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your own mini theremin

Gakken Mini Theremin

The Theremin is quite possibly the strangest musical instrument ever made. Invented in 1919, it was one of the world’s first electronic instruments. The Theremin produces its otherworldly sounds without ever touching it.

Soon, you’ll be able to get your own miniature Theremin to put on your desktop.

Japanese science kit maker Gakken has created…

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July 5th, 2007 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: strange + wonderful

the wii-mote theramin

Theramin

Without a doubt, the theramin is one of the oddest musical instruments ever invented. Usually heard cranking out spaceship sounds in 1950’s B-movies, it’s otherworldy sounds are unmistakeable and truly quirky.

So it is with much glee that I bring you the Wii-mote powered theramin, playing the inimitable Theme from Star Trek.

By connecting his Wii…

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June 15th, 2007 comments (1) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio just plain fun video games