# Peter Vogel CMI > Retro MIDI player with 500+ legendary CMI sounds and a demo of the Page R sequencer. (iPhone/iPad app by Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peter-vogel-cmi/id420212505 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/415596514) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $9.99 with in-app purchases - Rating: 2.60/5 from 37 App Store ratings · 143 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.1 · 83 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2011-03-18 - Data updated: 2026-08-24 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peter-vogel-cmi/id420212505/reviews.md ## What is 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 ## Key features - 500+ legendary CMI sounds - Byte-perfect re-issue of 80s CMI sounds - Play-only demo of Page R sequencer - Browse and play CMI IIX Sounds floppy disk library - Play CMI voices via external MIDI input - On-screen keyboard - Authentic CMI user interface ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: $9.99. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | CMI Pro Upgrade | $39.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Peter Vogel CMI? Overall sentiment: mixed **Pros** - 🎨 Authentic Fairlight sounds - 🕰️ Nostalgic retro experience - 🎹 Great for composing and sampling - 💰 Affordable compared to original hardware **Cons** - 💸 Expensive for a limited feature set - 🐛 Crashes and bugs on newer iOS versions - 📺 Clunky and outdated user interface - 🔒 Lack of export and sharing options **Commonly reported bugs** - Crashes on startup for some users - Keyboard issues and unresponsive controls - Incompatibility with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - Add more Fairlight Series III sounds - Improve MIDI and Audiobus integration - Implement a more modern and intuitive UI - Add support for odd time signatures ## Recent user reviews (10 of 143) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peter-vogel-cmi/id420212505/reviews.md ### 1/5 — A warning would’ve been nice before abandoning the app and users *2026-05-03* Years ago, I spent $50 on the Pro version and used the app more times than I can count. I accumulated hundreds of self made samples and then, suddenly, the app no longer opens. I guess I only rented the app. ### 3/5 — Good old Fairlight CMI.. *2026-04-01, version 2.4.3* But i took the plunge and got the pro upgrade from basic player via IAP. I think personally i would have been better off sticking with basic. The pro doesn't seem to have all full blown cmi features and for the price its a bit of a let down even with the extra sound libraries. Maybe i have been spoilt by more modern apps and maybe its the way i use it.. (basically/mostly, output to Audiobus, which was not available at first).. update: no longer use audiobus as there’s auv3 etc but this cmi app doesn’t look like it’s going to get auv3 any time soon .. Recent updates have monkeyed around with the on screen keyboard. (It went kangaroo, geddit?) Recently it had slimmer keys but they put it back to big old chunky. Puzzling. Why not just allow resizing like most other apps of this type.. Yes, yes, yes, i have recently got the irig midi and a big old keyboard but its not always convenient to break that out! *Thunk!* *Thunk!* *Thunk!*... … 2026: what happened to the other pro version .. guess that’s a hint for “so long” … ### 1/5 — Cash for Crash *2025-10-05* The app would never launch on my phone. I have deleted the app and reinstalled it. If the app is no longer supported or they have stopped updating it, just remove it from the App Store. I could’ve just donated $10 to them instead paying apple fees🤣-5⭐️ ### 3/5 — for 50$, i think auv3 is a requirement *2025-09-10* ? ### 1/5 — This is so complicated on here *2025-06-11* This is very hard and can’t change a voice of its like I would never use this horrible app again. ### 1/5 — Crashes immediately after launch *2025-03-22, version 2.4.3* Crashes immediately after launch ### 1/5 — Don’t Buy if on IOS 18 *2025-03-08* Was really excited to use this app. But shuts down as soon as it opens on iOS 18. ### 4/5 — Beloved, with caveats *2024-09-25* Good, but as of Pro 2.4.3, on an iPad Pro running ipados 18, intel chip, it does not allow me to change the names of individual songs, and the play buttons in the sample pane shrink unexpectedly, rendering them near impossible to tap or press. I love the idea of this, and want to use it to spur some creativity, but there are just a couple of roadblocks along the way. ### 4/5 — Is this app still alive *2024-03-02* 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 ### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. Dev awol. *2022-11-05* 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. ## Frequently asked questions about Peter Vogel CMI ### What is this app? This app is a retro MIDI player that recreates the legendary sounds of the 1980s Computer Musical Instrument (CMI). It provides a byte-perfect re-issue of classic CMI voices and includes a play-only demo of the 'Page R' rhythm sequencer, a piece of music history. ### What are the key features of the app? The app includes over 500 legendary CMI voices, a play-only demo of the Page R sequencer, the ability to browse and play the original CMI IIX Sounds floppy disk library, and options to play CMI voices via external MIDI input or an on-screen keyboard. It also offers an authentic CMI user interface experience. ### How much does the app cost? The base app is free and offers a demo of the CMI sounds and sequencer. There is an optional in-app upgrade to the 'Pro Version' for $39.99, which adds CMI III voices, an 8-track song composer, and sampling capabilities. ### What devices is this app compatible with? The app is designed for iPhone and iPad. It supports Core MIDI devices for external MIDI input. Specific hardware like Line6 MidiMobilizer II or Akai SynthStation may require additional software like MidiBridge. ### Who would use this app? This app is ideal for musicians, electronic music producers, and enthusiasts who want to experience the iconic sounds of the Fairlight CMI. It's also for those interested in the history of digital music instruments and early sequencers. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 2.4.3 — 2021-03-03 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 ### 2.4.2 — 2019-10-25 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. ### 2.4.1 — 2019-10-23 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. ### 2.4 — 2019-09-15 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. ### 2.3.2 — 2017-09-24 Minor compatibility release ## Apps similar to Peter Vogel CMI | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [无损音乐播放器](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id1483316840) | 3.0 (2) | $12.99 | Music | | [WEBR - The Breeze](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/webr-the-breeze/id1494166960) | 4.9 (79) | Free | Music | | [Setlist Carrot - Setlist.fm](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/setlist-carrot-setlistfm/id1481784500) | 3.9 (15) | Free | Music | | [MasterQ](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/masterq/id1485124580) | 5.0 (4) | Free | Music | | [The Radio Station](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-radio-station/id1491357480) | 5.0 (7) | Free | Music | | [PEDRO APP](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pedro-app/id1492774580) | — | Free | Music | ## More apps by Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd - [Peter Vogel CMI Pro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/peter-vogel-cmi-pro/id427747876) All apps by Peter Vogel Instruments Pty Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/415596514 ## Related topics [epeter](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/epeter) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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