# e-ther 'Classic' : e-theremin with MIDI / audio

The e-theremin with MIDI and audio out

- **Seller:** [MIDI_IN](https://lectronz.com/stores/midi_in), Eastville, Lincolnshire, UK
- **Price:** £73.96 (GBP, before shipping and taxes)
- **Availability:** In stock
- **Product page:** https://lectronz.com/products/e-ther-classic-e-theremin-with-midi-audio

## Options

**Cleartop**

- Crystal clear faceplate [Add £2.99]
- Opaque white faceplate

## Links

- [Documentation](https://peacockmedia.software/e-ther/e-ther_3manual.pdf)

## Images

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## Description

#### What is it?
This is played with gestures in the air like a theremin and can output:


- MIDI over USB (now a USB-C socket)
- MIDI over TRS (a TRS/5-pin DIN lead (type A/Korg) gives MIDI over 5-pin DIN)
- audio (Now built-in and not an optional extra)

(see separate listing for e-ther 'Advance' with more features)
#### Why did you make it?
I would love a real Theremin and the idea of something pocket-sized and super versatile appealed to me. I thought this might be possible with distance sensors and yes - it works really well!

#### What makes it special?
e-ther's sensors don't use visible light and therefore aren't affected by changes in ambient light. They measure distance very accurately (invisible, eye-safe) making e-ther very predictable and consistent. 

The MIDI output means that you can use it in a variety of scenarios - with electronic instruments or 
DAW. (It works beautifully with MIDISID). There is some configurability of the vertical control which can send expression or modwheel messages.

A demo of the 'Classic' version is on the Youtube channel: https://youtu.be/DfwjUPKlbCg

A manual at https://peacockmedia.software/e-ther/e-ther_3manual.pdf has more details.

The firmware  will remain in developments and updates will be available to e-ther owners.

## Shipping policy

Free shipping to UK. 
For US, the import tariff is paid and your parcel will bear the PDDP logo to indicate that and should be waved through customs without delay or further charge. 
For EU, VAT is collected at checkout for orders below 150 Euro and sent with an IOSS number. For EU orders above 150 Euro, this currently varies by country,  you may or may not pay this at checkout, so you may be asked for it before delivery.
I usually ship 6 days a week and usually next-day.
All parcels are sent with tracking.