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Robert Moog

Leon Theremin's original designs are elegant, ingenious and effective. As electronics goes, the theremin is very simple. But there are so many subtleties hidden in the details of the design. It's like a great sonnet, or a painting, or a speech, that is pe

Robert Moog

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Robert Moog is saying that Leon Theremin's work is both clever and straightforward in its electronic construction, yet it contains many intricate and nuanced details. He compares the theremin’s design to complex art forms, highlighting how its simplicity masks a deeper, refined craftsmanship.

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