A dilemma

You might want to check out Digital Ear (see the link & listing in our Software page). I haven't fully tested it yet, but from the demo and the website details, it looks like a great option for software-based pitch to MIDI conversion.

Go to Europe. Take your theremin with you and go busking, and earn enough for an Etherwave Pro. Simple.

The Etherwave Pro is a fantastic intsrument.
I bit the bullet and got one then got laid off a couple weeks later. I'm SO glad I got the EWPro.
It's a joy to play even for a beginner like me.
And now I have a little time to get better at it!

"Go to Europe. Take your theremin with you and go busking, and earn enough for an Etherwave Pro. Simple."

Unfortunately, the way I play I'd owe money....

i think you just answered your own post diggy, and i think you should do exactly that...you obly livce once