MouSing - virtual theremin
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to play theremin? Okay, maybe let's back up - not quite sure what a theremin is? Wikipedia says:The theremin or is one of the earliest fully electronic musical instruments. The instrument was invented by Russian Léon Theremin. The theremin is unusual in that it requires no physical contact in order to produce music and was, in fact, the first musical instrument designed to be played without being touched. The instrument consists of an array of circuitry including two antennas around which the user moves his or her hands to play.
It's one of those instruments that you know as soon as you hear it. So, if you have ever wondered what it's like to play one, you can play a simulated theremin on your computer using MouSing. For fun, put some music on, and see if you can match up, or at least not sound totally out of place. Okay, it's just fun to make spooky science-fictiony sounds.
Here's one more reason to visit the site; the first text on the page says: Create eerie "OOoooEEeeuuuu..." sounds with your mouse. Imitate the eerie tones of the theremin. How can you not love a product that describes itself using the word "OOoooEEeeuuuu..."?
MouSing is shareware, with a 30 day trial period.
