Comments on: Zeppelin Design Labs Intros Noisette Optical Theremin DIY Kit

By: RUPERT CHAPPELLE

RUPERT CHAPPELLE — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:44:39 +0000

In reply to stub.

Capacitance is to the Theremin what Strings are to the Guitar.
If the “guitar” has buttons instead of strings, it is not a guitar.
An IR LED is not a capacitor. Join Levnet and share your solar theremin works.

By: RUPERT CHAPPELLE

RUPERT CHAPPELLE — Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:29:07 +0000

In reply to stub.

Play the Swan on it . . . I dares ya.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ls8h1kNwKtA&list=PLZgJ7edbn3qrunBLy-spziwcaBRlWrFL6&pp=iAQB

By: Dj_Drumz

Dj_Drumz — Sun, 05 Nov 2023 19:00:48 +0000

In reply to Dongleboob.

Why use the word Theremin when its not but for marketing social media, the word Theremin is like mosquitoes to skin. Just know I have a bridge to sell you but its not a bridge but a wooden stick called a bridge. And who cares about the cost of a real theremin it like any other real instrument. I would guess all believe McRids is real meat……

I get it but this marketing junk it too much.
how about calling it just Optical Noisette.

By: stub

stub — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 22:44:09 +0000

I think most people won’t have a problem distinguishing between a $30 little DIY project and a theremin costing hundreds of dollars. But if it really bothers you that much, henceforth I shall refer to my solar theremin, my drawdio, and this, as “not-theremins”. Easy enough.

By: Dongleboob

Dongleboob — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 20:22:41 +0000

In reply to Dj_Drumz. They've actually called it an "Optical Theremin", so ...

By: Dj_Drumz

Dj_Drumz — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:21:15 +0000

Well it is not a Theremin a real Theremin is based on the body NOT light..
They could call it Beam Me Up, The light Noise Generator. NOT A THEREMIN!!!

By: stub

stub — Fri, 03 Nov 2023 02:56:34 +0000

In reply to rupert chappelle. You’re making this so complicated. A sound making device that uses hand proximity to control pitch and volume, but you don’t want them call that a theremin?

By: rupert chappelle

rupert chappelle — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 17:47:44 +0000

If you are interested In the theremin, buy a real one, a musical instrument.

A noise box is not a musical instrument and calling it a theremin makes the theremin look worse than really is.

You can call a halloween decoration a theremin too. Sure sounds like one.

There are better musical projects for kids.

By: Dj_Drumz

Dj_Drumz — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 03:55:28 +0000

LOL the video hey kids you too can burn yourself hold this part now solder. LOL

By: stub

stub — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 02:59:09 +0000

Yea, this is more of a DIY kit for fun, not a legit theremin. If you want to know how it’ll sound search up “drawdio” or “solar theremin kit” they’ll work with the same basic design. Not a great sound, but for kids, it’s a fun project.

By: Dongleboob

Dongleboob — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:35:41 +0000

So, the only sound demo of this on their website is a short video with it going through 6 (yes SIX) different effect pedals.
The actual sound demo is less than 9 seconds long, with the other 1 minute and 30 seconds being Brach from Zeppelin Design talking about it.
I mean we all know how a Theremin sounds, but come on, I was expecting a little bit more.
Plus, I could probably fart through those 6 effects pedals and make it sound good.