Hardware Podcasts

The Theremin at 100

EE Times Current · 19 Feb 2021 · 48m

What this episode covers

Cyril Lance, CTO of Moog Music, and musician Jonathan Segel discuss the 100th anniversary of the theremin, explaining its heterodyne oscillator technology and the unique biophysical challenge of playing it without touch. They trace the instrument's history from Lev Theremin's 1920s inventions through Bob Moog's transistorized kits and the Etherwave, to the modern ClaraVox. Segel shares his experience transitioning from violin to the theremin, highlighting the performative gestures required to control pitch and volume.

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Companies
Moog Music, RCA
Products
ClaraVox, Etherwave
Also
Camper Van Beethoven, Bob Moog, Clara Rockmore, Lev Theremin

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