How They Made Michael Jackson's Thriller w/Greg Phillinganes

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Step into music history with this one-of-a-kind educational deep dive into the making of Michael Jackson's iconic hit, "Thriller". Join me with legendary keyboardist Greg Phillinganes, guitarist Tariqh Akoni and a special horn section as we meticulously re-create the instrumental track and relive the experience of being in the room at the inception of this groundbreaking song.

The creation of "Thriller" was a masterclass in collaboration, uniting Michael Jackson's unparalleled vocal artistry, Rod Temperton's masterful songwriting and arranging, Quincy Jones' visionary production and casting of world class musicians and Bruce Swedien's groundbreaking engineering. Each played a vital role in pushing the boundaries of pop music as they transformed many big ideas into a cohesive work of art.

Designed for musicians, producers, and music history enthusiasts, this video immerses you in the experience of being in the room, watching the parts come to life, as the iconic record was created. It's a track-by-track exploration of the music, highlighting the incredible attention to detail required to honor the original session that brought together the unparalleled talents of Michael, Quincy, Rod and Bruce.

Using many of the same instruments and equipment that appeared on the original recording, we reconstruct the song’s intricate layers, recording and mix to our best precision and authenticity. We hope this journey allows you to feel the love, joy, and creative spirit that filled the room during the making of this timeless masterpiece.

"Thriller" Relived Production
Produced by Anthony Marinelli
Produced, Directed & Edited by Dante Marinelli
Recorded & Mixed by Ben Rachlis
David Alfonso - Music Preparation

"Thriller" Relived Performers
Rhodes Piano and Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes
Synth Programming & Additional Synthesizers: Anthony Marinelli
Guitar: Tariqh Akoni
Trombone: Ryan Porter
Tenor Saxophone: Sean Sanderegger
Trumpet: Josef Leimberg

"Thriller" Original Team
Lead and Background Vocals: Michael Jackson
Songwriter: Rod Temperton
Producer: Quincy Jones
Synthesizers: Rod Temperton and Brian Banks
Rhodes Piano and Synthesizers: Greg Phillinganes
Synthesizer Programming: Anthony Marinelli
Guitar: David Williams
Trumpets and Flugelhorns: Jerry Hey and Gary Grant
Saxophone and Flute: Larry Williams
Trombone: Bill Reichenbach
Horn Arrangement: Jerry Hey
Vocal, Rhythm, and Synthesizer Arrangements: Rod Temperton
Effects: Bruce Cannon and Bruce Swedien
Voice-Over: Vincent Price
Additional Recording: Matt Forger"

New England Digital - Synclavier PSMT (1980's) - Two Systems

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"The specifications listed below (on either system) are based on either the first hand knowledge of Mitch Marcoulier on PSMT Tower #1 and/or his review of pictures supplied from me to Mitch on PSMT Tower #2 and I cannot be held responsible for misclassification and/or any errors in his assessment of these two machines (which I highly doubt..). Both VPK Keyboards power on and have flight cases but their foam needs to be replaced.

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Synclavier Regen Halloween Demo and Run-through

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New England Digital Synclavier PSMT 3200,V/PK, & II a/s

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"Not what I wanted to happen, but here is a garage sale of two classic NED Synclaviers. Both are sold as seen, but in generally very good cosmetic condition, and believed complete. They come with huge amounts of literature, disk drives, cabling and peripherals. The cabling will need a lot of sorting - and it's possible some of it doesn't belong to these machines, and that not all cables are present. 1.) Believed to be a PSMT 3200, with beautiful VP/K keyboard as used on the T8. Stacked full of circuit-boards, so believed to be a pretty high-spec version. Classic synth / sampler imported to the UK about 20 years ago from a west coast USA studio. It arrived safely (not cheaply) in its very solid flightcases, but then disaster struck. I plugged the keyboard in, and switched it on - not realising that the 110V box I had used was only a 110V extension, not a 240-110V transformer. Result: a damaged power supply. Two 550-mile round trips to Tony Allgood solved that and made the V/PK good again, but by that time the rest of the system was in storage. So the V/PK was put into its flightcase too, and left for all these years. 2.) Synclavier II, with ORK keyboard. This was serviced by Hideaway several years ago, and tested working with a donor board from another machine. I was given the task of ordering a replacement board, and have failed to do it. 3.) HOP box and DO-1 interface - a diagnostic tool originally for the Synclavier I but apparently should work with the Synclavier II and PSMT. Please see the photos for what you will receive (there are probably a lot more disks, manuals etc not photographed). Some manuals may have suffered a bit from damp storage. Most of the NED items have their original flightcases, and the other items - Macintosh, printer, cables, literature, disks - will all be packed very well. The whole lot will require packing on two pallets (150GBP) unless everything can be delivered or collected by hand."

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Synclavier PSMT sampling Oberheim DX with Synclav FM and Prophet 10 #newbeat #synclavier #oberheim

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Synclavier Regen: FM-ing a Classic Fairlight Sample

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Building the Synclavier | Cameron Jones

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"Join us in this fascinating excerpt into the mind of Cameron Jones, co-inventor of the revolutionary Synclavier! Discover the innovative spirit and groundbreaking techniques behind this iconic instrument that transformed the music industry. From concept to creation, Cameron shares his journey of blending technology and artistry, reshaping how we experience sound. Don’t miss this chance to explore the magic of the Synclavier and the visionary who brought it to life!"

How the Synclavier & Cameron Jones Changed Music

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"Step into the world of the Synclavier - the revolutionary instrument that forever changed how music and sound are created. Join me and tech expert Rob Rosen as we explore the visionary genius work and life story of Cameron Jones, co-inventor of the Synclavier. This incredible instrument redefined music production with its groundbreaking capabilities, high-res sampling to precise event editing, transforming the workflow for engineers, producers and filmmakers. Discover how the Synclavier altered the course of music history with its lasting impact on how composers could write music and what they co do with quick access to mind-blowing sounds. You'll also find out what Cameron sees for the future of music creation, expression, music tech and AI. This video is a must-watch for musicians, music lovers, inventors, tech enthusiasts...anyone with a dream!

00:00 - The Future is Now
01:08 - Video Intro
02:14 - How The Synclavier Change Music
09:39 - Early Days of Electronics
18:51 - N.E.D. The Digital Music Revolution Begins
33:06 - Selling a Dream
38:37 - Fearless Design
43:39 - Mainstream Success
51:05 - Iconic Design
1:04:57 - Synclavier Rises Again
1:09:23 - The Power of Digital
1:21:33 - Epilogue"

E-mu Emulator III and Sequential Prophet 10 triggered by Synclavier Synth Demo

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"2 synthesizers 1 controller keyboard // a beautiful stack of synth tones. Emulator III provides the lad component while the Prophet 10 provides the higher resonant synth lead."

Synclavier: Regen | Full Demo and Review

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"Dive deep into the world of synthesis with the Synclavier Regen! This isn't just any synth; it's a revival of a legendary brand that shaped the sound of music.

We unbox and explore the Regen, a digital FM powerhouse packed with the DNA of the iconic Synclavier II.

From Frank Zappa to The Church, this synth has left its mark on countless classics. Discover how additive and subtractive synthesis blend together to create otherworldly sounds.

We'll show you how to harness the power of 24 harmonics, create massive super saws, and explore the vast library of presets and samples.

Watch as we craft an entire song using only the Regen, from drums to bass, strings, and everything in between.

This is a must-watch for synth enthusiasts, sound designers, and anyone curious about the history of electronic music."

Synclavier 3200 w/ Manuals

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"Complete system, optimized for midi. Did not have VPK keyboard.

Has tons of spares, complete spare set of computer bin cards, updated hard drive, FULL set of bound manuals. Serial to usb connector and minimac with TermulatorX software. You will need to register and buy the license dongle. No comp keyboard or monitor, was used with a KVM switch from my workstation.

Vintage monster synth, always needs prodding and poking but sounds godly when it works."

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Synclavier Voice implemented in Moselle Software Synthesizer (Michael Jackson "Beat It" Gong)

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Moselle Modular Synthesizer: http://moselle-synth.com

0:00 -- Musical introduction
0:44 -- Main introduction
1:32 -- The patch
1:45 -- Synclavier voice architecture
3:28 -- Moselle code
7:40 -- Envelopes
12:17 -- Scope
12:56 -- Decay scaling
16:15 -- User variables?
17:05 -- Listening to partials
21:48 -- Try it yourself!

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Creating Something from Nothing

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"Building patches with sounds from the Synclavier, Moog Modular, Jupiter 8 and Stage 73 is so easy with Midicake ARP.

Starting with a blank pattern, we'll go through the steps of building a patch and try to make something wonderful.

All sounds are from the Arturia V collection."

Synclavier VPK Keyboard

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"Like-new Synclavier VPK Keyboard.

This is a VPK Keyboard only- the PSMT computer is not included.

Keyboard action is weighted. The front panels are like new. No scratches."

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Synclavier Regen Desktop FM Synthesizer

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Synclavier Regen - Clavier Creations by Marc Barnes

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"It is with great honour I present to you Clavier Creations - my first ever set of custom presets for the rather wonderful Synclavier Regen.

Clavier Creations Contains:

20 performance ready sessions. (Multi-perfomances)

42 Single timbres.

5 Custom Drum Loop samples.

11 Custom EDM Bass sample loops.

6 Custom Multi-sampled instruments.

All samples are self-produced and royalty free.

Please watch the full demo of all 20 sessions recorded directly from the regen to the inputs of my audio interface with NO external processing. Please note all presets make use of Poly AT hence why I am using the Hydrasynth Deluxe as a controller. No sound in this demo is produced from the Hydrasynth. If you are interested in presets for the Hydrasynth please search my youtube channel or visit my website www.marcbarnessounds.com.

A HUGE thank you to everyone at Synclavier Digital for lending me this inspiring (and valuable) synthesizer.

Introductory Price £7.99 until 31st January 2024 - RRP £9.99

Purchase: https://www.marcbarnessounds.com/soun..."

Synclavier Regen - First 5 Custom Timbres by Marc Barnes


"So the lovely people at Synclavier DIgital have kindly let me borrow a demo unit of their fantastic Synclavier Regen. I've now had a good few hours with it so here are my first 5 single timbre presets. So far I have only been using the Subtractive, Additive and FM engines. I will explore the other engines in due course and and put together some sessions. (multi-layer performances)

Although I found it slightly confusing at the start the interface is actually very logical and easy to get around. I'm really looking forward to delving deeper into this excellent synth.

Hope you enjoy folks!"

Modulating Frames using external MIDI controller on Synclavier Regen

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"Our latest Quickie video. Yep, I know, it's 26 minutes long, but it's just focussed on one thing – modulating Frame Start and Frame End with an external MIDI controller. [also see Building simple Frames on Regen]

00:00 Introduction
00:47 Mapping Frame Start & Frame End
03:36 A digression on square wave generation
05:15 Mapping Frame Speed
09:22 Adding another timbre and mapping it
14:12 Adding a resynthesized sample
17:25 Adding a complex additive timbre
23:31 Jamming with all four timbres mapped to a MIDI controller"

Controlling Hardware with the ROLI Seaboard Rise 2

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"I've seen a lot of demos of the ROLI Seaboard Rise 2 but most are using it with its own software (which is excellent btw I demo it in here). I've been keen to get one to play with, particularly as I've got a fair few synths that are MPE compatible, and haven't spent enough time exploring this side of them.

In this I take a look at using it with the Synclavier Regen, Groove Synthesis 3rd Wave and the Sequential OB6.

It's super easy to set up and adds sooooo much more potential for expression. I now understand why people want MPE keyboards on everything!... get one of these and you have :)"

Synclavier Regen Desktop FM/Additive Synthesizer w/ Original Box & Extras

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"Includes factory accessories, quick guide cards, and 8GB SD card containing all available factory libraries at the time I updated the OS earlier this year (‘23). + USB-C wall adapter, pair of TRS MIDI adapters. US and international power outlet adapters for UK and EU."

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Synclavier Regen // The 7 stages of ownership

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"It's not like other synths... it's part of music history... it's complex.. it's unique... it sounds amazing... it's a thing. I've had this for a few months now, and created a couple of tracks, made a patch bank, tried re synthesis, samples, additive synthesis, single cycle samples... whole sessions and complex partials.

Here's a rundown of my experience, what it is, how it works and how to get the most out of it. We go through a number of phases
Fascination and intrigue, confusion, understanding, discovery, exploration, acceptance before finally landing on enjoyment

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