Doepfer A-178 Theremin

Theremin Module

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Latest User Reviews

2 years ago

Takes some getting used to

This is a very nice controller, but dialing in sensitivity to your liking can be somewhat of a chore. And you would do wise to get a quantizer to go with it. Otherwise great module

7 years ago

Fun!

This is a lot of fun for messing around.

The response is rather “exponential”

9 years ago

Fun - cheap - great module!

The A-178 Theremin is a really good little unit - you can control the pitch of your modules with the CV control, PLUS a gate output which you can control using the threshold.

I've had a LOT of fun with it in conjunction with a Doepfer A-151 sequential switch + Pressure Points. EPIC!!!

9 years ago

Modular Theremin

A nice Theremin antena, it also transmit gate so you can control any type of oscillators and envelope generators. You'll only need an attenuverter to inverse the polarity of it.

13 years ago

A fun addition to any modular

This is a fun yet practical module to add to any A100 modular setup. As well as building classic Theremin style pitch control patches, it's great for modulating other things too. For instance I found it great fun to run the antenna horizontally along the width of the keyboard, and then while playing basslines on the keys you could modulate the filter frequency by changing the angle of your hand! There's a lot of fun to be had with this surprisingly cheap module.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Doepfer
  • Released in 2006
  • Average price : $109
  • Produces variable control voltage when hand is moved around the antenna
  • Range approx. 30 cm
  • Maximum output voltage: 10V
  • Euro rack format
  • Power requirements: 60 MA (+12 V) / 20 mA -12 V)
  • Width: 8 HP / 40.3 mm
  • Depth: 40 mm (measured from the rear of the front panel)
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