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MUSIC FROM THE ETHER
The instrument we now know and love as the theremin was originally christened the Etherphone
(Ætherphone). It was a fitting name for an instrument with no reeds to blow, no keys to press, and no
strings to bow or pluck. Instead, this was an instrument played by a performer who seemingly conjured
music from the ether by the motion of their hands, limbs, and body. Nonetheless, virtuosic performers
—including Clara Rockmore—have achieved unprecedented expression by mastering this unique
connection between the hands, the body, the environment, and the instrument.
Introduced in 1920 by Soviet scientist Leon Theremin (Lev Sergeyevich Termen), the theremin was
embraced by composers and performers of the day—including Edgard Varèse, Joseph Schillinger,
and Dmitri Shostakovich. Over the years, the theremin became the backbone for science-fiction movie
soundtracks and eerie phenomena. Today, the theremin remains an instrument that inspires awe—and
intrigue. The dexterous movements of the artist summon an ethereal sound without touching the
instrument in a way that seems slightly magical—as all good technology should.
But the adoption of the theremin owes less to its other-worldly qualities than its strong foundation in
the burgeoning world of electronics in the 1920s, then seen as a pathway to aid the human artist in
reaching their full potential—much as the computer would do generations later. The theremin remains
firmly embedded in the world of electronic music, and has only grown in popularity, due to strong
interest in the hardware of electronic music creation, a resurgence of analog synthesizer control,
and the instrument’s continued appearances in film and pop culture.
MEET THE ETHERWAVE THEREMIN
The Etherwave Theremin is heir to the name Etherwave—the most popular line of theremin instruments
ever available. Proud to be part of the Etherwave family, Etherwave Theremin represents a full step
forward. Updated electronics have been used to create Bob Moog’s classic theremin circuit designs.
The rear panel strip provides easy access to important ports and jacks while also moving cabling as
far from the performer as possible. On the front panel, controls are accessible and clearly labeled. A
headphone output—with a dedicated volume control—has been added to the front panel, along with
a
MUTE button that silences the audio output, while leaving the headphone output live for privately
adjusting the timbre and tuning.
Moog shares a long history with both the theremin and with the Etherwave lineup. Bob Moog loved
the theremin, and built his first theremin as a teenager. Before he turned twenty, R.A. Moog was selling
mail-order theremins and theremin kits—eventually funding his graduate degree at Cornell through
the proceeds of his theremin business. Throughout his career and all of his commercial ventures, the
theremin remained near and dear to Bob. His attention to the theremin and the creation of the first
Etherwave model at Moog Music (previously Big Briar) remains key in the theremin’s steady growth
in popularity.
For the novice enthusiast or the seasoned professional player, the Etherwave Theremin offers
exceptional sound. The thoughtful design was created for performance. The inclusion of CV and
Gate jacks allows your Etherwave Theremin to connect to both new and vintage synthesizers,
from the legendary Moog Modular era to today’s semi-modular Moog instruments and beyond.