New Mellotron M4000 Finds Home With Chicago Psych Rocker

Mellotrons have a checkered history. They’re known for their unique sound and place in electronic music, but they’re also known for their limitations and temperamentality. But, while the sound of the Mellotron has been captured in samples and software, there’s still something about a real tape-based Mellotron that appeals to a lot of musicians. And,… Read More New Mellotron M4000 Finds Home With Chicago Psych Rocker

10 Videos About The Amazing Fairlight CMI

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8y8BzEILdDw The Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) is a digital sampling synthesizer, designed in 1979 by the founders of Fairlight, Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie. The Fairlight CMI was one of the defining keyboards of the early 1980s and competed in the market with the Synclavier from New England Digital. Influential users included Peter Gabriel,… Read More 10 Videos About The Amazing Fairlight CMI