CMI V

Synthesizer
Arturia

CMI V is a software recreation of the legendary Fairlight CMI IIIx, a digital sampler, synthesizer, and audio workstation from the early 1980s. It combines sampling, additive synthesis modes (Time Synth and Spectral Synth), and a built-in sequencer with 10 instrument slots and a comprehensive effects mixer. This is the modern, affordable virtual version of one of the most influential instruments in electronic music history.

Available for:VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE

Key Features

  • 10 instrument slots with sampling, Time Synth, and Spectral Synth modes
  • 44.1 kHz / 16-bit sampling with up to 30-second sample length
  • Up to 32 harmonics for additive synthesis editing
  • 14 effects including Analog Chorus, Delay, Analog Delay, Phaser, Pitch Shift, Leslie, Flanger, Distortion, EQ, Compressor, Limiter, Destroy, Auto Pan, and Reverb
  • 6 macro control sliders and 6 switches on basic interface
  • Built-in multi-track sequencer (Page R emulation)
  • Full MIDI compatibility with MIDI Learn mode and controller configurations
  • Support for original Fairlight preset format (.VC version 4)
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