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Compass Theremin on Windows Pc

Developed By: iLyich Games

License: Free

Rating: 5,0/5 - 1 votes

Last Updated: December 26, 2023

Download on Windows PC

Compatible with Windows 10/11 PC & Laptop

App Details

Version 2.1
Size 3.6 MB
Release Date December 09, 20
Category Music & Audio Apps

App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (4)]

What's New:
- Fixed the 'undefined' bug for notes in the blues scale- better default values- smaller app size- no fullscreen [see more]

Description from Developer:
The Compass Theremin is a sensor-based music instrument which uses readings from your phone's gyroscope (compass), to control the pitch of a synth oscillator.

Simply put - to... [read more]

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About this app

On this page you can download Compass Theremin and install on Windows PC. Compass Theremin is free Music & Audio app, developed by iLyich Games. Latest version of Compass Theremin is 2.1, was released on 2020-12-09 (updated on 2023-12-26). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 100. Overall rating of Compass Theremin is 5,0. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 1 users, 1 users had rated it 5*, 1 users had rated it 1*.

How to install Compass Theremin on Windows?

Instruction on how to install Compass Theremin on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop

In this post, I am going to show you how to install Compass 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 Compass Theremin using BlueStacks

  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. Once installed, click "Compass 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 Compass Theremin on Windows PC using NoxPlayer

  1. Download & Install NoxPlayer at: https://www.bignox.com. The installation is easy to carry out.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file to the NoxPlayer interface and drop it to install
  3. The installation process will take place quickly. After successful installation, you can find "Compass Theremin" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.

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The Compass Theremin is a sensor-based music instrument which uses readings from your phone's gyroscope (compass), to control the pitch of a synth oscillator.

Simply put - to play this instrument you hold your phone and turn it around in different directions, or alternatively hold it in one direction and turn around yourself.
It's a lot of fun and you'll get the hang of it very quickly.

You can choose between different scales, attack / release times, wave forms, and vibrato amounts.


FEATURES

♬ Choose one of five different scales (detailed below)

♬ Choose between three different wave forms - Sin, Triangle and Saw

♬ Choose envelope's attack and release time

♬ Choose vibrato amount

♬ Choose how to divide your circle; how many degrees it takes to change a note

♬ Turn around in circles to create your music!


COMPASS SCALES AND NOTES

Chromatic: C4, C#4, D4, D#4, E4, F4, F#4, G4, G#4, A4, A#4, B4, C5
Blues: C4, Eb4, F4, Gb4, G4, Bb4, C5, Eb5, C5, Bb4, G4, Gb4, F4
Chopin: B3, Bb3, B3, E4, B4, G4, E4, D#4, E4, G4, E5, B4, G4
Debussy: E3, G3, C4, E4, G4, A4, B4, F#4, D4, B3, F#3, D3, C3
iLyich: C4, E4, G#4, B4, D#5, G5, F#5, D#5, B4, G4, F#4, E4, D#4


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:

* Light Theremin - Frequency is influenced by the amount of ambient light.

* Motion Theremin - Tilt your phone up and down to control the frequency, and sideways to affect the volume


LIBRARY CREDITS

To make it all happen, the compass theremin uses the following libraries:

★ T "timbre.js" - Synthesis
★ Insomnia - Keeping the device awake
★ cordova-plugin-device-orientation - Getting compass sensor readings
★ Teoria.js - Easily converting tones to frequencies
★ Phaser.js - GUI


CONTACT & FOLLOW

johnnytal9@gmail.com
www.ilyichgames.com
YouTube - https://goo.gl/Wcm8io

Have fun!

Full featured - no freemium, in-app purchases, intrusive ads etc...
Please rate if you like it!
- Fixed the 'undefined' bug for notes in the blues scale
- better default values
- smaller app size
- no fullscreen
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows an app to access approximate location.
Allows an app to access precise location.
Allows applications to access information about networks.