Fairlight CMI Series III Restoration Part 1

Published on Jul 20, 2013 FailedMuso·56 videos

"Part one of a set of videos documenting the restoration of a Series III Fairlight CMI.

In this first episode, the CMI has been extracted from its flight cases, installed in my studio and received an initial surface clean.

Keep up to date with the restoration over at my blog...

http://www.failedmuso.com/blog"

Fairlight CMI Series III Restoration Part 2

Published on Aug 12, 2013 FailedMuso·57 videos

"IT LIVES!!!

After fitting an updated Q133 Debug card, connecting the original monitor and alphanumeric keyboard, we gingerly introduced power back into her old bones and she breathed once more! She's yet to find her voice, but that's the next step :-)

For more info, pictures and videos, visit the blog at...

http://www.failedmuso.com/blog"

Fairlight CMI Series III Restoration Part 3

Published on May 22, 2014 Failed Muso·57 videos

"Part three of a set of videos documenting the restoration of a Series III Fairlight CMI, previously owned by Ian Stanley of Tears for Fears.

In this episode, the CMI music keyboard has been opened up, exposing the keybed and circuit boards, along with decades worth of corrosion, grime and fluff!

Keep up to date with the restoration over at my blog...

http://www.failedmuso.com/blog"