E-mu Emax SE: "Shall we play a game?" (War Games, computer) & Other Samples

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"LOL!! I just couldn't resist! I had to sample the famous "Shall we play a game?" sample from the awesome 80s classic movie, "War Games". Its the voice of the computer "Joshua", a talking computer/speech synthesizer."

emax se: Chorus Synth strings

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"emax se: Chorus Synth strings patch. (Its a little distorted!)
I sampled a generic string patch from Motif-6, and added the E-mu's chorus to it and modified the ADSR (amp) to give it a slower attack time, as well as a release time that is appropriate"

emax se: New D-50 patches by TSF

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"emax se: New D-50 patches I have written for the Roland D-50 linear synthesizer. Played with the Emax SE (through midi)"

E-mu Emax SE: JP-8 and Fairlight CMI sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE: Jupiter-8 strings and Fairlight CMI "arp" sample."

Emax SE video 3: Jupiter-8 sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE: Jupiter-8 sample"

video 2, emax se "DX-7 Bell Tines" sample

TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE
DX-7 Bell Tines sample"

Waveforms, harmonic series, FM, PD, LAS

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |
Some light synth talk from TheSynthFreq. Comparisons between the Yamaha DX1 and CZ-5000, followed by Roland D-50. See TheSynthFreq link above for some of her performances previously posted here.

"Here is a short video on the synths that I use, the waveforms they have and a little about the harmonic content of each WF. I only discussed the very basics as to not bore everyone to tears. Lol

Please enjoy!
:) TSF and the synths!"

Roland D-50: TVF ( Filter: routings & LFO) Fc 60/res 30

TheSynthFreq | January 29, 2011 |

"A review of D-50's TVF and each of the 4 WFs in the LFO. (LFO 2) routed to TRI, SAW , SQU, and RND.
I have the Fc at 60 and the res at 30 for more dramatic effect so its easier to hear what the filter/LFO is doing.
Keep in mind that the recording is from an iPhone 3GS mic.
Please enjoy!!
:)"

"Time of your life" TSF & MsMotif6

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | December 24, 2010 |

"Here is a new 80s ballad composition.
This song is about enjoying the great times in your life and being thankful for all that everyone has done for you and letting your family and loved ones know how much you appreciate them.
Instruments used:
Motif6- lead guitar (Crystal)
JV-880- DX-7ish Tines played with Roland D-50 (for velo. sense.)
Korg EMX- drum pattern (new)

Please enjoy! :)
Happy Synthtastic Holidays everyone!!

:) TheSynthFreq and MsMotif6 (& the synths!)"

'Arp'd dreams' by TSF

"A new and chilled out synthyness.
Synths used:
E-Mu Emax SE- arpeg. to D-50, new patch (square wave, filter + res. tweaked live)
D-50: filtered square wave patch.
DX-9: midi to Roland A-90 (OB8 strings)
Please enjoy! :)
:) TheSynthFreq"

the Happy Juno

"Here is a new song featuring the Roland Alpha Juno-1's bass sound.
Synths used:
Roland Alpha Juno-1: bass
Roland D-50: synth/pads
E-Mu Emax SE- Sax lead (from JV-880)
Yamaha DX-9- FM Xylo patch
Korg Emx- arp to Juno, 80s pattern

Please Enjoy! :)

:) TheSynthFreq"

Night fall. By TSF, MsM6

YouTube via TheSynthFreq via Mini of http://www.tonetweakers.com aka 123Synthland on Ebay
"This is a new 80s composition from TSF and MsM6. My sister is joining me in my part of the studio as she is using my Casio CZ-5000 to control the Motif 6. The Motif 6 has a faulty pitch bend so, the CZ-5000 is a controller for that issue. I am playing the bass line on the Alpha Juno-1, and the chords on the Roland D-50. My sister is playing the lead. This song is a lot of fun and we are just improving it as we go. Long live the 80s synth sound!"

"Sines of life" (better audio)

"Hi!This is video 2 of "Sines of life". It was re-recorded for better audio quality in the bass sound. This song was written by Danielle.
Synths used: Roland D-50 (strings) Roland JV-880 (Jupiter strings) Motif 6- (electric bass) Korg EMX-1 (original beat sequence) Alpha Juno-1 (lead E-guitar)"

more vids here

Moving

YouTube via willrobinsonensoniq — June 21, 2010 —

"While working on an 80's ballad, this song came into fruition. With a little inspiration from my fellow You Tuber's.
See TheSynthFreq http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXpmj1... [on MATRIXSYNTH]
mootbooxle http://www.youtube.com/user/mootbooxl... [on MATRIXSYNTH]
mik300z http://www.youtube.com/user/mik300z#p... [on MATRIXSYNTH]
And you will understand.
I use the basic "four on the floor" bass drum to get the show started with the TS 12's Patch-Cord siren sound. Add some high-hat and delayed snare with a bass line and we are off to the late 70's early 80's.

The usual influences are there; Go West, Vibraphonic, Duran Duran, and The Rippingtons to name a few.
Let's all have a fun Summer. Ballad to follow later on..."

"Tags: Ensoniq TS 12 VFX SD Korg M3r Roland 20"

D-50 101: Linear Arithmetic Synthesis explained. by TSF

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | February 20, 2011 |

"Linear Arithmetic synthesis or L/A synthesis is whats behind D-50s awesome sound, here I explain the process of how D-50 works.
These 3 main parts of D-50s awesomeness, is:
PCMs- pulse code modulation (there are 100 of them stored to ROM)
Digitally Generated WaveForms- Saw and Square waves (remember a Saw has even and odd harmonics, a Square has only Odd harmonics)
Subtractive Synthesis- the most basic theories for 'subtracting harmonics' in a structured way'.

More videos to come!
Please enjoy! :)
TSF & D-50"

Update:

D-50 101: Basic elements of sound & the D-50

TheSynthFreq | February 20, 2011 |

"Basic description of the 3 elements of sound, (pitch, timbre and amplitude), the requirements for sound to exist (generation, transmission & perception), and how D-50 and it's functions apply to sound design.
Please enjoy! :)

:) TSF & D-50"

Improv 5. by TSF & MsMotif6

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 08, 2011 |

"A new chilled out improvisational compostion. :)
Synths used-
E-mu Emax SE: 'Chorus Juno strings'
D-50: new patch 'pure'
DX-9: midi to D-50
Motif-6: 'nylon guitar'

Please enjoy! :)

:) TSF & MsMotif6"

Improv 6 (80s) by TSF & MsMotif6

TheSynthFreq | January 08, 2011 |

"Hi. :) This is an improv 80s composition (just ideas for now) with the usual synth sounds.
I am using a new strings patch for D-50. I use the JV-880 sax lead sound again as well.
Keep in mind, this isn't a completed song, its just ideas for now.
Please enjoy :)

:) TSF"

Tour of TheSynthFreq's synth studio :)

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | February 13, 2011 |

"A short video of the synths and how I set them up in the studio. I also show an example FM patch with dx-9 with Emax SE with midi/effects routing explained."

"synths of love"

YouTube via TheSynthFreq
"Hi. This is a new composition using an older pattern on the EMX, written 3-30-10 is still a work in progress. This song is about my deep passion for synthesizers and the joy of creating music from the heart.

Synths lovingly used: D-50: strings Alpha Juno-1: e-guitar lead CZ-500: MIDI controller for pitch bend messages Yamaha QX-3: MIDI data recorder, 1 track

(P.S.: Check out my synth pictures at Flickr.com!)
PLEASE ENJOY!
:) TSF"

http://www.flickr.com/photos/thesynthfreq/

Anything 80s, makes me happy.

YouTube via TheSynthFreq — May 24, 2010 — "HI! :)
This is new composition that is a kind of "tribute" to 80s movies and their cheesy soundtracks that all of us 80s freaks enjoy. I wrote this song on the Motif 6 synthesizer and am playing the lead on the CZ-5000 and Alpha Juno-1. My D-50 has a synth string patch that is added here and there in the song. MsMotif6 is playing the string track.
Please enjoy the 80s corniness of this track. lol :)

:) TSF"

"New beginning" duet.

"TheSynthFreq — May 24, 2010 — Hi. This song was written by Crystal (MsMotif6) and I am playing harmony to the lead track that she wrote. This is a fun group song that is lighthearted and about new beginnings in life. Especially after unhappy times, it is time to start enjoying more and just be happy on this journey of life. :)
Please enjoy!
:) TSF & MsMotif6"

Juno-1: 3 OCT TRANSPOSE TRICK

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | February 13, 2011 |

"Hey! :) Ever wished your Juno-1 had just one more oct transpose + or -? well there's a way to get 3 octaves of transpose! It works in either direction, plus or minus octaves. No need to change the DCO at all. I'll show you how. :)
:) TSF & Juno-1"

Alpha Juno-1: VCA: ADSR, D-ADSR, GT, DGT

TheSynthFreq | February 13, 2011 |

"How to get a mono patch with VCA ENV "retrigger" with Gating. I talk about the different ADSR output options, ADSR , D-ADSR, GT & DGT.
Also chord memory, & tone modify parameters are discussed.
:) TSF"

"Night" by TSF

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | September 12, 2010

"Synths used: Roland D-50 (factory preset brass), Roland Alpha Juno-1 (bass w/delay), Yamaha DX-9 (controller for JV-880) JV-880 (lead sax), Casio CZ-5000 (midi controller for Yamaha Motif6), Motif6- (strings) Please enjoy! :) TheSynthFreq"

Korg EMX-1: creating basic 80s sequence

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | September 25, 2010

"This is a short video about the basic steps to writing an 80s drum pattern with the Korg EMX. Also explained, is the process of using a synthesizer to record the bass line in to the EMX. The EMX sends midi data back to the synth, for a more realistic 80s bass patch.
The pattern shown is 4 measures but up to 8 measures are available on the EMX, the Roland Alpha Juno was used to enter the bass line into the EMX, then the EMX sent the midi data back to the Juno and the Juno's sound is heard, not the EMX (synth part 1). I also couldn't resist but to add the D-50 with some sparkling chords in to the mix.
Keep in mind that this is very basic, nothing fancy.
Please pardon my horrible explainations!

Please enjoy. :)
Have a synth-tastic weekend everyone!

:) TheSynthFreq"

Freqing Out- by FSD (A love song for TSF)

YouTube via FatSynthDude | September 18, 2010

Hmm... I'm guessing TSF is obviously TheSynthFreq. This post gets credit for the Synth Romance label, although the first post I believe goes to synthfrau aka synthiefrau on YouTube. No, love for synths does not count otherwise every single post would get the label. Video description from FatSynthDude on YouTube:

"Nothing too fancy going on here. This was all done in one take, so it's a little sloppy. (I never said I was a great musician and I definitely never said I was good at copping the styles of the 80's!) Just a little something in tribute to a very entertaining decade as well as to everybody's favorite 80's synth addict. ;-)

I tried to be as authentic to the decade as possible in regards to synths, however a lot of my gadgets (especially drum machines, mixers, and effects) were made in the 90's or the 00's. :-(

Vermona DRM-1 mkIII - Drums
Sequential Pro One - Bass
Akai AX60 - Pads
Siel DK600 - Lead (kinda buried in this mix)
Prophet 600 - Sync synth line the guitar is playing
Schecter Devil Elite - The guitar itself
Line 6 Pod X3 Pro - Guitar effects
Roland GR-30 - Guitar to MIDI converter

I've actually got two mixes of this song with the one in the video being the latter of the two. The original version was mixed while it was recording, was sent through some hardware effects processors, and sent to tape. The mix in the video came about because of a little happy accident in recording. The StudioLives allow me to archive everything to the computer, so I make it a habit of recording EVERYTHING. In the process of this, I was recording the signal coming out of the guitar through the Pod in case I decided later to send the guitar through a different synth or just wanted to correct something with the synth line later (hooray for audio-MIDI conversion!) I accidentally left the amp simulation switched on and I happened to like the result. I remixed the whole thing in Reaper with software effects, turned the Prophet 600 down in the mix, and put the guitar track over it so that the sync sound is more like an effect.

Also, because the patch being used on the Prophet 600 is in unison mode, and guitar to MIDI conversion is finicky, the P600 doesn't always trigger when it's supposed to. Kind of a neat effect in this context, imo.

Hope you all like it, and if you don't, keep it to yourselves because my skin is thinner than paper. :-D

...I just noticed that you can make out Audrey Hepburn's reflection in my guitar during certain points of the vid. XD"

E-mu Emax SE: Formatting Disks (Basic)

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"Hi!! :) Here is my attempt at explaining how to format floppy disks for the E-mu Emax SE sampling synthesizer. Formatting floppies for the Emax SE is a two part process that can be a little confusing.
Note: the odd sound quality of my speech is due to a cold and a hearing impairment, not the mic.
If there any part you don't understand, please comment and i will do my best to clarify it! :)

Please enjoy!
:) TSF and E-mu Emax SE (who was not harmed in this video) lol"

Roland D-50 TVF: 3 TVF configurations for E-guitar patch.

YouTube via TheSynthFreq
"Hi. :) This is a short video example of 3 TVF configurations to make an E-guitar patch. The patch I made for D-50 is close to the lead sound that I wrote for the Alpha Juno-1, although it is a little thinner sounding. The Alpha Juno-1 has a very warm VCF/VCA so it is going to have a little different texture to it. I discuss some information about the TVF, Time and Levels in the TVF with attention to T2 settings. I am not a great presenter,and I talk too fast, but I hope this info makes sense and doesn't cause more confusion than necessary! :) LOL
This E-guitar patch uses 3 of the 4 oscillators and can be configured in 3 ways, 1 where the time and the effect is dependent of the time setting (T2) in the TVF, 2 where the velocity (TVF -WG PW velocity = +/- 0-7) is in effect or 3 where no velocity or time is specified, and there is no "evolution" to the sound over time.
Please enjoy!
:) TSF"

Night- by TSF

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | September 17, 2010

"Night- 80s synth-pop composition. (re-uploaded due to video/audio sync issues)
Synths used- roland D-50 (preset patch), JV-880- lead sax, Alpha Juno-1- synth bass w/delay fx, Motif6- midi to CZ-5000 (strings), Yamaha DX-9- midi to JV-880.
Korg EMX-1- new 80s pattern.
Please enjoy! :)"

"The wish" by TSF & MsMotif6 (happy new years!)

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | December 31, 2010 |

"A new synth/funk composition for the new year! :)

Synths used:
Motif-6: rhythm guitar
D-50: strings
DX-9: FM bass
E-mu Emax SE: Organ sample from Motif6
Korg Emx-1: new pattern

Please enjoy! :)
:) TSF"

Roland A-90: Battery explaination, cleaning and removing hammer action keys.

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | July 11, 2010

"Hi. :)
This is a short ,hopefully helpful video on how to locate the internal battery and how to go about removing and replacing it. Remember that the A-90 requires a CR2032 battery and that it should be replaced every 5 to 10 years to ensure best operation and avoid a leaking battery, which is dangerous for synths. These batteries are only about $2 and can be found at Walgreen's, or Radio Shack or any other store that carries batteries and electronics.
I also attempt to explain the process of how to remove the hammer action (P4 keybed) keys from the A-90ex. Often times after a long life, there will be lots of dust and grime under those keys since the grease traps the dust that falls in between them. I normally remove every key and weight once a year and give it a thorough cleaning as a preventative measure against dust and also to check the hammers themselves to find cracks or any broken weights. You can tell if a weight is broken by either the loud "pop" that is heard, or if the key "caves in".

Please enjoy the video and let me know if there is any further explanations needed. :)

:) TSF

Note: The A-90ex was not harmed in the making of this video. lol"

"Love finds you" by TSF

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | July 16, 2010

"Hi. :)
This is an upbeat 80s composition about the mystery of how love can find you in the most mysterious ways.

Please enjoy

:) TSF
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