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What keyboard model(s) do you have ?: Tyros 4
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Bio: I am a 'self taught' home organ and keyboard player. Many years ago I played piano in a couple of 'bands' (one a Scottish Country Dance Band). We all had the chords of the piece we were playing written out in front of us, and as a result I have never felt the need to 'read music'. People say I 'play by ear', but a better description would be that I 'play by chords'.
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The Theremin - how to play an instrument without touching
Have
you ever heard of this musical instrument? I came across this on YouTube and found it quite fascinating!
The theremin is an electronic musical instrument that is played without physical contact by moving your hands near its antennas to control the pitch and volume. Here's how it works:
- Electromagnetic field: The theremin has two metal antennas that create an electromagnetic field.
- Capacitance: The distance between the player and the instrument changes the capacitance of the electromagnetic field.
- Oscillators: The theremin has three radio-frequency oscillators, including a fixed-frequency oscillator and a variable-frequency oscillator.
- Heterodyne principle: The theremin measures the difference between the fixed and variable oscillators and translates it to pitch or amplitude.
- Antennas: The upright antenna controls the pitch, while the horizontal antenna controls the volume.
- Vibrato: Small, rapid movements of the right hand can create vibrato.
ThTThe theremin was invented in 1919 by Russian physicist Leon Theremin.
An example of someone playing it.
KATICA ILLÉNYI theremin - Only You
How to play a scale on the theremin | Carolina talks Theremin
Debussy - « Clair de Lune » on the theremin
What surprised me is that we have all heard this instrument before, as it was used by
The Beach Boys in their song
Good Vibrations.
Listen carefully to the background and you will hear it. It was played by Brian Wilson.
Hugh
It's all about the music!
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What keyboard model(s) do you have ?: KORG PA5X 76 - KORG OASYS 76 SONDIUS-XG VERSION - KETRON AUDYA 76 - YAMAHA PSR-9000 PRO - KORG KRONOS 1 73
Location: Norway
Bio: Retired Self-employed | CNC Operator | Machine mechanic | Formwork carpenter | Machine carpenter | Student Counselor for the National Immigrant Organization | Advisor for the National Immigrants' Organization | Leader of supervisors | Newspaper CEO editor | Caretaker | Alpha & Betatester for NFS World & Auto Club Revolution
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I know the technology, and know of a similar product;
Neova Midi Ring Controller, which I have tested.
This never worked as the manufacturer claimed, and was also very difficult to use, as it required static, controlled movements.
It always ended with an unwanted effect occurring, or the desired one not appearing.
It was returned after a short time of testing.
You can see my test here:
https://chellos-keyboard-players-club.co...CONTROLLER
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KEYBOARDS, SYNTHS & MODULES I HAVE HAD AND HAVE
Casio CTK 811-ex ||| Roland EXR-7 76 ||| Yamaha DGX-620 ||| Yamaha PSR-550 ||| Yamaha PSR-S700 ||| Korg Pa800 ||| Korg Pa3X 61 ||| Deebach XMS-Pro ||| Ketron Ajamsonic ||| Casio WK-7500 ||| Yamaha Tyros5 61 ||| vArranger ||| Ketron Audya5 61 ||| Yamaha PSR S950 ||| Solton X8 Chromatic ||| Yamaha Tyros4 10th Anniversary ||| Korg Pa4X 61 ||| Roland BK-7m ||| Technics KN-6000 ||| Technics KN-7000 ||| Roli Seaboard RISE 49 ||| Deebach MAX Plus ||| Yamaha Genos ||| Korg Pa700 ||| Korg Kronos2 73 ||| Tyros4 61 ||| Deebach BlackBox ||| Korg Pa2X Pro ||| Yamaha A3000 ||| Ghenos Plus ||| Medeli AKX10 ||| Korg Nautilus 73 ||| Yamaha DGX-670 ||| Korg Krome EX-88 ||| Korg OASYS 76 Sondius-XG version ||| Korg Pa5X 76 (Pythagoras Tuned) ||| Yamaha Tyros1 ||| Ketron Audya 76 (Own developed OS) ||| Yamaha PSR-3000 ||| Yamaha 9000 Pro ||| Yamaha MODX M8 ||| Korg Grandstage X ||| Roland Juno-D7 ||| Korg Kronos 1 73 (Pythagoras Tuned)
MY PA EQUIPMENT NON-ACTIVE AND ACTIVE
Aune S6 32 bit/384 kb DAC ||| Topping USB Isolator ||| MOTU 32 bit Audio Interface ||| TEYUN Q26 32 bit/384 kb Audio Interface ||| FM Acoustics FM 300A Power amp ||| FM Acoustics FM 255 Resolution Series Pre amp ||| MBL 6010 Pre Amp ||| STAX SR-L300 (Lambda) electrostatic headphones with STAX SRM-252S Amplifier ||| beyerdynamic T70 headphones (without pads) ||| Baffle horns equipped with Seas Exotic 8" fullrange units ||| JBL horns with Compression Planar membranes ||| Fountek NeoPro 5i (Special Edition) ribbon tweeters with Compression Planar membranes ||| Hexagonal subwoofer with 12 pieces Push&Pull coupled Seas Prestige 8" units, 1 item 10" slave unit and built-in XTZ power amplifiers & Cambridge Azur 640A as pre amplifier ||| Yamaha HS-5 active monitors connected to all keyboards
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What keyboard model(s) do you have ?: korgpa5x
Location: wales
Bio: organ player in clubs now demoted to keyboards
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this would make a good sound to have on the keyboard
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