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Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Thoughts on the Series IV...

2009-08-18 by Al Curatolo

To be honest I could care less about the package. I like your idea about something like the Neko but a simple PCI/PCI-E card would be fine for me. As for interface: a Wacom pad would be acceptable as far as I'm concerned 'cause this thing will really just be a cc-1 card at it's core so why not save yourself some cash and run within existing PC hardware? A fancy case/interface is only going to drive up the cost and the number 1 complaint about the 30a is the cost.

As for your suggestion about a rackmounted unit, it sounds like you're talking about something like the "Acxel 2 Studio" as pictured at the bottom of the page here:

http://www.acxel2.com/info/products/

Why not have a stand alone unit AND a card based one?

Al

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Thanks so much for the great response! Your list of features is impressive So I am curious to know what kind of package you would like this system to be in? Are you thinking separate components like the existing CMI's, or perhaps something different?

My thoughts are varied Here's a couple idea to get everyone's wheels turning:

An integrated keyboard version, something like the Korg Oasys or Arturia Origin, perhaps crossed with a workstation from Open Labs (like the Neko)... Something that would take the traditional CMI components and combine them into a single unit. This would definitely satisfy the "presence" quotient.

Or a more minimal design, like a 1 or 2 unit rackmount "engine" with an external control surface. Thinking of a notepad-like touch screen (complete with stylus/lightpen) that could rest on your lap Engine could connect to your computer for data storage and interfacing to existing hardware. This would satisfy the "tactile" element of using a CMI.

I like the idea of the Series IV being something practical & functional, yet completely different in appearance than what is out there today. But it goes without saying that it needs to be white or crème in color ;).

C'mon gang! Let get some positive thoughts out there Share your ideas! Thanks!

RE: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Thoughts on the Series IV...

2009-08-19 by Frank Reggiani

Fair enough. Thanks for the response Al! Yes, the Acxel2 is in the same vein as I was thinking, the JazzMutant Lemur too... I was imagining something that would appeal to the tactile aspect of using a CMI, and move away from just the card (as I get the feeling this is the angle F.I. wants to take - but who knows?). But you're right - cost will come into play, so optional components would be smart. Just tying to get us thinking positively about future products after the Series 30A... Thanks again for your thoughts. Anyone else have some ideas? :)

To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com
From: splitpoint@usa.net
Date: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:26:39 -0600
Subject: Re: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Thoughts on the Series IV...

To be honest I could care less about the package. I like your idea about something like the Neko but a simple PCI/PCI-E card would be fine for me. As for interface: a Wacom pad would be acceptable as far as I'm concerned 'cause this thing will really just be a cc-1 card at it's core so why not save yourself some cash and run within existing PC hardware? A fancy case/interface is only going to drive up the cost and the number 1 complaint about the 30a is the cost.

As for your suggestion about a rackmounted unit, it sounds like you're talking about something like the "Acxel 2 Studio" as pictured at the bottom of the page here:

http://www.acxel2.com/info/products/

Why not have a stand alone unit AND a card based one?

Al

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Received: Tue, 18 Aug 2009 04:49:42 PM MDT
From: "fairlight2x" com>
To: Fairlight-CMI@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Fairlight-CMI] Re: Thoughts on the Series IV...

Thanks so much for the great response! Your list of features is impressive… So I am curious to know what kind of package you would like this system to be in…? Are you thinking separate components like the existing CMI's, or perhaps something different?

My thoughts are varied… Here's a couple idea to get everyone's wheels turning:

An integrated keyboard version, something like the Korg Oasys or Arturia Origin, perhaps crossed with a workstation from Open Labs (like the Neko)... Something that would take the traditional CMI components and combine them into a single unit. This would definitely satisfy the "presence" quotient.

Or a more minimal design, like a 1 or 2 unit rackmount "engine" with an external control surface. Thinking of a notepad-like touch screen (complete with stylus/lightpen) that could rest on your lap… Engine could connect to your computer for data storage and interfacing to existing hardware. This would satisfy the "tactile" element of using a CMI.

I like the idea of the Series IV being something practical & functional, yet completely different in appearance than what is out there today. But it goes without saying that it needs to be white or crème in color ;).

C'mon gang! Let get some positive thoughts out there… Share your ideas! Thanks!

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