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2008-11-22 by Chris Haworth
I am out of the office until 24/11/2008. For DB eSpear related queries, please contact Giles Ellis. Note: This is an automated response to your message "Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: CMI Series IV" sent on 22/11/08 0:04:19. This is the only notification you will receive while this pers
2008-11-22 by Peter Connelly
Hi Peter, Just the idea of something potentially being created by the pioneer of digital sampling alone is enough to spark off my interest. There are very few gaps in today's market and maybe in reality it isn't a viable project to develop a fully blown Series IV in the same way
2008-11-20 by Peter Vogel
Hi Peter C, So what is your dream for a Series IV? Where's the hole in the market, as you see it? Thansk, Peter V _____ From: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Connelly Sent: Friday, 21 November 2008 5:08 AM To: Fairlight-CMI@
2008-11-20 by Peter Connelly
My cheeks are killing due to the grinning after reading such a possibility. A Fairlight IV. It is the future!!! Thanks Peter :D P On Sat, Nov 15, 2008 at 2:43 PM, Peter Kersten synthserv@hotmail.com > wrote: Peter, This news brings a very large happy smile on my face. Thanks. :-)
2008-11-18 by Michael
I think he does mean High-End-Performance in matter of sound. :-) Greetz, Michael --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Vogel" wrote: > > Hi Tobias, > > Could you explain what you mean by "individual clock speed per voice card?" > > When you say "high end system", do you m
2008-11-18 by Michael
By the way, one more reason for having the analog outputs would be the sound of them like some people here asking still for voice channel cards. They know that they made the sound also... :-) Greetz, Michael --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Michael" wrote: > > Dear Peter, >
2008-11-18 by Michael
Dear Peter, I would need the outputs as even today with the huge process in sound quality in digital people STILL use hardware compressors, Mic Preamps, effects etc due to their sound. What you want to create would only be a "protools" system based on fairlight workflow and techn
2008-11-16 by Peter Vogel
Thanks for your thoughts Michael. I think it will be possible to emulate the random things qualities of the original analog circuits. Of course analog parts do it easily but with suffuicuent processing power I think it can be done, perhaps with a control that lets you select from
2008-11-15 by Michael
Great thoughts Tobias and great idea to think about a CMI IV Peter, please let me give some thoughts, too... Basing the original CMI operating system and features on a CC-1 will be definitely nice. But nowadays there are much more possibilities regarding workflow and GUI design a
2008-11-15 by Tim Curtis
Hi Peter - I really have no idea. I managed to find one years ago. An old guy who's owned a computer store since the '70s still had one that hasn't been used in 25 years, but for some reason he held onto it. You're probably going to have to look for something similar. I highly do
2008-11-15 by Peter Kersten
Peter, You asked: >What do you think it is about the CMI that makes it so special, and does that still apply today? wrote: > > At this stage it's just an idea, although I'm confident it can be done very > well using the CC-1. The question is how many people would pay say $5,000 >
2008-11-15 by Peter Kersten
Peter, This news brings a very large happy smile on my face. Thanks. :-))) I'm sure I'm not the only one on this list with such a smile ;-) Cheers, Peter Kersten. --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, peter.vogel@... wrote: > > Thanks for your comments Peter. > > I should point o
2008-11-15 by Peter Kersten
How do I get a alignment disk? regards, Peter. --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Tim Curtis" wrote: > > Your Drive probably needs an alignment. Where are you located? > > > > I've had to align two different drives in my Series 1. They're not too bad > if you have an alignmen
2008-11-14 by lancelink84
Hi Peter, I think you have a great product that will certainly fill a void in musical production right now. I think the price to performance/ feature ratio is definitely on par with other companies, such as Open Labs, who are building computer based workstations. If you haven't h
2008-11-14 by Laurent Lemaire
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2008-11-14 by Tim Curtis
Hi John – It’s very similar in sound to the IIx. It came with a slightly different library. There’s a little less high end, but it still sounds like a Fairlight. Truthfully, I get more use out of my IIx because of Page R. That’s why I’d really like to get a later software rev. -T
2008-11-13 by john blackford
Hey Tim! How would you compare the Series I to the IIx ? I've never played with the Series I... Just curious. -John
2008-11-13 by Tim Curtis
Does anyone on the list have a Series II? I’d like to get a newer revision software to run on my Series I, but of course I can’t use the same software from my IIx. I’d really like to have Page R available on the Series I. I’m also not sure exactly what revision I’m in need of, so
2008-11-13 by peter.vogel@vogelfamily.net
Thanks for your comments Peter. I should point out that I have no connection with Fairlight (the company) these days, but I will pass on your comments to them. I think supporting things like 8 inch floppies is not as easy as keeping motorbike parts, but perhaps if I do continue t
2008-11-13 by Tim Curtis
Your Drive probably needs an alignment. Where are you located? I’ve had to align two different drives in my Series 1. They’re not too bad if you have an alignment disk. Tim From: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Peter Kersten Sent:
2008-11-13 by Peter Kersten
I agree Tim, I already found a site about alignment a while ago, during my search for a new storagesolution. http://www.accurite.com/FloppyPrimer.html I don't have an alignment disk. I'm, located in the Netherlands. Thanks for your reply Tim :-) I wonder if it could be a bad bear
2008-11-13 by Peter Kersten
I agree Tim, I already found a site about alignment a while ago, during my search for a new storagesolution. http://www.accurite.com/FloppyPrimer.html I don't have an alignment disk. I'm, located in the Netherlands. Thanks for your reply Tim :-) I wonder if it could be a bad bear
2008-11-13 by Peter Kersten
Well, one of the two floppydrives refuses to read discs. I tried a brandnew cleaningdisc with isopropanol. (Thanks for the cleaningdisk Frank R.) It didn't help. I soo much look forward to a new storagesolution.......... Lets hope the friendly guy I know is working on it succeeds
2008-11-13 by Peter Kersten
Hi Peter, Interesting to say at least. However: as a IIx user, first thing that comes to my mind is lack of good service and upgrades. In 1979 I bought a brandnew Motorbike, limited edition even. And even today ALL parts can be obtained. How different is the story for my IIx, and
2008-11-10 by Tobias Enhus
Peter, I am very exited that you have a modern working approach to solving the sound issue. A modern solution is ultimately probably better for many reasons. As long as the results are equal or better than the original. As most audio people, I'm also a Mac guy, but if it's to the
2008-11-10 by billyrockplay
Hi all - love the idea a of series IV with two provisos; 1. that there be some backwards compatibility with my old series III, rev 5.4 so that i can transfer files and sequences. 2. that the card can work with Apple Hardware and OS since i am commited (like many) to using MACS to
2008-11-09 by Peter Vogel
Hi Tobias & Fabian, Many thanks for such thoughtful comments. All the issues you raised can be addressed by the approach I am considering. Vari-speed for sure. No loss of resolution from summing, sure. That's because the Crystal Core is not a DSP, it is a bunch of gates that can
2008-11-09 by d_40q
Peter, I completely agree with Tobias on this topic. It has much been talked about and I am sure you are well aware of the technical details + allthough I run the risk of repeating what Tobias has already stated, I feel, In order to make the point (to others involved in this disc
2008-11-09 by Tobias Enhus
Peter, The appeal to me in a system like say a CMI-IV, are not the qualities of an experimental platform like a Kyma system (as someone suggested). The appeal to me is much more basic. I rather want a simple, the audio sampler version of a really really good sushi chefs knife. No
2008-11-08 by scott.jim63
Hi Peter, As a newbie on the forum, I was completely stunned when I logged in and saw this thread. I have to say that it would be amazing if this instrument could be brought up to date & fit easily into a modern studio setting, but still retain the classic sound. The studio in a
2008-11-07 by bty496052
Hi all Hi Peter. I have been working on a Series IV type system for about six months now. It is a cheaper option than the CC1. Its spec so far is 19 inch rack mount computer case 2,8GB duel core intel chip. This can be the fastest chip at the production stage or can be maybe a fe
2008-11-07 by Tobias Enhus
Hey! For me, sound quality, speed and reliability is the most important. Sound with depth and organic character. More so than track count and flashy graphics. The Synclavier sampler changes its sample pitch by changing the clock speed of the card that the sample is loaded onto. P
2008-11-07 by dvdborn
Hi Peter, I'm an avid Series IIx user. To place my remarks in context: my main samplers are the Emulator III, Series IIx and NI Kontakt 3. I don't make music for a living. Given the fact that the CC1 is the main component I see two possible ways of realizing a Series IV. 1. As a
2008-11-07 by Jean-Bernard EMOND
Hi all, I think the same Tobias way... Even if, I am Fairlight and Synclavier user, and other synthetizers. For the professionals most important is the reliability of the machine and the return on investment ! And obviously as for all the price ! Me, I practise the music in leisu
2008-11-07 by Peter Vogel
Hi Tobias, Could you explain what you mean by "individual clock speed per voice card?" When you say "high end system", do you mean high performance (as in excellent sound quality) or large capacity (number of tracks) or something else? What in particular would appeal to you about
2008-11-07 by Tobias Enhus
I would like to chime in with Fabian on this. Im using a combo of Kyma and Synclavier as my main Synthesis tools. There simply is no high end system like a CMI-IV available today. I would be more than happy to pay $5k for a dedicated high end system like CMI IV. Now, how would yo
2008-11-06 by Marcin 'Rambo' Roguski
> Hi Peter, > > My vote would be on a more self contained version[...] > I'd also like to see the option of having the user interface closer to the > originals rather than the 12million different colours Second- will gladly wait fos Series IV (Instead of Series III) if it's gonna
2008-11-06 by Laurent/LIFELIKE
That self contained device is a very cool idea too. On 6 nov. 08, at 13:25, Peter Vogel wrote: I don't think Fairlight has a Mac version on the radar at the moment. But I'll ask. What do you think of a completely self-contained device, that is, a small PC with the CC-1 installed,
2008-11-06 by Martin Selwood
Hi Peter, My vote would be on a more self contained version as mentioned below. I can see there being all sorts of problems with motherboard compatibility problems and so on, let alone when we next have another update from microsoft or a new round of processors/hardware etc. If i
2008-11-06 by Laurent/LIFELIKE
hi Peter, Is it really a great idea. In my opinion some would pay that price if the power is justified enough. The product would need strong marketing and big artists endorsement support at the date of release, which i dont think would be a problem im sure some of those artists t
2008-11-06 by Peter Vogel
Hi Colin, The Crystal Core in not a sound card - it's a parallel procesing engine that's maybe 100 times more efficient at processing audio than a Pentium-style processor. To understand the finer points, this is worth reading: http://www.fairlightau.com/Downloads/Public/Crystal%2
2008-11-06 by Anders Kjellberg
A self contained unit would be very nice. White of course. Several VGA outs would be nice so we can always have Page R up and running! Being an engineer myself I would like to have a reliable series II and III. I'm fed up with oxide and EOL components! To make a truely great prod
2008-11-06 by Colin Ross
Hi Peter I must say it great and a honour having you on the forum so thanks being a member and thanks for all your input. Is there any other sound card that could be used. $5000 sound alot in todays market for a sound card. There so many cards out there and alot alot cheaper. Wou
2008-11-06 by d_40q
Hello Peter, although I am not a Fairlight but a Synclavier user, I follow this forum due to my appreceation of the original CMI's sound, concept and design. In my humble opinion your exiting proposal to create a CMI-IV unsing today's technology could hit a market-gap, if it was
2008-11-06 by Peter Vogel
Yes, a studio in a box should be possible for $5K. I will have to have further discussions with Fairlight, but I don't see why the CC-1 can't run say 64 tracks of sound/sequncer/mixer. The question is, what would make it more attractive than what's already available? I would need
2008-11-06 by Peter Vogel
I don't think Fairlight has a Mac version on the radar at the moment. But I'll ask. What do you think of a completely self-contained device, that is, a small PC with the CC-1 installed, optionally built into a keyboard. Just some audio/digital/network I/Os and a VGA and QWERTY co
2008-11-06 by Peter Vogel
At this stage it's just an idea, although I'm confident it can be done very well using the CC-1. The question is how many people would pay say $5,000 for this, when you can buy other soft synths much cheaper. I would need to be confident that there is a signifcant market to justi
2008-11-06 by Steve Rance
The SX-20, CC-1 (the Crystal Core Card) and DREAM II software come as a package and can only be supplied as a whole. At today's exchange rate the above come in at around $9000.00 if you supply a PC. This will give you a 192 track Disk Recorder, 8 band EQ and 3 stage Dynamics on e
2008-11-05 by Laurent/LIFELIKE
Hi Peter As a professional composer in electronic music i can tell you that there would be a lot of people interested in that kind of emulation. Also you're right with software update, its possible to push further the concept while using the power of today's dsp etc... I guess a
2008-11-05 by Laurent LEMAIRE
Hi Peter, I'm not a professional musician, just a hobbyist and a collector of old synths. I understand that such product could interest professionals who would like to have the Fairlight sound and avoid the issues of using an old gear. I'm not in this situation. I love old machin