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Re: SVGA to Monochrome adaptor ?

2003-07-23 by pstnotpd

Hi Kevin, The service manual says that the graphics terminal signal is supposed to be composite video. I'm not up to speed on this, but I guess this means you should be able to use a standard video to vga adapter for this, and just bodge a proper connection cable. I've not tried

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Official Fairlight Discounts

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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Re: Your Fairlight/known songs

2003-07-22 by buchla300

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "trilliann42" wrote: > I just wondered if any of your Fairlights have been used in a past > life in any pop songs of, prob, the '80s? > > Colin, I know most of thne Thompson Twins' work but didn't know the > Fairlight was involved. Can you na

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SVGA

2003-07-21 by Colin Ross

Hi Kevin I am aware of a svga card for the Series III as i have sourced one for mine, however this card may work on a IIx also as these are very simular graphic cards. The only difference is that the IIx software program Rev 19 or 20 does not have SVGA programmed into it and this

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SVGA to Monochrome adaptor ?

2003-07-21 by Kevin Kelley

Has anyone made, or know of an adaptor that would take the fairlights video output and display it on a SVGA monitor? I have a series IIX and would love to replace the large bulky monochrome monitor with a LCD flat panel to save space. I know you would lose the light pen functiona

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Series II on Ebay

2003-07-20 by Rene Yves Stroh

Hi, the -12V seems to be out of order ! this unit definitely seems to need some work R-Y --- Jerry a écrit : --------------------------------- The alpha keyboard looks like it's missing a key or two. I'm still in amazement at how users could could have spent long times drawing on

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Re: Series II on Ebay

2003-07-19 by Jerry

The alpha keyboard looks like it's missing a key or two. I'm still in amazement at how users could could have spent long times drawing on the screen with that light pen...bet it mde your arm feel like it was going to drop off. Jerry

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Series II on Ebay

2003-07-18 by Colin Ross

Hi all There's a Series II on Ebay at present, copy ebay number below. Go to search field on Ebay. Go to advance, search by number option and paste number. 2546137092 I think he will not ship and collect only but you might be able to change his mind. Ask for proper photos also. I

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Printer

2003-07-17 by Colin Ross

Can anyone tell me, up to which Epson FX printer is OK to use on a Series III. There are many printers in the FX range and I'm looking one to print out directories. If anyone knows any other printer that works with the Series III please let me know. Many thanks Best regards Colin

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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Hi

2003-07-10 by PeterC@Core-Design.com

Hi Colin. Thanks for the info :-) I've located a Series III so should have it within the next few weeks... Fingers crossed. It's software rev 6.03 which is ample for now, but I will ultimately want to get it upgraded and have been in touch with Peter Wielk. Yep, he's a great guy.

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Re: Hi

2003-07-09 by Colin Ross

Hi Peter The best place for a series III is Peter Weilks Horizontal Productions in London. Check his web site. Contact him direct for the lastest price as this has changed from what has been stated on the site. He's a great guy and is a good place to start if your looking for a F

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PPG samples

2003-07-09 by Colin Ross

Hi Kevin Do you have any PPG samples on CMI format or any other media. speak to you soon, Regards colin

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New members

2003-07-09 by Colin Ross

Like to welcome all the new members to the forum. This was set up to be a home for anyone interested in the Fairlight CMI's and MFX's. If anyone has any queries little or small, I know that forum has a good community of people who will be more than glad to help out. Best and kind

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Hi

2003-06-25 by PeterC@Core-Design.com

Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum and don't have a CMI just yet, but plan to soon. Hopefully this and The Holmes Page will help we find out all I need to know about the Fairlight before buying and give me help and advice when owning one. I ultimately want a fully loaded Series I

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Fairlight sample roms

2003-06-23 by kevin kelley

I do have an audio sample cd its a 2 disk set that I can sell or make a copy of if anyone is interested. My fairlight is a IIx with full factory library. I also have one for my ppg wave 2.2. kevin Kelley www.keyboardmuseum.org izimizam wrote: Hi, i dont own a fairlight (i wish :)

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Re: Fairlight sample roms

2003-06-23 by izimizam

Hi, i dont own a fairlight (i wish :) ) but wondered if anyone knows of a sample rom collection available that has all the classic fairlight preset waveforms and sounds ? best wishes, matt

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Hello

2003-06-19 by Colin Ross

Hi Jerry I've been working hard at work as I'm going on holidays soon. I've not got the time yet to finish it. I might get some done when I'm off. How is the programming going on the Series III. Please send something you've done on MP3 format by email (I've got broadband) I would

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Hello

2003-06-19 by Jerry

Hi Everyone, Been quiet in here so I thought I'd just drop in and say Hi. How's the web site coming Colin? Jerry

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Welcome

2003-05-27 by Colin Ross

Just a quick email to say hello and welcome to the new 5 members over the past couple of weeks. You are invited to complete your votes on the sites POLLS page. If you have any other questions please feel free to air them at the forum. Once again welcome. Best andd kind regards Co

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Re: New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-05-09 by pstnotpd

Sorry guys, tried to upload, but saw the pdf was already there. Greetz, Patrick --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com wrote: > > Hello, > > This email message is a notification to let you know that > a file has been uploaded to the Files area of the

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-05-09 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 : /fairlight.pdf Uploaded by : pstnotpd Description : IIx commands You can access this file at the URL http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Fairli

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Re: Hi Patrick

2003-05-06 by pstnotpd

> With the 6809 Assembler I'm not 100% with, could you email back with > some extra details. I understood that a IIx is also supposed to work under OS9, but I only have the original QDOS. The service manual mentiones that there should be an 6809 assembler available, which usually

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Hi Patrick

2003-05-03 by Colin Ross

Hi Patrick, Welcome I would like to take up some of your points. It would be great for all the Fairlight manuals could be redone as it seems that, the ones doing the rounds are the same copies which are good but not 100%. These are the copies that JB Emonds had on his site which

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Hello all

2003-05-03 by pstnotpd

Well, one of the 2 new ones here then. Glad to see a group as there doesn't seem to be much activity on Gregs page. I've got a fully working IIx myself with some 150+ disk,..I believe ;-). I had a discussion some time ago about what could be some 'working' projects on our obvious

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New Members and CMI IIx service manual

2003-05-03 by Colin Ross

Hi all In the last couple of days we have 2 new members. I would like to welcome them and give them a big warm welcome from to the Forum. I've had the documentation of the IIx service manual for a while now. I Have it in PDF file also but it's 26MB in size and to large in space f

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Re: A fan of the Fairlight

2003-04-29 by Jerry

Hi Andy, Welcome to the group! Of course you can frequent this group. Colin set it up for fans as well as owners. You are lucky, having been able to see one in person. I,too, lusted after them for almost 20 years and the only place I ever was able to see one was the July '85 cove

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Re: Your Fairlight/known songs

2003-04-29 by Jerry

Hi Andy, Currently, I'm not sure what, if any, songs my Series III was used on. It's had 3 owners that I know of, I am the 4th. Original owner was a producer, another owner was a producer for the likes of Backstreet Boys and Christina Agularia (I know I spelled that wrong), etc.

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Your Fairlight/known songs

2003-04-27 by trilliann42

I just wondered if any of your Fairlights have been used in a past life in any pop songs of, prob, the '80s? Colin, I know most of thne Thompson Twins' work but didn't know the Fairlight was involved. Can you name any tracks where we can here it? Thanks, Andy.

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New Links added

2003-04-26 by Colin Ross

Hi all New internet links have been added on the forum's link page. Regards Colin

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New Polls

2003-04-26 by Colin Ross

Hi All 2 new polls have been added to the forum. I invite everyone to take a look and answer it possible. The results are to help me decide which files to post on the Forum. Best regards Colin

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New poll for Fairlight-CMI

2003-04-26 by Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com

Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Fairlight-CMI group: Which of these are you still using in your setup today? o Fairlight CMI Series I o Fairlight CMI Series II o Fairlight CMI Series IIx o Fairlight CMI Series II L o Fairlight CMI Series III o Fairlight

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New poll for Fairlight-CMI

2003-04-26 by Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com

Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the Fairlight-CMI group: Which of these do you own? o Fairlight CMI Series I o Fairlight CMI Series II o Fairlight CMI Series IIx o Fairlight CMI Series II L o Fairlight CMI Series III o Fairlight CMI Series III Rack o Fairli

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New Members and Fairlight songs

2003-04-26 by Colin Ross

Hi all I would like to welcome all the new members which have joined this month. Are group is becoming more popular and it show that Fairlight's are very much still active on the music scene. If anyone would like to hear a FAIRLIGHT USER's song email me direct or on the group, an

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Re: A fan of the Fairlight

2003-04-26 by Colin Ross

Hi Andy As the moderator of this group I welcome you to the group and if you have any questions, asked away. If any one of us can help we will. The Fairlight is a great instrument and try some day to see a working one you won't forget it. It sounds that it was a Series I or Serie

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A fan of the Fairlight

2003-04-26 by trilliann42

Hi, I've been a fan of the Fairlight since the early 80's. Seeing guys like Martin Rushent sampling his voice then playing it on the keyboard as different notes, it blew me away! But its own sounds as well are lovely, especially the orch and aahh sounds as used by Jan Hammer, Jea

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Re: CMI Serial numbers

2003-04-19 by Jerry

Hi Colin, I'll be more than hapy to send you the serial number ot my CMI if you'll give me a week or so. I'm in the process of getting a new mainframe from Peter with the rev. 9.34 software. Will be selling my original mainfrme after that. I'll have to ask Peter about who owned t

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-04-16 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_III_Specifications.pdf Uploaded by : fairlightcmiiii Description : You can access this file at the URL http://groups.yahoo.com/group

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-04-16 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 IIx Release 19 Manual.pdf Uploaded by : fairlightcmiiii Description : CMI IIx REV. 19 manual You can access this file at the URL htt

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New file uploaded to Fairlight-CMI

2003-04-16 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 IIx Midi Manual.pdf Uploaded by : fairlightcmiiii Description : CMI IIx Midi Manual You can access this file at the URL http://group

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] CMI Serial numbers

2003-04-16 by kevin kelley

Do you happen to know of anyone who has a fairlight IIx service manual. I found a place in the Netherlands but they are asking for me to send paper money through the mail to the Netherlands and I do not know if I am comfortable with that. Let me know if you have one or know of so

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CMI Serial numbers

2003-04-16 by Colin Ross

Hi all, I noticed on the Holmes Page that Peter Weilk has the list of all fairlights CMI's sold and who they went to. So if you want to know were your CMI was sold to first and what date email him, he will be happy to give you the details. If anyone gets the details please let me

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OS boot info

2003-03-24 by Jerry

Hi Colin, Just booted her up and this is what I saw about the OS OS 9 Level 2 Version 5.14-FK 26 Oct. 1988 IO Pack 3.22 Fairlight General Release 6.03B CMI IOPack 3.20 Going to try saving and loading from my own tape but as an aside... How do you convert series 2 sounds for use o

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Re: Error Codes

2003-03-24 by Jerry

Hi Colin, Will search eBay for a hard drive! That doesn't sound like it'll be a problem. I'm running OS 9, REV 6.03B but there's also another version number that shows mid boot. I'll take note and get back to you tomorrow when I boot it up again. I've got almost all of library 1

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Error Codes

2003-03-23 by Colin Ross

Hi Jerry Try and find a Quantum Hard Drive or a Western Digital. These are very good drives. You can get them on EBay all the time for very little. What OS are you running? What library do you have on the HD? If there is anything interesting I feel a possible trade coming on. I h

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Re: Error Codes

2003-03-23 by Jerry

Hi Colin, Any suggestions to what type of HD is best? Will any SCSI drive work? Well, I'm going to try a few more voices but according to your post then, ALL my 3 tapes from Fairlight are down the toilet. I've then only got the voices that are currently on the hard disk. I've not

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Error Codes

2003-03-23 by Colin Ross

Hi Jerry The file that is giving a 217 error message is corrupt. Over time tape and 8" disks becomes bad and files are unreadable. Get a external Hard Drive (no bigger than 9 GB that's if your using OS 9.34. 4 GB if less than that) and save your sounds on that. Any tapes you have

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Error Codes

2003-03-23 by Jerry

Hello... It's me again :-) Do any of you have a list or know where I can find a list of error codes and their meaning? I've been trying to load a couple sounds from a tape onto the hard disk to use in a piece. It locates the voice, appears to be loading it to the hard disk and th

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Re: Sustain Pedal

2003-03-19 by Jerry

Hi Colin, Thanks for the info. I've posted on the Holmes page and am about to write to Fairlight now in hopes they can send me a wiring diagram. Best Regards, Jerry

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Sustain Pedal

2003-03-18 by Colin Ross

Hi Jerry The Fairlight sustain pedal is becoming very rare. I do have one, and only know of myself, out of everyone I know who has a fairlight that has one. They are big and look like a black concrete brick. Leave a message on the Holmes Page as there are a few guys around the wo

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Sustain pedal

2003-03-17 by Jerry

One more question for you guys, I know...I'm full of them. I want to get a sustain pedal for my CMI. Not having much luck finding one that has the cannon connector so I'm wondering, if I get a regular pedal with a 1/4" connector, could I re-wire that with an XLR plug? If so, wher

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