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V-Theremin (FREE ROM DOWNLOAD)

Just a little sound toy I made a while back. It makes a rough emulation of a the theremin (musical instrument) using the Vectrex sound chip and may be controlled by one or two analogue joysticks.

Screenshot :

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Use analogue joystick(s) to control the V-Theremin.

Button 1 = Toggles Mute
Button 2 = Toggles between 1 and 2 analog sticks for control.
Button 4 (on either stick) allows you to crudely play melodies without moving up and down to control volume.

When using 1 joystick :

Joy 1 Y Axis = Volume
Joy 1 X Axis = Pitch

When using 2 joysticks :

Joy 1 Y Axis = Volume                                                                                                 Joy 2 X Axis = Pitch

Download : http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/V-THEREMIN_v101.BIN

Have fun!

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Subscriber Giveaway!

Happy new year!

First of all, I’d like to give a huge thank-you to everyone who ordered the first Binary Star Software release “Xmas Cart 2014”, the response has been quite amazing 🙂 Thanks for your support!

I am making the cartridge available until January the 31st for anyone who would still like to order.

I have now set up a mailing list, which you can subscribe to by checking the “Sign me up for the newsletter” option in the comments section. I will be using this to send out updates of new releases periodically. Your email addresses will not be shared with any 3rd parties.

I’m giving away a FREE copy of “Xmas Cart 2014” (along with limited edition USB xmas tree) to ONE randomly selected subscriber on January 31st.

This give-away is open to anyone (including those who have already ordered Xmas Cart 2014).

The winner will be contacted on the 31st, so sign up before then for a chance to win!

Good Luck!

Chris

*UPDATE* The subscriber offer is now closed. The winner will be announced in a new website post and contacted via email.

 

 

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Xmas Cart 2014 (Free ROM Download)

“Xmas Cart 2014″ (FREE VERSION) contains two festive-themed games.

Download : http://binarystarsoftware.com/bin/Xmas_Cart_2014_FREE.BIN

“Stocking Filler” is a game reminiscent of ‘Kaboom’ by Activision. The player must fill their stocking with all the falling presents while avoiding falling bombs.

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“Save The Trees” is a fast paced shoot-em-up game of survival where the player must dodge or shoot falling presents and snowmen while ensuring to destroy every bomb that falls before it reaches the bottom of the screen and ruins Christmas!

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Merry Xmas and a happy new year 🙂

Chris

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Xmas Cart 2014

*Update * “Xmas Cart 2014” is no longer available to order. It will be back on sale Xmas 2015, along with another xmas game.

“Xmas Cart 2014” contains two festive-themed games.

“Stocking Filler” is a game reminiscent of ‘Kaboom’ by Activision. The player must fill their stocking with all the falling presents while avoiding falling bombs.

“Save The Trees” is a fast paced shoot-em-up game of survival where the player must dodge or shoot falling presents and snowmen while ensuring to destroy every bomb that falls before it reaches the bottom of the screen and ruins Christmas!

The first 10 copies sold contained (at no extra charge) a modified cartridge with a USB connector to power a colour-changing christmas tree which sits on top of your Vectrex! Very festive 🙂