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New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

Fairlight CMI-30A

The Fairlight Story tells the story of the creation of the Fairlight CMI, its cultural impact and ultimate demise. … Read More New Mini Documentary, ‘The Fairlight Story’

August 26, 20223 Comments

Fairlight CMI IIx Recreated For Linux, Mac & Windows

QasarBeach is a complete recreation of the Fairlight CMI IIx that runs on Linux, macOS & Windows.… Read More Fairlight CMI IIx Recreated For Linux, Mac & Windows

June 30, 2020June 30, 202020 Comments

Secrets Of The Terminator 2 Soundtrack That The Studios Did Not Want You To See

This video explores the specific samples and techniques that composer Brad Fiedel used in creating the T2 soundtrack. … Read More Secrets Of The Terminator 2 Soundtrack That The Studios Did Not Want You To See

February 13, 2019February 13, 20197 Comments

Samplight 2X+ (Fairlight CMI IIX Emulation) Sneak Preview

Developer Aly James shared this sneak preview of Samplight 2X+ VST, which models and builds upon the Fairlight CMI IIX.… Read More Samplight 2X+ (Fairlight CMI IIX Emulation) Sneak Preview

December 15, 2018December 16, 20188 Comments

This History Of The Orchestral Hit, Or Stravinksy Does Hip-Hop

This video is a look at the Orchestra Hit – a sound that was ubiquitous in the 80’s. But it’s also a look at how technology and chance work together in strange ways to shape music….… Read More This History Of The Orchestral Hit, Or Stravinksy Does Hip-Hop

May 19, 201813 Comments

Axel Hartmann On The Art Of Synth Design

In this interview, Axel Hartmann talks about how he got into the industrial design of synthesizers, his thoughts on what makes a great synth design and the stories behind some of his best-known creations.… Read More Axel Hartmann On The Art Of Synth Design

June 19, 2017April 27, 201819 Comments

Fairlight Puts Its Audio Technology Business Up For Sale

Australian technology development company Fairlight.AU has announced that it is actively seeking a buyer for its Professional Audio technology.… Read More Fairlight Puts Its Audio Technology Business Up For Sale

July 22, 20167 Comments

Peter Vogel CMI Pro Updated To Version 2.0

Peter Vogel Instruments has released an updated version of its CMI Pro for iPad. New in CMI Pro 2.0 are 64-bit compatibility, Audiobus 2.1.5 support and the Page 6 waveform editor. Here’s what’s new in CMI Pro v2:

March 9, 201514 Comments

Classic Fairlight Sounds Come To Nord Keyboards

Nord has announced a major addition to the Nord Sample Library, the sounds of the legendary Fairlight digital sampler. The Fairlight was the first commercially available polyphonic sampler when launched back in 1979 and it opened up the doors of sampling to many artists and producer during the 80’s.

April 15, 2014April 15, 20144 Comments

Buy Boris Blank’s (Yello) Fairlight CMI III

Got $12K to drop on a old synth? A Fairlight CMI III, described as belonging to “Boris Blank, the musical part of Swiss band Yello”, is currently listed for sale by Horizontal Productions on eBay.  Here’s what the listing has to say about the Fairlight:

October 23, 20136 Comments

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