http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNloVSAxAVY chevthewizard‘s demo of HandMidi, a device that sends MIDI notes depending on how close your hand is to the optical sensor, is pretty cool: “In this video I’ve used it instead to control the FILTER on a synth in Ableton, and I’m playing the notes on the Korg nanoKey. So as I lift the actual nanoKey… Read More Hands-Free MIDI Control + Gratuitous Crotch Shots!
GordonCharlton has either invented a MacGyver theremin using two walkie-talkies….or his head is about to explode. You make the call. via the Matrix
Therminator 1.0 may not be controlled like a real theremin, but the sound is similar and musically useful. As the developers say, “it makes a passable alternative to the real deal, especially in places where noise is a big issue. And it’s good for annoying friends as well!”
Ableton Live looped cover of Something About Us by Daft Punk, performed on Nintendo DS Ubisoft Jam Sessions, Midi controlled software electric bass, drums, synth, vocoded vocals, and solo theremin, recorded in a single pass, with a single camera. Produced and Performed by Randy George & filmed by Nicolas Bates. You can visit Randy George’s… Read More Awesome Looped Daft Punk Cover
Looks like Obama may corner the crucial thereminists vote. One of several fun designs at Democraticstuff.com. Don’t miss Moogers for Obama, either: If you see any equivalents from other political parties, let me know in the comments. via Matrix
In this Big City Music demo, the Analogue Systems RS300 CV/MIDI Eurorack module is used to take a control voltage and convert it into MIDI messages: In this case we’re using the Analogue Systems RS35 External Processor module to convert the Moog Cherry Etherwave theremin audio into a pitch control voltage. That control voltage in… Read More Theremin MIDI Control
Sciame Uno (Swarm 1), by F. Meneghini & William Bottin, is an installation with flying objects, a midi theremin and a circuit bent Italian Speak and Spell (Grillo Parlante). Fondazione Buziol / Replay Fast Forward May 2008 – Venice, Italy via highlyliquid
Here’s something fun I saw highlighted at the Califaudio blog – the Theremug, a DIY project that turns your cup of coffee or tea into a theremin, of sorts. Here’s Kyle McDonald’s explanation of the Theremug: 1 Prepare some tea 2 Expose the L/R leads on an 1/8″ cable 3 Immerse leads in tea 4… Read More Turn Your Coffee Cup Into A Theremug
Omer Yosha’s AirPiano is a new musical interface which lets you play and control software instruments by moving hands in the air. Above the AirPiano is a virtual matrix of keys and faders, each assigned with MIDI messages and ready to be triggered. The length of a triggered note is equivalent to the time a… Read More AirPiano Lets You Control Music With Wave Of Your Hands
Timothy Renalto’s The Bad Hand is a sort of plasma theremin. It doesn’t really improve on the idea of the theremin, but it does look pretty awesome. via MusicThing
