Fairlight CMI Synthesizer
The Fairlight CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) is a revolutionary digital synthesizer and sampler created in the late 1970s by Australian engineers Peter Vogel and Kim Ryrie. It was one of the first instruments to combine digital sampling with a computer interface, allowing musicians to record, manipulate, and sequence sounds like never before. Its advanced sampling technology transformed music production, offering real-time sound editing and waveform manipulation.
Jean-Michel Jarre used the Fairlight CMI extensively in the 1980s, particularly in his album Zoolook, where he explored unique digital textures. The instrument’s ability to sample and transform real-world sounds enabled Jarre to blend organic and electronic elements in innovative ways.
