Spook Keys by Simple-Media is a Virtual Instrument Audio Plugin. It functions as a VST Plugin.
| Product | Spook Keys |
| Developer | Simple-Media |
| Price (MSRP) | Free |
| Type / Tags | Theremin |
Plug-in, App & Soundware Format(s)
| Instrument(s) |
Operating System Availability
| Operating System |
Latest Version |
Download | Released |
| 1.0 |
Downloads |  |
Miscellaneous Information
| Copy Protection | None |
Spook Keys is designed to re-create the sound of a 'Theremin' and can be controlled using either a MIDI keyboard or a mouse to drag the glowing spot across the 'chart' for more authentic 'Theremin' style play.
Spook Keys also includes the following features:
- Sine, sawtooth, triangle and pulse waves.
- Variable key in and out response.
- Variable LFO for vibrato and tremolo.
- Pan, chorus (detuning), stereo spread and glide controls.
- Filtered, ping-pong, stereo delay.
Reviewed By Modeler
August 11, 2006
When I first got Mysteron (another great, free Theremin simulation) I thought that was as good as it got. This on the other hand, proved me wrong.
pheeleep's review says it all; I just don't think this plug-in doesn't get enough credit. Spook Keys is as close to a Theremin as I ever could have hoped to get in a bit of software. Although I use it sparingly, it does its thing beautifully. I can't name another plug-in that can achieve this level of authenticity - I love it!
GUI
Simple, clear and rather groovy.
Sound
"Is that a real Theremin? It sounds like one!" - genuine quote from a listener after hearing one of my tracks with Spook Keys all over it. Says it all really!
Features
Choice of four waveforms, tweakable to the nth degree. Fabulous!
Docs
Anyone with half a brain should know what they're doing with this, so doesn't really count.
Presets
Very few but that's all you need. The classic sounds are all there.
Support
It's free; that's full marks regardless.
VFM
As above!
Stability
No issues - ever.Read more
pheeleep's review says it all; I just don't think this plug-in doesn't get enough credit. Spook Keys is as close to a Theremin as I ever could have hoped to get in a bit of software. Although I use it sparingly, it does its thing beautifully. I can't name another plug-in that can achieve this level of authenticity - I love it!
GUI
Simple, clear and rather groovy.
Sound
"Is that a real Theremin? It sounds like one!" - genuine quote from a listener after hearing one of my tracks with Spook Keys all over it. Says it all really!
Features
Choice of four waveforms, tweakable to the nth degree. Fabulous!
Docs
Anyone with half a brain should know what they're doing with this, so doesn't really count.
Presets
Very few but that's all you need. The classic sounds are all there.
Support
It's free; that's full marks regardless.
VFM
As above!
Stability
No issues - ever.Read more
Reviewed By pheeleep
January 23, 2005
This is one great emulation of a Theremin. The best I have heard, and it is free!
This plugin is a whole lot of fun. If you like "space" sounds ( Think 1960's flying saucer sounds and sci fi sound effects ), you will really like spook keys...
When I use Spook keys I get into Sci Fi mode.
I am playing with it as I write this review and I just made it sound like a ghost.... hehehe... woooooooooo...wooooooooo.... so it could work for horror movie sound effects too!
I am using Spook keys in a Drum and Bass song I am working on at the moment and it fits in perfectly. You can definitely use it in your music as an instrument, not just as a source of sci fi sound effects..
I like the GUI. It is the Perfect size. I am not too crazy about the brown part ( a purplish blue would ne nicer ) but the rest looks pretty slick.
The only things that I think can be improved are:
1) I would love an option that keeps the little ball in position when you release the mouse button. Currently, if you release the mouse button, the little ball resets itself to it's initial position. Basically, I'd like to be able to choose how I want the ball to behave when releasing the mouse button.
2) The knobs don't respond very well at times. Sometimes they turn in the wrong direction.. the knobs seem a bit too sensitive..
Conclusion: I love this plugin and I hope you do too.
Notes:
I put 5 for Documentation because it doesn't come with any, but since you don't really need any..Read more
This plugin is a whole lot of fun. If you like "space" sounds ( Think 1960's flying saucer sounds and sci fi sound effects ), you will really like spook keys...
When I use Spook keys I get into Sci Fi mode.
I am playing with it as I write this review and I just made it sound like a ghost.... hehehe... woooooooooo...wooooooooo.... so it could work for horror movie sound effects too!
I am using Spook keys in a Drum and Bass song I am working on at the moment and it fits in perfectly. You can definitely use it in your music as an instrument, not just as a source of sci fi sound effects..
I like the GUI. It is the Perfect size. I am not too crazy about the brown part ( a purplish blue would ne nicer ) but the rest looks pretty slick.
The only things that I think can be improved are:
1) I would love an option that keeps the little ball in position when you release the mouse button. Currently, if you release the mouse button, the little ball resets itself to it's initial position. Basically, I'd like to be able to choose how I want the ball to behave when releasing the mouse button.
2) The knobs don't respond very well at times. Sometimes they turn in the wrong direction.. the knobs seem a bit too sensitive..
Conclusion: I love this plugin and I hope you do too.
Notes:
I put 5 for Documentation because it doesn't come with any, but since you don't really need any..Read more
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