Series III
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Series III is the third-generation model of the Fairlight CMI digital synthesizer and sampler, known for its advanced sampling capabilities and use in professional music production during the 1980s.
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| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
digital synthesizer
ⓘ
electronic musical instrument ⓘ sampler ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin | Australia ⓘ |
| generation | third-generation model ⓘ |
| hasFeature |
32-voice polyphony
ⓘ
MIDI support ⓘ Page R sequencer ⓘ SMPTE timecode synchronization ⓘ advanced sampling capabilities ⓘ digital audio workstation-style sequencing ⓘ expanded memory compared to Series IIx ⓘ graphical user interface with light pen ⓘ hard disk-based sample storage ⓘ high-quality digital-to-analog converters ⓘ higher sampling resolution than earlier Fairlight models ⓘ multi-output audio channels ⓘ multi-timbral operation ⓘ |
| influenced |
later hardware samplers
ⓘ
software-based sampling workstations ⓘ |
| interface |
computer terminal with monitor
ⓘ
keyboard controller ⓘ |
| mainUse | professional music production ⓘ |
| manufacturer | Fairlight NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| marketedAs | high-end studio instrument ⓘ |
| notableEraOfUse | 1980s ⓘ |
| notableFor |
high purchase price and exclusivity
ⓘ
influence on digital sampling workstations ⓘ |
| partOfSeries | Fairlight CMI NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| predecessor | Fairlight CMI Series IIx NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| seriesOrdinal | 3 ⓘ |
| storageMedium |
floppy disk
ⓘ
hard disk drive ⓘ |
| successor | Fairlight MFX series NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| technology |
digital sampling
ⓘ
digital signal processing ⓘ |
| typicalUsers |
film composers
ⓘ
professional recording studios ⓘ top-tier record producers ⓘ |
| usedFor |
electronic music production
ⓘ
film and television scoring ⓘ pop music production ⓘ sampling real-world sounds ⓘ sound design ⓘ |
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