===== All Those Theremins! =====
 
Recently we were asked several questions about 
  * how to solder a theremin
  * what platforms are the best to use
  * making a synthesizer, like a punksynth etc (zděnek made one already yippee)
  * doing things with sensors and physical computing

Now, to get started, it might be a nice idea to explore this all via the making of a simple [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Theremin|Theremin]]. This one of the first electric synthesizers invented in the early 1920's by [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leon_Theremin|Lev Theremin]] in Moscow. Since it is using arm/hand movements to detect pitch and amplitude, it is also a special instrument, using radio antennas as sensors. It had a tremendous influence on what was to follow in electronic music till today. 

The idea is to get in the mood with the [[https://whadda.com/product/madlab-electronic-kit-junior-theremin-wsg105|Madlab electronic kit made by whadda]], and intended for teaching jongsters to solder. If you are interested in it let me know then I will order some... (11-12€)

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But more of interest is that we can look into ALL of the popular single board computers (micro:bit, arduino, RPI, ESP32, etc...), and find designs and code online on how to make a theremin. Also we can chose our own sensors to control body movements for amplitude and pitch, continuous or discreet, code and ... PLAY! Inventing a new dress for an old synth. 

Let's get started!