finding a fairlight computer keyboard

[cybersam]

I'm trying to track down one of the computer keyboards supplied with either the original fairlight or the mark II, have done a lot of googling and only get as far as websites and wiki which tell you about the computer itself have been unable to find out any info on the keyboard itself either manufacturer or whereabouts , would be very grateful if anyone can help.

[Muirium]

This Fairlight?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI

They’re the ones who keen on coming up in my searches for the name. First I’ve ever heard of them, but definitely cool synth history there. As a Roland fan myself, I like what I see!

[vometia]

I've just berated someone for playing guitar, I guess I should admit I can't play keyboards either! But the Fairlights were interesting: amazing what could be done with a pair of 6809s. Really underrated processors... well, except by the Fairlight guys, obviously.

The general construction of the keyboard reminds me of a few other things I recall seeing in the '80s: very heavy things made of stamped metal cases with that sort of baked-on powder finish, which always looked really industrial but were probably high quality and rather expensive. No idea what sort of caps or switches any of them would've used let alone the Fairlight's.

[cli]

This Fairlight?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fairlight_CMI

They’re the ones who keen on coming up in my searches for the name. First I’ve ever heard of them, but definitely cool synth history there. As a Roland fan myself, I like what I see!

Nice documentary about synt music
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TK1P93r9xes

Listened lot of Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode in the 80's, 90's
Shame I give away all the vinyl.

[MMcM]

any info on the keyboard itself either manufacturer or ...

Apparently the ANK is an OEM from Preh.