2008-12-28 by laryn91
Looks like someone already bought part of this in a previous listing for less than $4K: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&item=140287122411 --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Harald Feldmann" wrote: > > Well, just my observations (without
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2008-12-28 by WT
It is available for rental as far as I know. Wt ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurent LEMAIRE" To: Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 3:46 PM Subject: Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Uhm.....ok To me, it looks like the whole house was for sale ... On 28 déc. 08, at 12:47, WT wrote: > Is i
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2008-12-28 by Laurent LEMAIRE
To me, it looks like the whole house was for sale ... On 28 déc. 08, at 12:47, WT wrote: > Is it Vivian Kubricks house ? I´m not so sure. Jimmy has said that > he bought > the CMI´s of Vivian. > > And yes, it is a Neve. > > WT
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2008-12-28 by Poulain Michael, R1M
Hope you all had a very relaxing Christmas. I know these questions have nothing to do with this thread but i would be very grateful for some help. 1, what type of port, and how is is marked on the MFX2 for sampling in. 2, what make of flat screen works with the MFX2. 3, What is t
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2008-12-28 by WT
Is it Vivian Kubricks house ? I´m not so sure. Jimmy has said that he bought the CMI´s of Vivian. And yes, it is a Neve. WT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Laurent LEMAIRE" To: Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 12:02 PM Subject: Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Uhm.....ok > > Is this a NEVE
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2008-12-28 by Laurent LEMAIRE
Is this a NEVE console in the Vivian Kubrick's House ? --> http://picasaweb.google.com/theghostsofme/House#
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2008-12-28 by Harald Feldmann
Well, just my observations (without implied endorsement)... Everything looks well taken care of, no major scratches, dents, the hinges seem intact = careful handling or replacements, good looking keyboards, tape unit seems proper, a II and a III, early hardware, libraries on tape
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2008-12-28 by Chris Haworth
I am out of the office until 05/01/2009. Note: This is an automated response to your message "[Fairlight-CMI] Uhm.....ok" sent on 27/12/08 23:15:04. This is the only notification you will receive while this person is away.
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2008-12-27 by WT
http://cgi.ebay.com/2-Vintage-FAIRLIGHT-C-M-I-Keyboards-from-Kubrick-film_W0QQitemZ140291410034QQcmdZViewItemQQptZKeyboards_MIDI?hash=item140291410034&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=66%3A2%7C65%3A1%7C39%3A1%7C240%3A1318 WT
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2008-12-22 by fabio delben
Hi David, what do you think about the audio quality of the MFX3? Compared to Logic and Protools and other 24 bit systems? Ciao Fabio --- Gio 18/12/08, buchla300 ha scritto: Da: buchla300 Oggetto: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: MFX3+ GOING ON EBAY A: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Data: Giove
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2008-12-21 by WT
It can be downloaded here : http://egrefin.free.fr/images/Fairlight/CMI2x/Fairlight_CMI_IIx_SoundBank.pdf Compiled by Peter Wielk Scanned by JB Emond. WT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Peter Kersten" To: Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 4:28 PM Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: fa
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2008-12-21 by WT
----- Original Message ----- From: "alex8bit" To: Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 5:02 PM Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: factory disks index >its less expensive to buy just the disks first... than to buy a >fairlight cmi and disks together (obviously) - with the disks i can >atleas
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2008-12-21 by Peter Kersten
Well, it seems that 8" floppies aren't for sale anymore. As for the progress on the upgrading project: The person that was/is working on it, told me he would try to get it done before Christmas, this year. Since over 1 month, I don't get any replies to my mail from this person, s
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2008-12-21 by alex8bit
its less expensive to buy just the disks first... than to buy a fairlight cmi and disks together (obviously) - with the disks i can atleast preview sounds using proper tools... i understand that samples for the fairlight sound different when they arent played thru a fairlight...
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2008-12-21 by WT
----- Original Message ----- From: "alex8bit" To: Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:04 AM Subject: Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: factory disks index >if someone is willing to spend money on the disks... i dont think they >should be shunned because they dont own a fairlight cmi - That d
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2008-12-21 by Peter Kersten
Could you please upload the list to the file section from this group. :-) Happy holidays to all. Peter Kersten. --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "WT" wrote: > > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "alex8bit" > To: > Sent: Sunday, December 21, 2008 7:04 AM > Subject: Re: [
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2008-12-21 by alex8bit
if someone is willing to spend money on the disks... i dont think they should be shunned because they dont own a fairlight cmi - does it make more sense to have an incomplete crappy re-sample library from a company like zero-g? anyhow my point is not to start a debate... if no on
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2008-12-20 by Poulain Michael, R1M
All cmi and mfx sound like god taking a fart - just heavenly. Got my mfx2 3weeks ago and combined with my modern virus polar and ti i am in heaven ! Michael :) -------- Sent from my HP iPAQ ----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht ----- Von: WT Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Dezember 2008 21:42 An:
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2008-12-20 by Poulain Michael, R1M
Also cmi III samples not played through a cmi do not sound right - fairlight can only be played on a fairlight - basta! Michael :) -------- Sent from my HP iPAQ ----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht ----- Von: WT Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Dezember 2008 21:25 An: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.co
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2008-12-20 by WT
Not to mention how a CMI IIx sounds...... WT - Still waiting to fire up mine. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Poulain Michael, R1M" To: Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:44 PM Subject: AW: Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: factory disks index Also cmi III samples not played through a
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2008-12-20 by WT
Yes, and who would out in all the work for free ? Why don´t you buy a CMI and do it ? WT ----- Original Message ----- From: "Poulain Michael, R1M" To: Sent: Saturday, December 20, 2008 9:25 PM Subject: AW: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: factory disks index Dear j, Talk to Peter Weilk, but t
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2008-12-20 by Poulain Michael, R1M
Dear j, Talk to Peter Weilk, but to be truthful i do not think anyone will give away cmi samples - it defeats the purpose of owning a cmi III Thanks Michael -------- Sent from my HP iPAQ ----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht ----- Von: Jeremy Campbell Gesendet: Samstag, 20. Dezember 2008
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2008-12-20 by Jeremy Campbell
on the subject of hollow sun, does anyone have their original fairlight samples who would be willing to share? they now only offer them as a part of their nostalgia package in alesis fusion format which seems to be next to impossible to convert to wav. many thanks, jeremy - still
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2008-12-20 by David J. Wilson
Hi Chris, any chance you can list here some of the vendor & model #'s printed on the bottom of those serial mice that work with the MFX controller running OS 9.34 on a Series III ? thanks a lot ! David --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "chaworth012000" wrote: > > Mike, > > I
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2008-12-20 by alex8bit
peter weilk said he could sell about 30 fairlight disks to me - he recommended i try to buy them on this group instead because the prices would be lower - i also asked him if he had a list of what's on each disk or if he'd sell individual disks and he has not yet replied --- In F
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2008-12-19 by Poulain Michael, R1M
Dear peter, If you have a fairlight why do you not talk to Peter Weilk at Horizontal Productions in Sydney. He has a hard disk of 4GB full of the Fairlight libraries. Thanks Michael -------- Sent from my HP iPAQ ----- Ursprüngliche Nachricht ----- Von: Peter Johnson Gesendet: Fre
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2008-12-19 by Peter Johnson
hi i've always been interested in knowing the history of the fairlight sound library and the factory disks. a lot of these sounds are very well known and a large number of them have been re-sampled, e.g. the hollow sun collection which is particularly good. i'm curious, was the s
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2008-12-19 by alex8bit
does anyone have a list of what sounds are on each factory disk - i'd like to know so i can pursue purchase of specific disks - also once i do have some kind of index or list of whats on the disks... who could i buy individual disks from?
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2008-12-19 by Poulain Michael, R1M
Dear Chris, My MFX2 tower system is the following: CMI III Revision 9.34 with the MFX2 functionality (revision 11.39) So will the mouse work . is there any way you can get one to me. Thanks Michael P.S Please see the other note I posted about learning to use my beastie - maybe yo
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2008-12-19 by chaworth012000
--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Poulain Michael, R1M" wrote: >Hi Mike, It's more dependent on the MFX controller that the machine itself. Looking at the picture of your machine, you have the same MFX controller as me, so you should be able to get a mouse to work. Sorry, ca
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2008-12-19 by chaworth012000
Mike, I have a selection of serial mice that are fine with my MFX controller. The one I have connected is a genuine Microsoft mouse which I paid around £3 for on eBay. Be careful of PS/2 mice that say they are serial port compatible. I have not had much success with these. One ca
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2008-12-19 by michael.poulain
Dear All, As you know I am new to this group having just purchased my MFX2. So here I am trying to put myself byck in time to learn how to use a computer from the early 90's again - HELP!!!!! Have been going through all the manuals but to be honest I need a helping hand as this i
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2008-12-18 by buchla300
It's basically a great 24 track. I recently purchased one as an alternative to using Logic for recording. 24 bit recording. 24 tracks. No synthesis features, but a nice sounding multitrack with a superb remote controller. Has LOADS of sync features and everything is easy and quic
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2008-12-17 by WT
Not knowing too much about the MFX3+. What is it capable of ? WT - No, I´m not buying this time..... ----- Original Message ----- From: "darrencostin" To: Sent: Wednesday, December 17, 2008 2:47 PM Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] MFX3+ GOING ON EBAY Hi guys. Been a while. Wang Chung are
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2008-12-17 by Laurent LEMAIRE
Hi Mike, Look at this site : http://members.tripod.com/kmi9000/kmi_cmi_hard.htm#hardware I found this info : The MFX mouse port (RS232, 1200Baud) is used as a replacement for the graphics-pen of the Alpha-keyboard. (Supported protocols: Microsoft 2-button 3-Byte protocol, MouseSy
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2008-12-17 by darrencostin
Hi guys. Been a while. Wang Chung are clearing out some historic bits and pieces. I'm just about to put our MFX3+ 24track mainframe (cmi frame) on ebay. Not done any pics yet, but I'm sure there are some on file here. Booted her up this morning only to discover that she doesn't b
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2008-12-16 by michael.poulain
Hello All, well after nearly 20 years of lusting and waiting my MFX 2 arrived 2 weeks ago all nicely pack from Peter Weilk in Sydney. Well am still going through the sound library - which is massive, but there is only one small problem - Peter was not able to find a mouse in time
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2008-12-16 by michael.poulain
Hello All, well after nearly 20 years of lusting and waiting my MFX 2 arrived 2 weeks ago all nicely pack from Peter Weilk in Sydney. Well am still going through the sound library - which is massive, but there is only one small problem - Peter was not able to find a mouse in time
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2008-12-09 by greg thurman
I Have a IIX and III system. I would think any uncomplete system would be worth not much. The III would be worth more. Since parts are very very the person considering purchasing these has to consider getting any spare parts for these very hard to find. If Peter doesn't have the
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2008-12-09 by greg thurman
I Have a IIX and III system. I would think --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Tim Curtis wrote: From: Tim Curtis Subject: RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Strange auction ... To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:02 AM I sent a post to the list last night, but I didn’t se
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2008-12-09 by greg thurman
I Have a IIX and III system. I would --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Tim Curtis wrote: From: Tim Curtis Subject: RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Strange auction ... To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:02 AM I sent a post to the list last night, but I didn’t see it c
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2008-12-09 by greg thurman
I Have a IIX and III --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Tim Curtis wrote: From: Tim Curtis Subject: RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Strange auction ... To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:02 AM I sent a post to the list last night, but I didn’t see it come through. Sor
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2008-12-09 by greg thurman
I Have a --- On Tue, 12/9/08, Tim Curtis wrote: From: Tim Curtis Subject: RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Strange auction ... To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Date: Tuesday, December 9, 2008, 1:02 AM I sent a post to the list last night, but I didn’t see it come through. Sorry if anyone
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2008-12-09 by Tim Curtis
I sent a post to the list last night, but I didn't see it come through. Sorry if anyone else got it and I'm repeating anything here. I spoke to the guy last night and got some info. The unit he's selling is the Series I or II (whatever it is.) He has no idea whether either one wo
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2008-12-09 by lancelink84
This is the reply I received when I asked if it was working...not too encouraging in my book! "i am the second owner the first was stanley kubricks daughter vivienne who used it on the film "full metal jacket" i have never even tried to power it up and i know that she didnt use i
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2008-12-09 by Tobias Enhus
Not sure it's intentionally. Sounds like the assistant was asked to sell off some gear on ebay. Tobias Enhus --- On Mon, 12/8/08, laryn91 wrote: > From: laryn91 > Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Strange auction ... > To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com > Date: Monday, December 8, 2008
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2008-12-08 by laryn91
I'm surprised people are actually bidding on this - does anyone know what exactly they're getting? Most of the pictures and replies are incorrect and very (intentionally?) misleading. He bothered to buy a Fairlight but now conveniently claims he doesn't know anything about it, he
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2008-12-08 by Peter Kersten
The system for sale is a series II (or I, however I think it's a series II). The monitor looks bad. The keyboard on the picture is from the series III, so I guess there is no keyboard. The person says he has never run the system. He writes that the system is: "In excellent shape"
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2008-12-06 by Laurent LEMAIRE
On fairlight for sale but is this the series 2 or 3 ??? Not really clear ... http://cgi.ebay.fr/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140287122411
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2008-11-23 by horiprod
Hi Guys. Having built a new studio/workshop/widgetarium in our house in sunny Surry Hills, Sydney, and finally gone through my collection of Fairlight stock, I've found I have a huge surplus of some cards, and a lack of others.... I'm wondering if anyone is interested in swapping
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