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Members Studio Folder

2003-09-06 by Colin Ross

I have put a folder in the photo section for member to put photos of their studio's on the forum. The title folder is called Members Studio Photos. Please put a photo of your studio on the site. Best regards Colin

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Voicetracker added to database and CMI Manuals

2003-09-06 by Colin Ross

Hi All I've added the Voicetracker to the database page of the forum. If there are any other things you would love to see on our forum please let me know. The SAMPLE SWAPPING PAGE IS COMING ONLINE SOON. I've also put LAURENT'S Fairlight web page on the links so anyone can now go

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Re: New Uploads

2003-09-06 by Laurent Lemaire

Hi All, The following pdf files are now available on my web site: > CMI_III_CAPS_Manual.pdf > CMI_III_PUB.pdf > CMI_IIx_PUB.pdf > CMI_IIx_Service_Manual.pdf > CVI_PUB.pdf > Fairlight_ESP_News-01.pdf (march 1990) > Fairlight_News-09.pdf (november 1986) > Fairlight_News-11.pdf (jul

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: New Uploads

2003-09-06 by James Thomson

Hi Colin, Thanks for that. Could you send all of the pdf's to me ? I look forward to chatting to you. Regards, James Thomson Magic Audio Co. The Studio West Hampstead London NW2 3RJ U.K. Home + 44 (0)20 74312490 On 6/9/03 1:33 am, "Colin Ross" wrote: > Hi James > I have a few of

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: New Uploads

2003-09-06 by Colin Ross

Hi James I have a few of the News leaflets but not on pdf format. Laurent has them in pdf format, I would love these, if he could email to my broadband email address for my collection and I could send them to anyone who wants them. I do not know if there is enought space on the f

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Hello from Hollywood

2003-09-05 by Paul Haggard

Greetings to all... (special Hello to Colin), I'm tremendously pleased to see a group for Fairlight users is around on Yahoo. I had heard from a few sources that Colin was planning on doing this group.. (btw, many regrets for never getting back to our last e-mails, Colin - life g

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Re: New Uploads

2003-09-05 by Laurent Lemaire

Hi all, I started to put these files on my own web site: -> http://www.VectorSurfacingTools.com/fairlight/ I will continue to transfer the files this week-end. But it takes a lot of time as I have a modem connection and the files are quite big... Stay tuned. Laurent.

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: New Uploads

2003-09-05 by James Thomson

Hi Colin, I just had a look at the site and couldn't see all these new uploads there. I hope you are considering posting them all. I would be interested to have a look at the Fairlight Esp news stuff. Thanks, James Thomson Magic Audio Co. London U.K. On 5/9/03 10:02 am, "llemaire

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Fairlight MFX3 for sale on Ebay.

2003-09-05 by llemaire1

Hi all, I've seen this on Ebay today: FAILIGHT MFX3-PLUS: DIGITAL AUDIO WORKSTATION Item number = 2556429472 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2556429472&category=41784 Location: Autralia Ends Sep-14-03 22:51:07 PDT Regards. Laurent.

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Re: New Uploads

2003-09-05 by llemaire1

Hi Colin, Here is the list of pdf files I have: CMI_III_CAPS_Manual.pdf (8.6 Mb) CMI_III_PUB.pdf (20.3 Mb) CMI_IIx_PUB.pdf (5.7 Mb) CMI_IIx_Service_Manual.pdf (30.4 Mb) CVI_PUB.pdf (6 Mb) Fairlight_ESP_News-01.pdf (5.2 Mb) Fairlight_ESP_News-09.pdf (3.6 Mb) Fairlight_ESP_News-11.

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Andy Richards

2003-09-05 by Colin Ross

Hi All Just a quick email to say that I received an email from Andy Richards commenting on how great our forum is. Andy as you may or not know used a series II and then he was a big fan of the Series III in the 80's and early 90's. I've put his homepage on the Links page just to

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New Uploads

2003-09-05 by Colin Ross

Thanks Paul for the new additions to the file page. I really wanted these on the forum, but did not have them in Pdf. If anyone else have any other pdf files on the CMI Series I II IIx III please please feel free to post them. I would like to welcome all new members to the forum

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-09-04 by Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Fairlight-CMI group. File : /CMI_PageR.zip Uploaded by : midnteb2003 Description : CMI Page R (Real Time Composer) manual - zipped PDF You can access this file at th

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-09-04 by Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Fairlight-CMI group. File : /CMI_GIC.zip Uploaded by : midnteb2003 Description : General Interface Card Manual - zipped PDF You can access this file at the URL http:

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Re: Printer

2003-09-03 by llemaire1

Hi Collin, I made a mistake in my first mail, the laser printer I have at home is a Hp LaserJet 4P. And not a 4M, which is the one we use at work... Best regards. Laurent.

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Re: Printer

2003-09-03 by llemaire1

Hi Collin, No problem at all. You just need a db25->db9 converter to plug the Series III on the LaserJet db9 serial port. The good thing is that the printer is shared with my other computers (using the parallel port) without any cable manipulation. The printing quality is excelle

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Printer

2003-09-02 by Colin Ross

Hi Laurent That is great news. I've just looked on Ebay and there's loads of them to bid on. Had no problems useing it? Thanks again and kind regards Colin ----- Original Message ----- From: "llemaire1" To: Sent: Tuesday, September 02, 2003 9:57 PM Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Pr

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Re: Printer

2003-09-02 by llemaire1

Hi Collin, My HP LaserJet 4M has a db9 input port and I printed with success both ascii files and cmi screen dumps. Hope it helps. Laurent. --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Ross" wrote: > Can anyone tell me, up to which Epson FX printer is OK to use on a > Series III.

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Re: CMI III on Ebay

2003-09-02 by llemaire1

Hi Colin, I'm now the happy owner of this Series III. I just discovered the newsgroup and hope to share a lot with the other members. Best regards. Laurent.

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Re: CMI Exployer Testing

2003-08-29 by titojay02

> What exactly is it? CMI Explorer is a program that lets PCs read and write files to Fairlight-formatted hard disks. There's a screenshot over at The Holmes page under the post "Announcing CMI Explorer". Let me know if you'd be interested in testing it out - it runs under Window

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Series III arriving soon...

2003-08-28 by Peter Connelly (Core Design Ltd.)

... I hope. It's been a VERY long haul trying to get this beast shipped (long story), but hopefully it will be getting picked up today and should arrive early next week. Fingers crossed! Regards, Peter

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Re: CMI Exployer Testing

2003-08-28 by buchla300

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Ross" wrote: > Hi all > I will be Beta testing Rob Jarrett's CMI Exployer, starting in the > next few days. I have to format a 4GB drive and add some sounds to > it first. I will keep the forum posted of how I get on and a review > wil

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"Floating" screen problem

2003-08-21 by qwerty_arcane

My screen(IIX) is making everything move a bit like floating water, it´s some time hard to "get a hit" with the pen. When i first started it(it had been standing for quite a time)smoke came out of the screen(probarbly dust), can the floating be conected to this? It must be some a

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Re: CMI III on Ebay

2003-08-17 by magicaudioco

Hi Guys, Yes, but I must say this particular CMI looks a bit beat up. I would rather pay considerably more for a OS 9.34 CMI in good condition. As far as I know things like the 24 track router are impossible to find now so finding a CMI with all the latest hardware is a major plu

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CMI III on Ebay

2003-08-15 by Colin Ross

Someone got a winning bid of 2769 Euros on ebay for a Series III (Rev 6). WOW! Regards Colin

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CMI Exployer Testing

2003-08-11 by Colin Ross

Hi all I will be Beta testing Rob Jarrett's CMI Exployer, starting in the next few days. I have to format a 4GB drive and add some sounds to it first. I will keep the forum posted of how I get on and a review will be posted listing the features. Best Regards Colin

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Another Level

2003-08-09 by Colin Ross

Hi James The CMI Exployer is the best development for the Series III since the Waveform Super. This now means that we can easy transfer, file edit, change names, change directories etc. It would be easy for me to copy sounds on a Zip-Jaz etc and send them to you by post or email

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] CMI Exployer

2003-08-09 by James Thomson

Hi Guys, Well all I can say is Rob Jarrett has now taken things to the next level! This is a very exciting development for all of us. I have a G3 400 Pismo Powerbook and I will need to buy a PCMIA SCSI card as well as run Real PC. It will be very interesting to see if it actually

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CMI Exployer

2003-08-09 by Colin Ross

Hi all Great news. Rob Jarrett has developed a software that allows you to connect a Fairlight external medea (hard drives Jaz etc) via SCSI to a PC and Mac and you can explore the contents of that drive. You can move files name files create folders and alot more. I see this as a

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What series is my CMI?

2003-08-09 by qwerty_arcane

I think it´s a IIX but i´m not sure, i have some pics on this site. http://hem.bredband.net/fireof/cmi.html Thanx/enapa

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For sale, wanted and trade added

2003-08-08 by Colin Ross

Hi all I've now added the For Sale, Wanted and trade option to the forum on the database link. So everyone can start listing any For Sale, Wanted and Trade items on the forum. Best Regards Colin

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Database going well.

2003-08-08 by Colin Ross

Hi all within 24 hours we've hit double figures and had 10 Fairlights listed on the database. This is amazing. Long may it last. Please please anyone who has'nt listed yet, take a few seconds and add your CMI(s) to this major Fairlight project. I would like to welcome 3 new membe

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Series III and the IIx

2003-08-08 by Colin Ross

I totally agree with all of Gerald's views Kevin about Series IIx and Series III. 2 very diferent instruments. The III with HD installed as standard allowed more room for more complex software programming resulting in a host of advanced features. The series iix had its own style

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Series II or Series III which is better

2003-08-08 by Gerald Vance

HI kevin It's not a case of which is better, in terms of quality the III wins hands down, but in terms of character it has to be the IIx. The III is way better than any akai or even emu, although the emu stuff comes close in terms of quality and character, akai on the other hand

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Series II or Series III which is better

2003-08-08 by Kevin Kelley

I currently own two series IIx's. I have been considering the purchase of a series III. I am a hobbiest-musician. I have started collecting samplers from the eighties I find them to be so much more inspiring than vintage analog synth's. I have never seen or heard a series III but

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Link for Series III on Ebay.

2003-08-08 by Colin Ross

Hi again Sorry there was a problem with the last link. Search on ebays search page with the item number: 2549888442 Regards Colin

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Series III on Ebay

2003-08-08 by Colin Ross

Hi all There is a Series III on ebay at the momment. link below http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItem&item=2549888442&category=27607 Cheers Colin

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New Member : Hello There !

2003-08-08 by Eight to Infinity (Arron)

Hi there, My name is Arron Clague and I am a new owner of a series III, which is listed in the database. I am pretty new to fairlights in general, and so I still have an L plate bluetaked to the front of the mainframe ;) I am a part time musician, and by profession am an IT consu

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Fairlight T shirts

2003-08-07 by Colin Ross

Hi all, Forgot to say on the last email that anyone who helps on any documents for the forum or new web site will get a new designed Fairlight T-Shirt that will be made real soon. All sizes, colours and there will be: Series I Series II / IIx / Page R / Page D / Multi Series III

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Worldwide Survey

2003-08-07 by Colin Ross

I'm posting this as a responce to comments left on The Holmes Page recently. Over the last few years a number of postings have been made concerning the number of CMI's Worldwide. (Series I II IIx IIL III) I've wanted to do a Worldwide database for a long time now and at last I've

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Introduction

2003-08-07 by Klaus Poulsen

Hi everyone I think James had a good idea with the introdution of himself. My name is Klaus Poulsen. I live in Copenhagen , Denmark with my wife Tina and my 3 girls (18 years, 15 years and 12 years old). I own a Fairlight Series III Serial# 161, OS ver 6.03 with some spareparts i

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] A rather scandalous suggestion

2003-08-06 by kevin kelley

I currently have an audio CD of the entire Fairlight IIx Library I would be happy to send you a copy if you would like. I started working on all of the old synth factory Libraries for the museum but seen to lack the time it takes to get them all finished. I so far have finished t

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A rather scandalous suggestion

2003-08-05 by czman5000

Hi! I'm new on the list, and I would like to say a big hello to all the users of the "cray of the electronic musical instruments" ;-) I don't have a Fairlight myself and never got the chance to play one, unfortunatly, for various reasons, mostly due to the fact that, AFAIK, non w

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Introduction

2003-08-02 by magicaudioco

Hi Guys, I have just joined the Fairlight CMI group so I thought I would just introduce myself. I run a small business here in London U.K. called Magic Audio Co. I have just recently bought a CMI series 11X, CMI series 111 ( 9.34 ) and a CMI series 111 / MFX 2 ( 11.40 ) I am in t

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-07-28 by Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com

Hello, This email message is a notification to let you know that a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the Fairlight-CMI group. File : /Andy Mackay - Electronic Music - Fairlight C.M.I.jpg Uploaded by : synthasy2000 Description : A page from Andy Mackay's 1981 book - Elec

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Shipping of Series III

2003-07-28 by Peter Connelly (Core Design Ltd.)

Ok, I'm having a sh!t load of problems with FedEx - I'm trying to ship a Series III (standard rev 6.03) from the US to the UK. I thought this would be a simple request but apparently, it's not... Long story!!! Can anyone who has had experience shipping a CMI please let me know ho

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Discount

2003-07-24 by Colin Ross

Hi all Just getting back about the special discount for all forum members. When contacting Peter Wielk please do the following 1 Tell him that you are a Fairlight CMI forum user. 2 Give him your Yahoo user name. Peter will be able to check 3 ENJOY THE DISCOUNT Peter runs a busine

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Re: SVGA to Monochrome adaptor ?

2003-07-24 by titojay02

My setup is just to use a cheapo video capture card in my PC and run the Fairlight display in a window on my desktop. I found with default settings the picture looked awful, but using some software called DScaler along with some tweaking it looks as good as a mono monitor. Hope t

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Official Discount Offer

2003-07-23 by Colin Ross

Hi all I'm glad to inform you all the great news that a exclusive deal for all members of this forum. This is for: 1 Purchase off a new system. (CMI Series I right threw to MFX II) 2 Upgrading Operating Software 3 Upgrading Hardware cards 4 Servicing 5 Manuals 6 Sound Libraries 7

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Move to quarantaine

This moves the raw source file on disk only. The archive index is not changed automatically, so you still need to run a manual refresh afterward.