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Meet theremit - a new theremin from Italian manufacturer Axefactory (Axefactory.com). 

As you can see from the photo, theremit takes a refreshing break from the common "industrial shoebox" design employed by other popular theremin models.  It also features 2 large coils that protrude beneath the theremin as well as controls for pitch, volume, and timbre.  The model pictured above also features a tone knob. 

To see and hear theremit in action, check out this demo of Lorenzo "Lord Theremin" Giorda playing Paradise Circus by Massive Attack:

You can also get the chance to play one yourself at the upcoming theremin lab in Italy this May.  10 theremit's will be made available to participants for a discounted rate at the event.

Three models of the theremit are available (varnished ash, black painted, and stained wood) for prices ranging from 480 to 780 Euros.  For more information, please contact info@axefactory.com or visit their website.

2 Comments

Thierry
Thierry 4/19/2012 11:33 AM
Unfortunately, the bad quality of the recording (both, audio and the player) does not allow a good impression of the instrument. We should hear one of the renowned professional players on it.

But the design is extraordinary! Viva Italia! :-)
lord theremin
lord theremin 4/19/2012 8:14 PM
Hi Thierry! I agree with you that the video is not at all a good sample. It is a non professional recording (by one of my fans) but it was the very first time I played the instrument designed by Axefactory, improvising on music selected by the public. Nevertheless, it is useful to demonstrate that the instrument is easily tunable even if you have never played it before...and even without setting it actually. If you accept the challenge, I will be pleased to come to Colmar and let you try it in a "challenge show"...I have played in many musical projects of very different kind of music too always trying to approach the young generation musicians with an innovative attitude towards this fascinating instrument.

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