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TABLE OF CONTENTS
4... INTRODUCTION
5... SETUP
6... PRESETS & LIBRARIES6... Loading, Saving, and Deleting a Preset
6... Using Libraries
8... EDITING A PRESET
9... BASIC EDITING PARAMETERS9... Scale & Root
9... Pitch Correction
10... Waveform
11... Filter
12... Effect
13... ADVANCED EDITING PARAMETERS13... Volume Antenna Functions
14... Pitch Antenna Functions
15... Pitch Transpose
15... GLOBAL SETTINGS15... Master Volume
15... Lo Note/High Note Range
16... EDITOR SETTINGS
INTRODUCTION
Your new Moog Theremini offers several under-the-hood
features and capabilities never before seen in a traditional
Theremin. Once installed on your MAC or Windows computer,
the Theremini Editor provides quick and intuitive access
to these new features, which include an editor/librarian
for saving, sharing, archiving, and recalling all of your
favorite patches.
NOTE: The Theremini Editor is not an instrument plug-
in, and does not create any sound on its own. Using the
Theremini Editor requires that the Theremini be connected
to your computer via USB.
SETUP
1. To get started, you will need a mini USB cable, and you will need to have already installed the
Theremini Editor software onto your MAC or Windows computer. (Please refer to the installation
instructions found in the Mac/PC Editor Installer.)
2. First, attach the Mini USB cable to the back of your Theremini. Next, connect the other end of
the USB cable to your computer.
3. Power up your Theremini, and then launch the Theremini Editor program on your computer.
4. By connecting the Theremini to your computer, you have changed the environment in which the
Theremini is operating. Therefore, you will need to perform the Theremini’s Calibration Routine in
order for everything to function properly. (Simply press and hold the SETUP button on the
Theremini until the Calibration menu appears, and then follow the instructions.)
5. To synchronize the Theremini and the Theremini Editor, click on the Sync button located at the
top of the Theremini Editor’s Preset List. The Sync button will capture all of the presets currently
loaded in the Theremini and bring them into the editor, where they will be available for editing in
the THEREMINI PRESETS list.
6. You are now ready to start editing.
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PRESETS & LIBRARIESEach Preset is an individual Theremini sound. Using this Editor, you can easily modify an existing Preset,
either by just a little bit, or drastically to create something all your own. The Theremini itself can hold 32
Presets. This Editor is also a Librarian, allowing you to create a vast number of Libraries, each containing
multiple Presets. This section will help you understand how to work with Presets and Libraries.
LOADING, SAVING, AND DELETING A PRESET To Load a preset from the Theremini Editor library to your Theremini, drag-and-drop a preset from the
LIBRARY PRESETS list onto the THEREMINI PRESETS list. The editor will then prompt you to overwrite
the current preset location.
WARNING: There is no undo action for this operation!
SAVE
Click this button to save a preset to your currently selected library. This action will not modify the
contents of your Theremini.
DELETE
Click this button to erase a currently selected preset. This action will not modify the contents of
your Theremini.
QUICK SAVE
Click this button to save what you are presently hearing to the currently selected preset location
on your Theremini. This action will not modify the editor libraries, only the selected preset on
your Theremini.
USING LIBRARIES WhenyoufirstlaunchtheThereminiEditor,theDEFAULTlibraryisselectedandthepresetsinthat
library are shown in the LIBRARY PRESETS list on the left hand side of the main editor view. You can
change the library you are using by opening the LIBRARY MANAGER.
To open the LIBRARY MANAGER, click on the small folder button above the LIBRARY PRESETS list.
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Select a library from the LIBRARIES list. The PRESETS list shows which presets are in the selected library.
You can combine libraries by dragging and dropping one library onto another. Selecting ALL will display all
of the presets from all of the libraries at once. When a library is selected, you can also drag and drop the
presetsindividuallyfromonelibraryintoanother.Alllibrariesaresavedasindividualfiles
NEW
This command creates a new library where presets can be stored.
RENAME
This command allows you to rename an existing library.
DELETE
This command will erase the selected library. Libraries pre-packaged with the editor cannot be
deleted. This button will only be visible if the delete function is available for use.
SAVE
Use this command to save the currently selected library to any user selected location on your computer.
LOAD
This command allows the user to load a library from any user selected library on your computer.
SEND
This command will send (load) all of the presets in the selected library to the Theremini. If the
selected library has a full 32 presets they will populate all 32 preset locations in the Theremini. If
there are less than 32 presets in the library it will leave the remaining presets that are already in the
Theremini unchanged.
NOTE: If there are more than 32 presets in the selected library, only the first 32 presets will be sent.
UNDO
Use this command to undo the previous operation. This button is only visible if the undo function is
available for use. Currently, only the dragging and dropping of presets into libraries, or the dragging
and dropping of libraries onto other libraries can use the undo feature.
EXIT
To exit the LIBRARY MANAGER, click the red circle with the “x” in the upper right corner.
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EDITING A PRESETThe list of parameters available for editing a preset is divided into two categories—BASIC and ADVANCED.
Primarily, the BASIC parameters relate to the settings used by the Theremini’s sound engine, while the
ADVANCED parameters relate to the enhanced capabilities of the PITCH and VOLUME antennae. There is
also a third set of parameters to be found under the GLOBAL SETTINGS button; these GLOBAL SETTINGS
affect the overall operation of the Theremini, and are not part of an individual preset. Simply click on the
BASIC or ADVANCED button to open the corresponding edit window.
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BASIC EDITING PARAMETERS
SCALE AND ROOT These two sections work together with the PITCH CORRECTION knob, allowing the Theremini to accu-
rately play notes in a chosen musical Scale and key (Root). With the PITCH CORRECTION knob set fully
clockwise, only the notes in the selected scale and key will be available on your Theremini. As you turn
the PITCH CORRECTION knob counterclockwise, the pitch correction effect will become gentler,
allowing the pitch to glide between the notes of the selected scale.
SCALE
ClickontheSCALEtabtoviewalloftheavailableScalesandmakeyourselection.Thefirstscaleis
the Chromatic scale, where, like a piano, all of the traditional musical pitches of western music are
presented as half steps. The following seven scales—Ionian through Locrian—are the traditional
modalscales.Theremainingscalesfeaturespecificintervalsthatreflectcertaingenresofmusic
from a wide range of cultures, from American blues to Ryukyu scales and beyond.
ROOT
Click on the ROOT tab to view the list of available Root notes and make your selection. The Root
noteisthefirstnoteofthescale,anddeterminesthekeyinwhichtheselectedscalewillbeplayed.
Feel free to experiment by choosing different Root and Scale options for the song you are playing to
create inventive and unique performance options.
When the PITCH CORRECTION knob is set to 0%, no pitch correction is being applied and the
Theremini functions as a traditional Theremin. By setting the PITCH CORRECTION knob to 50%,
enough pitch correction is applied to assist in accurately locating notes, while still allowing subtle
hand gestures to create vibrato and pitch bend effects. With the PITCH CORRECTION knob set
to 100%, only the notes within a selected scale can be played. Again, feel free to experiment with
different settings. You may want to go back and relax the pitch correction setting as your Theremin
skills improve over time.
PITCH CORRECTION
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WAVEFORMClick on the WAVEFORM tab to view all of the waveform options available in the Theremini sound engine
and make your selection. In addition to traditional and advanced synthesizer wave shapes—Sine, Triangle,
Super Saw, Bright, Hollow etc.—the Theremini also provides a selection of wavetable options (Etherwave
and Animoog 1). These unique wavetables provide additional SCAN parameters that can help create slowly
evolving timbres or rapid and highly-animated modulation effects. In short, each wavetable option may
contain up to three unique timbres. The SCAN RATE, SCAN AMOUNT, and SCAN POSITION knobs make it
possible to blend and transition from timbre to timbre over time.
SCAN RATE
The SCAN RATE knob controls the speed at which the selected wavetable will cycle through the various
timbres. The value of the Scan Rate can be set from 0Hz to 32Hz.
SCAN AMOUNT
The SCAN AMOUNT knob determines the amount of change created as the selected wavetable cycles
through the various available timbres. It determines the width of the wavetable scan range on either
side of the Scan Position setting.
SCAN POSITION
Use the SCAN POSITION knob to manually “tune in” a starting timbre for the selected wavetable. The Scan
Rate and Scan Amount will control the rate and amount of the wavetable timbre change, respectively.
NOTE: If scan rate is 0.0Hz and/or the scan amount is 0.00, the SCAN POSITION knob can still select an
exact stationary spot in the wavetable.
0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0
EXAMPLE WAVETABLE (contains 3 different wave elements)
Wave 0
soft /pure tone
Wave 1
strong /aggressive tone
Wave 2
smoothhollow tone
Scanning goes back and forth moving the scan position across the wavetable. Scanning is centered at the SCAN POSITION parameter and moves around the SCAN POSITION by the SCAN AMOUNT parameter. Scanning occurs at the speed of SCAN RATE.
When the scan position is between two waves (position not exactly 0.0, 1.0, or 2.0) then you get a mix of the two surrounding waves.
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FILTERBy selectively cutting, accentuating, and/or passing certain frequencies, the Filter alters the tone of the
Theremini. The Filter Type, Cutoff Frequency, Resonance, and Pitch Track parameters combine to provide
extensive control of the waveform’s harmonic content.
FILTER TYPE
Click the FILTER TYPEtabtoviewalloftheavailablefiltermodesandmakeyourselection.
NONE: Nofilterisapplied.
LOWPASS: Frequencies above the cutoff frequency are attenuated; frequencies below the cutoff
frequency are passed unaffected.
BANDPASS: Frequencies above and below the cutoff frequency are attenuated; frequencies
centered around the cutoff frequency are passed unaffected.
NOTCH: The inverse of the Band Pass Mode, the Notch filter attenuates the
frequencies centered around the cutoff frequency, frequencies above and
below are passed unaffected.
HIGHPASS: Frequencies below the cutoff frequency are attenuated; frequencies above
the cutoff frequency are passed unaffected.
CUTOFF
UsetheCUTOFFknobtospecifythefrequencywherethefilterbeginsto“work.”TheCutofffrequency
acts as the dividing line between attenuated and passed frequencies in the Low Pass and High Pass
filtermodes,andactsasthecenterfrequencyfortheBandPassandNotchfiltermodes.Turningthis
knob counterclockwise lowers the cutoff frequency, while turning it clockwise raises the cutoff frequency.
NOTE: This parameter works in conjunction with the PITCH TRACK knob as well as the VOLUME
ANTENNA FILTER CUTOFF knob in the ADVANCED parameters section.
RESONANCE
TheRESONANCEknobprovidesaboosttothefrequenciesspecifiedbytheCUTOFFknob.This
emphasisboost—alsocalledaresonantpeak—canhelpcreaterefinedarticulationanddramaticfilter
sweeps. Turning this knob counterclockwise lowers the emphasis amount, while turning it clockwise raises
the emphasis amount.
NOTE: This parameter works in conjunction with the two FILTER RESONANCE knobs found in the
ADVANCED parameters section.
PITCH TRACK
The PITCH TRACK knob allows the pitch of the note being played by the Theremini to increase or reduce
the Filter Cutoff value. The overall effect will vary depending on the Filter Type, Cutoff, and Resonance
parametersettings.Unliketraditionalknobs,thisbipolarknobiscenteredatthe0value,wherethefilter
is stationary and does not change with frequency. Rotating the knob to the right of center causes the
cutoff frequency to rise with an increase in Theremini pitch. Rotating the knob to the left of center causes
the cutoff frequency to fall with an increase in Theremini pitch.
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EFFECTThe Theremini features a built-in effect processor that can add motion and depth to the sound. The effect
parameters allow you to choose a delay type, and to specify the delay time, feedback level, and effect
amount (wet/dry mix).
DELAY TYPE
Click the DELAY TYPE tab to view all of the available delay types and make your selection. There are
four options for this parameter:
OFF: No Delay
SHORT
DELAY: 100ms
MEDIUM
DELAY: 256ms
LONG
DELAY : 700ms
DELAY TIME
TheDELAYTIMEknobcanbeusedtosetaspecifictimeintervalforthedelayeffect.Turnthisknob
clockwise for a longer delay time and counterclockwise for a shorter delay time. The total delay range
is from 0ms to 836ms (milliseconds; 1000ms = 1 second).
FEEDBACK
The FEEDBACK knob controls how much of the delayed signal is being re-introduced (“fed back”) to the
input of the delay. The result can be observed in how long the delay effect lasts, or in the number
of repeats created by the delay effect. Turn this knob clockwise for more repeats, and counterclockwise
for fewer repeats.
WARNING: Very high feedback settings may cause unwanted (or wanted) artifacts when used with short
delay times, and extremely long lasting repeats when used with longer delay times.
AMOUNT
The AMOUNT knob controls the mix level between the original signal (Dry) and the delay effect signal
(Wet). With the knob fully counterclockwise, the sound is completely dry and no effect is heard. In
the center position, (50%), the ratio between the dry signal and the delay effect signal is equal. In the fully
clockwise position, (100%), only the output of the delay effect is heard.
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VOLUME ANTENNA FUNCTIONSThis section is used to specify which parameters will be controlled by the Theremini’s Volume Antenna,
as well as the value and direction of the modulation. A crucial point to understanding Volume Antenna
modulation is to remember that everything works “backwards” in order to mimic the behavior of a traditional
Theremin Volume Antenna. As an example, when the VOLUME parameter is set to 100%, it reduces the
volume as your hand gets closer to the antenna. This inverted behavior is similar for all of the parameters in
the VOLUME ANTENNA FUNCTIONS section.
VOLUME
Use the VOLUME knob to specify how the Volume Antenna will affect the overall volume, or loudness, of
the Theremini. A setting of 0% is somewhat useless, causing the Theremini to be completely silent at all
times. A setting of 1600% generates full volume until your hand is placed very close to the Volume
Antenna, at which point the Theremini will go silent. A setting of 100% is similar to the standard
Theremin response.
As you have already learned,
the Theremini is operated
by interacting with the Pitch
Antenna and the Volume
Antenna. The Advanced
editing parameters bestow
new functionality to each
antenna. In fact, the functions
that can be controlled
by the Antennae are the
same functions described
in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS section found
on the previous pages. The
difference is that by assigning
these parameters—in various
amounts—to the antennae,
you can now achieve real-time
interactive control over many
more parameters at once,
allowing you to create a much
more dynamic performance,
and to take full advantage of
the Theremini’s exceptional
capabilities. The PITCH
TRANSPOSE parameter is
also found in this section
ADVANCED EDITING PARAMETERS
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WAVE SCAN AMOUNT
Based on the value of this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT knob, moving your hand closer to the Volume
Antenna will change or modulate the corresponding WAVEFORM SCAN AMOUNT value set in the BASIC
EDITING PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If
this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT is set to a positive percentage, the modulation depth will be reduced as you
move your hand closer to the Volume Antenna. If this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT is set to a negative
percentage, the modulation depth will be increased as you move your hand closer to the Volume Antenna.
WAVE SCAN RATE
Based on the value of this WAVE SCAN RATE knob, moving your hand closer to the Volume Antenna
will change or modulate the corresponding WAVEFORM SCAN RATE value set in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If this
WAVE SCAN RATE is set to a positive percentage, the rate will be reduced as you move your hand closer
to the Volume Antenna. If this WAVE SCAN RATE is set to a negative percentage, the rate will be
increased as you move your hand closer to the Volume Antenna.
FILTER CUTOFF
Based on the value of this FILTER CUTOFF knob, moving your hand closer to the Volume Antenna will
change or modulate the corresponding CUTOFF value of the Filter set in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If this
FILTER CUTOFF knob is set to a positive percentage, the Cutoff frequency of the Filter will be lowered
as you move your hand closer to the Volume Antenna. If this FILTER CUTOFF knob is set to a negative
percentage, the Cutoff frequency of the Filter will be raised as you move your hand closer to the
Volume Antenna.
FILTER RESONANCE
Based on the value of this FILTER RESONANCE knob, moving your hand closer to the Volume Antenna
will change or modulate the corresponding RESONANCE value of the Filter set in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If this FILTER
RESONANCE knob is set to a positive percentage, the Resonance level of the Filter will be lowered as
you move your hand closer to the Volume Antenna. If this FILTER RESONANCE knob is set to a negative
percentage, the Resonance level of the Filter will be raised as you move your hand closer to the
Volume Antenna.
PITCH ANTENNA FUNCTIONSThis section is used to specify which parameters will be controlled by the Theremini’s Pitch antenna, as well as
the value and direction of the modulation.
FILTER RESONANCE
Based on the value of this FILTER RESONANCE knob, moving your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna
will change or modulate the corresponding RESONANCE value of the Filter set in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If this
FILTER RESONANCE knob is set to a positive percentage, the Resonance level of the Filter will be
raised as you move your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna. If this FILTER RESONANCE knob is set to a
negative percentage, the Resonance level of the Filter will be lowered as you move your hand closer to
the Pitch Antenna.
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WAVE SCAN AMOUNT
Based on the value of this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT knob, moving your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna
will change or modulate the corresponding WAVEFORM SCAN AMOUNT value set in the BASIC
EDITING PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If
this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT is set to a positive percentage, the modulation depth will be increased as you
move your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna. If this WAVE SCAN AMOUNT is set to a negative percentage,
the modulation depth will be decreased as you move your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna.
WAVE SCAN RATE
Based on the value of this WAVE SCAN RATE knob, moving your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna
will change or modulate the corresponding WAVEFORM SCAN RATE value set in the BASIC EDITING
PARAMETERS. This bipolar knob features a center value of 0% where no change will occur. If this
WAVE SCAN RATE is set to a positive percentage, the rate will be increased as you move your hand closer
to the Pitch Antenna. If this WAVE SCAN RATE is set to a negative percentage, the rate will be decreased
as you move your hand closer to the Pitch Antenna.
PITCH TRANSPOSEThis knob is used to transpose the pitch of the waveform generator. Turning the knob counterclockwise can
lower the pitch by as much as 60 semitones. Turning the knob clockwise can raise the pitch by as much as 63
semitones. There is no pitch transposition when this knob is in the center position.
GLOBAL SETTINGSThe GLOBAL SETTINGS affect the overall operation of the Theremini, and are not part of an individual Preset.
The values set here are stored in your Theremini, and are recalled when it is turned back on.
MASTER VOLUME
This control is used to specify the maximum loudness of the Theremini
LO NOTE/HI NOTE
TheLONOTEcontrolspecifiesthelowestnotethattheThereminiwillplaywhenyourhandisfarthest
fromthepitchantenna.TheHINOTEcontrolspecifiesthehighestnotethattheThereminiwillplaywhen
your hand is closest to the pitch antenna. Using a smaller range of notes will provide better resolution for
your hand motion. A larger range of notes will place more notes across the same range, and will require
more hand precision.
NOTE: On Theremini Firmware Version 1.1.0 and later, the Global LO NOTE and HI NOTE will change
automatically to reflect the preset’s Transpose value on the ADVANCED Editing Parameters Page
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PREFERENCESClicking on the THEREMINI logo at the top of the editor opens the PREFERENCES box. You can also access
this overlay box using the Theremini Editor pull down menu at the top of the screen. To exit PREFERENCES,
click the red circle with the “x” in the upper left corner.
THEREMINI USER MANUAL
Clicking this button launches the Theremini User Manual.
EDITOR MANUAL
Clicking this button will display the EDITOR MANUAL.
QUICK START GUIDE
Clicking this button will open the QUICK START GUIDE, which shows tips on using the Theremini Editor.
SHOW QUICK START GUIDE ON STARTUP
Checking this box causes the editor to display the QUICK START GUIDE each time you launch the
editor app.
SHOW TOOL TIPS
Check this box to display the current value of a parameter when turning the corresponding knob.
(DEFAULT is set to ON)
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