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2.4.3

March 3, 2021

2.4.3--- • Better iOS14 compatibility • Fixes random crash on startup 2.4.2--- • Fixes crash on startup when you select the wrong voltage 2.4.1 --- • Better iOS 13 compatibility • Replaces the obsolete channel volume setting with a mixer output setting (for some external audio devices that were saturating) 2.4 ---- New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA. Must be 7
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2.4.2

October 25, 2019

2.4.2--- • Fixes crash on startup when you select the wrong voltage 2.4.1 --- • Better iOS 13 compatibility • Replaces the obsolete channel volume setting with a mixer output setting (for some external audio devices that were saturating) 2.4 ---- New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA.
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2.4.1

October 23, 2019

2.4.1 --- • Better iOS 13 compatibility • Replaces the obsolete channel volume setting with a mixer output setting (for some external audio devices that were saturating) 2.4 ---- New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA.
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2.4

September 15, 2019

New Features * Use Audiobus to connect, map and route MIDI inputs and outputs from physical devices and other apps, including individual inputs for each channel card synth as well as one for Page R MMC (start/stop control) * The on-screen keyboard now shows which voice it will play, and automatically mirrors the first instrument channel when an instrument is selected * New settings to control how external MIDI events are routed to the selected voice and Page R recording * The selected voice now has its own MIDI channel, so you now have a 9-channel synthesiser * Page 2 instrument voices now list their assigned MIDI channel number * Page S (Sampler) tightened timing on recording start-- no longer records the last beep * Improvements in iOS 12 and future compatibility Bug Fixes * fixes an occasional crash with MIDI in, especially in Page R * fixes a crash in iOS 12 on phones when moving from Page 3 to Page R * fixes the missing music keyboard in Page R on some phones * fixes the crash when using the very quirky “MIDI by turns” setting * fixes loss of audio after phone call interruption * fixes the newsletter subscription process in the settings * fixes audio shutdown and buzzing noise in background when Audiobus is connected and the "background audio" setting is off NOTE: although this app appears as a source and destination for Inter App Audio, it is not configured to do so. Use Audiobus to route audio to and from apps that need IAA.
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2.3.2

September 24, 2017

Minor compatibility release

2.3.1

January 25, 2017

Version 2.3.1: • Fixes a bug where built-in voices did not play in Page R or preview if they were not loaded in the Voice screen previously Version 2.3: IMPROVEMENTS • A new MIDI engine allows connection via the most common Virtual MIDI protocol - OMAC/MidiBus • Tapping the on-screen keyboard's MIDI display brings up a MIDI control panel that allows you to turn on and off all the physical and virtual MIDI inputs, and allows you to connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE MIDI) devices. • Now responds to a few MIDI continuous controllers: • modulation wheel input: controls vibrato (LFO) • controller 7: main amplifier gain • controller 10: pan Please let us know what other controllers you want, doing what. • Now responds to MIDI MMC messages if a song has been loaded in Page R: • START: starts playing the song from the beginning • STOP: pauses song playback • CONTINUE: continues playing from where it paused • note that although MMC messages are processed, CLOCK IN is not used. The CMI app can not yet synch to an external clock source. • Experimental - sends MIDI MMC messages if a song has been loaded in Page R: • START: when the song starts playing from the beginning • STOP: when the song pauses song playback • CONTINUE: when the song continues playing from where it paused • CLOCK: (yes, much requested) a standard MIDI 24-ticks-per-quarter-note clock is output while the song is playing. Please let us know how Clock Out works for you. • Allows audio output via Bluetooth BUG FIXES • Fixes the Page R invisible music keyboard on smaller iPhones • Fixes a bug where newly inserted notes in Page R sometimes did not play • Fixes edited waveform not playing sometimes; displays warning if edited waveform is not saved • Fixes the inability to connect as an IAA input for apps such as Auria • Fixes the MIDI pitch wheel input, which was getting stuck at a semitone low. • The CMI app is now once again visible in MidiBridge, so it can receive MIDI from non-Core-Midi devices not directly supported by the CMI app. • Fixes the crunchy sound on the startup song. • Avoids the iOS bug that broke the left keys on the iPhone on-screen music keyboard. NOTE: disables swipe-to-go-back. Let us know if this is a problem for you.
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2.3

January 7, 2017

IMPROVEMENTS • A new MIDI engine allows connection via the most common Virtual MIDI protocol - OMAC/MidiBus • Tapping the on-screen keyboard's MIDI display brings up a MIDI control panel that allows you to turn on and off all the physical and virtual MIDI inputs, and allows you to connect to Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE MIDI) devices. • Now responds to a few MIDI continuous controllers: • modulation wheel input: controls vibrato (LFO) • controller 7: main amplifier gain • controller 10: pan Please let us know what other controllers you want, doing what. • Now responds to MIDI MMC messages if a song has been loaded in Page R: • START: starts playing the song from the beginning • STOP: pauses song playback • CONTINUE: continues playing from where it paused • note that although MMC messages are processed, CLOCK IN is not used. The CMI app can not yet synch to an external clock source. • Experimental - sends MIDI MMC messages if a song has been loaded in Page R: • START: when the song starts playing from the beginning • STOP: when the song pauses song playback • CONTINUE: when the song continues playing from where it paused • CLOCK: (yes, much requested) a standard MIDI 24-ticks-per-quarter-note clock is output while the song is playing. Please let us know how Clock Out works for you. • Allows audio output via Bluetooth BUG FIXES • Fixes the Page R invisible music keyboard on smaller iPhones • Fixes a bug where newly inserted notes in Page R sometimes did not play • Fixes edited waveform not playing sometimes; displays warning if edited waveform is not saved • Fixes the inability to connect as an IAA input for apps such as Auria • Fixes the MIDI pitch wheel input, which was getting stuck at a semitone low. • The CMI app is now once again visible in MidiBridge, so it can receive MIDI from non-Core-Midi devices not directly supported by the CMI app. • Fixes the crunchy sound on the startup song.
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2.1

September 24, 2015

• compatibility with iOS 9 • compatibility with Audiobus 2.2.1 • adds Audiobus Remote support, with extra controls for Page R • fixes Page R hang in iOS 9 in pattern repeat mode
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2.0.1

March 13, 2015

2.0.1 is a bug fix release: • Page 6 - fixes 16-bit voices filling to the wrong segment • Page 6 - better selection and indication of segments in the overall waveform • Page 6 - removes the "Upgrade to Pro" button if you already have Pro • Waveform display - now correctly displays the last segment in the voice • Page R on iPhone - shake for music keyboard is replaced with a toolbar button • Help - fixes offset in list of help page displayed 2.0 had these new features: • NEW - the long-awaited Page 6 waveform editor! Draw, flip, rotate, copy, paste, generate and much more: like the original CMI II. •64-bit compatible, as required by Apple from February 2015 • Removes support for the Midi Mobilizer and Akai Synthstation, which are not 64-bit compatible. The CMI App now only supports Core MIDI compatible devices, but you can still use Line6 MidiMobilizer II or Akai SynthStation with MidiBridge or similar. • Audiobus 2.1.5 included • For those rare app crashes, it now automatically submits crash logs to us - with your permission.
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2.0

March 3, 2015

• NEW - the long-awaited Page 6 waveform editor! Draw, flip, rotate, copy, paste, generate and much more: like the original CMI II. •64-bit compatible, as required by Apple from February 2015 • Removes support for the Midi Mobilizer and Akai Synthstation, which are not 64-bit compatible. The CMI App now only supports Core MIDI compatible devices. • Audiobus 2.1.5 included • For those rare app crashes, it now automatically submits crash logs to us - with your permission.
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Description of Peter Vogel CMI

Travel back in time to the dawn of electronic music with this strange retro app – a MIDI player preloaded with 500+ legendary CMI (Computer Musical Instrument) sounds. The first byte-perfect re-issue of the classic CMI sounds of the 80s, immortalised by artists including Alan Parsons, Jean Michel Jarre, Trevor Horn, Thomas Dolby, Brian Eno, Kate Bush, Peter Gabriel, Stevie Wonder and so many more. 
This app includes a play-only demo of the famous ‘Page R’, which was the world's first screen-based rhythm sequencer. Today every sampler, digital synthesiser, sequencer and audio workstation can trace its lineage back to this legendary machine. Now you can have, in your pocket or on your iPad, a piece of history developed by Peter Vogel and other music nerds who worked on the Fairlight* CMI in the '80s. 
 BUILT-IN FEATURES 
- browse and play the entire original CMI IIX Sounds floppy disk library - 564 voices imported digitally. - play the CMI voices from an external MIDI input (supports Core MIDI devices. Line6 MidiMobilizer II or Akai SynthStation require MidiBridge or similar), or use the on-screen keyboard - display voices graphically using the iconic Page D, and change your viewpoint by tilting your iPhone/iPad.  - play built-in CMI Page R compositions or import and play compositions sent to you by others. 
 - authentic CMI user interface experience, including floppy disk quirks. 


 UPGRADE to PRO VERSION 
Use the in-App upgrade process to add “pro” features for an additional $39.99. Vogel CMI Pro App includes CMI III voices, the ability to compose 8 track songs using the Page R pattern sequencer, sampling your own voices from the microphone or line in and much more. See the “Vogel CMI Pro” app description for details. REVIEWS 
 I would have never dreamt in a million years to own a Fairlight. It is the stuff of legends! Beyond any ordinary man's budget! And for this day to come a reality for a mere $10!! I am in awe and shock! I cannot emphasize how thankful I am to you for releasing this Iconic and Legendary instrument as an iPhone application!! (Imad Hamadieh, Dubai, UAE) When I saw it yesterday and found out about it, I just about fainted!! Very nice app! A complete revival / reissue of the best computer musical instrument ever in a tiny but very useful format. It is a joy to see an epic piece of synthesizer/sampling history as an app for the millions. Finally you can take your Fairlight wherever you are! A Fairlight to go-go-go! (Freek Roffel, Netherlands) 

Again I would like to take a moment and extend a huge THANK YOU to the entire Fairlight team. ... You have taken the time and patience to create an affordable solution for the masses. ... You have given us a gift. I am truly excited to see what users will do with this App to change the future of music once again. Sincerely, thank you. (Zacharia Malakai, USA) 
 All I can say is WOW!! I have put this thru my BIG speakers in my studio and put a little reverb on and the sound is stunning – SO what am I going to do with my Fairlight CMI-IIx now?? (Howard J Smith, USA) DEVICE REQUIREMENTS 

This App will work on any device running iOS 7 or later. However, if you want to use Audiobus or do heavy performance and composing work with the Pro upgrade, we recommend a minimum of iPod Touch 4G, iPhone 4 or iPad 2. *Fairlight is a trademark of Fairlight.au Pty Ltd Australia
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Peter Vogel CMI: FAQ

Is Peter Vogel CMI available on iPad devices?

Yes, the Peter Vogel CMI software is iPad-compatible.
Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd is the creator of the Peter Vogel CMI app.
The minimum required iOS version for the app to work is 12.1 or higher.
2.8: The Peter Vogel CMI app gets mild reviews.
Music Is The Primary Genre Of The Peter Vogel Cmi App.
2.4.3 is the newly released version of the Peter Vogel CMI app.
The date of the last Peter Vogel CMI update is July 3, 2024.
The Peter Vogel CMI app was initially released on February 5, 2023.
The Peter Vogel CMI app is rated Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd: Contains no objectionable material.
Peter Vogel CMI currently features the following languages: English.
No, Peter Vogel CMI is not available on Apple Arcade.
Yes, Peter Vogel CMI offers in-app purchases to enhance your experience.
Unfortunately, Peter Vogel CMI is not tailored for compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.

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Reviews of Peter Vogel CMI

  • Is this app still alive

    I love this thing
    As we are in 2024
    It is crashing on me, not even getting close to "booting" up. This thing is genius, I hope it lives on
  • Doesn’t work. Dev awol.

    Didn’t work on iOS 14, and then did work on iOS 14, and now on iOS 15 it doesn’t work again. Just crashes immediately. To think I spent $50 on this. Shame as I liked Page R. We can all get Arturia and UVI VSTs of the CMI, but losing access to Page R is the most frustrating part of this seemingly being abandoned. I say abandoned because there’s zero support for this.
  • Sounds Great! Lots of bugs…

    First, I’d like to say this could be a five star app. But right now, it needs a lot of things fixed.

    On the good side, it sounds awesome! If you’re looking for those 80s voices in their 8bit glory, look no further. These are the real deal. You can easily import your own samples or use the built in sampler. It’s got a lot of potential, but you can’t ignore the list of bugs that need to be fixed. I have been running Vogel CMI Pro on an iPad 8th generation - iOS 15.2.1 and ran into these problems:

    First, the interface is clunky. I understand the retro look, but do we really need a floppy disk “success rate” option?

    On to the real issues…

    Audiobus 3 does not work with Vogel CMI. You get an error message saying “Audiobus can’t communicate with this app…” etc. I don’t really use Audiobus, but that needs to work!

    Vogel CMI will not sync up with Cubasis 3 to do punch in/punch out recording when using the Vogel CMI ‘Page R’ pattern sequencer. I would hope you would be able to record one pattern at a time, similar to the way you can with the Patterning 2 drum machine. Syncing up with Cubasis 3 is a must!

    Add to this the fact that Vogel CMI can’t export patterns or songs as .wav, .mp3 or other sound formats. Please add!

    There are no undo buttons.

    The major problem with the Vogle CMI app is it won’t communicate properly with other apps like Cubasis 3 and Audiobus 3 and can’t export patterns/songs in .wave or .mp3 formats.

    I would hope the developers have plans to fix these issues.