We have been waiting for this for years! After the late Etherwave pro, the world of the international theremin suffered from the lack of a professional product.
Not that the standard and plus models are not professional, but they remain more commercial products and, also visually, less scenic.
Well, there we are! Moog put on the market a Claravox Centennial, in honor of the virtuous Clara Rockmore , to celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the first presentation of the instrument by Leon Termen back in 1920.
The product sums up the appearance of a E-pro, a little vintage and a little futuristic, the TRADITIONAL and MODERN mode of use also underline this division.
The sound is the classic of the traditional theremin enriched by a delay and by a real analog synth with its preset storage.
It is probably the most versatile theremin in history.
Moog has mixed the best of the classic E-Pro tradition with the Theremini evolution, integrating IN / OUT DIN, MIDI, USB, CV in order to communicate with DAWs and any other compatible hardware / software.
Front-panel preset storage provides instant recall of your favorite sounds and settings, while the free Claravox Centennial software stores your entire preset library and indulges control of a host of under-the-hood features, unlocking an expanse of sonic capabilities. free software Claravox Centennial software with libraries to expand the sonic capabilities of the instrument.
Attention to detail with a predominance of walnut wood and the classic curvature of the volume antenna.
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Pay attention, it's a limited edition, we do not know how many pieces will be produced and for how long!
SPECS
● Pitch Range: 5 octaves (Traditional Mode), 4-7 octaves (Modern Mode)
● Sound sources: Analog Heterodyning Oscillator (Traditional Mode), Dual DCO / Wavetable Generator (Modern Mode) diltrated by an Analog Waveshaping Circuit
● Controls:
- Waveshaping: Brightness, Wave, Filter, Switches for each of the Mode and Mute
- Analog Delay: Delay Amount, Delay Feedback, and Delay Time,
● Preset storage: yes
MODERN mode only: Octave Range, Quantize Amount, Root / Scale Select, Pitch and Volume Response Curve
● Effects: Analog BBD Delay
● Preset storage: yes
● Audio Outputs: 1 x 1/4 "(Main Out), 1 x 1/4" (headphone), 1 x 1/4 "(Tuner Out)
● CV I / O: 2 x ¼ "CV outputs, 2 x ¼" CV Inputs
● MIDI: In, Out, USB
● Materials: Brass antenna, Walnut wood cabinet, control panel covered with a special fabric
● Power supply: DC
● Stand: optional or classic microphone stand mount
Useful Information
Producer: Moog Music inc
Product link: https://www.moogmusic.com/products/claravox-centennial
Italian distributor: Midiware
Price announced: 1599,00 €
