I just bought a used standard Moog etherwave theremin. I bought it without the power supply at a pretty good price. I bought the power supply and its not working. I have my audio out going into my Fender guitar amp, when I turn both of them on I get nothing from volume and a slight sound from the pitch antenna.
I opened up the theremin to see if there were any loose wires and everything looks good, looks very clean inside. Any ideas what I should do or what the problem could be. Thanks!
Theremin not working
- _DemonDan_
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Re: Theremin not working
Hi tomyco,tomyco wrote:I have my audio out going into my Fender guitar amp, when I turn both of them on I get nothing from volume and a slight sound from the pitch antenna... Any ideas what I should do or what the problem could be?
Is it possible that you are setting the Theremin directly on a surface that has metal parts in/under/near the Volume antenna? Or, do you have a cable on or near the Volume antenna?
If so, the Volume will be at or near zero. As a test, try holding the Theremin underneath, in the middle, with at least you forearm going straight up.
The ideal way to mount a Theremin is on a mic stand.
Hope this was the solution.
_ _DemonDan_ _