Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
💎 Discover the Arkanoid, a unique analog optical theremin and light-controlled synthesizer based on the 556 timer chip. The Arkanoid allows you to play without physical contact—by simply manipulating light, you can control both pitch and depth. It also features CV inputs for hands-on control of these parameters, making it a versatile tool for sound exploration.
In this demo, I showcase the Arkanoid’s sound possibilities, with the output signal processed through the ICE DELAY and SHIMMER REVERB effects from the Zoom MS-50G pedal, adding depth and movement to the tones.
Exciting news—a limited number of Arkanoid units will soon be available in my Tindie store for those who want to explore this unique instrument firsthand!
Gear Used:
• Arkanoid Analog Optical Theremin
• Zoom MS-50G (ICE DELAY + SHIMMER REVERB)
✌️ Hi,
my name is Sid Rockett and I create experimental synthesizers and noise makers.
On this channel I explore the sonic possibilities of small pocket synths and diy eurorack setups.
So join me on my journey through ambient soundscapes and immerse yourself in deep reverbs and outer-space delays.
🎛️ You can buy my synths here:
tindie.com/stores/sid_rockett
reverb.com/shop/honzas-shop
Optical theremin, light-controlled synthesizer, analog theremin, 556 timer chip, CV control, experimental sound, modular effects, ambient theremin, Zoom MS-50G effects, Tindie store
#ambient #ambientmusic #ambientdrone #dronemusic #synthmusic #experimentalmusic
💎 Discover the Arkanoid, a unique analog optical theremin and light-controlled synthesizer based on the 556 timer chip. The Arkanoid allows you to play without physical contact—by simply manipulating light, you can control both pitch and depth. It also features CV inputs for hands-on control of these parameters, making it a versatile tool for sound exploration.
In this demo, I showcase the Arkanoid’s sound possibilities, with the output signal processed through the ICE DELAY and SHIMMER REVERB effects from the Zoom MS-50G pedal, adding depth and movement to the tones.
Exciting news—a limited number of Arkanoid units will soon be available in my Tindie store for those who want to explore this unique instrument firsthand!
Gear Used:
• Arkanoid Analog Optical Theremin
• Zoom MS-50G (ICE DELAY + SHIMMER REVERB)
✌️ Hi,
my name is Sid Rockett and I create experimental synthesizers and noise makers.
On this channel I explore the sonic possibilities of small pocket synths and diy eurorack setups.
So join me on my journey through ambient soundscapes and immerse yourself in deep reverbs and outer-space delays.
🎛️ You can buy my synths here:
tindie.com/stores/sid_rockett
reverb.com/shop/honzas-shop
Optical theremin, light-controlled synthesizer, analog theremin, 556 timer chip, CV control, experimental sound, modular effects, ambient theremin, Zoom MS-50G effects, Tindie store
#ambient #ambientmusic #ambientdrone #dronemusic #synthmusic #experimentalmusic
