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The Lime Lighter: Music-Reading Solution for People with Low Vision

Updated as of January 28, 2024.

Please find below information about a powerful tool for magnifying print music notation.

What is Lime Lighter?

Software that has special scrolling and magnification features to enable performers with low vision to read and write music notation.

Bundled with:

  • 2-in-1 laptop-tablet PC from Dell (with Windows 10 PC)
  • Wireless pedal board from AirTurn

How Does It Work?

After you set your preferences for magnification and screen color, press the pedal to start manual scrolling mode. A focus rectangle indicates the current measure. Press the pedal to bring the next bar of music into view. Music tracks to your eye.

Alternatively, press the pedal to initiate automatic scrolling. Increase or decrease the scrolling rate with one of the four pedals.

Preparing Music to Be Displayed

Assistance from a sighted musician may be necessary.

  1. Lime Lighter includes music OCR software which scans print music using any standard scanner.
  2. The Lime software imports the results of the scan and displays the music according to your preferences for magnification. 
  3. It is even possible to listen to your PC perform the music as an aid to learning your part.
  4. A second way to get music into Lime is to import MusicXML files created by other programs. Popular notation programs like Finale and Sibelius can now export music in the form of MusicXML.
  5. Enter music directly into Lime by typing on the PC keyboard or by playing on an electronic musical keyboard attached to your PC.

Features

  • Displays printed music notation using the traditional five-line staff.
  • Read magnified music hands-free; scroll the score using the pedal.
  • Zoom level of 1 to 10.
  • Markup your music on the screen using your finger, the wireless mouse, or with the special stylus.
  • Practice option: play along while Lime Lighter automatically scrolls & play the piece at your desired tempo. You can easily disable the playback feature at any time.
  • Optionally use third-party magnification software to read text in The Lime Lighter’s program menus and dialogs or to modify the foreground and background colors of the music.
  • Composers and arrangers can use The Lime Lighter to enter, revise, and print out their musical ideas. That is, you can both read and write your music in an accessible environment.

Call Dancing Dots at 610 783-6692 to discuss your requirements for magnifying print music. If you are ready to order now, you may order online below.

Request a Timed Evaluation Version of Lime Lighter Software

Complete the online form at Request a Timed Evaluation Version to request your free, evaluation version of the Lime Lighter software.

You will also have the option to schedule a no-cost, 30-minute orientation session with a trainer from Dancing Dots who can walk you through the operation of the software via an online, screen-sharing connection.

Which Model of Lime Lighter is Best for Me?

All models include:

  • Lime music notation software
  • Wireless pedal board
  • Option to invert video and even display each of the 7 notes of the scale in a different color.

Lime Lighter Leggiero

Price: $2,995 (+ Shipping $50 – Use Lime Lighter U.S. shipping method)

Includes 17.3-inch, 2-in-1, multi-touch screen tablet/laptop PC; Full HD touch display

  • Weighs 6.2 pounds; About one inch thick
  • Runs on AC power or for at least 3 hours on an internal, rechargeable battery.
  • Mounts easily on a sturdy music stand or keyboard rack.
  • Run as a conventional laptop or fold the screen over to run as a Windows touch tablet PC.

4-switch wireless pedal board

Software included:

  • Lime software with custom music magnification and mark-up features
  • SharpEye Music Reader: music OCR software for scanning scores to be read with The Lime Lighter

Support from Dancing Dots

  • Dancing Dots will install and configure all software, including (on request) any screen reader or third-party magnification programs, before shipping the unit to you.
  • Option to have Dancing Dots prepare up to 5 pages of your print music collection to be ready to read with your Lime Lighter on delivery. This offer expires 45 days after the shipping date.
  • Two-hour remote training and orientation consultation with Dancing Dots after you take delivery. We connect by phone and, with your permission, to your Lime Lighter via an internet connection.
  • 30-Day Return Policy. Returns are subject to a restocking fee.

Optional carrying case for the Leggiero model only.

  • The case holds your Lime Lighter PC, its power supply, and a 4-switch pedal board with room to spare.
  • Online Price: $75

Lime Lighter Presto

Price: $3,495 (+ Shipping $95 – Use Lime Lighter U.S. shipping method)

Touch screen Windows computer with wide aspect viewing ratio

  • Form Factor: All-in-One, Multi-Touch screen, flat-panel PC
  • Video display: 23-inch diagonal (1920 x 1080)
  • Runs only on AC power. No internal battery.

Wireless keyboard and mouse included

Wide-screen adjustable TV stand

  • Base Dimensions: 507mm / 20.25″ x 432mm / 17″
  • Weight: 21 lbs
  • Height (top of the computer on stand): Min: 44.5″, Max: 65.0″
  • Tilt: Ranging from 5 degrees up (almost perpendicular to the floor) to facing up (parallel to the floor)

Wireless 4-switch pedal board

Software included:

  • Lime Lighter software with custom music magnification and mark-up features
  • SharpEye Music Reader: music OCR software for scanning scores to be read with The Lime Lighter

Support from Dancing Dots:

  • Dancing Dots will install and configure all software, including (on request) any screen reader or third-party magnification programs, before shipping the unit to you.
  • Option to have Dancing Dots prepare up to 5 pages of your print music collection to be ready to read with your Lime Lighter on delivery. This offer expires 45 days after the shipping date.
  • Two-hour remote training and orientation consultation with Dancing Dots after you take delivery. We connect by phone and, with your permission, to your Lime Lighter via an internet connection.

Lime Lighter Liberty

Price: $1,595, This software is only available by electronic delivery.

Run Lime Lighter software using the computer and monitor of your choice.

  • Use on any PC. Touch capability and screen of minimum diagonal width of 17 inches (43 centimeters) recommended.

Wireless 4-switch pedal board

Software included:

  • Lime software with custom music magnification and mark-up features
  • SharpEye Music Reader: music OCR software for scanning scores to be read with The Lime Lighter

Support from Dancing Dots:

  • Install Lime Lighter software on your own Windows PC. Contact Dancing Dots for a price quote if you need a compatible laptop or desktop PC.
  • Option to have Dancing Dots prepare up to 5 pages of your print music collection to be ready to read with Lime Lighter Liberty software on delivery. This offer expires 45 days after the shipping date.
  • Two-hour remote training and orientation consultation with Dancing Dots after you take delivery. We connect by phone and, with your permission, to your PC via an internet connection.

Contact Dancing Dots for More Information

To ask any questions you may have or to order your Lime Lighter, please call Dancing Dots at +1 610 783 6692.

Dealers and Demonstration Sights for The Lime Lighter

Call to make an appointment to visit the sites below. You may also ask about the possibility of someone visiting your home or workplace to give a presentation on The Lime Lighter. Remember, you can download a free evaluation copy that authorizes all Lime Lighter features for 15 days.

Contact the Bridges Helpdesk for More Information

This unique project is being coordinated through The IMAGE Center of Maryland, a center for independent living in Towson, and it is funded by a grant from the Maryland Department of Education Division of Special Education/Early Intervention Services.

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