Call to Help the SynthFreq & MsMotif-6s

Published on Dec 18, 2015 TheSynthFreq

This one is in via Greg Cole with the approval of Crystal Morales aka MsMotif-6s. Many of you will be familiar with the SynthFreq and MsMotif-6s work over the years. If you are in a situation where you can help, please do.

"Many of you know Danielle Morales, also known as SynthFreq on Youtube. Danielle and her sister Crystal have been making fantastic synth videos and great tunes for years now, check out their work here if you haven't already 'Filtered Maze' by TSF.

They both have quite serious ongoing health problems and have been going through some very hard and frightening times lately with these and also accomodation issues and the potential need to sell off their beloved synths to try and keep their apartment. They are struggling to resolve this themselves as Danielle has had to be rushed to hospital a number of times recently.

I'm hoping people would be willing to donate a small amount to help out and make sure the synth freqs get to keep the gear which makes them so happy and a roof over their heads. Danielle also creates fantastic art, some of which is synth-related so alternatively you could help out by purchasing some of her work.

You can make a donation to her paypal address which is: Danielledell123@yahoo.com [or Crystal's here: crystalumbro@yahoo.com]

Any amount would be helpful, I'm sure. I'm hoping the community can get behind this and make sure these girls can keep their gear and keep making awesome synth videos. I'm sure we all understand what a difference creating music can make to our lives when times are tough.

On behalf of Danielle and Crystal, thankyou for your help."

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"

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"

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."

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YouTube via TheSynthFreq | February 03, 2011

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!!
:)"

D-50: Initializing patches, PG-1000 setup

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 28, 2011 | 3 likes, 0 dislikes
Note the braille.
"A new video explaining the 'init' process of D-50, how to work through a reset of a patch from the ' init' settings and a basic PG-1000 edit. Always check the Chorus settings and the balance of the two L and U first. Set the Chorus parameters to 00's since they are most of the times always going to be set to high values from the init process. This video is not the full length since my iPhone 3GS has a 9min limit and I guess the phone got bored of all my rambling on. lol
:) TSF"

Midwinter Thaw - Improvisational Jam by Rob Adlers

YouTube via radlers | January 10, 2011 |

"OK, this one was inspired by TheSynthFreq, who's been posting a LOT of new tunes/jams on YouTube. Got inspired! Thanks! Back at ya! Background organ and bass - Yamaha SK50D. Drums - Logic Pro 8. Background sequence, Korg MS2000.
Soloing on AKAI AX60, Yamaha SK50D, Yamaha CS40M, Korg MS2000. The SK50D just sounds better with a Leslie speaker no? I think so."

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"

JV-880: nylon guitar

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | January 05, 2011 |

"E-mu Emax SE: JV-880 nylon guitar patch (midi from Emax), Just making up a random guitar like riff.
(this sound is a little distorted here)
One of my favorite JV-880 patches."

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"

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"

"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"

Austin city life

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | December 29, 2010
"All sounds heard are from the Yamaha Motif-6"
You might recognize some of the synth print art in the background from prior posts.

"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"

"Musique du coeur": Roland A-90 and D-50 improvisation

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | October 05, 2010

"An improvised piano/synth composition.
Synths used: Roland A-90, piano and strings Roland D-50, lead 2"

"11th dimension" Korg EMX, D-50 & DX-9

YouTube via TheSynthFreq | September 30, 2010

"Korg EMX sequence, with DX-9 bass patched being controlled by EMX though Midi. The DX-9 bass patch was created for this track. The D-50 patch was played live and improvised over the drum machine sequences. I switched between 3 different patterns that I created, to form a 'song'.
All sounds on the D-50, DX-9 and the Korg EMX were created by me using FM and L.A.S synthesis.
Please enjoy :)"

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"

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! :)"