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Theremin with 32 Sounds, Selectable Scales, Variable Note Range, Built-in Tuner, Delay Effect, Built-in Speaker, and MIDI/CV Out
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It's Easier Than Ever to Start Playing Theremin

The Moog Theremini makes the unique Theremin instrument more accessible than ever before. A built-in tuner gives you visual feedback of your tuning accuracy, perfect for correcting your playing position. With 32 wavetable-based sound presets and different musical scales and root notes to choose from, the Theremini makes it easy to start playing. One of Sweetwater's favorite features is that you can control the amount of pitch quantization, giving you equal access to hard-tuned sounds and classic free-ranging Theremin sounds. Whether you're a performing electronic musician or just have a taste for unusual instruments, you'll experience music in a whole new way with the Moog Theremini.

Moog Theremini at a Glance:
  • Start playing fast thanks to built-in scales and pitch quantization
  • Improve your technique quickly with the built-in tuner
  • Create modern sounds with a unique vibe
Start playing fast thanks to built-in scales and pitch quantization

While the free-ranging pitch of the original Theremin is what gives its sound much of its unique character, the Theremini gives you the option to quantize your playing to one of many selectable scales. Best of all, you've got complete control over the amount of pitch quantization. At maximum settings, notes lock into place in the selected scale - it's impossible to play a wrong note. As you decrease this control, you get more expressive control over pitch and vibrato. Turn it all the way down, and you have the same performance characteristics as you'd expect from an original Theremin.

Improve your technique quickly with the built-in tuner

If you haven't played a Theremin before, it can be tricky at first to hit specific note pitches during a performance. Moog equipped the Theremini with a built-in tuner that gives you real time visual feedback of every note you play. That makes it much easier to fine-tune your technique and positioning until you're hitting every note perfectly.

Create modern sounds with a unique vibe

With 32 built-in sounds derived from Moog's Animoog synth engine, the Theremini gives you a wide sonic palette to experiment with. From the classic '50s sci-fi sounds of the original Theremin to modern synth sounds, the Theremini is Moog's most versatile Theremin to date.

Moog Theremini Features:
  • Easy-to-play Theremin with built-in speaker
  • 32 wavetable-based sounds range from classic to modern
  • Selectable scales make it easy to play with accurate pitch
  • User selectable range means you can set the lowest and highest note values
  • Pitch/CV output and USB MIDI for controlling other synthesizers
  • Can be mounted on a mic stand (requires optional 3/8" male to 5/8" female mic screw adapter)
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Tech Specs

  • Controls: Pitch Bias, Delay Amount, Presets
  • Presets: 32 x Animoog Synth Sounds
  • Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (out), 1 x 1/8" (headphones), 1 x 1/4" (CV)
  • USB: USB Mini-B
  • Power Source: 12V DC power supply
  • Manufacturer Part Number: EW-THEREMINI-01-01

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Rated 5/5

The weirdest, wildest, most fun instrument I have ever played

This thing is so wacky and cool and intuitive, but at the same time it is a fun challenge and has a nice learning curve to learn how to play.

I got the Theremini instead of the Moog Etherwave mainly because of the price difference (maybe I'll get an Etherwave one day), but the 32 sound presets on the Theremini and the adjustable pitch correction are really sweet features that aren't present on the regular theremins. The delay is fun to noodle around with as well, but it is very basic and I'm planning on getting an actual delay pedal in the near future.

It takes about 45 seconds to set it up once you take it out of the box. Super easy and straightforward calibration. The onboard speaker gets plenty loud enough for private practice and just messing around, but I did plug into a Peavey 1x12 bass combo amp and almost blew my apartment windows out with the amp volume barely at a 2. All the pitches in the lower octaves especially sound really REALLY good through an amp. Can't wait to take it to a practice space and really let loose!

It's kind of a "point and shoot" instrument in my humble opinion. Sure there's classical playing techniques and hand gestures you can look up on YouTube to show you how to "properly" play the Theremini, but honestly after a couple hours of trial and error practice I found I could follow along with some slow songs and play the vocal melodies just fine. I cannot stress how much fun it is to play. I'll probably learn the finer techniques eventually, but for now I'm just having fun making sonic weirdness.

Summed up, it's just a nicely built, super light (3lbs), portable, crazy fun instrument that not too many people own. Unique and weird and absolutely worth the price. It was on backorder when I tried to purchase it originally, but my sales engineer Ashton helped me get a pre-order ready and called me the day they were restocked. It was in my apartment 3 days later! Great service as always from the crew at Sweetwater. Fast and reliable.

BUY YOURSELF A THEREMINI! You will not be disappointed!
Music background: Touring musician
Rated 4/5

Very interesting instrument

I've only had this for a week and have been staying primarily with the classic theremin sound. Although I'm still getting to know the theremini, the most curious thing i've Found with it is the low note octaves seem squashed smaller than the octaves close to the pitch antenna. Quite the opposite of my PAiA and burns theremins. Perhaps this is part of the reason so many experienced thereminists dislike the theremini. Perhaps when I finally explore the sound editor on my computer I can change that. I play theremin in rock bands and I think this may be a good fit. Won't get to try it out with my projects until covid mellows out. Not positive I'm gonna keep it yet as to play classic theremin stylings I find it a bit more difficult with this unit. The built in speaker is great, I truly love being able to just switch the theremin on and start making music. I use the long delay and it is nice not to have to plug in to stuff to get that sound. Cv out is a new area of fun i'm Enjoying. As with so many things in the digital world, to get this thing to really work for you you will need to do some research and exploring. Response is a little slow for trying to play fast music. Would work great for slow tempos though. INever liked the tone of ether wave standard, but this things not bad. I still have to find a good case for it as the knobs probably couldn't handle to much trauma.
Rated 5/5

Affordable, yet full featured

Admittedly, I was skeptical about a theremin for under 500 dollars, but I've had my therein for a few weeks now and I'm still discovering its power.

The ability to set up different keys and scales is super helpful, but then you can add in as much slop as suits your playing style or remove it remove the scales completely for an OG experience.

The setup is very style-dependent, so you'll find yourself redoing it as your skills develop. Some might be put off by this, but I welcome the easy setup as a sign that I'm getting better at playing.
Music background: Electronic musician, composer, hobbyist
Rated 5/5

A joy to play

Very versatile and portable. Fun for beginner and pro.
Rated 5/5

Steep Learning Curve Ahead

First, it's Moog... so bad to the bone is a given (so is the high price). Well made and easy to setup. There are bunches of videos on YouTube that deep dive into setup and operation. It's not an easy instrument to master but it sure makes some cool sounds! I bought it for a halloween party and it was an instant hit, even if all the drunks just made a racket! You have to calibrate it every time... do not expect to plug and play, your results will be less than desired. Glad I chose this entry level model before going all out on one of the bad boys Moog offers.
Music background: Gearhead/sound guy

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