Developed in Australia during the ’70s and ’80s, the Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) was the first commercial sampler and screen-based rhythm sequencer. Today every sampler, digital synthesizer, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Now you can have, in your pocket or on your iPad, a piece of history developed by Fairlight staff who worked on the CMI in the ’80s.
You can Buy and download the Pro App from the App Store, or if you are not sure you want the Pro features, you can get the Player App and play original Fairlight CMI sounds and sequences straight away. Then if you want to create your own masterpieces you can use the in-app upgrade process to get all the Pro features listed in the Features page.
You can find an audio montage of CMI App sounds, made by a Fairlight customer, on SoundCloud.
Video Guide 1
Features OverviewVideo Guide 2
Player vs. ProVideo Guide 3
Voice Sampling
Accepts input from Core MIDI devices as well as from the Line 6 MIDI Mobilizer and Akai SynthStation.
A great way to get quality audio into the new sampling feature in version 1.1 is via iRig Mic, and the perfect support for your iPad is iKlip.
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Money was no object. I had forgone purchasing the pro app earlier or toying with the player app because I feared it would be complex( as sometimes is the case by working with older synth models). I found this app very straight forward. It is easy to use and the included sounds are incredible as well as the sampling and sound and instrument editing capabilities. I was sitting around one day and simply could no longer resist it. I am very happy with this app. This app is an amazing tool. As with any synthesizer app it is trial and error for a period of time. I am trully amazed.
John, thanks for the kind words. It’s great to know that our labour of love is valued. We’d appreciate it if you (and other happy CMI App customers) could write a review on the App Store.