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(CBS News) Nothing says Halloween quite like the weird sounds of the Theremin . . . tricky to play, but a treat when done well. With Faith Salie now we'll give it a listen: It just might be world's ...

The theremin isn’t an instrument known for being easy to learn or budget-friendly, but it is cool as hell — and a new synth from Dubreq could be a good starting point for anyone wanting to dip their ...

"Theremin Hero," a video game in which amateur musicians play a toy version of the strange electronic instrument, akin to "Guitar Hero," may be an idea whose time will never come. Developed by a ...

From its chance 1920s invention in Russia, the theremin beguiled Hollywood and sparked a musical revolution, writes Norman Miller. The theremin sometimes seems like an instrument from Earth’s future ...

The physicist Lev Sergeyevich Termen may not be a household name, but the eerie sounds of the synthesizer he invented are instantly recognizable. Now Dubreq is inviting music makers to wave their arms ...

The Claravox Centennial looks like a fitting tribute for the 100th anniversary of Leon Theremin's invention. It's up for pre-order from today for US$1,499, with shipping expected to start in December.

Of all the musical instruments created over time, the theremin is certainly one of the most intriguing. It almost seems like magic the way the device reacts to moving hands closer and farther away ...

Taylor Swift and Jason Derulo may have contributed songs to the Cats soundtrack, but perhaps the producers should have just had this actual cat score the film. In a video shared by DJ and record label ...

The man leaned over his creation, carefully assembling the tiny pieces. This was the hardest part, placing a thin silver plated diaphragm over the internal chamber. The diaphragm had to be strong ...

1993: Leon Theremin dies in Moscow. The Russian-born inventor leaves behind a legacy that touches several technical and creative disciplines. During his 97 years, Theremin left his indelible mark on ...

2020 marks the 100th anniversary of the Theremin. It was way back in 1920 that Lev Sergeyevich Termen, better known as Leon Theremin in the west, first demonstrated one of the most important ...