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    Default I want to get myself a theremin

    If you don't know what it is, here's a link full of information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin


    Basically it's a musical instrument that functions through radio waves. There are two antennas. One controls pitch, the other controls volume. As you move your hand towards either one, it disrupts the radio waves, thereby modifying the sound of the instrument.



    Here are a few videos demonstrating and explaining the theremin.










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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    That's eerie as hell haha

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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    I've fancied building one for some time, but I doubt I ever will. There are plenty of circuit diagrams on the net, but if you're going to buy one, I suggest this one...

    Or if that's too cheap, this baby

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    That is awesome!
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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    I've actually found tons of them online. Some are even like just $100.

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    That is so cool and strange at the same time but i want one
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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    Quote Originally Posted by DaJe View Post
    I've actually found tons of them online. Some are even like just $100.
    Be aware that some of the cheaper ones don't have the volume function, and the pitch is derived using a LDR rather than the traditional method.

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    Looking at where I am, I should just try to build one myself first. Though I don't know much about ciruitry. Once I start school though, I may take an electrical engineering course, possibly a degree with it. Though what i really want to do is get a degree is computer engineering at MIT.

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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    Here's another example of theremin playing, in The Boxer. It starts at about 2:15



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    Default Re: I want to get myself a theremin

    I want one. I want ten. that thing is sooo crazy cool.

    Edit- After watching that guy in the simon garfunkle movie you put up on here, I realize just how much i want one.
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