SpaceTheremin

A theremin is a musical instrument controlled by a performer with simple hand motions, and it is capable of generating eerie sounds that are used in concert music, movie soundtracks and more.

SpaceTheremin is an application that brings a virtual version of the instrument to your desktop, enabling you to generate a wide range of sounds using your mouse cursor. It offers comprehensive customization options, but it does not allow you to record the created sounds.

SpaceTheremin provides you with six different oscillator types (sine, square, triangle, sinc, saw and pulse) and these can be used for both the waveform and vibrato wave.

It is possible to adjust the pitch range, set the vibrato depth and frequency, as well as specify if the pitch and volume ranges should be logarithmic or linear.

Moreover, you have the option of enabling the Modulation function, which increases the maximum range of the vibrato frequency to 8000. By setting this slider in the audible range you can generate interesting two-oscillator frequency modulation sounds.

Once you have configured the necessary parameters, you can click the Start button and begin moving the mouse cursor over the image. The application will generate various sounds depending on the cursor’s position.

Although the created sounds are not likely to be particularly enjoyable, it might have been nice if you had the option of recording them.

SpaceTheremin does not have too many practical uses, but it allows you to generate some very interesting sound effects with simple mouse movements. Numerous parameters can be customized, so you can easily let your imagination go wild.

While the application does not come with a local user manual, you can consult the documentation provided online to get a better idea of how it is designed to be used.