Media containing samples for Fairlight CMI Series 3

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1985-1995
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Boxes containing a number of manuals, 8" floppy disks and DC600 data cassettes containing samples (original and user-created) for the Fairlight CMI Series III.

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Box 1 comprises:

• Fairlight Series III user manual in ring binder (75mm x 280mm x 310mm)

• 9pp A4 document by Syco Systems “Evolution of the Fairlight Series 3”

• Manual for “CAPS Midi Sequencer for Series III”, unbound

• 1pp document “General Instructions for FAT & HAP Pedal”

• CMI Series III User Manual 5.4 Supplement, unbound

• 6pp document “Tape Error List”

• Letter from Fairlight to Robin Scott

• 9 – 5 D mini cable, M-F (10m)

• 7 – 5 Cannon cable, M-F (4m)

• 5-pin DIN cable, M-F (10m)

• Co-ax cable with splitter[?] 10m

• 16 DC600 data cassettes in plastic cases (each 20mm x 160mm x 105mm)

Box 2 comprises:

• Storage box labelled “Projects RS” containing 15 x 8” flexible diskettes (240mm x 230mm x 40mm). Mix of masters/ back-ups/ “new voices” and Fairlight sounds

• 9 storage boxes labelled “System discs”, each containing c. 13 x 8” diskettes (each box 240mm x 230mm x 40mm)

The Fairlight Computer Musical Instrument is an early digital audio workstation, often referred to as an “orchestra in a box”. It combines a synthesizer, sampler and sequencer in one unit, and was used extensively in the 1980s in popular music and for film scores.

This particular Fairlight CMI was acquired for use in a pre-production suite at Abbey Road Recording Studios, approximately 1986-89, in a joint venture between Robin Scott and Abbey Road. It was used by various artists and producers in the early stages of record production, including the Pet Shop Boys working on Liza Minelli’s Results in 1988 (see https://www.brownsound.net/abbey-road-fairlight-room/).

The Fairlight was largely superceded in the 1990s by smaller, less expensive, and more user-friendly devices, but it is still coveted by enthusiasts, and its sounds are still commonly heard through samples and sound libraries.

Fairlight Series III user manual in ring binder

Fairlight Series III user manual

1985-1995
9 page A4 document by Syco Systems “Evolution of the Fairlight Series 3”

"Evolution of the Fairlight Series 3" document by Syco Systems

1985-1995
Manual for “CAPS Midi Sequencer for Series III”, unbound

Manual for “CAPS Midi Sequencer for Series III” by Fairlight Media

1985-1995
1 page document “General Instructions for FAT & HAP Pedal”

General Instructions for FAT & HAP Pedal by Fairlight Media

1985-1995
CMI Series III User Manual 5.4 Supplement, unbound

CMI Series III User Manual 5.4 Supplement by Fairlight Media

1985-1995
6 page document “Tape Error List” by Fairlight Media.

"Tape Error List" by Fairlight Media

1985-1995
Letter from Fairlight to Robin Scott

Letter from Fairlight to Robin Scott

1985-1995
9 – 5 D mini cable, M-F (10m)

9 – 5 D mini cable

1985-1995
7 – 5 Cannon cable, M-F (4m)

7 – 5 Cannon cable (4m)

1985-1995
5-pin DIN cable, M-F (10m)

5-pin DIN cable (10m)

1985-1995
Co-ax cable with splitter, 10m

Co-ax cable with splitter (10m)

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'PMLIB 6' on the label and the cassette is marked 'PMLIB5' on the spine.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'PMLIB7' on the label and the case is marked 'PMLIB2' on the spine.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The tape is marked 'AUG 88 'BLOOD...'. Spiritualium (?) SY.RS. P.M.LIB2' on the label and the case is marked 'PMLIB3' on the spine and on a label on the front cover.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'TAPE #2' on the label and the case is marked 'PERX (ex-C200) 28/2/90' on a label on the front. There is a sheet of label stickers inside the case.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'PMLIB5' on the label. The case is not marked.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked '#3' on the label and the case is marked 'ORCHESTRAL.' on a label on the front.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'PMLIB3' on the label. The case is marked '#3' on a label on the front. There is a piece of green/yellow paper inside the case which is marked '#3 BassElec14.VC'.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Simon T.P. Samples '90' on the label. The case is marked 'Robin Scott "Giddy2" "Spirit"' on a label on the front. The case also contains a silver coloured leaflet.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Grooves .VC PMLIB(11)' on the label and the case is marked 'TAPE #1 (56mB.)' on a label on the front.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette has a printed label which reads 'SERIES III SOUND LIBRARY New sounds from library release 5.2' and the case is marked 'CPN FILES' on the side.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Spiritualman' on the label and the case is marked 'PMLIB(11)' on the spine.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Robin Scott "Giddy" 1' on the label and the case is marked 'PMLIB10' on the spine.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Orchestral 02/90' on the label. The case is not marked.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995
DC600 data cassette in plastic case. The cassette is marked 'Perx (ex-C200) 28/2/90' on the label and the case is marked 'PMLIB 7' on the spine.

DC600 Data Cassette

1985-1995

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Details

Category:
Sound Technologies
Object Number:
2017-5357
Materials:
plastic (unidentified) and paper (fibre product)
type:
floppy disks

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