine? -_Daniel_

  • @80sruler
    @80sruler 3 роки тому +1

    This should have come with Nintendo Wii

  • @johnl.donofrio2441
    @johnl.donofrio2441 4 роки тому +1

    If you want to really hear someone play the theramin check out Clara Venice on UA-cam. As I understand she is the best theramin player in Canada

  • @csuhaitibor4339
    @csuhaitibor4339 4 місяці тому

    End the Original teremin playing !

  • @MrRickPanick
    @MrRickPanick Рік тому

    I would love to have heard something a little more complex in another video, and if you could just refer people back to this one.

  • @jacobbrettin
    @jacobbrettin 6 місяців тому

    Can’t believe nobody said ThereMIDI

  • @---vr5im
    @---vr5im 5 років тому +1

    someone get trent reznor one of these

  • @leobastosmusic
    @leobastosmusic 6 років тому +2

    like 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

  • @danieldemayo6209
    @danieldemayo6209 5 років тому +1

    Isn’t this like the d-beam? Lol

    • @PumpkinSeed17
      @PumpkinSeed17 3 роки тому +1

      yeah, pretty similar. The D-Beam is interacting with an infrared beam of light, while the Theremin is interacting with an electromagnetic field.

  • @dieterzische6201
    @dieterzische6201 Рік тому +1

    Needo

  • @k.bowers8372
    @k.bowers8372 5 років тому

    Jimmy page

  • @pavadmin2436
    @pavadmin2436 5 років тому

    это охуенно!!!

  • @ShesThe1yup
    @ShesThe1yup 4 роки тому +2

    "they get very jealous, there's lots of screaming" hahaha lol sound like women (and as a woman I can say that) :D

  • @anciety_hdhd2113
    @anciety_hdhd2113 4 роки тому

    my teacher sent me here

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  4 роки тому +2

      Thank your teacher for us. And thanks for watching! -_Daniel_

  • @soupdejour235
    @soupdejour235 5 років тому +2

    Terrible guitar player but highly informed of electronics.

    • @sweetwater
      @sweetwater  5 років тому +23

      Hi Soup. Fortunately, it's the latter that I get paid for :-)

    • @AllenSmithe
      @AllenSmithe 5 років тому +26

      Terrible comment but highly informed response

    • @theboofin
      @theboofin Рік тому

      You're an fool...