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SETUP AND CONNECTIONS

Let’s begin by getting your Etherwave Theremin properly positioned, attaching the antennas, 
making the right connections, and then adjusting the antenna response so that you can begin to 
enjoy playing your instrument. 

PLACEMENT

Your Etherwave Theremin requires either a standard microphone stand (preferred), or a small non-
metallic table standing 36” to 42” (91cm to 106cm) high. The included microphone stand adapter is 
secured using the two thumbscrews as shown below. If a table is used, no objects on the table should 
be within a foot or two of the instrument, and Etherwave Theremin itself should be positioned so 
that the Volume Antenna will overhang the edge of the table. Your Etherwave Theremin should be 
positioned away from walls and other large stationary objects because nearby large objects will affect 
the performance of the Etherwave’s antennas. 

USING THE MIC STAND ADAPTER

The microphone stand adapter/mounting plate was created to make setup of your Etherwave Theremin 
quicker and more efficient. No tools are required. The mounting plate consists of a small metal oval 
that fits into a recess in the bottom of the instrument. In the center of the mounting plate there is a 
threaded hole. On either side are two smaller holes. Each of these smaller holes contains a captive 
thumbscrew. The thumbscrews are used to attach the mounting plate to the Etherwave Theremin body. 
By design, the mounting plate can remain attached to the microphone stand itself; the thumbscrews 
connect and detach the instrument from the mounting plate. This prevents the cumbersome task of 
spinning Etherwave Theremin—antennas and all—onto the threads of the microphone stand. Instead, 
the stand and mounting plate remain stationary, and the thumbscrews are used to hold it all in place.

STEP 1 

- With the heads of the captive 

thumbscrews facing down, attach the 
mounting plate to a common 5/8” 27 
TPI US-threaded microphone stand by 
matching up the threads and spinning 
the mounting plate in a clockwise 
direction, until tight.

STEP 2 

- Place Etherwave Theremin on top 

of the mic stand and adapter assembly, so 
that the mounting plate fits into the recess 
in the bottom of the instrument.

STEP 3 

- Tighten both of the captive 

thumbscrews until secure. Each will 
connect to a threaded insert in the 
body of the instrument.

NOTE: 

Double check to make sure both thumbscrews are tightened snugly. There is no need to tighten them 

more than finger-tight

remember, you will most likely be taking them out again.

REMOVING ETHERWAVE THEREMIN

To remove the instrument from the microphone stand and adapter, simply loosen and remove the 
two captive thumbscrews, then carefully lift Etherwave Theremin from the mounting plate and stand.

Содержание ETHERWAVE THEREMIN

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Страница 3: ...og As electronics go the theremin is very simple But there are so many subtleties hidden in the details of the design It s like a great sonnet or a painting or a speech that is perfectly done on more...

Страница 4: ...for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment g...

Страница 5: ...AND FUNCTIONS Mute and Monitor Mute Phones Phones Volume Antenna Functions Volume Range Pitch Range Timbre Parameters Waveform Brightness REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS Audio Out Mute Switch Control Jacks Pi...

Страница 6: ...lume level of your Etherwave Theremin The Pitch Antenna controls the pitch of your Etherwave Theremin PITCH ANTENNA POWER Using the included adapter connect the instrument to a properly grounded wall...

Страница 7: ...r attached Calibration Tool Power Supply User s Manual Registration Card What you will need A standard microphone stand Moog theremin stand or a non metallic surface free of metal supports or accents...

Страница 8: ...Each of these smaller holes contains a captive thumbscrew The thumbscrews are used to attach the mounting plate to the Etherwave Theremin body By design the mounting plate can remain attached to the...

Страница 9: ...e that the antenna is seated snugly and securely SETUP AND CONNECTIONS Continued POWER Plug the included power adapter into the 12V DC power jack on the rear panel of your Etherwave Theremin Pressing...

Страница 10: ...approaching a staccato style Once you have found the setting that best suits your personal playing style and the music being performed move your hand away from the Volume Antenna and adjust your soun...

Страница 11: ...in performer DIAL IN YOUR SOUND Waveform and Brightness controls let you vary the tone and timbre of your Etherwave Theremin to meet your performance needs CUSTOMIZE THE ANTENNA RESPONSE Independent c...

Страница 12: ...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 theremi...

Страница 13: ...the way VOLUME ANTENNA The Volume Antenna controls the volume level of the Etherwave Theremin Lift your left hand up away from the Volume Antenna to raise the volume of the Etherwave Theremin Lowerin...

Страница 14: ...emin Notice that it only takes incredibly small movements with your pitch hand to articulate a wide range of notes Subtly moving a knuckle or slightly extending your pinky is all that is required to m...

Страница 15: ...of your Etherwave Theremin as a visual aid to help guide you but more importantly listen to the change and distinct sound of each note 4 Now hum a third note that is slightly higher than the second P...

Страница 16: ...quick as possible so that there is a dramatic jump in volume A fast attack gives you the ability to pluck out sharper sounding staccato notes and rhythms Practice playing notes with a fast attack and...

Страница 17: ...the wrist VIBRATO Vibrato is an effect created by shaking your hand and rhythmically bending notes back and forth causing a vibration of the pitch frequency This can make certain passages seem more my...

Страница 18: ...ettings and tuning to be adjusted and checked discreetly before or during your performance PHONES PHONES VOL Connecting a set of headphones to the 1 4 PHONES jack allows you to monitor your performanc...

Страница 19: ...LUME RANGE knob If you want to play individual notes cleanly and with a firmer attack rotate the VOLUME RANGE knob in the clockwise direction PITCH RANGE Conversely the right hand is generally used to...

Страница 20: ...nitial wave will resemble a pulse wave creating a reed or nasal tone As the WAVEFORM knob is rotated clockwise the initial wave will morph into a slightly skewed triangle wave creating a more vocal to...

Страница 21: ...latching footswitch can be used A normally closed momentary footswitch will mute the instrument until the footswitch is pressed and held A normally open momentary pedal requires the footswitch be pres...

Страница 22: ...perly wired and grounded wall outlet POWER Pressing the POWER button turns your instrument On While Etherwave Theremin is On the POWER LED indicator on the front panel will remain lit When the POWER L...

Страница 23: ...fect changes to different parameters on different components and even different instruments Using Etherwave Theremin to control other modules and instruments can provide amazing levels of expression M...

Страница 24: ...n volts 10V when Etherwave Theremin reaches its maximum level As with the PITCH CV OUT the value of the voltage available via this jack is derived from the Etherwave Theremin performance This control...

Страница 25: ...ed As you move your left hand away from the Volume Antenna you should hear Subsequent 25 begin to sound Move your right hand closer to the Pitch Antenna and hear the Subsequent 25 pitch rise As you ge...

Страница 26: ...top panel calibration points remove the plastic insert by simply pulling it up from its edges Do not attempt calibration unless you understand the procedure and once calibrated do not readjust unless...

Страница 27: ...stments can have a large effect It is recommended to use about 1 8 of a turn at a time to adjust so that you do not get outside of the range of easy adjustment As you adjust the VPO inductor core cloc...

Страница 28: ...access to the two trimpots that control the Pitch to Control Voltage CV circuit The one closest to the PITCH CV OUT jack controls the Scale parameter the one closest to the MUTE SWITCH jack controls t...

Страница 29: ...AUDIO OUT PHONES Out HEADPHONES PHONES 1 4 output jack PHONES VOL PHONES output level knob POWER LED indicator front panel Button rear panel REAR PANEL AUDIO AUDIO OUT SWITCH FOOTSWITCH INPUT control...

Страница 30: ...in the original inner packing including the cardboard inserts The warranty will not be honored if the product is not properly packed Once you have received the RMA number and carefully packed your Moo...

Страница 31: ...32 Moog Music is an Employee Owned Company Located in Asheville NC...

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