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"The rebirth of the ondes Martenot, 23 years later ! The very first instrument has been delivered by Jean-Loup Dierstein and Thomas Bloch to Jonny Greenwood (Radiohead) on the 14th of July 2011" - Thomas Bloch.

I remember you that the production stopped in 1988 an that there was only 370 instrument made. So it is almost impossible to find an original one today if you are not already the happy owner of one or several of those rarities, as I am with very few happy others who began to play ondes Martenot before this date.

The new Ondes Musicales by Dierstein is made on the same base than the last concert model invented by Maurice Martenot (7th model - with transistors) but with the use of the most recent technical improvements. Jean-Loup Dierstein's purpose was not to change anything or add any new possibility but to respect the orginal concept and design of Maurice Martenot. Improvements and changes concern the reliability thanks to modern components. In doing so, it will be more stable (pitch), easy to use and normalized for every country, less fragile than the original instrument (plugs and elements are standards - it wa not the case with the original ondes Martenot) and it will also help to decrease the final price and the... weight.

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Custom-built Dierstein Ondes Musicales are priced over $12,000, with vintage Mk. 7 models fetching £25,000 to £60,000 at auctions.
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User experience

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Some owners note the importance of the gesture interface in sound articulation, emphasizing the role of player dynamics in achieving the desired sound.
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Owners note the scarcity of Ondes Musicales, often requiring connections or auctions to acquire, making it a rare and coveted instrument.
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Some Ondéa repairs can be handled remotely, by shipping replaceable parts for user installation.
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Use cases and applications

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The instrument has been effectively paired with the Meris Hedra to create complex, polyphonic sounds, illustrating its versatility in experimental music settings.
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The instrument's sound is likened to Radiohead tracks like "How To Disappear Completely," showcasing its suitability for atmospheric and experimental music.
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Ondéa's additional tiroir buttons allow toggling effects like crackling and percussive distortion, offering expanded sound possibilities.
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Build quality

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Dierstein models incorporate a multi-turn potentiometer for precise pitch adjustments, enhancing its responsiveness and playability.
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Dierstein is noted for its sturdiness, but repairs must be carried out by JLD in Paris.
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Features and functionality

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The Dierstein ondes musicales can achieve monophonic sound, with polyphonic effects possible through external equipment like the Meris Hedra.
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Dierstein's ondes musicales are noted for their stability and reliability, often described as the closest modern replica of the original Martenot.
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Ondéa offers MIDI with polyphonic aftertouch and CV, but lacks CV output for touche d'intensité, limiting studio integration.
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The Ondes Musicales Dierstein includes a ribbon component distinct from typical ribbon controllers in other synthesizers, offering unique pitch control capabilities.
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Dierstein features a placeholder timbre (R) on the tiroir, reserved for a future update.
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Ondéa has forward-looking features, including extensive MPE/MIDI output that can be decoded and mapped in software.
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Setup and maintenance

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The string and ring mechanism allows pitch control, and string replacement is similar to guitar strings, requiring precise alignment with the potentiometer for accuracy.
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Ondéa repairs can often involve user-serviced parts swaps, whereas Dierstein repairs require shipping to Paris for professional servicing.
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