# neo Drone - virtual theremin — camera controlled voice synth

> Camera-controlled virtual theremin synthesizer with MIDI support. (iPhone/iPad app by Aleksandar Mlazev.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-drone-virtual-theremin/id1314323489 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140)
- Category: Music, Education
- Price: $2.99
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.0 · 9 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2017-11-28
- Data updated: 2026-08-14
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-drone-virtual-theremin/id1314323489/reviews.md

## What is neo Drone?

neo Drone is innovative theremin like synthesizer. The pitch of the oscillators is controlled by moving your hand in the air without touching the device. The hand is tracked by the front face camera. 

Description video to see it in action:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1qACS_XJ_cg

The algorithm behind was made by me on the second Music Hakathon in Sofia. 
You can control the range of the synth by adjusting the light sensitivity, but the app is not working in dark environments. The tonal range is 2 and a half octaves and you can play in legato and staccato mode. 
The touch area of the device is working as a kill switch so you can produce these talking synth sound.

Features:
- play without touching the device
- kill switch
- 2.5 octaves 
- adjust camera range with light sensitivity slider
- core midi - so you can add USB midi keyboard to the show
- nice and fat sound
- visual color indicator for the playing note
- legato and staccato mode

## Key features

- Camera-controlled pitch
- Touch-based kill switch
- 2.5 octave tonal range
- Adjustable light sensitivity
- Core MIDI support
- Legato and staccato modes

## Recent user reviews (2 of 2)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/neo-drone-virtual-theremin/id1314323489/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Na ja

*2018-04-07*

Ein seltsamer Sound ohne jegliche Dynamik.

### 1/5 — Ne vaut pas le coup!

*2017-12-06*

Ça ne vaut pas le coup de payer 3,5€ pour ça. Ça n'est pas précis et très aléatoire. À mon goût sans intérêt...

## Frequently asked questions about neo Drone

### What is neo Drone?

neo Drone is a virtual theremin synthesizer that uses your device's front-facing camera to track hand movements for pitch control. It offers a 2.5-octave range and can be played in legato or staccato modes.

### How does neo Drone control pitch?

Pitch is controlled by moving your hand in the air in front of the device's camera. The app tracks your hand's position to determine the oscillator's pitch, allowing for touchless performance.

### Does neo Drone work in the dark?

No, neo Drone is not designed to work in dark environments. The app's functionality relies on light sensitivity to track hand movements, so adequate lighting is required for operation.

### Can I connect a MIDI keyboard to neo Drone?

Yes, neo Drone supports Core MIDI, allowing you to connect a USB MIDI keyboard. This enables you to expand your performance capabilities and integrate it with other MIDI devices.

### What is the kill switch feature in neo Drone?

The touch area of the device functions as a kill switch. This feature allows you to create unique 'talking synth' sounds by momentarily cutting off the audio output.

### What is the price of neo Drone?

neo Drone is available for a one-time purchase of $2.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscription fees associated with this application.

### What devices support neo Drone?

neo Drone is compatible with iPhones, iPads, and iPods. It is designed for iOS devices and requires iOS 4.3 or later.

### How often is neo Drone updated?

The latest version of neo Drone is 1.2, last updated on January 12, 2025. The app was initially released on November 28, 2017, indicating periodic updates from the developer.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2025-01-12

Updated with new SDK

### 1.1 — 2021-11-02

Updated to the newest Swift version

### 1.0 — 2017-11-28

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

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