Here’s a quick demo of the Therevox ET-4 analog ribbon synthesizer. Inspired by the Ondes Martenot’s au ruban controller, the ET-4 is controlled by moving a finger along a reference keyboard shaped to provide tactile feedback. Dual pressure sensitive intensity keys control the amplitude of the ET-4’s two independent analog oscillators.
Reader Mitsushi Abe let us know about this fantastic DIY project – an Ondes Martenot MIDI Controller. Abe, who describes himself as “an amateur geek living in Tokyo”, loves to make DIY instruments. He used an Arduino to control the Korg Legacy Collection Mono/Poly software synth.
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This video features Jean Laurendeau discussing and demonstrating the rare Ondes Martenot, an early electronic musical instrument, created in 1928 by Maurice Martenot. Laurendeau explains the various control and timbral options of the Ondes Martenot and plays some familiar melodies, especially at the end!
Reader Masao Suzaki wrote us to lets us now about a new iPad app, Petites Ondes, that recreates the Ondes Martenot. The Ondes Martenot is an early electronic music instrument, created in 1928 by Maurice Martenot, that allows for continuous gliding between pitches. The last official Ondes Martenot instruments were produced in 1988. The Ondes Martenot was used… Read More New iPad App, Petites Ondes, Recreates The Ondes Martenot
Therevox has introduced the Therevox ET-4 – a new continuous pitch analog synthesizer that is expected to ship in January of 2012. The Therevox ET-4 is inspired by the Ondes Martenot’s “au ruban” controller .Pitch is controlled by moving an adjustable finger-ring, while amplitude is controlled by two pressure-sensitive keys. The ET-4 can interface with external… Read More The Therevox ET-4 Synthesizer (Sneak Preview)
Petteri Mäkiniemi sent in this video that demonstrates the Ginette, a DIY instrument, based on the Ondes Martenot. Here’s what Mäkiniemi has to say about the Ginette. I designed and built this instrument during 2010-2011. The idea is based on the ondes Martenot that was invented by Maurice Martenot in 1928. My instrument is named ‘Ginette’… Read More DIY Ondes Martenot, The Ginette
Soniccouture has released Ondes, a virtual Ondes Martenot for Native Instruments Kontakt. The sample library, recorded with Ondist Thomas Bloch, features extensive sampling of the Ondes oscillators, convolution emulation of each of the 3 loudspeakers, and the ability to setup real-time control for all types of MIDI controller. Also included is the PolyOndes, a polyphonic synth… Read More Ondes Martenot For Kontakt
[dailymotion]http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xevud_lidee-1932_shortfilms[/dailymotion] AudioLemon found this video which may be the first use of an electronic instrument in a film soundtrack – L’Idee (1932). It features prominent use of the Ondes Martenot, an early electronic instrument, in a score by Arthur Honegger.
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