My custom made Theremin
Thorwald is currently playing a custom made Theremin This instrument was built by Theremin genius Thierry Frenkel, into a wooden cabinet designed and built by Michel Chazot.
This instrument has a number of interesting features:
- The technique is hybrid (tube / transistor)
- Two speakers on the side, left and right, to be used as a stage monitor for the conductor and/or the pianist.
- Output for my external diamond speaker
- LINE OUT output, to connect the instrument to external PA's in large concert halls
- Sordino mode: this provides a 'muted' sound quality that allows you to play very softly in a very easy way.
- Special mode with classical Theremin sound
- Mute switch
- On/Off indicator
- Two open slots in top of cabinet for air circulation
- Pitch field of over 7 octaves, with extremely linear spacing
- Both antennas are fixed by a jack-like system
- Volume loop with a staccato (right) and legato (left) function in one
- Removable legs for easy transportation
