ID: appinventor.ai_pgbapp.Virtcello_v1_DEMO
Version: VirtCelloDEMO
File Size: 2.7Mb
VirtCello v1 DEMO Screenshots
VirtCello v1 DEMO Info
VirtCello v1 DEMO (c) PGBapps, is an app for emulating the sound of the Cello. This Cello is a musical instrument with a twist. This DEMO version allows you to sample the app for a fixed amount of time. If you like our app, please consider the full version of VirtCello v1 or VirtCello v2, or even VirtZither v2. Website: http://www.pgbapp.comUse of orientation sensor and a tilt of the device changes the Cello fingerboard notes, while accelerometer allows for reverberation. This version 1 app makes use of four main buttons for the four Cello strings (and three between buttons for double bowing strings), and tilting/twisting the device changes the notes.
This version is simple and fun, and you can invent your own edgy musical tunes with it. If you are interested in more sophistication, look for VirtCello v2 which gives you more control of the fingerboard.
Features and Description
- Fingerboard strings/notes with tilt/twist of the device.
- Informational About This Application help from the device menu button.
- Reverb slider setting to adjust reverb sensitivity or turn on/off reverb. Press a note button and shake the device.
- Visible displays showing reverb and sensitivity, and fingerboard position (from tilt or slider).
- Settings include display mode on/off or partial, and throttle level for adjusting to older devices.
- Settings also include reverb Y or X axis to adjust for smartphones and tablets.
Instructions
The app is written to be played holding the device horizontally, and tilting/twisting the device up/down (along the Y or long axis, or X axis on some devices) to change the fingerboard notes, and to gently shake the device left/right to enable reverb. Example usage, is shown in our youtube.com videos:
URL: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLh2WUeeqrhkljgVluIoQEVuNvgY8e3CWq
Device Recommendations:
This app has been tested with Android Jellybean, IceCreamSandwich, and Froyo, but is best recommended for JellyBean and KitKat devices. The settings for display mode, throttle level and audio method are provided to help with older devices as needed. High throttle equals lower processing for the app on the device.
Current version: VirtCello v1.8.2