MF#41 MOOG THEREMINI teardown and how it works

a brief history of the theremin, Leon Theremin, Bob Moog, a quick teardown and brief explanation on how they work. plus some bloopers at the end.
Interesting Links

Dorit Chrysler with the Polyphonic Theremin (released on April 1st )
its called Iso Directional Inductive Oscillator Technology ( I-D-I-O-T ) Hmm all this on april 1st ???

[Terry-Cybil]

I spent the whole morning listening to theremin. It's damn relaxing. I had art work to do, and it went really smooth with no aggravation 'cause I was so relaxed.

[clydesight]

Great video on a nice looking product! Thanks for the explanation of this instrument.

[ThomasGrillo]

Very well done! Thanks for the plug, too. :)

[larsfrosznielsen]

I have an old version of the Theremin without pich corection and stuff, but it was very informative to watch your exelent runthrough

[AkosJanca]

Thank you for your interesting and great video - as always! I worked with a Theremini, it's a surprisingly versatile instrument with beautiful sound.

[cogsinister]

Very slick production Markus, keep up the good work.

[williamgeorgefraser]

Great video. I now have an understanding of how the theremin works. Hoping to get one of these soon to work with my synths.
Update 19/10. I received my Theremini a couple of days ago. No-one in my village knew what it was and they are all amazed. It must be the most incredible instrument ever invented. I can spend hours moving my fingers a few millimetres to change the sound by a few Hertz. It is the instrument that enables you to, self-contemplate and meditate. In the case of lockdown for Choronavirus, it's the best friend you can have.

[chrisclark]

Good job Markus. I have one too and a modified Moog Etherwave Standard and prefer this unit as you can produce music as opposed to mere sounds much quicker.

[rozzgrey]

For truly hands-on sound design you can't touch a theremin.

[genuinefreewilly]

I recently aquirred a much older solid state homemade theremin on loan. I was a tad concerned about plugging it into my interface, however it works well, clean, and bright no substantial noise floor, hums, issues Id expect from an electric guitar and amp, its mono but that is fine.
What is wonderful is that I can apply software eq, compression, delay, effects, even pitch correction via my DAW while I am recording and monitoring and it works well in 2023

[spyderlogan]

Incredible design and form factor for this product at this price point. Excellent presentation. Well Done~!

[RoelTyros]

Hello Markus,

Great to see a new theramin and when I hear that sound of it I always have to think at an singing saw. Also always very nice how you explain how things work and hope to see much more video's from you.

Thanx for the nice video and greetings from Roel, out of the Netherlands. 

[mkst]

I've used an Alesis Air Synth for a number of years and had great fun with it so this product is very interesting to me. Love the bloopers!

[fordtimelord]

Good & informational video ! Nice!!

[mCKENIC]

Thanks Markus! Very interested in getting a Theremini and its great to see the guts. Wow there really isnt a lot (in space terms) in modern electronics. I think the editor software will make it even more useful - thanks for that update! Keep up the excellent work!

[mikrobspen]

I am very happy with my Moog Theremini. Especially love the bass on the #12 channel. Would definitely buy another if I broke mine.

[chrystina]

I have a theremini,   Love it! such fun

[muzikman]

Ha ha.. another great video :-) loved the outakes at the end too. Very good. D beam on Rolands gear can do similar theramin impressions but I always fancied the real deal. But then. . My ears hurt listening to the constant crying expression these give out. I do like the note correction though as that would ease my pain lol...

[Heathcliff_hensel]

Love it your vids keep getting better and more hilarious.

[quantum_miles]

How do you get the top off? I’ve removed the four screws underneath and one in the back but it won’t budge. The little clip that snaps the want into place underneath broke off and is rattling inside so I’m trying to get it out and glue back on. Thanks