And that's why they were a small FORTUNE when they were new....unless you were Spit Enz and new the creators of this amazing device. Beautiful, and eclectic......
I know this might sound odd but I enjoy any build anything video more when there are less tools and machines because it makes me think I might be able to do something like that! When I see things being made in some super equipped workshop I know that's way out of my reach. Still love watching that stuff as I learn things along the way and I'm sure learning stuff here. Really interesting following along.
There are very likely some hacks to both the process and equipment. The intricate nature of what appears in here is very likely a function of the enthusiasm and predisposition of this producer. It should not be seen as exclusionary. Just tap into your well of exuberance to summon the ingenuity you require to diy. Yes, you can
Yikes! Don’t use WD40 on your fans. It’s a water dispersant and degreaser, it may free them up for a short while but it will also remove any remaining lubricant from your fans and then evaporate leaving them mostly un-lubricated causing them to wear more quickly and finally seize altogether. In my experience once a fan stops rotating freely I’ve ended up just replacing it. Does anyone know what should be used to re-lubricate fans like these?
Upon reading your remarks, I did a search. There's something sold in a spray_can @Lowe's. The brand name is Blaster ( between $5.00 and $7.00 ). Would that be good?
CRINGE... I have a background in electronics and a lot of respect for the historical value of this and my heart is dropping to my stomach watching the carelessness going into what I'm seeing. I can appreciate the excitement, but fast/sloppy/careless butchering.... You need to be properly grounded to handle those boards, if any of those chips get zapped by static that's the end, it can happen very easily. Cutting and filing metal around circuit boards is another invitation for disaster if those metal filings get on the circuit boards and short them out. It's a horror show... if you're going to restore it, take your time, get new parts, and have some respect for the rare opportunity to have a piece of history in your hands.
I worked at a studio in Sheffield UK in the '80s for very little money and usage of the studio in downtime and remember them getting the CMI, of course, I had read about it and seen it on Tomorrow's World on TV but when you answer the door and there is a delivery of boxes with Fairlight festooned all over them staring you in the face well my voice raised three octaves I was so excited, it took a few days to get it up and running and they had paid for tuition on the CMI for about a week so no work got done as we didn't want to miss anything, for me the CMI turned out to be a double-edged sword as by getting this kit the studio was a lot busier thus my time in there was reduced, but I have fond memories of what was a game-changer for musicians, unfortunately, I don't have the room for a CMI but I have dabbled with the emulator on a Computer but it's not the same without that tank of a keyboard and the click and grind of the drives.
Living space is certainly a consideration when it comes down to how much one can reasonably accumulate. Thanks for sharing your narrative. I am curious. Do you use PC, Mac or Linux? Are you using the Arturia package for your emulator? I know that the tactile sensation is not that of having an actual Fairlight. Other than that what's the creative process like?
0:16 I used to work in a development lab and one engineer had a cap gun and excellent timing for the first time anyone was switching on a new prototype for the first time. It paid to know where he was!
ya'll had me trippin I have been watching this series on chris' channel and I was trying to figure out why ep 2 was only up today, like I fell back in time or something
Loving this series. Chris' enthusiasm is great to see!
Modern PC fans are probably quieter. I love the Be Quiet Silent Wings fans. Those Papst were high quality, had one in my Amiga A3000T.
The Amiga 3000T was a quality machine too ! The best machine they made I feel.. I gave away/Donated my Amigas to perifractic over on retrorecipies. :)
And that's why they were a small FORTUNE when they were new....unless you were Spit Enz and new the creators of this amazing device. Beautiful, and eclectic......
I know this might sound odd but I enjoy any build anything video more when there are less tools and machines because it makes me think I might be able to do something like that! When I see things being made in some super equipped workshop I know that's way out of my reach. Still love watching that stuff as I learn things along the way and I'm sure learning stuff here. Really interesting following along.
There are very likely some hacks to both the process and equipment. The intricate nature of what appears in here is very likely a function of the enthusiasm and predisposition of this producer. It should not be seen as exclusionary. Just tap into your well of exuberance to summon the ingenuity you require to diy. Yes, you can
FANtastic video!!!!
did you replaced the electrolytes, they can destroy the boards
Yikes! Don’t use WD40 on your fans. It’s a water dispersant and degreaser, it may free them up for a short while but it will also remove any remaining lubricant from your fans and then evaporate leaving them mostly un-lubricated causing them to wear more quickly and finally seize altogether.
In my experience once a fan stops rotating freely I’ve ended up just replacing it.
Does anyone know what should be used to re-lubricate fans like these?
Upon reading your remarks, I did a search. There's something sold in a spray_can @Lowe's. The brand name is Blaster ( between $5.00 and $7.00 ). Would that be good?
Stop being a thrifty Scotsman, and buy the bloody fans man 🤪
CRINGE... I have a background in electronics and a lot of respect for the historical value of this and my heart is dropping to my stomach watching the carelessness going into what I'm seeing. I can appreciate the excitement, but fast/sloppy/careless butchering.... You need to be properly grounded to handle those boards, if any of those chips get zapped by static that's the end, it can happen very easily. Cutting and filing metal around circuit boards is another invitation for disaster if those metal filings get on the circuit boards and short them out. It's a horror show... if you're going to restore it, take your time, get new parts, and have some respect for the rare opportunity to have a piece of history in your hands.
Excellent observation
I'm really enjoying this series...thanks for sharing the adventure! 🎹
4 new fans for your channel.
I worked at a studio in Sheffield UK in the '80s for very little money and usage of the studio in downtime and remember them getting the CMI, of course, I had read about it and seen it on Tomorrow's World on TV but when you answer the door and there is a delivery of boxes with Fairlight festooned all over them staring you in the face well my voice raised three octaves I was so excited, it took a few days to get it up and running and they had paid for tuition on the CMI for about a week so no work got done as we didn't want to miss anything, for me the CMI turned out to be a double-edged sword as by getting this kit the studio was a lot busier thus my time in there was reduced, but I have fond memories of what was a game-changer for musicians, unfortunately, I don't have the room for a CMI but I have dabbled with the emulator on a Computer but it's not the same without that tank of a keyboard and the click and grind of the drives.
aww wow ! What a cool story ! thanks for sharing :) Even seeing the empty cage was amazing for me, hehe, as you might have noticed :)
Living space is certainly a consideration when it comes down to how much one can reasonably accumulate. Thanks for sharing your narrative. I am curious. Do you use PC, Mac or Linux? Are you using the Arturia package for your emulator? I know that the tactile sensation is not that of having an actual Fairlight. Other than that what's the creative process like?
I'm loving this, great entertainment...
Now it's an FM synth - Fans Modified 😊
Using Noctua fans would be better no ?? I have Noctua here and I'm using in some servers and it is quieter fans I ever used
0:16 I used to work in a development lab and one engineer had a cap gun and excellent timing for the first time anyone was switching on a new prototype for the first time. It paid to know where he was!
Love what you guys are doing. It’s very educational and interesting too, but with a sense of humor. LOL 😁 keep up the good work!
ya'll had me trippin I have been watching this series on chris' channel and I was trying to figure out why ep 2 was only up today, like I fell back in time or something
I was wondering about that as well. Is it some sort of an April fools prank?
First - I need a coffee - pls. wait.
first what???
@@glyn5385 First fresh coffee - then watch
Get em Chris!
Is this the same episode as Episode 2 on your personal channel?
yes :) - I’m really glad for them to be on the Syntaur channel, I feel ‘proper’ :)
Why do you not built in 4 new low noise Papst Fans?
Your skills on repairing are "awesome".
I got 6 papst fans for $30 total :), the inner Scotsman wouldn’t let that go !