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--- In AN1x-list@y..., Bruce Wahler <bruce@a...> wrote:
> Jake,
> 
> >I have been a member of the list for sometime now but normally just 
> >lurk.  I now have a question even though it is a bit off topic of the 
> >list.  I was woundering if it would be possible to midi sync all my gear 
> >with a live drummer.  Either off the hi-hat or something similar.  Mostly 
> >want to be able to sync drum machine and sequencer with the live drummer.
> 
> A company called Kahler used to make an item called the "Human Clock" in 
> the late 80's that does exactly what you want.  It takes a 1/4" signal in, 
> averages it into a tempo, and then sends that tempo out as a MIDI clock.  I 
> don't know how hard they are to find these days.

Bruce,
Was there not also a box along similar lines called a 'Garfield Master 
Beat'? Or was that a SMPTE/MTC solution? I seem to recall it was out 
around the same period as the Human Clock?

Jon