How I Programmed Michael Jackson's "Thriller" Bass on my Tonus ARP 2600

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ABOUT THIS VIDEO
I was blessed to program synthesizers while working with Michael Jackson and Quincy Jones on Thriller (The greatest selling album of all-time). This “HOW TO” video is intended to give you helpful insights about synth programming and to set the record straight about a few things.
I chose to program the “Thriller” bass sound on an ARP 2600P v2.0 aka “Tonus” model for very specific reasons that I explain. The bass line was conceived by Rod Temperton and performed by Greg Phillinganes. The rest is history!
00:00 The Arp 2600 Tonus model (used on the original recording of Thriller)
00:28 Breaking down the sound (on the Arp 2600)
04:02 Trying the sound on the Minimoog
06:24 Trying the sound on the Arturia ARP 2600 V3 -- Patch available FREE as part of the 🎃 AMM THRILLER BASS PATCH SET 🎃 below! ⬇️
12:02 Fine tuning it to match the original
13:22 Articulating the sound (like Greg Phillinganes)
13:54 Tips for other synths
14:51 It's Rod Temperton's bass part
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ABOUT ANTHONY
Anthony's musical touch as both composer and performer is connected with some of the most influential creative minds over the last 40 years. He’s composed and conducted original orchestral scores for over 80 feature films including Young Guns , Internal Affairs , The Man From Elysian Fields , 15 Minutes and Planes, Trains & Automobiles , been commissioned by the Los Angeles Philharmonic for his symphonic work "In the Family Way", written over one thousand TV commercials in a myriad of musical styles, co-founded Levels Audio Post (LA's premiere post production facility) and performed and arranged on big-box-office films and influential hit records such as Michael Jackson's Thriller .
His extensive work as a young arranger, orchestrator and performer for Quincy Jones , Jack Nitzsche , Lamont Dozier , Arthur Rubenstein and Giorgio Moroder was vital in launching his own career. His early years pioneering modular analog synthesizers along with his wide-ranging music scholarship positioned Anthony at the center of the music technology revolution. He attended the University of Southern California School of Music as a piano and composition major.
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[@Doctormix]

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[@anthonymarinellimusic]

We should talk! Love your page as well

[@mdmn8160]

Doctor Mix does a great job re-creating these masterpieces

[@DJSlaughter]

You 2 should definitely do a video together!

[@ryananthony4840]

​@@anthonymarinellimusic YES!!!! Two of the greats together!

[@Breakbeats92.5]

He looks remarkably young for someone that was old enough to help produce a record in the early 80's.

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

I was the youngest person there, I did the job when I was 22

[@ChicanoOne760]

The radiation given off by the machines slows human aging.

[@YPO6]

Geoff Emerick was also in his early 20s when he worked with the Beatles.

[@darthandeddeu]

​@@anthonymarinellimusic that's just even more impressive,

[@robertraya7978]

Pale don't Stale 😂

[@chris-ryan]

I have no idea what this guy is talking about, but he sure is making those keyboards sound good

[@JoeMama-tl4tr]

Imagine creating the sounds for the greatest album ever made. Legend 🐐

[@stevenreichertart]

Anthony, I was 17 when the album dropped. I had a fantastic stereo in my car, so I would go out to my car and BLAST Thriller! The car was rocking and I felt that bass. I knew I was listening to an innovative and immaculately engineered song. Thank you for enriching my life!

[@kiko1935]

So that PWM on the second osc is what really gives it that chorusy sound without having chorus on it. Amazing.

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Yes 🙌

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

@@anthonymarinellimusic that's PWM for your 😎

[@alphabeets]

Modulation the PW is an old way of making a single oscillator sound like multiple oscillators. It’s magical that it works this way.

[@alphabeets]

Modulation the PW is an old way of making a single oscillator sound like multiple oscillators. It’s magical that it works this way.

[@colourbasscolourbassweapon2135]

@@alphabeets yup classic stuff i use in a lot of my bass music stuff and 80s stuff

[@aaroncatolico7550]

It's such an honor to see people like you, Anthony, who've helped develop such influential music with your god-given talent, showcase your skillset here on YT. Thank you for sharing your artwork. I know other sound designers will definitely appreciate you as well. I look forward to more of these videos. 👏🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@blimolhm2790]

so glad to have people like yourself and Steve Porcaro shining light on the golden era of synths

[@robinwindsrygg9568]

This makes so much sense on the 2600 because of the envelope! I’ve always found it harder to play on the Minimoog as you have to be «on your toes» all the time for the envelope to retrigger correctly.

[@synthdude]

*Every* synth player needs to watch this. Talk about sacred synth sounds ❤️😎

[@matthewbecker7389]

It's amazing how KZbin keeps these mind blowing channels hidden away from me until the moment I absolutely need them in my life. This is EXACTLY the knowledge I need to immerse myself in right now... Very excited!!

[@al3k]

YT did a good job putting this into my feed for some reason.. Glad I saw this. Damn awesome beautiful stuff, so few people know how to construct sounds in this way these days - it's a legendary art now... Thank you and hello from an off-grid Brit in the deep forests in Poland! :) 🎶🎵🎶🎵

[@felipepaez2556]

Needless to say, this is a major piece of music history. Funny enough, I found the Moog sound the closest to the album... it's a fantastic bass sound!

[@peterjohnjoseph]

I have been trying to replicate this bass sound for MONTHS using a Mini Moog, Memorymoog, etc. because I was always told it was a Moog. Now I know why it never had the same feel! Thank you so much for doing this. Subscribing and going through your other videos and podcasts now!

[@AndreZA979]

A mathematician, scientist and artist all in one package. Mind blow!

[@ahajonathan]

A legend still lives among us. Thanks Anthony for blessing MJ with your genius and in turn blessing us all. Recently landed on your channel and I've been binge-watching. So glad this treasure is being archived here on KZbin. We need to get you to over a million subs at least

[@diffbreak2366]

These series of Thriller album videos are a proof enough what MJ (+ Quincy) was hearing in his head when composing the album and he was not just a dancing genius but also a genius musician who pushed the limits for everyone around. Mostly, people go ga ga over the rock musicians' rig, eg EVH or Gilmour, but this is every bit as superlative as it can get.

[@GrischaEkart]

Absolutely awesome! This is so important for the history of music. It is one thing to reproduce a sound by careful reengineering and something completely different to see and understand the original motivation and details of a patch. More of original sound design and background stories, please! :)

[@sirpatrickofgoober6603]

Perfectly put!

[@TheOfficialArtOfAsh]

Anthony Marinelli patching up his ARP 2600 will always be so satisfying to me.

[@dwarkanathpramanik8545]

I hope people share these videos with as many people as possible. This is amazing content and Anthony deserves way more views and subscribers. It's so generous of him to share his knowledge and insights. Not everyone in his position would be willing to reveal their trade secrets, especially for free. Thank you Anthony!

[@jonplaysbass33]

Protect this human being at all cost

[@chrisliddiard725]

Wow! Its easy to hear that sound and just take it for granted, but there was always so much happening in that sound. It seems even when we can't immediately appreciate everything that's happening, it has an effect on the way we process those sounds. Its complexity is almost subliminal in its effects. Thank you for sharing.

[@der_vur]

Anthony nonchalantly showing how he made one of the most iconic bass sounds in history

[@Rsonixtunes]

This is amazing. I had thought this baseline was a Jupiter 8 in unison all these years hahaha. This MUST be seen by all funk producers! Spread the word!

[@l0riz624]

The way you proceed to explain us how the patch is made. is just amazing. Thriller to me is the best album ever made, and there won't be a better one! Thanks for the great synths on it!

[@dabistudio_japan]

Anthony-Sensei! Thank you very much for this! It really means a lot for many musicians that grew up with Thriller like me and my brother. I wish you a happy 2023 full of health, a lot of work, creativity and peace! David from Japan!

[@kaeptn]

Beautiful and on point explaining of why things are as they are

[@damightymescan]

This is rad! I love the music and history here.

[@Miicrowahvei]

Thank you for this content! It is an honor to see you program the synths!

[@CesarMorera82]

This is amazing, thank you for sharing all your knowledge and experience while working on such amazing record

[@djhaloeight]

GREAT videos. Love learning the history behind such a classic album.

[@cassisbrook]

This is the kind of content I love! Thank you Mr Marinelli! 🙏🏽

[@thegrimyeaper]

When I sat next to my Dad's turntable here in little Norway and listened to Thriller back in the 80's I couldn't even imagine being able to see all the guys and gear involved in making those genius sounds. This is amazing.

[@ikky2375]

I've been waiting that one for a long time, thank you a lot, I really mean it. All the best for you Anthony, you're a master

[@MikeLindup42]

Thanks Anthony. Really great insight - I, probably like many, thought it was a Moog on the record. I spent about 10 years playing Thriller in London's West End and on four touring productions of the Thriller Live show, so have played this bassline hundreds of times on as close approximation as was possible programmed into a c2000 vintage Roland Fantom, doubled with bass guitar which I know wasn't on the recording but worked well with an onstage live band (and v close tracking!). The arrangements in the show were very faithful to the records and it was a marvellous insight into the combined geniuses and teamwork of MJ, Quincy, Rod, Greg's playing and cool turnarounds, and now I know to include your good self. I think the best part of playing the song in the show were the "ga-gows" in the breakdown, which cued the onstage zombie sequence. I have a MiniMoog and a Prophet 5, and the Arturia 2600 so will have a bit of a play, although right away I'm not sure the P5 has the right sonic signature...we will see! Thanks again for sharing.

[@SteveJohnsen]

This is awesome! Thanks for the explanation, magical bass sound 👌🏼

[@MarsJimmy]

These videos make me appreciate my favorite music on a whole new level. Thank you and subbed.

[@audiolego]

This channel is my discovery of the year. I played my Thriller tape when I was 9 years in Manila Philippines. Everyone was into that album. Now Imget to appreciate Michaels music more. I feel connected to the music more.

[@scnix]

Whoa, this just opened my eyes so much more when it comes to sound mixing. Truly awesome stuff.

[@candystore7083]

I’m absolutely fascinated by your detail. So intricate. I love this video ❤

[@mastersoftheminicomics]

THIS IS AMAZING. I've never thought about this as such an amazing art!!!

[@starstrewnskies]

So great to see you, someone with such skill and understanding, build up this iconic sound. Love it.

[@mrsniffwell7736]

Thanks for posting this. I used to play this part on a Korg Mono/Poly. I haven't even thought of creating a synth patch for decades. It brought back a lot of memories.

[@mjsschad3776]

A true master, sharing incredible knowledge and explaining it perfectly !

[@hugevibez]

Wow thanks for this wonderful piece of history, I hope you make more videos like this as it's very inspirational (and helpful given we live in the analogue synth renaissance!)

[@SuperClau07]

Your videos are priceless, such unique insights from one of the most amazing album and artist ever. Thank you very much for your work from then and now! Greetings from Romania!

[@Rayal1979]

This is some amazing insight! Stories From the Room brought me here.

[@alphabeets]

Superb videos here. Thanks!

[@AltimaNEO]

Man, that's crazy. So it's not enough to just be a talented musician, but you gotta be a bit of an engineer to master these old synth.

[@dpalaoro]

well he's not the musician who played the parts on thriller.

[@mojojojo6400]

​@@dpalaoro that's not what they were saying. They were saying and inferring that if you were using these at the time or even using them now as vintage, that you can't really just know how to play but you also need to be a bit of an engineer too.....no matter who you are and no matter who's playing. They were talking about using this equipment in general...and not talking about this man specifically.

[@drakula420_]

Fantastic simple yet detailed walk through for this classic synth tone. I used my 2600 for a month before I bought some patch cables & this was my first patch using them. Thanks legend!

[@NJDrew]

This is amazing and fascinating and your knowledge and skills are extremely impressive! Thank you for posting this

[@ataukazamana]

Thanks for sharing, so inspiring dude! Major Things!!!

[@warp2600]

Wow. That was awesome. I always thought that it was one of the greatest synth bass sounds and now I know how it was done.

[@soul76can]

So fascinating! Great video. For those of us around in the 80s, this was THE sound.

[@pascaldeshayes5459]

Amazing! What a sound history lesson, that's very much appreciated.

[@petea]

That sound was hiding in plain sight, I never realized how good it really is until now. The moog and VST comparisons are really interesting too. Subscribed!

[@PeerHond69]

My whole childhood-vibes are built on the Thriller album (even though I'm from 2003), what is just pure magic and will propably dictate the rest of my life. Anthonty, thank you so much for your contributions and, now, for these amazingly informative videos!

[@dgp1080]

Don’t have enough words to thank's this present!!! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@MrScrooge1980]

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing channel!!!!! Legendary stuff!

[@PatrickSimons79]

Amazing, especially the cables magically appearing, disappearing, and changing color 😀This sound could have been another one of those best kept secrets, except for your generosity in sharing your knowledge and skills. Thank you so much!

[@jae6220]

😮 I can’t believe we’re watching how the greatest synth baseline in history was made with the man that created it. This is what the internet was made for.

[@renemensing8249]

I really love your videos Anthony, I appreciate that you took so much time to explain to us the professional side of the "show". You made it look so easy just to (cv) trigger, play and sequence all those sometimes very stuborn devices and at the end you always managed to let them "speak" as one, I still have quite an analog synth based studio too, but unfortunate nothing came out of it thus far. Just want to say that I recognise your struggles too to get that sound that you want, thanks again for posting this!

[@citizenworld8094]

this video just popped up and made my day. Liked, subbed enjoyed and found a great resource as well as a great man.

[@sssyntax]

I love your style and approach to synthesis and music!

[@MIHAO]

love your work, Anthony. very inspiring!

[@nahshonimmanuel1704]

And the rest was history ✨✨🤯

[@RichardIngalls]

It is SOOO COOL that you share these nuggets of awesomeness with us. Thank you!

[@willlazenby1050]

This is freakin awesome, thank you for making this video!!

[@dodgedforgottenn]

Love these sound design vids!

[@ICanFixThat2]

Maestro Marinelli, THANK YOU SO MUCH! as Dr. C says, this is gold

[@spincitynyc809]

That was a joy to watch.

[@MrGunMusic]

I always tought this bassline was made using a Minimoog. Seeing you how you make the actual sounds is amazing! I just subscribed to your channel, love your content!

[@JM_2019]

Thank you so much! I was looking for this information for years! The Thriller album conviced me as an E-bass player that bass on keyboard is an instrument in its own right.

[@jesussoto6855]

God this is pure genius, i'm amazed by your abilities. I thought i knew a lot by programin my AX1500G guitar pedalboard

[@paul6925]

One of my favourite bass sounds ever!

[@emiliopalazzolo894]

Thank you for this and the Thriller series. You mention all the details I would ask you if I was there. A dream come true for us mortals!

[@leonardovalvassori]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

[@amonchhetri1053]

awesome insight!

[@followthebeat66]

Super cool vids! Just found your channel... Thanks for sharing all this! Greetings from Germany.

[@NonStopBiyori]

Man, thanks God KZbin recommended this to me, I'm amazed by your hard work, I'm definitely subscribing!

[@francescocascella4666]

Best bass ever, thank you maestro Anthony!!

[@noeqplease]

Just did this patch on my Behringer ARP2600 Blue Marvin. There is only one or two patch points which are different, but it does sound the same. Thanks Anthony!!!

[@Rodneytheproducer1986]

It's crazy how young this man looks and how energetic he is sharp as a tac since watching him I have learned a thing or two about synthesizers because before I didn't know dog diddly squat but watching this Channel and listening to the way he explains everything makes it seem so easy and understandable

[@Totally_B]

I aways assumed a Jupiter played that bass because I thought it had the fattest grit out there for that lower note. It's absolutely amazing to seeing It played back by the legend responsible for lying down that sound! Thank you so much for sharing your contribution to such a special track!

[@LAghemo]

Thank you for sharing this, it's really good to have the real guy who did the real thing sharing his real knowledge. Totally rare, in a world of "Noone" teaching "Everyone" how to do "Everything". Really, I don't know how to thank you.

[@patzumbrunn1227]

Thank you Antony.Very kind from you

[@sergeinechai9043]

Omg! Your knowledge sharings are the Gold! Love it! Thank you so much ❤

[@issiewizzie]

This is Gold ...thanks for the history lesson

[@gameaudioshaman]

Love your videos. Just so enjoyable.

[@ewan8528]

Would love to see a breakdown on that ringing sound layered over the bass in the organ section. I found it could have been a square wave with a fast lfo from the jupiter or the frog patch from a casio 401.

[@rizkeyg]

Fantastic Tutorial Anthony... ive managed to program my Arturia 2600 V3 perfectly from your clear instructions... keep them coming 😎

[@merchannel7762]

We are so lucky to have the real guy doing tutorials

[@SiClopsThe1EyedMan]

Thanks for showing how you made the patch :) It would be awesome to see you make more sound design videos from the Thriller album or just sound design in general, no worries if not, this was super interesting anyway, i will try it out on my ARP clone.

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

What do you want to see?

[@itacHH]

@@anthonymarinellimusic Would like too see the chord patch/spooky sound @ at the end of thriller would be cool too see the programming for that. Much love, thank you for showing us the programming behind the sounds.

[@SiClopsThe1EyedMan]

Hi @@anthonymarinellimusic The main arpeggiated sound from Human Nature is a really nice sound, i can hear a couple of layers going on, would be great to see, or even the method that you would have used for processing the drum machines at the time and the fx units that you may have used, i know prince used the Eventide H949 to widen the hihats, any little nuggets like that are really interesting as they are getting kind of forgotten these days as computer processing takes over. But any synth sounds/bass's from Thriller from simplest to the more complex would be absolutely amazing to see you recreate!

[@anthonymarinellimusic]

Human Nature was all Steve Porcaro! He did amazing work on that song

[@SiClopsThe1EyedMan]

@@anthonymarinellimusic ah, i knew he had written the original idea but thought you may have tweaked it a little.

[@guysmiley7289]

Subscribed. I found your account from this video by accident. I went back and watched others you made. Keep up the good work. Huge fan of your work.

[@primitivo4604]

Brilliant video.

[@DanielGBenesScienceShows]

I’m late to the mix but oh my gosh, this is such a beautiful and enriching video from a true legend!!

[@beatlesguyEM]

Holy shit wow. That's amazing. I had always heard that the bass on thriller was a minimoog! Glad to hear the real story from the source!

[@russellmardling7156]

I can watch this all day! I want to get an eighties era synth now!

[@els1f]

Just recreated this on my minibrute for fun😋 I am so glad i found your channel! 🙌✌️

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