Laser Harp Controller Prolights laser harp is an amazing non framed interface that turns any ILDA compatible laser projector into a powerful midi device. This allows the user to interface to many devices in an unconventional and spectacular manner. The results are amazing and offer huge potential to creativity.
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Laser Harp FAQ

What is a Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• Prolight Laser Harp Controller is essentially a MIDI controller box with a sensor unit that will turn your ILDA laser projector into a powerful, frameless full-color laser harp.
• NOTE: It DOES NOT come with a built-in laser projector.

What comes in the package when I buy Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• Prolight Laser Harp Controller package contains:
  1. MIDI Controller unit
  2. Sensor unit
  3. Power Supply Adapter
  4. Sensor cable 3m
  5. User manual
  6. CE Declaration of Conformity
  7. Laser Harp Brochure.

Are there any extra accessories I can purchase for my Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• There is a lengthy list of accessories that you can purchase from us, such as: Footswitches, White gloves, assorted cables, etc. For a complete list of available accessories please Contact Us

Why should I buy Prolight Laser Harp Controller instead of any other?

• Prolight Laser Harp Controller is a powerful device in a small package. It’s high durability metal case and very small dimensions make for an almost imperceptible installation on any platform. Your laser harp controller box will be practically invisible on the stage! With many advanced functions such as interchangeable colors, number of beams, tone orientation and others you will have the performance of your dreams!
• Prolight Laser Harp Controller is a true “Plug & Play” device. Very simple to use and with no complicated adjustments or need for additional PC programmes.
• Prolight Laser Harp Controller was created by Prolight, a company that has been working with professional laser systems for years which means that this Laser Harp was developed by laser professionals in cooperation with musicians. Most of other laser harps have been created by hobbyists. Prolight Laser Harp Controller has won an ILDA Fenning Award for Technical Achievement in 2011 which makes this Laser Harp the only one in the World to receive such recognition from the leading laser companies association – ILDA (International Laser Display Association). This is sufficient proof that Prolight Laser Harp Controller is a very reliable, high quality device.

Why should I buy Prolight Laser Harp Controller instead of a complete laser harp?

• In a complete laser harp, the laser projector is already built-in and you are limited to only that laser that the manufacturer provided while with Prolight Laser Harp Controller you can use any ILDA-Compatible laser projector in the market or that you already own and/or change laser projectors according to your performance style or venue.
• The price of buying a complete Laser Harp (which includes a built-in laser projector) is the same as the price of buying a laser projector and a Harp Controller separately. The good thing of buying them separately is that you get two devices – a laser harp and a laser projector which you can use for logo projections and laser shows as well.

How do I connect Prolight Laser Harp Controller to a laser projector?

• Prolight Laser Harp Controller connects to an ILDA-Compatible laser projector via ILDA cable. Controller sends a signal to the laser projector to draw an array of laser beams in a fan arrangement. When you block a beam the sensor registers and sends a signal to controller which in turn sends a MIDI signal which corresponds to a pressed key on a musical keyboard. Midi signal can be sent to any synthesizer, sampler or PC software.

Does the Laser Harp require that each beam has its own separate sensor? Do laser beams have to be pointed at some location or set into a certain position?

• A frameless laser harp means exactly that – the harp has no frames i.e. the beams can be spread and directed to go anywhere. They are not required to hit sensor units. With Prolight Laser Harp Controller there is only one sensor unit on the ground and it registers blocking of any and all beams.

Which laser do you suggest to use with Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• Our GENLAS range of lasers are perfect for use with the Prolight Laser Harp and we also offer professional grade lasers for sale from both Unity & Kvant. We highly recommend contacting us to discuss your show requirements as recommended optical power will vary from show to show.

What devices can I control with Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• You can control any device that operates on MIDI protocol. You can control DJ computer software such as Ableton Live or Traktor Pro. You can control laser and light effects in such computer software as Pangolin QuickShow, Pangolin Beyond or Phoenix. Phoenix v4 has a special user interface component within its software programmed particularly for Prolight Laser Harp Controller which allows you easy control over laser effects by blocking the laser beam, just like a real Laser Jockey!

Is it possible to play chords?

• Each beam that you block produces a sound. The user himself/herself chooses which sounds he/she wants the harp to play, depending on the device connected via MIDI cable to the Controller. If you block several beams at the same time you will hear the correct sounds playing all at the same time which means that you can play polyphonic music.

If you block a beam does the sound change if you move your hand up and down?

• Prolight Laser Harp Controller plays sounds just like a classical harp would. When you block a beam the Controller sends a signal that plays a corresponding sound. Just like a classical harp, it does not modulate a sound according to the movements of your hands along the string i.e. blocked beam.

What accessories do you suggest we use?

• It's suggested you use white gloves for better light reflection.
• It's recommended to use a double footswitch instead of a single footswitch because with double footswitch you can easily switch between MIDI banks as well as open and close your Harp.
• If you want to connect your Laser Harp Controller to your PC (and you don’t own a sound card with MIDI input) we suggest you try the MIDI to USB converter cable.

Why do I need a mirror?

• Mirror is used so you don’t have to turn your laser projector upwards to get a vertical beam projection. Instead, you place the mirror in front of the projector’s opening at a 45 degrees angle. When laser projects horizontal beams, they will be reflected vertically by the mirror.
• Prolight offers a special mirror that is precisely made, with its dimensions, for laser harp usage. Apart from the fact that it has got different dimensions (25x7cm), this mirror also has a special stand that can adjust its height from 0 to 30cm. Laser power dictates the size of the device, so some lasers with greater power come in bigger dimensions which means that the mirror has to be placed on a greater height as well. Contact Us for a price

Can you operate Prolight Laser Harp Controller while on-stage surrounded by other show lighting and laser projectors?

• Yes you can. Laser Harp’s sensor unit is programmed in such a way that it detects only the blocked light of the laser projector that the Controller is connected to.

Where can I buy Prolight Laser Harp Controller?

• Contact Us to purchase