The Leap Frog is the latest generation of Frog consoles with generic dimming control and capability for 200 moving lights. Current Frog users will find a familiar ergonomic hardware platform but that is where the similarity to the existing range ends.

The hardware set has been expanded considerably. The new desks feature two DMX universes as standard, USB storage, external touch screen support and multiple onboard LCD displays. And numeric keypad entry is supported with the addition of an optional USB numeric keypad. The key change however is in the software platform. Consistency of operation with the existing desks is maintained but the new software allows users to achieve more. Up to 200 fixtures can be controlled on either of the desks and these can be allocated to up to 200 groups. 200 color, beam and position palettes can be recorded to provide the user with quick access when programming or operating live. A new onboard effects engine has also been added.

The Leap Frogs also employ Artnet which allows access to two additional universes of DMX as well as remote control of the desk via a WiFi capable PDA.

The Fat Frog can control up to 48 generic channels, which may be manually or automatically patched to any of the 512 DMX channels, there is also capability for control of up to 12 intelligent fixtures.

The desk is fitted with a floppy drive for loading and saving show data, a remote ‘Go’ port and the option for a monitor. Memories can be recorded as scenes or chases, each having its own fade times and modifiers. Memories may be played back with the crossfade master and the ‘Go’ button for sequential, pre-programmed shows.
Extra flexibility is afforded through the 108 submasters allowing for the creation of lighting effects for the more spontaneous shows.

The Jester ML series of lighting consoles from Zero 88 offers users a cost effective solution for control of up to 30 moving lights. Both consoles have effects engines, the ability to store palettes or preset focuses and use the comprehensive Zero 88 fixture library. The Jester ML24 also offers direct control of 24 dimmer channels. Playback is either via 24 submasters of through a traditional theatrical cue stack.

A monitor port is standard on both consoles. Channel, cuestack and submaster data can all be viewed using the monitor. LCD screens allow users to view all information needed to operate the console allowing it to be used without a monitor. A DMX in option allows the Jester MLs to be used as an economical back-up console for other desks. It is possible to snap shot a full 512 channels of DMX into submasters or the memory stack. The Jester ML24 has three modes, allowing it to operate as simple two scene preset desk through to a fully functional memory console. In playback mode the user has full access to all the channels on the console. This allows live changes to be made to specials instantly.

The Jester ML offers playback via a traditional cue stack and can also be used together with traditional Jester consoles allowing an upgrade path users who wish to add moving lights to their rigs. The Jester ML has two operating modes and does not support 2 preset mode. Midi notes can be used to trigger channels or submasters. A sound to light jack allows for chases to be sequenced to music. Chases can be recorded into the memory stack or directly into submasters. The Jester ML series provides users with a powerful set of programming and playback tools in an easy to use and economical lighting console.

The ideal compliment to any Frog control desk, the Frog-Box is a 19” rack mountable unit designed to play back a show recorded on any of the Frog family of consoles. Using the same LCD display and navigation buttons as a Frog console, set-up and operation of the Frog Box is very simple. Using enhanced, Frog-compatible software, dwell times and automatic triggers can be assigned to cues allowing automated unattended shows to run continuously. Shows are transferred to the Frog-Box via an integral 3.5" disk drive on the front of the unit.

Extended interconnectivity makes the Frog-Box suitable for a wide range of applications. The rear panel provides outlets for 2 DMX universes, MIDI and SMPTE ports, an Ethernet connection, DMX in, keyboard, video and mouse connections. The Frog-Box provides a tough, compact solution for retail, display, exhibition, theme parks, rental and performance and can be easily integrated into other systems for complete control.

The Frog can control up to 48 generic channels, which may be manually or automatically patched to any of the 512 DMX channels. It is fitted with a floppy drive for loading and saving show data, a remote ‘Go’ port and the option for a monitor.


Memories can be recorded as scenes or chases, each having its own fade times and modifiers. Memories may be played back with the crossfade master and the ‘Go’ button for sequential, pre-programmed shows. Extra flexibility is afforded through the 108 submasters allowing for the creation of lighting effects for the more spontaneous shows.