Showing posts with label Garfield Electronics. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Garfield Electronics. Show all posts
Friday, January 05, 2024
MJ’s “Beat It” - Hidden Machine Gun Sound
video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music
"In this Video I’ll show you how I made the 'Machine Gun Sound' in MJ’s 'Beat It'. It’s kind of a hidden sound, but it serves an important purpose in the orchestration of the song to create tension and energy just before Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitar solo. This is one of many examples of the nuances that can be found in the arrangements of the songs on the album.
We’ll also shine the spotlight on Thriller engineer Bruce Swedien’s ability to know when and how to use a sound like this and when to get it out of the picture to create space for other sounds. This concepts can be applied to any style of music you are creating.
I made the original sound using an ARP 2600 & Dr. Click but you can re-create this sound on your VST with less effort.
00:00 Music Example of The Hidden 'Machine Gun Sound' on 'Beat It'
00:08 Intro
00:15 History of the "Machine Gun Sound"
00:46 Working with Michael Jackson on "Beat It"
02:14 Syncing the 16th note "Machine Gun Sound" to the drum beat
03:51 How to set the waveforms (VCO's)
05:02 How to set the Sample & Hold Generator (S&H)
05:19 How to set the Voltage Controlled Filter (VCF)
05:58 how to set the Voltage Controlled Amplifier (VCA)
07:35
07:49 How Bruce Swedien created Arrangements & Orchestrations when Mixing Thriller
09:57 understanding the concept of the "Machine Gun Sound" to re-create it on VST's
11:25 Full Music Example"
https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com
See the Garfield Electronics label beloww for additional posts featuring the Doctor Click.
Wednesday, July 22, 2020
Garfield Electronics Master Beat Clock
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via this auction
This appears to be the first post with pics of one. You can find a video of a synth session that featured one here.
"Garfield Master Beat Clock MIDI Trigger Synthesizer SMPTE. Condition is For parts or not working.
Has been through some obvious battles. Please note the extremely bent and rusted rack ear. Comes as pictured.
Powers on fine but only occasionally working. Can work for awhile sometimes by reseating the chips in the unit but being sold for parts or not working as im not quite sure what would permanently fix it.
When working, there is no shortage of clocking, trigger and timing options."
via this auction
This appears to be the first post with pics of one. You can find a video of a synth session that featured one here.
"Garfield Master Beat Clock MIDI Trigger Synthesizer SMPTE. Condition is For parts or not working.
Has been through some obvious battles. Please note the extremely bent and rusted rack ear. Comes as pictured.
Powers on fine but only occasionally working. Can work for awhile sometimes by reseating the chips in the unit but being sold for parts or not working as im not quite sure what would permanently fix it.
When working, there is no shortage of clocking, trigger and timing options."
Friday, March 06, 2020
Garfield Doctor Click: early to mid '80s synchronization techniques
Published on Mar 5, 2020 SynthMania
"Viewer's request: the Garfield Electronics Doctor Click, classic sync unit of the early-to-mid 1980s."
Sunday, March 01, 2020
Vintage analog Synth Session
Published on Mar 1, 2020 heckenschreck
"A session with: Yamaha SS-30, ARP Explorer I, ARP Odyssey III, Sequential Circuits Prophet T-8, Oberheim OB-8 and the Bass monster Roland MKS-80. Drums: SCI Drumtraks and Korg Monotribe. Midi clock Master: Garfield Master Beat. MKS-80 Sequencer: SEQ-12. T-8 Arpeggiator: Arpie. FX on Explorer I: Eventide Eclipse, FX on SS-30 and OB-8: T.C. Electronics M-3000."
Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
Garfield Electronics Mini Doc Din Sync to Trigger Synchronizer
Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Garfield Mini Doc Analog Clock Divider & DIN Sync Device
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Garfield FSK Adapter Sync Box Din Sync
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via this auction
Note this appears to be the first one posted here on MATRIXSYNTH. If you take a look at the Garfield channel for the site, you will see similar looking devices but they are actually the Mini Doc and the Nano Doc. This is the FSK. Interesting bit of synth history.
"Garfield FSK Adapter for drum machine sync. Converts Roland & Oberheim FSK sync into clock pulses with selected timbase & DIN Sync.
I used this unit to Sync a Linn LM-1 to Roland 909 and MPC-60.
Can handle sync duties for-
Emu Drumulator
MXR Drum
MemoryMoog Plus
SCI Drumtraks
Linn LM-1
Emu Emulator
Oberheim
Roland
Simmons"
via this auction
Note this appears to be the first one posted here on MATRIXSYNTH. If you take a look at the Garfield channel for the site, you will see similar looking devices but they are actually the Mini Doc and the Nano Doc. This is the FSK. Interesting bit of synth history.
"Garfield FSK Adapter for drum machine sync. Converts Roland & Oberheim FSK sync into clock pulses with selected timbase & DIN Sync.
I used this unit to Sync a Linn LM-1 to Roland 909 and MPC-60.
Can handle sync duties for-
Emu Drumulator
MXR Drum
MemoryMoog Plus
SCI Drumtraks
Linn LM-1
Emu Emulator
Oberheim
Roland
Simmons"
Sunday, June 28, 2015
RetroDitty with Juno-60, Jupiter-6, and Drumulator
Published on Jun 28, 2015 SynthMania
"A quick retro electro ditty showcasing the Garfield Doctor Click II double-sync technique shown in the last video :)"
Friday, June 26, 2015
Monday, December 22, 2014
Vintage Garfield Electronics Time Commander Time Clock Synchronizer
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via this auction
Pics of the top panel instructions below.
via this auction
Pics of the top panel instructions below.
Sunday, November 02, 2014
Garfield Electronics Mini Doc Synthesizer Synchronizer
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via this auction
"The MiniDoc (pictured above) is a double space rackmount unit which generates clocks of different speeds than the input clock so that other devices from other manufacturers can be synchronized. The input options are DIN Sync or various clock pulse code formats. The output selections are similar to that of the input. There is no MIDI on this device - but it will perfectly synchronize many older drum machines, such as the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks or Tom, LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, and more. The DIN sync will work with any of the famous Roland TR- drum machines."
via this auction
"The MiniDoc (pictured above) is a double space rackmount unit which generates clocks of different speeds than the input clock so that other devices from other manufacturers can be synchronized. The input options are DIN Sync or various clock pulse code formats. The output selections are similar to that of the input. There is no MIDI on this device - but it will perfectly synchronize many older drum machines, such as the Sequential Circuits Drumtraks or Tom, LinnDrum, Oberheim DMX, and more. The DIN sync will work with any of the famous Roland TR- drum machines."Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Garfield Electronics LOT (2) Doctor Flick & Mini Doc
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via this auction
"DOCTOR FLICK:
"Clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring when the VIDEO switch is off. United States models will operate in 30 frames per second calibration for video scoring when the VIDEO switch is activated. European models produce 25 per seconds calibration when the VIDEO switch is on.
Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and + 1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.
To sync the internal metronome place all sequencers and drum machines in Play mode. All instruments will commence to play upon the beat which follows the pressing of the DOCTOR FLICK PLAY switch. To stop, press the PLAY switch again.
To synchronize to a click track on tape, activate the SYNC switch, connect the click from tape to PULSE IN, and set DOCTOR FLICK tempo controls to match tempo. PLAY switch will cue in or out on the beat as with internal sync operation, and the START switch will cue in or out immediately.
The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.
Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.
Sequencers and drum machines are synchronized thru their Clock or Sync inputs by connection to the appropriate DOCTOR FLICK output.
To create individual triggers from audio, connect audio source to PULSE IN jack. Connect TRIGGER to arpeggiator, gate, or individual drum trigger inputs. Adjust audio input level for compatibility. Plug all the way into the TRIGER jack to obtain rising edge triggers, half way for falling edge triggers.
This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.
The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as the LED of the PLAY switch."
MINI DOC:
'The Mini-Doc is an essential tool for your analog studio. It is a tape sync and time-based converter. 'It allows you to synchronize your TR-606 with your CR-78--or clock both to a click track!" This Mini Doc is in good condition. The Instructions are on the top of the unit:
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sync 12 24 48 96 64 384 Variable
Roland step programmed Drumulator Linn Oberheim Wave PPG Fairlight Synclavier
Korg sequences MXR Drum Simmons Polysequencer
Memorymoog Emulator
'Connect a device clock output to any one of the Mini Doc inputs. Connect any or all of the Mini Doc outputs to clock inputs on devices. Connect start output to start/stop footswitch inputs for automatic reset. Click output provides a quarter note metronome tick. Connect output of either channel to arpeggiator clock inputs. Select one of eleven rhythmic values with rotary switch. Invert offsets rhythm by half its value, useful for stereo effects. For sync to tape, record a device clock output on a tape track. To use, connect recorded device clock to Mini Doc input. To obtain individual triggers, connect drum track to any input jack. Set channel one rotary switch fully counter clockwise. Adjust drum track level for compatibility. Triggers appear at the channel one output. Connect power cord to any AC outlet of 100 to 250 volts.'"
via this auction
"DOCTOR FLICK:"Clicks are produced in 24 frames per second calibration for American and European film scoring when the VIDEO switch is off. United States models will operate in 30 frames per second calibration for video scoring when the VIDEO switch is activated. European models produce 25 per seconds calibration when the VIDEO switch is on.
Tempo in the selected calibration is set thru the three digit rotary switch assembly which indicates tens of frames, frames and 8ths of frames. Additionally, click rates of 1/16th or 1/32nd frame resolution may be specified by the +1/16 and + 1/32 switches. When either or both of these switches are active, the tempo indicated by the rotary switch assembly is augmented by these frame values.
To sync the internal metronome place all sequencers and drum machines in Play mode. All instruments will commence to play upon the beat which follows the pressing of the DOCTOR FLICK PLAY switch. To stop, press the PLAY switch again.
To synchronize to a click track on tape, activate the SYNC switch, connect the click from tape to PULSE IN, and set DOCTOR FLICK tempo controls to match tempo. PLAY switch will cue in or out on the beat as with internal sync operation, and the START switch will cue in or out immediately.
The metronome is started or stopped with the START switch. Optionally, the metronome can be started by application of a pulse of at least 0.7 Volts to the front or back panel EXT TRIG input.
Click output is available at both front and back panel OUT jacks. Loudness is set by the LEVEL control. Both outputs are low impedance and can drive headphones directly.
Sequencers and drum machines are synchronized thru their Clock or Sync inputs by connection to the appropriate DOCTOR FLICK output.
To create individual triggers from audio, connect audio source to PULSE IN jack. Connect TRIGGER to arpeggiator, gate, or individual drum trigger inputs. Adjust audio input level for compatibility. Plug all the way into the TRIGER jack to obtain rising edge triggers, half way for falling edge triggers.
This device can be switched for AC power sources from 115 to 230 Volts.
The cap of the Level-rotary is missing as well as the LED of the PLAY switch."
MINI DOC:'The Mini-Doc is an essential tool for your analog studio. It is a tape sync and time-based converter. 'It allows you to synchronize your TR-606 with your CR-78--or clock both to a click track!" This Mini Doc is in good condition. The Instructions are on the top of the unit:
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sync 12 24 48 96 64 384 Variable
Roland step programmed Drumulator Linn Oberheim Wave PPG Fairlight Synclavier
Korg sequences MXR Drum Simmons Polysequencer
Memorymoog Emulator
'Connect a device clock output to any one of the Mini Doc inputs. Connect any or all of the Mini Doc outputs to clock inputs on devices. Connect start output to start/stop footswitch inputs for automatic reset. Click output provides a quarter note metronome tick. Connect output of either channel to arpeggiator clock inputs. Select one of eleven rhythmic values with rotary switch. Invert offsets rhythm by half its value, useful for stereo effects. For sync to tape, record a device clock output on a tape track. To use, connect recorded device clock to Mini Doc input. To obtain individual triggers, connect drum track to any input jack. Set channel one rotary switch fully counter clockwise. Adjust drum track level for compatibility. Triggers appear at the channel one output. Connect power cord to any AC outlet of 100 to 250 volts.'"
Saturday, March 01, 2014
Garfield Electronics Nano Doc (Roland Korg Analog Synth Clock)
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via this auction
"Nano Doc simultaneously adapts any one sequencer or drum machine clock output to all others and synchronizes all instruments to tape."
via this auction
"Nano Doc simultaneously adapts any one sequencer or drum machine clock output to all others and synchronizes all instruments to tape."
Tuesday, August 06, 2013
Synchronizing Roland Jupiter 4 to Oberheim DMX with Garfield Electronics Modulator
Published on Aug 6, 2013 zibbybone·126 videos
"A fellow VSE'r was wanting to know how to sync his JP-8's arpeggiator to his DMX. I don't know of any way to do that directly without another piece of gear in between to convert clock pulses.
The Garfield Electronics Modulator can program trigger pulse rhythms up to 2 measures synched to 24ppq DIN, 24, 48 or 96ppq phone jack."
"A fellow VSE'r was wanting to know how to sync his JP-8's arpeggiator to his DMX. I don't know of any way to do that directly without another piece of gear in between to convert clock pulses.
The Garfield Electronics Modulator can program trigger pulse rhythms up to 2 measures synched to 24ppq DIN, 24, 48 or 96ppq phone jack."
Monday, July 01, 2013
Garfield Electronics Master Beat Vintage Smpte Synchronizer
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via this auction
Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)
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Perfect Circuit Audio (RSS)
Thursday, June 20, 2013
1984 Garfield Electronics Ad
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.
"Garfield Electronics Doctor Flick, Clock Delay, Modulator and Timebase Meter 'The Time Machines' full page black & white advertisement from page 21 in the July 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
Monday, June 17, 2013
1984 Garfield Electronics Mini Doc Ad
via Retro Synth Ads where you'll find the write-up.
"Garfield Electronics Mini Doc "When Your Automatic Drummer .... Isn't / And Your Sequencer ...Won't." full page black & white advertisement from page 41 in the February 1984 issue of Keyboard Magazine."
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
Garfield Electronics Mini Doc
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via this auction
"The Mini-Doc is an essential tool for your analog studio. It is a tape sync and time-based converter. "It allows you to synchronize your TR-606 with your CR-78--or clock both to a click track!" This Mini Doc is in good condition. The Instructions are on the top of the unit:
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sync 12 24 48 96 64 384 Variable
Roland step programmed Drumulator Linn Oberheim Wave PPG Fairlight Synclavier
Korg sequences MXR Drum Simmons Polysequencer
Memorymoog Emulator
"Connect a device clock output to any one of the Mini Doc inputs. Connect any or all of the Mini Doc outputs to clock inputs on devices. Connect start output to start/stop footswitch inputs for automatic reset. Click output provides a quarter note metronome tick. Connect output of either channel to arpeggiator clock inputs. Select one of eleven rhythmic values with rotary switch. Invert offsets rhythm by half its value, useful for stereo effects. For sync to tape, record a device clock output on a tape track. To use, connect recorded device clock to Mini Doc input. To obtain individual triggers, connect drum track to any input jack. Set channel one rotary switch fully counter clockwise. Adjust drum track level for compatibility. Triggers appear at the channel one output. Connect power cord to any AC outlet of 100 to 250 volts.""
via this auction
"The Mini-Doc is an essential tool for your analog studio. It is a tape sync and time-based converter. "It allows you to synchronize your TR-606 with your CR-78--or clock both to a click track!" This Mini Doc is in good condition. The Instructions are on the top of the unit:
BASIC OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Sync 12 24 48 96 64 384 Variable
Roland step programmed Drumulator Linn Oberheim Wave PPG Fairlight Synclavier
Korg sequences MXR Drum Simmons Polysequencer
Memorymoog Emulator
"Connect a device clock output to any one of the Mini Doc inputs. Connect any or all of the Mini Doc outputs to clock inputs on devices. Connect start output to start/stop footswitch inputs for automatic reset. Click output provides a quarter note metronome tick. Connect output of either channel to arpeggiator clock inputs. Select one of eleven rhythmic values with rotary switch. Invert offsets rhythm by half its value, useful for stereo effects. For sync to tape, record a device clock output on a tape track. To use, connect recorded device clock to Mini Doc input. To obtain individual triggers, connect drum track to any input jack. Set channel one rotary switch fully counter clockwise. Adjust drum track level for compatibility. Triggers appear at the channel one output. Connect power cord to any AC outlet of 100 to 250 volts.""
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Garfield Clock Delay Vintage Clock Trigger Click Syncronizer
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via this auction
"The Clock Delay compensates rhythmic offsets caused by clock response time differences between various makes of sequencers, drum machines, arpeggiators, and synthesizers. Each channel's rotary control sets delay time in 2 millisecond steps which are continuously variable with fine control knob.
Instructions are printed on top of case."
Garfield Electronics also made the Doctor Click posted here.
via this auction
"The Clock Delay compensates rhythmic offsets caused by clock response time differences between various makes of sequencers, drum machines, arpeggiators, and synthesizers. Each channel's rotary control sets delay time in 2 millisecond steps which are continuously variable with fine control knob.
Instructions are printed on top of case."
Garfield Electronics also made the Doctor Click posted here.
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