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Re: Fairlight Spotting - Art of Noise Live

2007-09-09 by acid_breath

Although they have been able to purloin multiple Fairlights for performances before - This wasn't the clip I had in mind, but in some ways it's better. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFxWQoGo9-I - Robbie

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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Fairlight Spotting - Art of Noise Live

2007-09-09 by Steve Rance

As all four screen have the exact same image I would say it is four monitors hooked up to the one CMI :o) [Steve] From: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of kar_chicago Sent: Saturday, September 08, 2007 22:58 To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogr

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Fairlight Spotting - Art of Noise Live

2007-09-09 by kar_chicago

Found this video whilst browsing YouTube. Check out the bank of 4 Fairlight CMI IIx Monitors around the 2:00 mark. That's a lot of $$$ (or £££) on the stage. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKliBOUCfag

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Wanted: Fairlight Memorabilia

2007-09-08 by kar_chicago

If anyone has any original Fairlight brochures, spec sheets, or other interesting bits of original fairlight history that they would be interested in selling, please let me know. I am a private collector interested in purchasing for my own use (not for resale). I am a longtime me

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Fairlight explained

2007-09-08 by Alexander Guelfenburg

Hi guys, you may be interested in the following documents. I got them from Australia... http://www.virtual-music.at/webseiten_e/zubehoer/fairlght.htm#fairlightfiles Enjoy! Cheers, Alexander Guelfenburg

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RE: SV: [Fairlight-CMI] New Member and searching for a QFC9

2007-09-06 by linear226@excite.com

hi are you still looking for a qfc9 floppy controller. i have one. cheers tony --- On Wed 06/06, Brian Ronn wrote: From: Brian Ronn [mailto: brian_ronn@yahoo.dk] To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 10:53:40 +0200 (CEST) Subject: SV: [Fairlight-CMI] New Member

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Fairlight Library

2007-09-05 by greg thurman

If anyone's interested I would like to swap IIX disks. I'm not interested in the standard fairlight library as you all know these sounds are not very good. I'm looking for unique exotic and powerful sounds. I have owned 2 or 3 IIx machines and have a nice library library of sound

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Re: fairlight series3/mfx2 breaking for spares

2007-09-04 by kar_chicago

Tony - I tried to email you about some of this stuff, but it bounced back. Can you get in touch with me at kar_chicago@yahoo.com. Thanks. Kyle -- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "vortexian226" wrote: > > hi everyone > im breaking my system up. the parts will be listed on ebay s

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fairlight series3/mfx2 breaking for spares

2007-09-04 by vortexian226

hi everyone im breaking my system up. the parts will be listed on ebay shortly. to include : SERIES 3 music keyboard MAINFRAME (classic) MFX 2/3 Controller 2.5 gig external hd including most librarys CARDS : DSP96K (TIMESTRETCH/COMPRESSION) ,TURBO SCSI, WAVEFORM SUPERVISOR, WFM 3

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Re: Fairlight Library

2007-09-04 by Peter Kersten

Hi Colin, Can't find the list in the files section.......... Someone stole it? > "I have a large selection of disks which will be up for grabs soon." Great :-) Cheers, Peter. --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Colin Ross" wrote: > > Hi there > There is a list of the IIx Libra

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Fairlight Library

2007-09-04 by Colin Ross

Hi there There is a list of the IIx Library. I think there is a pdf in the files section. It has the full listings of each sound on each disk. I have a large selection of disks which will be up for grabs soon. Cheers Colin

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CMI IIx Library

2007-09-04 by Peter Kersten

At the moment I'm working on an overview of the original library from the IIx. When bought, I got 20 sounddisks. All nicely numbered and labeled. Disk 13 is missing. Disk 20 labeled: mode 1 seems empty. Is there a list of this library already? Can someone help me to get the libra

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Re: keyboard Refinishing Question

2007-09-03 by kar_chicago

Thanks for the info, Peter! --- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Peter Vogel" wrote: > > I asked Alan, the guy who used to make the keyboards and he said the paint > was a special blend 2 part polyester and there was primer and undercoat. > > > _____ > > From: kar_chicago [mail

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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] keyboard Refinishing Question

2007-09-02 by Peter Vogel

I asked Alan, the guy who used to make the keyboards and he said the paint was a special blend 2 part polyester and there was primer and undercoat. _____ From: kar_chicago [mailto:kar_chicago@yahoo.com] Sent: Saturday, 1 September 2007 2:51 AM To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com Su

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IIx Monitor Capacitor Replacements

2007-09-01 by fairlight2x

Hello everyone - I'm pretty sure that I read here on the fourm (but not 100% certain) that someone had the capacitors replaced in their IIx monitor and it was a good experience. I was looking to get in contact with this user to get info on this process, as well as a possible serv

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keyboard Refinishing Question

2007-08-31 by kar_chicago

I was thinking about refinishing the MDF case on the music keyboard and had a couple of questions: 1) Is it a good idea at all, or is it better, from a value/collectibility standpoint, to leave the original finish, blemishes and all? 2) Does anyone know the type of paint used ori

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Switch Lamp update [correct link Warm White LED]

2007-08-28 by Peter K.

In the Netherlands I found a place to get the LED's. Even better ones because they have a spreading angle of 120 Degrees. Here is the link to that LED: http://www.leds-buy.nl/warm-witte-led-120-graden-5mm-p-672.html Conrad's alternative: http://www.conrad.fr/webapp/wcs/stores/ser

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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Switch Lamp update [correct link Warm White LED]

2007-08-28 by Salameche78 Salameche78

Can you post a photo with a meter near the lamp ? (To show exacts dimensions and form) it's possible conrad electronics have this type of lamp. Best regards >From: "Peter" >Reply-To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com >To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com >Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Switch

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Switch Lamp update

2007-08-27 by Peter

Seems I didn't search well, sorry about that. Thanks for the help :-) I got the cap off just fine and it took some time getting the bulb out. The bulb is a 24 V 50 mA T5,5 (Telephone signal lamp)Dimensions:5x30 mm The seem to be pretty easy to get. There are also new LED versions

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CMI IIx and Flashcard technology

2007-08-27 by Peter

How hard would it be to design a new card for the IIx that can read and write to a modern, LARGE flashcard? Booting from it and storing sounds etc.? The Original drives could be left in place, making it possible to keep using these when needed and to keep the original looks......

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Switch Lamp

2007-08-27 by Harald Feldmann

Hi peter, There is a thread from long ago in this forum that even had pictures. Scan for 'lamp' or 'bulb'. Also, you might be able to replace the lamps with white LEDs and a resistor. If you carefully remove the bulb part and insert the LED instead you have the correct fitting. S

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Switch Lamp

2007-08-27 by NormLeete@aol.com

In a message dated 27/08/2007 01:16:28 GMT Standard Time, synthserv@hotmail.com writes: Did anyone ever replace the lamps of the keyboard switches? It seems that I need to open the keyboard for that. (Or can it be done in another way?) I replaced mine ages ago, I think the switch

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Switch Lamp

2007-08-26 by Peter

Did anyone ever replace the lamps of the keyboard switches? It seems that I need to open the keyboard for that. (Or can it be done in another way?) What is the type of the lamp and where can I get some? The Service manual doesn't give much info. Just Part nr: G5407 and that 20 Vo

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CIM IIx OS 20 versus OS 19

2007-08-26 by Peter

What are the advantages of OS 20 against version 19? Can someone here provide me with a copy please? Cheers, Peter.

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Replacement drives CMI IIx

2007-08-26 by Peter

After a very long time I finally installed the Fairlight CMI IIx in my new studio. Much to my delight all is still working perfect. However I noticed the drives are very loud. Perhaps replacing them with new ones would help? Has anyone here done this? What are good drives and whe

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SV: [Fairlight-CMI] 4x 50 Pin (Centronics) SCSI Cables - For Sale

2007-08-23 by Brian Ronn

Hi Peter Are you selling all your Fairlight equipment and if so, why? Best regards Your old 8" floppy friend Brian ;-) Peter Connelly skrev: Hi, I have 4 of these for sale if anyone wants to make me an offer. 3 are approx 3.5ft and 1 is approx 7ft long. I'd normally give this stu

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SV: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-23 by Brian Ronn

Hi Paul I fully understand your anger and your action and I feel very sorry for you. I think you did the right thing displaying this scam. This way we all know who we shouldn't deal with. Best regards Brian Paul Haggard skrev: I can appreciate you not wanting me to air my anger i

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Re: A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-23 by Paul Haggard

I can appreciate you not wanting me to air my anger in public on this group. Obviously this would usually be an off-list topic, however my goal was to shame Lee in front of everyone on the list. Am I angry? - Yes and with a full right to be. Is the fact that I am bringing this up

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-21 by Marcin 'Rambo' Roguski

On Tue, 21 Aug 2007 14:37:14 -0700 "Andrew" wrote: > I've found Paul's posts on > this subject helpful. I'm glad he's keeping us informed about what's > happening and what steps he's taking. However, not trying to be devil's advocate here, I'd still like to know the ensnareyou's

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-21 by Andrew

Ok, this doesn't need to be continued unless there's some further development (which hopefully there will be), but speaking as someone who subscribes to this group to gain information on the Fairlight and monitor the state of the second-hand market, I've found Paul's posts on thi

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4x 50 Pin (Centronics) SCSI Cables - For Sale

2007-08-21 by Peter Connelly

Hi, I have 4 of these for sale if anyone wants to make me an offer. 3 are approx 3.5ft and 1 is approx 7ft long. I'd normally give this stuff away but I'm on statutory sick pay at the moment and every penny counts at the moment :-/ Cheers, Peter

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Re: A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-21 by jbgrahame

--- In Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Haggard" wrote: > Greetings to all, > > I wrote recently about my debacle concerning buying a series III > machine from a member of this group, ensnareyou via eBay. Please take this off-list, Paul. This isn't a place for anger and hatre

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A follow-up to my recent post

2007-08-21 by Paul Haggard

Greetings to all, I wrote recently about my debacle concerning buying a series III machine from a member of this group, ensnareyou via eBay. I thought I would like to follow-up, just in case you are reading this Lee.. First off, a word of thanks for a very nice and supportive pho

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Series 3 /MFX2 service manual

2007-08-17 by vortexian226

Hi all does anybody have a copy of the service manual for Series 3 / MFX2. Im still having problems with the sampler input on my machine (even after having the sample card and wave super card serviced) when I go into record i get a 'sample error' message. Has anyone else experien

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Re: Series III - For Sale

2007-08-16 by Peter Connelly

Go on... someone make me an offer (preferably a sensible one) ;-) P On 7/12/07, Peter Connelly peter.yahoogroups@googlemail.com > wrote: Hi everyone, I'm selling my Fairlight Series III (rev 9.34), if anyone on this list in interested. I bought it in from NY as a 6.03 machine in

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8 Mbyte RAM cards (unpopulated) on offer here before eBay!

2007-08-16 by horiprod

Hi Guys. I don't know if anyones interested, but before I put them on eBay I have the following Fairlight spares going cheap... I have about 10 x 8Mbyte RAM cards unpopulated for GBP 25 (US$50) each. Built up they sold for over US$5K. Unpopulated means they are Fairlight producti

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] A Fairlight is no a Casio!

2007-08-14 by Peter Connelly

Hilarious... Nice find Peter :) Anyone heard this album? Might have to check this out... P On 8/13/07, Peter Vogel peter.vogel@vogelfamily.net > wrote: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3P5Ko7nPTnY

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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Fraud

2007-08-14 by Peter Connelly

I understand what you're going through. I had very similar problems when shipping mine. It caused me endless stress and anger, but it was eventually solved and well worth the wait. Fingers crossed it will be resolved ASAP. Kind regards, Peter On 8/14/07, David J. Wilson jeepchero

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Re: Fraud

2007-08-14 by David J. Wilson

Hi, I've bought CMI parts from him too about 2 yrs ago, and he was very responsive and responsible at that time. I did not have any trouble in my transactions. He even shipped a spare CMI Series III keyboard in his own roadcase to me to protect it in transit, and I shipped the ca

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Fraud

2007-08-13 by Colin Ross

Hi again If you dont get a responce let me know and I'll ban him from this forum and for sure take legal action. regards Colin

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Fraud

2007-08-13 by Colin Ross

Hi Paul I also know this guy as well and I'm surprised he has done that. I feel that he should repay or send. I ask the whole forum (everyone)not to purchase anything from him until this matter is resolved. If he did it to Paul he would do it anyone. Did you pay him by credit car

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RE: [Fairlight-CMI] An open question to the group

2007-08-12 by Steve Rance

Hello Paul, I am sorry to hear about your story. I can offer no help, but just to let other people know that eBay fraud is very active. Yesterday I was the high bidder on a DREAM console, I knew it was too good to be true but thought I would try anyway. It would have been good fo

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