DulceLabs.com Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 Ran across this video when looking for some info on the Fairlight CMI. I know PSB aren't eveyone's cup of tea, but there is a lot of top-of-line vintage digital gear on that stage.. easy to ID thanks to the HUGE labels. - Fairlight CMI - Yamaha DX-1 - Technics PX-1 - Emu Emulator 2 The Fairlight's Page R sequencer can be seen in the monitor bank.. Only thing I can't ID is the synth Neil Tennant plays at 2:40 for the bell sounds. Sounds like a DX-7 but doesn't look like one... Can't make out a label or the panel. [video:youtube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CEB Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The Golden Age. "It doesn't have to be difficult to be cool" - Mitch Towne "A great musician can bring tears to your eyes!!! So can a auto Mechanic." - Stokes Hunt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABECK Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 The Fairlight's Page R sequencer can be seen in the monitor bank.. Only thing I can't ID is the synth Neil Tennant plays at 2:40 for the bell sounds. Sounds like a DX-7 but doesn't look like one... Can't make out a label or the panel. Looks like a DX-7 to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mate stubb Posted April 24, 2014 Share Posted April 24, 2014 It's a DX-1 http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Yamaha_DX1_front_view_1.jpg Moe --- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 24, 2014 Author Share Posted April 24, 2014 It's a DX-1 Sorry Mate - I see the DX-1. I'm talking about the smaller one the lead singer plays. It's very hard to make out. No label on the back and kind of a blurred, wide angle view of the front panel. I am thinking it is a DX-7 from the sound and the parts I can see. No biggie either way - It is those big flagship pieces of gear that caught my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Golly Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 It's definitely a DX7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zxcvbnm098 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Man, the DX-1 is a gorgeous looking synth. Brazilian rosewood case! And almost $11K in 1984 dollars, and almost $14K the next (and last) year. Only 140 made! Even though I was living in SoCal and shopping in LA at all the biggest stores, I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh. My god that was a lot of money in the day, and now for that matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl C. Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Gotta love the The Emulator II Bueller... Bueller.... anyone.... [video:youtube] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Man, the DX-1 is a gorgeous looking synth. Brazilian rosewood case! And almost $11K in 1984 dollars, and almost $14K the next (and last) year. Only 140 made! Even though I was living in SoCal and shopping in LA at all the biggest stores, I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh. My god that was a lot of money in the day, and now for that matter. There's a guy on eBay that refurbs DX5's in African Zebrawood to look like this. He also redoes the panel to be glossy. Beautiful work: SHLONK I had a DX5 for a short time, and can't see the practicality of ever having another one, but man, this one is pretty. ..Joe Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
16251 Posted April 25, 2014 Share Posted April 25, 2014 Man, the DX-1 is a gorgeous looking synth. Brazilian rosewood case! And almost $11K in 1984 dollars, and almost $14K the next (and last) year. Only 140 made! Even though I was living in SoCal and shopping in LA at all the biggest stores, I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh. My god that was a lot of money in the day, and now for that matter. It does look great, but FM synthesis for 11-14K? Wow, how things have changed. AvantGrand N2 | ES520 | Gallien-Krueger MK & MP | https://soundcloud.com/pete36251 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DulceLabs.com Posted April 25, 2014 Author Share Posted April 25, 2014 Man, the DX-1 is a gorgeous looking synth. Brazilian rosewood case! And almost $11K in 1984 dollars, and almost $14K the next (and last) year. Only 140 made! Even though I was living in SoCal and shopping in LA at all the biggest stores, I don't think I've ever seen one in the flesh. My god that was a lot of money in the day, and now for that matter. It does look great, but FM synthesis for 11-14K? Wow, how things have changed. It does seem crazy when you think you can get oodles more power from an iPhone! There is something very seductive about those huge old boards though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joegerardi Posted April 26, 2014 Share Posted April 26, 2014 Just since yesterday... BONK ..Joe Setup: Korg Kronos 61, Roland XV-88, Korg Triton-Rack, Motif-Rack, Korg N1r, Alesis QSR, Roland M-GS64 Yamaha KX-88, KX76, Roland Super-JX, E-Mu Longboard 61, Kawai K1II, Kawai K4. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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