New from Alesis, the PlayMate Vocalist is a vocal remover and microphone processor with a built-in CD player. The PlayMate, released at the 2003 NAMM show, can adjust music tempo and pitch independently. The PlayMate also strips vocals from virtually any stereo CD. This allows a vocalist to always sing any song in the optimal… Read More Alesis New Playmate of the Year
Thereminvox covers the history, technology, technology and people related to the theremin. There’s an interesting secion on gestural control technology. Notable also is the section on composers that created works for the Theremin.
Theremin World is an amazingly thorough site that truly covers the world of theremins. You can shop for theremins and kits, recordings; learn abou the history of the theremin; find out what bands are using theremins; and download audio samples.
Virtuoso Thereminist Many people think of the theremin as cliched electronic effect used in film scores of the 50’s and 60’s. That is, until they hear the playing of Clara Rockmore. Rockmore was born in Russia, and showed great musical talent as a child. She played the violin, and by the age of nine, was… Read More Clara Rockmore
Alison Goldfrapp & Will Gregory channel both the past and the future on Felt Mountain. This album is part electronica, part cabaret, and part vintage soundtrack. Throw in some “Eraserhead” for good measure. The first thing you notice on this album is Alison Goldfrapp’s unique singing style. She sounds like Shirley Bassey doing a James… Read More Goldfrapp – Felt Mountain
