MOOG Claravox Centennial Theremin

Claravox Centennial is a remarkable celebration of the theremin's rich history, its dynamic present, and the exciting promise of its future. Conceived to honor the 100th anniversary of the invention of the theremin, Claravox Centennial distills decades of expertise into an instrument that is truly a once-in-a-lifetime creation. Crafted with exceptional playability, it caters to even the most skillful theremin virtuosos. Claravox Centennial seamlessly merges unprecedented control with the highest quality sound, facilitating deep and profound artistic exploration.

Traditional Mode - Unleashing Timeless Elegance:
In the traditional mode, Claravox Centennial offers artists a classic analog theremin experience. The heterodyne voice circuitry feeds into an Analog Waveshaper, allowing for fine-tuning of the wave, brightness, and filter parameters. This Waveshaper is a direct descendant of the designs created by the legendary Bob Moog for the Etherwave Pro, a theremin designed to emulate the tonality that Bob Moog himself helped to shape for Clara Rockmore's theremin. To further enhance the sonic experience, a rich and smooth analog delay has been incorporated, giving Claravox Centennial the ability to carve out its own unique sonic space.

Modern Mode - Unlocking Digital Brilliance:
Switching to the modern mode reveals an advanced digital engine boasting two oscillators. These multimode oscillators offer an array of essential waveforms and wavetable-generated options.

OSC 1 is routed through the Analog Waveshaper circuitry.
OSC 2 journeys through a multimode filter, complete with a variable noise component, before reuniting with OSC 1 and passing through the Analog BBD Delay.
The modern mode also unveils an array of additional parameters accessible on the front panel. Notably, it allows for a more refined control of the Pitch and Volume antennas, enabling users to create and save their personalized response curves for unprecedented control. The pitch processing circuitry offers options for selecting from four template scales, a root note, setting the octave range, and fine-tuning pitch quantization. Adjusting the octave range empowers artists to define their effective playing range, ensuring seamless and expressive performance.

Moreover, nearly every knobbed parameter on the front panel (excluding the TIMBRE and REGISTER rotary switches) can send and receive MIDI data through DIN MIDI connectors or USB MIDI. The versatile Claravox Centennial software acts as a librarian for Timbres, Timbre Sets, Scales, and Scale Sets, simplifying loading and saving. However, the software is not mandatory, as MIDI data can effortlessly flow from your DAW, hardware controllers, or other MIDI sources.

A Performance Instrument Unparalleled:
Like all theremins, Claravox Centennial is, above all, a performance instrument. The versatile rear panel is equipped with Control Voltage jacks, foot switch and expression pedal inputs, DIN-style MIDI IN and OUT connectors, as well as a convenient USB port. This comprehensive connectivity ensures that Claravox Centennial can seamlessly integrate with various setups, allowing for infinite creative possibilities and performances that resonate with emotion and artistry.

In summary, Claravox Centennial is more than just a musical instrument; it's a tribute to the legacy of the theremin and a glimpse into its exciting future. Its fusion of traditional elegance and modern brilliance, along with its versatile controls and expansive connectivity, makes it a one-of-a-kind masterpiece designed to inspire and empower musicians and artists. Elevate your sonic journey with Claravox Centennial and unlock a world of theremin possibilities.