Motion Theremin on Windows Pc
Developed By: iLyich Games
License: Free
Rating: 3,5/5 - 10 votes
Last Updated: December 24, 2023
App Details
| Version |
4.6 |
| Size |
8.4 MB |
| Release Date |
November 29, 20 |
| Category |
Music & Audio Apps |
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App Permissions:
Allows applications to open network sockets. [see more (2)]
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What's New:
V 4.6- Smaller app size- Info button replacing Home button in the main screen [see more]
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Description from Developer:
WHAT DOES IT DO?
The motion Theremin detects accelerometer readings from the device, and translates it to an audio frequency (low acceleration = lower frequency), which immediate... [read more]
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About this app
On this page you can download Motion Theremin and install on Windows PC. Motion Theremin is free Music & Audio app, developed by iLyich Games. Latest version of Motion Theremin is 4.6, was released on 2020-11-29 (updated on 2023-12-24). Estimated number of the downloads is more than 1,000. Overall rating of Motion Theremin is 3,5. Generally most of the top apps on Android Store have rating of 4+. This app had been rated by 10 users, 2 users had rated it 5*, 5 users had rated it 1*.
How to install Motion Theremin on Windows?
Instruction on how to install Motion Theremin on Windows 10 Windows 11 PC & Laptop
In this post, I am going to show you how to install Motion 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 Motion 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 "Motion 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 Motion 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 "Motion Theremin" on the home screen of NoxPlayer, just click to open it.
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WHAT DOES IT DO?
The motion Theremin detects accelerometer readings from the device, and translates it to an audio frequency (low acceleration = lower frequency), which immediately translates into a single note, deriving from a scale predetermined by the user.
BUT SERIOUSLY... WHAT?
To put it simple – this is a no-touch musical instrument, you tilt your device up and down to create melodies that correspond with the tilt’s direction.
Tilt up for higher pitch, tilt down for lower pitch.
And now...
THE COMPLICATED TECHNICAL PART
The device’s acceleration sensor determines the acceleration that is applied to a device by measuring the forces that are applied to the sensor itself.
However, the force of gravity is influencing the measured acceleration, so that a non-accelerating device pointing upwards will read a magnitude of about 9.8m/s2, while a non-accelerating device pointing straight forward will read about 0m/s2.
WHY IS COMPLICATED GOOD?
Because it allows us to play the Theremin in more than one way:
♪ Tilt the device up and down while keeping its actual acceleration static.
♪ Accelerate the device up and down while preserving its angle relative to the ground.
♪ Combine both practices.
And so, the motion Theremin allows much freedom and individuality in the way one chooses to use it:
♪ Hold the device while sitting down, and use simple tilt gestures.
♪ Hold the device and thrust it up and down, walk with it, or take it for a run.
♪ Attach the device to parts of your body, your cat's body, or a moving mechanical body.
♪ Use more than one device in more than one way to create harmonies.
♪ Set up full dance choreography based on the Theremin.
WHAT DOES IT SOUND LIKE?
A synthesized computer sound, kinda like what you'd expect to hear in old Sci-fi movies, and roughly like the legendary device it is named after.
There are different parameters you can play with to mold the sound and design it to your liking:
♪ Choose from different wave forms - Sine, Triangle, Saw.
♪ Play notes from one of six different scales:
Chromatic, Major, Minor, Blues, Pentatonic, and Makam Hijaz.
♪ Adjust sound's attack and release time.
♪ Adjust sound's vibrato amount.
♪ Adjust sound's reverberation amount.
Other useful features include:
♪ 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 (ideal for live performance).
♪ Lock & hide the buttons to avoid accidental changes while playing.
♪ Add background music.
ON A PERSONAL NOTE
This is a passion project of mine, deriving from years of piano playing and producing music on the computer, both leave the body mostly static and physically inactive.
Though using it to play familiar melodies might prove impossible, I don’t see this app as a gimmick but as a legitimate, innovative music instrument, enabling production of compelling sound-scape and ambient, in new original forms.
I'm experimenting with this app myself (as you can see in the promo video), and implement my conclusions after each session to create better versions.
The app is free and full featured, it contains banner ads (which produce very little revenue), if you like this app or at least appreciate the effort, please take time to rate it, and maybe even write a constructive review.
Thank you, and enjoy!
LIBRARY CREDITS
♪ T "timbre.js" - Synthesis
♪ Insomnia - Keep the device awake
♪ cordova-plugin-device-motion - Get accelerometer sensor readings
♪ Teoria.js - Easily convert tones to frequencies
♪ Phaser.js - GUI
THE THEREMIN TRILOGY
This app is part of a trilogy that allow users to create sensor-based music.
The other iLyich Games' theremins available for free are:
♪ Compass Theremin - Gyroscope controlled frequency.
♪ Light Theremin - Ambient light controlled frequency.
CONTACT & FOLLOW
johnnytal9@gmail.com
Instagram - Johnny_Tal
YouTube - https://goo.gl/5fAkm7
V 4.6
- Smaller app size
- Info button replacing Home button in the main screen
Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
