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Light Theremin 6.5

35.2 MB / 5K+ Downloads / Rating 3.6 - 34 reviews


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Light Theremin, developed and published by iLyich Games, has released its latest version, 6.5, on 2018-04-29. This app falls under the Music & Audio category on the Google Play Store and has achieved over 5000 installs. It currently holds an overall rating of 3.6, based on 34 reviews.

Light Theremin APK available on this page is compatible with all Android devices that meet the required specifications (Android 4.1+). It can also be installed on PC and Mac using an Android emulator such as Bluestacks, LDPlayer, and others.

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App Details

Package name: com.com.lighttheremin

Updated: 7 years ago

Developer Name: iLyich Games

Category: Music & Audio

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Installation Instructions

This article outlines two straightforward methods for installing Light Theremin on PC Windows and Mac.

Using BlueStacks

  1. Download the APK/XAPK file from this page.
  2. Install BlueStacks by visiting http://bluestacks.com.
  3. Open the APK/XAPK file by double-clicking it. This action will launch BlueStacks and begin the application's installation. If the APK file does not automatically open with BlueStacks, right-click on it and select 'Open with...', then navigate to BlueStacks. Alternatively, you can drag-and-drop the APK file onto the BlueStacks home screen.
  4. Wait a few seconds for the installation to complete. Once done, the installed app will appear on the BlueStacks home screen. Click its icon to start using the application.

Using LDPlayer

  1. Download and install LDPlayer from https://www.ldplayer.net.
  2. Drag the APK/XAPK file directly into LDPlayer.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.

App Rating

3.6
Total 34 reviews

Reviews

4 ★, on 2020-06-21
Improved, still interesting concept. Playable? Not quite. Ads? Many. It's still more of a noisemaker as is, sadly. I hope for more. But it's free. Bugs: 1. The sensitivity control is inverted, so LEFT is most sensitivity, right is least. 2. Calibrate is actually RANGE. 3. Reaction time is sadly SLOW. This makes it impossible to play a melody, to be an instrument. This is the biggest problem. Even with a very bright light, it takes several seconds to react. 4. Control too close to top menu bar

5 ★, on 2018-09-28
This is SO cool. You're probably going to get hate mail from theremin purists telling you "This isn't a theremin! A theremin is what I own - and this isn't what I own!" Well, screw them. I play a theremin. I built it myself - and I love this application you came up with. Congratulations! It's taking me a while to get the hang of it, of the menu options - that's GOOD! It means this isn't a goofy, idiotic toy for a five -year-old. No - thank YOU!

5 ★, on 2019-05-29
The best Theremin application for real Theremin experience. I really appreciate your creativity. Godspeed dude.

1 ★, on 2018-12-23
very Laggy and takes about 1 second for the pitch to change.

4 ★, on 2018-07-03
Great idea and it functions well enough. The UI, however, is very messy and looks ugly. Other than that, it's a nice app

5 ★, on 2017-06-19
Really cool

Previous Versions

Light Theremin 6.5
2018-04-29 / 35.2 MB / Android 4.1+

About this app

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

New features

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

App Permissions

Allows applications to open network sockets.
Allows applications to access information about networks.
Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.