Was wondering if anyone would notice. Yeah, bought the album when it first came out in 1969! All my friends blocked their ears and thought I was crazy. I still listen to it (when no one's home and I can crank it up LOUD!).
@@dnteuxurois I stumbled upon it in my 40s and couldn't believe I'd gone my whole life without this album! If of interest, VOX made a great video on Why This Awful Sounding Album Is A Masterpiece: th-cam.com/video/58nPEe-TU-w/w-d-xo.html
@@BanthaTube Yes, I've seen it. There's also a wonderful documentary at: th-cam.com/video/YuVNnN0jE8Q/w-d-xo.html and a short piece that was filmed toward the end of Van Vliet's life: th-cam.com/video/iwytKykXbpM/w-d-xo.html The album he made immediately following Trout Mask Replica was just as amazing - "Lick My Decals off, Baby: th-cam.com/video/OGX8X_5cScc/w-d-xo.html Other incredible albums include "Shiny Beast," "Doc at the Radar Station," and his last album "Ice Cream for Crow." You can O.D. on Beefheart if you're not careful.
Hello. Thank you for commenting to me. IF you are thinking about purchasing the Moog Theremini. As you say, it is a very cool theremin. Even though it has received a lot of criticism, I can tell you that if you want really want to maximize everything that it can do, this series of tutorials that are all dedicated to the Theremini will get you there. The tutorials will give you all you need to go from beginner to being an expert at playing it. All you need to do is practice and have fun doing it. If you decide to purchase one (or any other theremin) please stay in touch regarding your progress.
@@dnteuxurois I'm watching that *right now* as a matter of fact. I can't wait to see some of your other videos on the topic. I'll be checking out your older vids on the "generic" Theremins here shortly.
Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I have a question, apologies if you explained it elsewhere but I have not found that yet. After you finish calibrating, do you move the volume/pitch correction and effect ?
Hi, Mon: First of all, I'm very gratified that you're finding the tutorials useful. As for your question I'm somewhat unsure what you're asking. But if I understand you correctly, (and please contact me again if I've misunderstood), once your Theremini is correctly calibrated, you can do anything you'd like with the pitch correction knob, the effects button and the effect amount knob. Nothing you do will impact the calibration. However, playing with those knobs and buttons the changing the presets will alter the sonic character of the theremin as well as other dynamics. Things will have echo or reverb, some of the sounds are more muted and/or muffled when you change things, but the calibration is unaffected. Finally, the volume knob is nothing to worry about, but be aware that the volume knob has less to do with actual volume than it does with the responsive nature of the smoothness or sharpness of a note when you're playing. Turning the volume knob all the way clockwise gives you a sharper attack response - turning it counterclockwise will result in the response being less definite and more "soupy."
@@dnteuxurois Thank you so much for your very clear answer, really really helpful. I have just started trying to get to know my Theremini and it feels a bit overwhelming at times, but will definitely go ahead with the next tutorials. Thanks again!!!!
@@monmottin You're welcome, and yes, "definitely go ahead." Be patient with yourself, light and humorous - the theremin is silly - Oooooowwwwoeeeeeeeee... have fun with it. Something that might be of help in terms of approach - type in Theremini FastTrak Series: The Mind, Part 3 give it a try...
Glad you're enjoying the tutorials. I'm clueless as to why I've never seen your post for the last 8 months, but I always respond when people take the time to comment. Sorry it took me so long to see yours.
Have a Question my Theremini is not going as low as your pitch and does not seem as loud?
Thank you Sr for sharing your knowledge!
You are very welcome.
This video helped me a lot, thanks again for this precious knowledge !
You're very welcome.
Let's all just take a moment to appreciate the Trout Mask Replica t-shirt. 🤘
Was wondering if anyone would notice. Yeah, bought the album when it first came out in 1969! All my friends blocked their ears and thought I was crazy. I still listen to it (when no one's home and I can crank it up LOUD!).
@@dnteuxurois I stumbled upon it in my 40s and couldn't believe I'd gone my whole life without this album! If of interest, VOX made a great video on Why This Awful Sounding Album Is A Masterpiece: th-cam.com/video/58nPEe-TU-w/w-d-xo.html
@@BanthaTube Yes, I've seen it. There's also a wonderful documentary at:
th-cam.com/video/YuVNnN0jE8Q/w-d-xo.html
and a short piece that was filmed toward the end of Van Vliet's life:
th-cam.com/video/iwytKykXbpM/w-d-xo.html
The album he made immediately following Trout Mask Replica was just as amazing - "Lick My Decals off, Baby:
th-cam.com/video/OGX8X_5cScc/w-d-xo.html
Other incredible albums include "Shiny Beast," "Doc at the Radar Station," and his last album "Ice Cream for Crow."
You can O.D. on Beefheart if you're not careful.
hello i was sent by TheylienZ i love theramin i really want one they’re so cool
Hello. Thank you for commenting to me. IF you are thinking about purchasing the Moog Theremini. As you say, it is a very cool theremin. Even though it has received a lot of criticism, I can tell you that if you want really want to maximize everything that it can do, this series of tutorials that are all dedicated to the Theremini will get you there. The tutorials will give you all you need to go from beginner to being an expert at playing it. All you need to do is practice and have fun doing it. If you decide to purchase one (or any other theremin) please stay in touch regarding your progress.
Thanks for this. I'm just now getting acquainted with my Theremini.
You're welcome. And there's a much more detailed calibration video at:
th-cam.com/video/gNuQy8guC18/w-d-xo.html
@@dnteuxurois I'm watching that *right now* as a matter of fact. I can't wait to see some of your other videos on the topic. I'll be checking out your older vids on the "generic" Theremins here shortly.
@@theremeaniemoog8422 It won't be long before a new Theremini tutorial is ready. I very much appreciate your patience and your encouraging comments.
Thank you so much for your wonderful tutorials. I have a question, apologies if you explained it elsewhere but I have not found that yet. After you finish calibrating, do you move the volume/pitch correction and effect ?
Hi, Mon: First of all, I'm very gratified that you're finding the tutorials useful. As for your question I'm somewhat unsure what you're asking. But if I understand you correctly, (and please contact me again if I've misunderstood), once your Theremini is correctly calibrated, you can do anything you'd like with the pitch correction knob, the effects button and the effect amount knob. Nothing you do will impact the calibration. However, playing with those knobs and buttons the changing the presets will alter the sonic character of the theremin as well as other dynamics. Things will have echo or reverb, some of the sounds are more muted and/or muffled when you change things, but the calibration is unaffected. Finally, the volume knob is nothing to worry about, but be aware that the volume knob has less to do with actual volume than it does with the responsive nature of the smoothness or sharpness of a note when you're playing. Turning the volume knob all the way clockwise gives you a sharper attack response - turning it counterclockwise will result in the response being less definite and more "soupy."
@@dnteuxurois Thank you so much for your very clear answer, really really helpful. I have just started trying to get to know my Theremini and it feels a bit overwhelming at times, but will definitely go ahead with the next tutorials. Thanks again!!!!
@@monmottin You're welcome, and yes, "definitely go ahead." Be patient with yourself, light and humorous - the theremin is silly - Oooooowwwwoeeeeeeeee... have fun with it.
Something that might be of help in terms of approach - type in
Theremini FastTrak Series: The Mind, Part 3
give it a try...
🙏🙏🙏🙏
Glad you're enjoying the tutorials. I'm clueless as to why I've never seen your post for the last 8 months, but I always respond when people take the time to comment. Sorry it took me so long to see yours.
GTEAT INFO!!!