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Peter Vogel – ‘The Man Who Revolutionised Music’

Synth designer Peter Vogel, creator of the groundbreaking Fairlight CMI synthesizer, is featured in a new article in Australia’s Sydney Morning Herald. Along with the print article, there is also a short video, embedded below, about the Fairlight and its influence on popular music since its debut in 1979. Keep an eye out for the clip… Read More Peter Vogel – ‘The Man Who Revolutionised Music’

May 6, 2013May 6, 20137 Comments

Herbie Hancock Jams On The Fairlight CMI

In this vintage video, from 1983, Herbie Hancock jams on the Fairlight Computer Music Instrument as Quincy Jones looks on.… Read More Herbie Hancock Jams On The Fairlight CMI

June 30, 2009March 5, 20177 Comments

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