Page R

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Page R is the iconic pattern-based sequencing interface of the Fairlight CMI, known for pioneering graphical, grid-style music composition in early digital sampling workstations.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Fairlight CMI feature
graphical user interface
music sequencer interface
pattern-based sequencer
allows editing of note events
editing of timing and duration
editing of velocity or dynamics
triggering of sampled sounds
category music technology history
sequencing software interfaces
designedFor digital sampling workstation
hasControl bar and step length
tempo settings
track muting and soloing
hasInterfaceStyle graphical
grid-based
hasReputation historically important sequencer
iconic Fairlight feature
historicalEra early 1980s digital music technology
influenced grid-based grooveboxes
later DAW piano-roll editors
later pattern-based hardware sequencers
integratesWith Fairlight CMI sampling pages NERFINISHED
Fairlight CMI sound libraries NERFINISHED
introducedBy Fairlight NERFINISHED
introducedInProduct Fairlight CMI NERFINISHED
notableFor early grid-style music composition
integration with sampling engine
pioneering graphical sequencing
partOf Fairlight CMI NERFINISHED
runsOn Fairlight CMI operating system NERFINISHED
supports loop-based arrangement
pattern-based composition
song arrangement from patterns
step sequencing
targetUsers electronic musicians
film composers
music producers
pop musicians
usedFor arranging patterns into song structure
composing complete songs
programming drum patterns
programming melodic sequences
usedIn Fairlight CMI Series II NERFINISHED
Fairlight CMI Series III NERFINISHED
Fairlight CMI Series IIx NERFINISHED
visualizes pitches or tracks on vertical axis
time on horizontal axis

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