Light Theremin on Windows Pc
Developed By: iLyich Games
License: Free
Rating: 3,6/5 - 34 votes
Last Updated: December 24, 2023
App Details
| Version |
6.5 |
| Size |
35.2 MB |
| Release Date |
April 29, 18 |
| Category |
Music & Audio Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (3)]
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What's New:
V8.6- Fixed the bug that made the metronome not work correctly- Fixed the bug that made the setting menu cover the info screen- Smaller app size- Nicer GUI font [see more]
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Description from Developer:
Create compelling ambient music with the light theremin - a sensor-based music instrument which uses readings from the device's light meter to modulate the frequency of an osci... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Light Theremin and install on Windows PC. Light Theremin is free Music & Audio app, developed by iLyich Games. Latest version of Light Theremin is 6.5, was released on 2018-04-29 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 5,000. Overall rating of Light Theremin is 3,6. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 34 users, 9 users had rated it 5*, 18 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Light Theremin on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Light Theremin on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Light Theremin on Windows PC by using Android App Player such as BlueStacks, LDPlayer, Nox, KOPlayer, ...
Before you start, you will need to download the APK/XAPK installer file, you can find download button on top of this page. Save it to easy-to-find location.
[Note] You can also download older versions of this app on bottom of this page.
Below you will find a detailed step-by-step guide, but I want to give you a fast overview of how it works. All you need is an emulator that will emulate an Android device on your Windows PC and then you can install applications and use it - you see you're playing it on Android, but this runs not on a smartphone or tablet, it runs on a PC.
If this doesn't work on your PC, or you cannot install, comment here and we will help you!
Step By Step Guide To Install Light Theremin using BlueStacks
- Download and Install BlueStacks at: https://www.bluestacks.com. The installation procedure is quite simple. After successful installation, open the Bluestacks emulator. It may take some time to load the Bluestacks app initially. Once it is opened, you should be able to see the Home screen of Bluestacks.
- Open the APK/XAPK file: Double-click the APK/XAPK file to launch BlueStacks and install the application. If your APK/XAPK file doesn't automatically open BlueStacks, right-click on it and select Open with... Browse to the BlueStacks. You can also drag-and-drop the APK/XAPK file onto the BlueStacks home screen
- Once installed, click "Light Theremin" icon on the home screen to start using, it'll work like a charm :D
[Note 1] For better performance and compatibility, choose BlueStacks 5 Nougat 64-bit read more
[Note 2] about Bluetooth: At the moment, support for Bluetooth is not available on BlueStacks. Hence, apps that require control of Bluetooth may not work on BlueStacks.
How to install Light Theremin on Windows PC using NoxPlayer
- Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
- Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
- The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Light Theremin" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
Discussion
(*) is required
Create compelling ambient music with the light theremin - a sensor-based music instrument which uses readings from the device's light meter to modulate the frequency of an oscillator, translating higher brightness into higher frequency.
This is, as far as I know, the first and only (working) light theremin instrument on Google play. Which I am proud of :)
HOW TO PLAY THE LIGHT THEREMIN
♬ The app uses the device's light sensor (not proximity sensor), so consider the location of the device's light sensor when using it.
♬ Highly lit environment may be best for the light theremin, as it allows the most sensitivity. In a dim environment you can calibrate the light to a higher frequency using the calibration buttons.
♬ Consider working with a flashlight or a lamp, directing it closer and further from the light sensor, or covering/revealing the sensor with your hand.
Working with a dimmer and fading the light in and out is a great option.
♬ Nice settings to try:
- Sin and Saw waves sounds best in my opinion.
- Blues and Hijaz scales has the most interesting color, with Pentatonic you can never go wrong.
- Changing the Reverb produces interesting results, try going through the whole scale.
- 25% - 75% Glissando for the ideal Theremin-like sound.
- Try experimenting with different tempos. You can play a drum loop with the same tempo as the Light Theremin and synchronize the two.
♬ Don't use near dogs in a highly lit environment. Be nice.
♬ Requires practice for good results, just like a real Theremin does!
THE LIGHT THEREMIN CHALLENGE
Think you've mastered the art of the Light Theremin?
I would love to get a video of you playing it so I could feature it, with proper credit of course, on iLyich games' social media networks, and maybe even as the demonstration video for this app!
Send it my way!
johnnytal9@gmail.com
FEATURES
♬ You can play exact frequencies of tones in six different scales - Chromatic, Major, Minor, Blues, Pentatonic, and Makam Hijaz.
♬ Choose one of four different wave forms - Sine, Triangle, Square, Saw.
♬ Calibrate the theremin's frequency to your surrounding light ambient - The light reading will be translated to 440 / 880 / 1,320 Hz.
♬ Add per-recorded backing tracks in different styles and scales to enhance your jamming.
♬ Adjust the glissando - 1 / 18 / 65 / 120 / 450 ms.
♬ Adjust the tempo of the readings - 60, 120, 180, 240 bpm (e.g. 120bpm will send a reading every 500ms).
♬ Device won't go to sleep while the app is on, which is ideal for live performance.
♬ Mute button, Reset button.
♬ There is a (very basic) theremin game, featuring a light-controlled spaceship!
♬ This is a full-featured version with no in-app purchases, no freemium, and no intrusive ads (only a small banner ad at the bottom of the screen).
CREDITS
To make it all happen, the Light Theremin uses the following libraries:
★ T "timbre.js" (Synthesis)
★ Insomnia-PhoneGap-Plugin (Keep device awake)
★ cordova-plugin-lightsensor (light sensor readings)
★ Teoria.js (convert tones to frequency)
★ Phaser.js (UI)
Backing tracks are courtesy of NCTracks (https://goo.gl/aTbF8z)
Icon image - Alexandra Stepanoff on NBC Radio, 1930.
ON GITHUB
Fork away - https://github.com/johnnytal/Light_Theremin.git
There's no readme file but feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
THE THEREMIN TRILOGY
This is part of a trilogy of apps that allow the user to create music based on Android sensors - completely touch-free.
The other iLyich Games' theremins available for free on Google Play are:
* Compass Theremin - Frequency is controlled by the device's gyroscope, turn around in circles to create music.
* Motion Theremin - Tilt your phone up and down to control the frequency, and sideways to affect the volume
CONTACT & FOLLOW
Have fun,
Rate if you like!
johnnytal9@gmail.com
http://www.ilyichgames.com
YouTube - https://goo.gl/Wcm8io
V8.6
- Fixed the bug that made the metronome not work correctly
- Fixed the bug that made the setting menu cover the info screen
- Smaller app size
- Nicer GUI font
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
