# Augmented Reality Instruments Kinect-Controlled Theremin Reworks a Classic Electronic Music-Maker By Andrew Fisher | Published 2011-01-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinect-controlled-theremin References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHFJJRbBoLw) & [kenmooredesign.blogspot](http://kenmooredesign.blogspot.com/) Almost every day someone comes up with a new use for [Microsoft's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xar) Kinect hardware. Ken [Moore](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/Galaxy-Project) has designed a Kinect-controlled theremin, taking the [classic electronic instrument](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artinoise-zefiro) and adding some great digital twists. The Kinect-controlled theremin observes the player's hand position, which allows it to be controlled. The musician can change pitch and volume as he or she would with a physical theremin and, with a stroke of genius, Moore also introduced a new gesture to allow control of vibrato on the output. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Virtual Reality Music Instruments:** Using virtual reality technology to create new and innovative musical instruments. - **Kinect-controlled Instruments:** Developing instruments that can be controlled using Microsoft's Kinect hardware to add digital twists. - **Gesture-based Music Control:** Exploring new ways to control music through hand gestures and motion sensing technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music Technology:** Developing innovative instruments and technologies for musicians. - **Virtual Reality:** Creating virtual reality experiences and applications for various industries. - **Motion Sensing Technology:** Manufacturing and integrating motion sensing technology into different devices and systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hand-Sensing Musical Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roli-airwave.md) - [Compactly Portable Theremins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theremins.md) - [AR-Fueled Musical Camera Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/minibeats.md) - [Electronic String Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harmoni.md) - [Interactive Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-maestro.md) - [Hybrid Music Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phase8.md) - [Interactive Display-Equipped Synthesizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/love-hultn-x-lirona-synthboi.md) - [Ultra-Modern MIDI Instruments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/midi-device.md) - [Contactless Electromagnetic Guitar Picks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kinetic-remote-control-guitar-pick.md)