Fernandes Echo-Theremin
The Fernandes Echo-Theremin is a theremin-style instrument that produces sound without physical contact, controlled by the position of the player's hands relative to two antennas. One antenna typically governs pitch, while the other controls volume, allowing the performer to shape notes by moving their hands through the air. Its output is a monophonic, continuous tone that can be modulated in real time, with the pitch varying smoothly as the hand approaches or recedes from the pitch antenna. The volume antenna similarly adjusts the loudness, enabling dynamic swells and silences. This model is designed for expressive performance, and its signal can be routed to an amplifier or recording interface via a standard output jack. The instrument operates on a power supply, and its construction includes the antennas and a compact body suited for tabletop or stand-mounted use. The Echo-Theremin offers a distinctive, ethereal sound character, often associated with experimental music and film scores, and its lack of physical contact makes it a unique performance tool.
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User Reviews of the Fernandes Echo-Theremin
- Submitted by Chuck from Milwaukee, WI (14 points) on May 2, 2002
- It was just a matter of time before someone combined a delay into a Theremin. Great for wacky sounds. With a flanger it really sounds like it is saying 'Beer,! The playing range is barely 5 to 6 inches. Normal Theremins have a playing range measured in feet. Sound quality is compromised because of IC 'chip' style circuitry without oscillator coils. Very great amount of 'Pulling' where the hand must forcibly activate the circuit and then you can back away for lower tones.
- Good Points: Compact noismaker with built in delay in a nice styled package.
- Bad Points: This is what you get when you try to build a flying car that doubles as a submarine. Its best to have the parts instead of the whole.
- Price Paid: US$80.00
- Purchased At: wholesale
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