High performance music synthesiser

Fairlight Instruments plans to bring to market a new class of music synthesiser (digital musical instrument) using leading-edge FPGA (field programmable gate array) chip technology. The benefits include excellent functionality, upgradability and user interface. Dedicated hardware instrument features include reliability, excellent sound quality and real time responsiveness. The new synthesiser will have a strong international export focus and the potential to diffuse FPGA technology and develop skill sets for application in a broad range of non-music industry sectors.

Funding from Commercialisation Australia will help Fairlight Instruments construct a commercial prototype for review and undertake market research at the 2011 National Association of Music Merchants in the US.