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History and Design of Russian Electro-musical Instrument "Theremin"

Authors: Vasilyev, Yurii

AES Convention 120 · Paper 6672 · May 2006

Abstract

Electro-musical instrument Theremin, developed by the Russian physicist L. Theremin, has passed a long way in its evolution. It evokes constantly growing interest of audio-engineers and performers. Theremin is used both for performing musical compositions of different genres and for making special effects in theatrical performances, multimedia, film industry. In the presented work the analysis of circuit technique solutions has been done created during more than 80 years period both on the basis of analogous circuit technique and digital microprocessor technique, and realizations of Theremin as real and virtual musical instruments. Also advantages and disadvantages of different circuit technique solutions have been analyzed and most interesting realizations of virtual Theremin are presented.

Details

Published in
AES Convention 120
AES Convention
120
Paper number
6672
Publication date
May 6, 2006
Session subject
Analysis and Synthesis of Sound; Mobile Phone Audio; Automobile Audio
Affiliation
Saint-Petersburg State University of Telecommunications (See document for exact affiliation information.)
Type
Convention Paper