Posted by Alpha on 11/28/05 06:28

The Theremin uses a modified sawtooth signal (more raspy with multiple
harmonics)...the tannerin uses a sine signal (hence the pure sound).

"Dauber" <dauber@bananahyphenandhyphenlouiedotorg.invalid> wrote in message
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> All this talk about Theremin vs Tannerin got me thinking...
>
> One thing I noticed when I first saw the Theremin documentary a few
> years ago...the "real" Theremin produces a buzzing sound, while the
> thing on IJWMFTT, "Good Vibrations," and the Brian concerts produces
> more of a whistling sound. That's proof enough for me that a Beach Boys
> record NEVER used a Theremin.
>
> HOWEVER...Wondermints' "Out Of Mind" on _Mind If We Make Love To You_
> actually DOES use a real Theremin.
>
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