Introducing the Fairlight App for iPhone & iPad

YouTube via FairlightInstruments | Feb 27, 2011 |

"Introducing the Fairlight App for iPhone & iPad, available from the Apple App Store in March 2011. Over 30 years since the original Fairlight CMI first changed the way we make music, we are proud to present the iPhone & iPad Apps, giving you the experience of a CMI Series IIx in the palm of your hand, complete with the full Series IIx factory library and expandable to include the best of the Series III library and even your own samples.

Marvel at the then revolutionary Page R step sequencer, gasp at the three dimensional waveforms in Page D and bask in the wonder of some of the most famous sounds of the Eighties!

The sound track of this video is also one of the app's built-in demos. 'Octagonalle' was created using original Series II library sounds on the Fairlight iPad app by producer/composer Justin Shave. Shave confronted his first CMI in 2006 when he co-produced Darren Hayes' album "This Delicate Thing We've Made." Darren had decided that the Fairlight was the only instrument which could deliver the '80s sensibility he was seeking, bought one on eBay, and handed it to Shave to tame. The rest is history.

The full dance track is available as a free download from the Fairlight web site.

http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.a...

The app celebrates the release of the strictly limited edition CMI 30A. 100 hand built recreations of the CMI IIx, using state of the art technology to bring you the true Fairlight CMI experience as never before.

Order yours at http://fairlightinstruments.com.au

The legend has returned."

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The Legend Returns Fairlight CMI-30A Prototype to be Revealed At NAMM

The official press release:
"-Production prototype of the Fairlight CMI 30th Anniversary Edition debuts tomorrow at NAMM
- $20,000 ‘vintage sampler’ faithfully recreates the look and feel of the 80’s classic which changed the course of music
- Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and many other icons of the eighties made musical history using their Fairlights
When the Fairlight CMI arrived on the scene in the eighties it changed the way we made music, forever.

Today every sampler, digital synthesiser, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Known for its solid, hand-built quality and iconic sounds, the Fairlight CMI holds a special place in history and in the hearts of musicians everywhere. Used extensively by Peter Gabriel, Kate Bush, Jean-Michel Jarre, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock and many others, the profound and lasting influence of the Fairlight CMI on the history of modern music is hard to exaggerate. It was, without doubt, the quintessential sound of the eighties.
Now, after thirty years, the Fairlight CMI returns. The prototype of the limited anniversary edition, the CMI- 30A, will be revealed at NAMM this week.

While maintaining the hallmark look and feel of the original Series II Fairlight, the CMI-30A harnesses the latest technology to deliver ‘that Fairlight sound’ no other system has achieved. Unlike modern samplers which strive for precise reproduction and accordingly produce a sterile sound, the CMI of the eighties made no apologies for imposing its own character. The quirks of this pioneering digital audio technology have been faithfully modelled in the 30A. The result is a distinctive sound which, in the spirit of vinyl records and tube amps, delivers a nostalgia hit.

In its initial form, the CMI-30A replicates the functionality of the original Series II and Series III CMIs. The user experience is quite different from that of a conventional PC and mouse and like the original is based on a light pen which interacts directly with a screen.

The character of this new instrument is continuously variable in real time. As you crank up the 30A’s unique ‘goodness control’, the quality morphs from pristine 36 bit floating point fidelity into the soulful sound that made music history. Turn it up to 11 and it sounds more Fairlight than Fairlight – chock full of eighties goodness!
Orders are now being taken for production units. Software development is continuing towards the release version which will deliver a unique combination of classic Fairlight warmth and cutting edge processing power. Only a fraction of the available resources are used to reproduce the original Fairlights. Optional software upgrades will be available for those who want to unlock that surplus capability.
With Fairlight father Peter Vogel at the helm, Fairlight Instruments brings a little eighties magic to the cold, hard digital world of 2011.

CMI-30A, the legend returns.
www.fairlightinstruments.com.au

Download NAMM flyer from http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.au/public/Fairlight_NAMM_flyer.pdf
Contact: Peter Vogel peter.vogel@fairlightinstruments.com.au Fairlight Instruments Pty Ltd Until 20th Jan 2011 on (US) +1 714 271 5325 Phone: (AUS) +61 247 518735 after 22nd Jan 2011"

First Fairlight Since 1989 Arrives

"Birth Announcement
« on: December 31, 2010, 11:19:01 PM »

Peter Vogel and the Fairlight Family are proud to announce the arrival of the first CMI-30A. Our new baby has already left the nest and is currently winging its way to the US in readiness for a first performance at NAMM. Its parents are recovering well and are looking forward to receiving visitors in the near future.

Here are a couple of early pics, but more baby photos and recordings of first words will be posted in time. We thank our friends and loved ones for their support during the gestation period.

Happy New Year and Happy Fairlight!

The first CMI since 1989. Awaiting transport to US for NAMM

All packed and ready to go on 31st Dec 2010 with Peter Wielk (left) and Peter Vogel (right)."

via John via Fairlight

Update:

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A peek at the Fairlight CMI-30A

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 10, 2011

"First peek at the CMI-30A. Peter Vogel presents a first look at the 30th Anniversary edition of the classic Fairlight sampler.

www.fairlightinstruments.com.au"

Fairlight apps compared

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Apr 8, 2011

"A brief comparison of the features of the two versions of the Fairlight App for iPhone and iPad, Fairlight Player and Fairlight Pro. These apps canb be bought separately from the App store, or the Player version can be upgraded to Pro via an in-app purchase. Cost of the Player plus Pro upgrade is the same as buying the Pro in the first place, and functionality of the Player once upgraded is identical to the Pro.
For full details see: http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.au/ios"

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cmi30aFX - CMI-30A FX

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 18, 2011

0 YT views at the time of this one as well. Must be the "green."

Update: video re-uploaded:


Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 20, 2011

sampling6 - New Fairlight Video

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 13, 2011

Zero views on YouTube at the time of this post. :)

Update: new video:

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Fairlight for iPad Demo - Std comp

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Mar 30, 2011

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Fairlight CMI-30A UNDER_CONSTRUCTION

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Nov 13, 2011

"The first production run of CMI-30A coming together."

Fairlight CMI Series 30A - (Thirtieth Anniversary) Limited Edition

Hmm...

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A new Fairlight? Be sure to see this post.

CMI30A sampling

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 12, 2011

New Fairlight Instruments Website

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Fairlight Instruments iGrowUP App for iPhone, iPad, iPod touch

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Sep 21, 2011

"Have you ever wondered what your children will sound like when they grow up? This fun, easy-to-use iPhone, iPad and iPod* App lets you explore the possibilities.

So easy to use:

• Record speaking or singing (tap mic to start, tap again to stop)

• Adjust for bigger or smaller (swipe or pinch)

• Listen to how it sounds (tap speaker)

• Send the adjusted voice with a message to friends via E-Mail.


Once you have a sound you like, you can send it to your friends. Swap recordings, and see who sounds the most grown-up or the most awesome.

You can also hear what grown-ups might have sounded like a few years ago. Just remember that having fun is half the fun!

NOTE:

• iGrowUP requires an Internet connection and E-Mail account to send your recordings to others.

* iPod Touch 2G and 3G require an external microphone, such as an Apple headset with mic. iPod Touch 1G does not support microphone input and cannot be used with iGrowUP."

iGrowUP - Fairlight Instruments Pty Ltd
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New Model Fairlight CMI 30A For Sale

Note: Auction links are affiliate links for which the site may be compensated.

via this auction

"The original Fairlight CMIs were renowned not only for their superb sound quality, but also their elegant and intuitive software. The CMI-30A combines the very best features of the Fairlight series IIX and the III, with significant new developments. Sound quality is continuously variable using the unique "goodness" control which spans from Series I, II, or III quality to "best possible" 36-bit floating point. The base 30A system offers 24 tracks and channels,which will be optionally expandable to 200 (details to be confirmed). Software upgrades will also be available to provide full post-production, mixing and recording functionality. Software functionality is being finalised at the time of publication. Please refer to fairlightinstruments.com.au for updates as development continues towards the release version.

Specifications
The CMI-30A is unique in that it offers the classic Fairlight sound that defined music of the eighties, as well as the modern Fairlight sound - that of uncompromising signal purity. Both these extremes are made possible by the extraordinary processing power of the Crystal Core engine which lies at the heart of the system. The Crystal Core media processor (CC-1) was developed byFairlight.AU as the engine for its range of high-end digital audio workstations. The CC-1 uses FGPA (fieldprogrammable gate array) to achieve performance far in excess of what can be achieved using even the fastest digital signal processor of conventional design.

CMI-30A Hardware Specifications
Mainframe
Free-standing unit
500GB SATA hard drive,
DVD R/W drive, USB ports

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Fairlight Instruments open for business

"Following its outstanding debut at the 2011 NAMM show, Fairlight Instruments is ready to accept orders for the CMI-30A.

Only 100 CMI-30As will be made. These $20,000 instruments are hand built, special 30th anniversary editions, which will no doubt become as highly sought after as the original CMIs. They will be sold directly by Fairlight Instruments and shipped anywhere in the world from Sydney, Australia. Authorised agents will provide support and service in most major territories.

The first 100 Purchase Agreements with deposits received on or after 1st March 2011, Australian Eastern Standard Time, will be accepted and fulfilled in order of receipt.

Product specifications and details of how to secure a place on the waiting-list are available at: http://www.fairlightinstruments.com.au/public/downloads.

30 years ago the Fairlight CMI changed the way we make music, forever. The legend has returned."

Fairlight CMI-30A Part 2: Sampling

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Jul 13, 2011
follow-up to this post
"This video looks at the sampling capability of the new Fairlight CMI-30A. Of particular interest is the demonstration of what must be the most expensive way to create a sawtooth sound ever invented.

The jingle at the start and end of this video was produced using a CMI30A using original CMI library sounds plus the sounds sampled during the making of the demo."

Don't forget to check out the Fairlight iOS app.
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Sampling with the Fairlight App

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Aug 16, 2011

"Sampling is now part of the Fairlight app for iPhone and iPad. In this video Peter Vogel, who pioneered sampling technology in the late seventies, demonstrates sampling with the app with the assistance of some kitchen utensils."

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Fairlight iPad / iPhone App - Tutorial Part 1

YouTube Uploaded by FairlightInstruments on Mar 19, 2011

"A quick overview of the main features of the Fairlight Instruments iPad / iPhone app."

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Peter Vogel on the New Fairlight

"The 30A will look like and perform like the original CMI, although the mainframe will be much lighter for portability. The look and feel of the user interface will also be similar to the original, with retro green on black graphics like the original. A replica of the original music keyboard will also be available as an option, or you can use your own MIDI keyboard.

The software will combine the very best of the early series II and III features, with a multitude of additional features. Sound quality of 8-bit, 16-bit, or "best quality" 36-bit floating point can be selected, and existing Fairlight users can import their entire sample libraries. Even better, non-Fairlight sounds, such as WAV files can be imported and specified to play back with the classic Fairlight sound.

Internally it will be all digital, but will use FPGA technology to provide "virtual hardware" emulation which will exactly model the original analog circuitry. There will be 16 analog outputs and a stereo sampling input. All I/O will also be available digitally through MADI.

For an idea of the performance to expect, see attached description of the Crystal Core engine which the new CMI use.

We are builing a run of only 100 units, which will be available early next year. Price is to finalised, it is not intended to be cost competitive with other samplers, but of course much cheaper than the original CMI, even adjusted for inflation!"
via Peter Vogel, via failed muso, via Sonic State. Be sure to see this post.
http://www.fairlightinstruments.com/