Dübreq Stylophone Theremin Synthesizer Black

Stylophone Theremin — Touch-Sensitive Synthesizer with Retro Analog Character

The Stylophone Theremin is a portable, touch-sensitive synthesizer that turns hand movement into experimental sound. Wave a hand around the extendable antenna, slide fingers along the touch slider, and trigger drones or short notes — the instrument detects proximity and pitch in real time. Built-in vibrato, delay, and modulation push the retro analog voice toward cinematic, sci-fi territory. This unit is the right choice for curious players who want theremin-style expression in a compact, battery-powered package.

What Makes This Synthesizer Stand Out

Unlike traditional theremins, this model pairs the antenna with a touch slider for accurate pitch control. A built-in delay circuit with adjustable Time and Feedback knobs creates everything from subtle echoes to self-oscillating soundscapes. A Drone/Trigger switch and Modulation knob let a single performer move from sustained cinematic pads to glitchy percussive notes.

Pitch Control and Playability

Pitch is the heart of any theremin-style instrument, and this unit offers two independent paths to it. The extendable antenna reads hand position for classic theremin glides, while the touch slider delivers precise, repeatable notes — both can be tuned independently and flipped between mid-performance.

• Both the antenna and touch slider provide continuous pitch movement for theremin-style expression.
• Modulation: Yes — dedicated knob adds interweaving, glitchy movement to the carrier signal.
• Aftertouch: No — expression comes from antenna distance and slider position rather than pressure.

Built-In Effects and Sound Shaping

Effects are wired directly into the instrument, so no external pedalboard is needed to reach a finished sound. Vibrato adds wobble to sustained drones, while the delay circuit pushes notes into echoing, sci-fi territory.

• Vibrato: Built-in — wobbly modulation for cinematic and retro textures.
• Delay: Built-in analog-style circuit with adjustable Time and Feedback knobs for echoes ranging from subtle to self-oscillating.
• Waveform Control: Yes — switch between timbres to reshape the basic voice.

Connectivity, Power, and Physical Specs

Designed for portability, the unit runs entirely on batteries and includes outputs for silent practice, stage use, and recording setups. The chassis is light enough to carry one-handed yet stable enough to mount on a standard mic stand.

• Connect an amplifier, mixer, or audio interface using the 3.5 mm headphone jack or the 6.3 mm (1/4") line-out.
• Headphone Output: Yes — silent practice anywhere.
• Power: 6x AA batteries — fully portable, no mains adapter required.
• Dimensions: 16.5 x 21.5 x 16 cm — compact tabletop footprint.
• Weight: 0.88 kg — light enough for one-handed carry.
• Mic Stand Mount: 3/8" thread — fits standard microphone stands for hands-free performance.

Who this instrument is for

This synthesizer is the right choice for synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and curious beginners who want theremin-style expression without the steep learning curve of a full-size instrument. Producers will find the Drone mode and delay circuit useful for layering cinematic beds into tracks. Live performers benefit from the mic-stand thread and 6.3 mm output for stage integration. Beginners get a friendly entry point via the touch slider before tackling the antenna technique.

Dübreq and the Stylophone Legacy

The original Stylophone was invented in 1968 and became one of the best-selling instruments of its era, used by David Bowie, Kraftwerk, Blondie, and The White Stripes. The Theremin model extends that lineage, pairing the classic Stylophone voice with antenna-based expression — a natural next step for fans exploring gestural, sci-fi playing styles.