Virtual Pedal Harp

This harp functions via electronics, not mechanical action. Consequently, it weighs half as much, and costs half as much, as a conventional pedal harp. The harp itself makes no sound. Instead, sensors on each string capture the physical input of your fingers as you play. This is translated into MIDI controlling messages sent to your synthesizer. The movements of the pedals are also monitored electronically, giving you full "virtual" pedal harp functionality. The sound you hear depends entirely on the synthesizer you are using. An inexpensive synthesizer will give you a variety of useful sounds, simply plug the MIDI cable into the "MIDI in" connection on the back of that unit. Connecting the harp to a computer can give you access to realistic sampled sounds and the newest audio technology, to stretch your creative imagination. This instrument is also very useful as a tool for transcribing music via notation software (Finale, Sibelius, etc.) Standard features: Solid maple neck, pillar, and body. Durable enamel finish, choice of colors. Stringing through the center of the neck, with lightweight aluminum tuning pegs. Pedals are sprung with elastic cords that are easy to adjust, or replace if needed. Strings are at low tension and not tuned to recognizeable pitches. This avoids confusion when hearing different pitches from the strings and your loudspeakers. Sized ergonomically to duplicate a full concert pedal harp, including standard pedal harp spacing of the strings. Tension can be adjusted to suit your playing preference. Since the strings are silent, it doesn't matter what pitchs you tune to. Very portable, the harp is easily disassembled and packs flat for shipping. Weight of harp is about 35 lbs. . Price of $5,600 includes shipping case, 12 volt power supply, MIDI cable, and tuning wrench.

Virtual Lever Harp

The Virtual Lever Harp is a MIDI controller in the form of a harp, nothing more and nothing less. Since the pitches of the strings are not heard, we save the expense and adjustments of levers. Instead, a row of seven toggle switches control the sharps, flats, or naturals. If you move the red switch to the sharp position, all C strings on the harp will produce C sharp when played. Moving this same switch to the flat position will result in C flat being produced each time you play a red string. So, it has the tonal capabilities of a pedal harp without the pedals. And, you never have to tune it. It really can't get much easier!
12 volt power in, MIDI out. Third jack is for sustain pedal.
If you have been considering what access to synthesizers could do for your music making, this harp is the least expensive way to get started. Since MIDI is an industry wide standard you can control any synthesizer with this harp, including software synths running on your computer. This harp would also be useful for entering music on your computer using notation software.   Price of $4,995 includes shipping case, 12 volt power supply, MIDI cable, and tuning wrench.  To purchase go to my Purchase Page for details.