laser harp
E671154
A laser harp is an electronic musical instrument that uses beams of light as virtual strings, which are interrupted by the performer’s hands to trigger sounds.
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
electro-optical musical instrument
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electronic musical instrument ⓘ |
| canHave |
MIDI channel selection
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aftertouch control ⓘ arpeggiator functions ⓘ frame-based beam layout ⓘ frameless beam layout ⓘ horizontal beam configuration ⓘ multi-color lasers ⓘ pitch-bend control ⓘ programmable note mappings ⓘ programmable scales ⓘ single-color laser ⓘ velocity-sensitive triggering ⓘ vertical beam configuration ⓘ visual effects synchronization ⓘ |
| controlledBy |
gestures in the light beams
ⓘ
performer’s hand movements ⓘ |
| hasEffect |
produces musical notes when beams are interrupted
ⓘ
triggers sounds when beams are blocked ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
contactless playing technique
ⓘ
gesture-based control ⓘ high visual impact ⓘ integration with digital audio workstations ⓘ integration with synthesizers ⓘ |
| hasPart |
MIDI controller
ⓘ
beam splitter ⓘ control electronics ⓘ fog or haze machine ⓘ laser source ⓘ mirrors ⓘ optical system ⓘ photodetectors ⓘ sound module ⓘ support frame ⓘ |
| output |
MIDI signals
ⓘ
electronic audio signals ⓘ |
| poweredBy | electricity ⓘ |
| requires |
dark or dim environment for visibility
ⓘ
fog or haze to make beams visible ⓘ |
| typicalUse |
concerts
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live music performance ⓘ stage shows ⓘ theatrical productions ⓘ |
| usedInGenre |
ambient music
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electronic music ⓘ progressive rock ⓘ synth-pop ⓘ |
| uses |
laser beams
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light beams as virtual strings ⓘ |
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