As well as his pop-synth hits of the 80s (e.g. She Blinded Me With Science), Dolby has had a fascinating career ranging from inventing the ringtone generator that’s been used in billions of phones to his current role as musical director of the TED conference.  Last year he released his first solo album in 20 years.  He is a keen exponent of digital media and his new album was accompanied by an online game.

The first show is on Monday 13^th Feb and this will be a talk and audience Q&A with Dolby and me, hosted by Tim Ritchie (not a performance).

The second night is Tues 14^th Feb and this will be a solo performance. The evening will be opened by Stephen Taberner and friends.

More details and ticket purchases here:

http://noteslive.net.au/category/events

Thomas Dolby’s website: http://www.thomasdolby.com

Stevie, who was in Sydney for the launch of the new Star entertainment venue, played a CMI for the first time in decades and discussed future directions with me and the rest of Fairlight team.

Peter Vogel, Lorraine Vogel, Stevie Wonder, Duncan Ross, Graeme Renaud

In 1979, Stevie was one of the first users of the Fairlight. I was thrilled to find he was still as interested as ever in exploring new technology. Of course, he was particularly keen that music technology be accessible to the blind. The original Fairlight was much more accessible than PC based instruments because it predated things like drop-down menus which rely on good eyesight. We’ve kept that original look and feel in the new model.

LaMar Mitchell enjoying a taste of the eighties

We will be working closely with Stevie Wonder’s personal engineer LaMar Mitchell to discover ways to make Fairlight’s products totally accessible.

Peter Vogel, 28th Oct 2011.

Founded in 1985, the Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards is the foremost program recognising the achievements of audio professionals. Presented annually by the TEC Foundation for Excellence in Audio, the TEC Awards recognizes the individuals, companies and technical innovations behind the sound of recordings, live performances, films, television, video games, and other media.

TEC Awards nominations are made by a panel of industry professionals and voted upon by members of various professional organisations and audio industry websites. Through its Hall of Fame, the TEC Awards honors the pioneers of audio technology and the music industry’s most accomplished producers and audio technicians.

You can see details and a demo video on the iGrowUP page.

The Fairlight App was featured as the IK Multimedia iKlip App of the Week in the week of the 19th of August. You can see their press release here.

1. Music keyboard action. The CMI-30A uses the best quality Fatar Grand Touch hammer action keyboard, TP/40GH.
   This keyboard offers a superb piano key feel, however some players may prefer a lighter touch, so we are offering as an alternative the TP/40L Light Touch Feeling 75gr (same keyboard with a lighter touch). There is no extra charge for this option.
2. Left-handed Monitor. The monitor with light pen is normally constructed for right handed use, the light pen resting place and connection point being to the right of the screen. We can also supply the monitor in a left-handed configuration. There is no extra charge for this option.
3. Flight cases. We are offering an exceptional set of custom flight cases designed and manufactured for the CMI-30A by A&S Case Company.
   These use carbon fibre walls for ultimate protection at minimum weight. The system fits into three cases.
4. Stands. Custom-built steel stand which houses the complete system. Compact and mobile (on castors). We do not yet have pictures, and pricing is not yet available.

The CMI-30A is a special limited edition, hand-built, instrument as described in this brochure.

Only 100 CMI-30As  will be made. They will be sold directly by Fairlight Instruments and shipped anywhere in the world from Sydney, Australia (at purchaser’s expense). Authorised agents will provide support and service in most major territories.

To secure your place on the waiting-list, you must complete and return the Agreement to Purchase & Pay, downloadable from this link.

Full purchase price is A$20,000  (Australian dollars) plus GST if delivered within Australia and a 50% deposit is required as part of the Agreement to Purchase & Pay. Payment can be by credit card or bank transfer.

The first 100 Agreements received on or after 1^st March 2011, Australian Eastern Standard Time, will be accepted and fulfilled in order of receipt.  Agreements will only be accepted if proof of payment is included (credit card details or bank transaction receipt).

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