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'''If you're new to DIY electronics, please read the [[
For more complex all-in-one synthesizer projects, see [[:Category:Projects]].
[[synthesizer]] modules are defined and differentiates from components such as amplifiers, oscillators, filters, etc. by having voltage control.<ref>''[https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=c1NBTlBMDyYC&lpg=PA115&ots=FfBDaX6_QI&pg=PA115#v=onepage&q&f=false Vladimir Ussachevsky: A Bio-bibliography]'' by Ralph Hartsock, Carl John Rahkonen, Greenwood Press, 2000, {{ISBN|0313298521}}</ref>
== Simple passive circuits ==▼
Designed more for simplicity than high performance. Good enough to get an introduction to some basic principles of Synth DIY. Using just a handful of components and easily built on [[stripboard]] or [[perfboard]].
Passive circuits don't require powering.
* [[CGS real ring modulator]] and [[CGS real ring modem]] -
* [[Moog passive filters]] -
* [[Passive mult]] - Probably the easiest module to possibly build, all you need is some [[connectors|jack]]s, some wire, and a soldering iron. This module allows you to split a signal to be sent to multiple destinations. '''Passive mults are not suitable for V/octave CV control, because the voltage may drop when split, due to varying impedances in the destinations'''▼
* [[Vactrol VCF]] - This can do interesting things right away unlike a [[VCO]] which doesn't do much interesting on it's own.
=== Active circuits ===
Active circuits need some Volts for power.
* [[Atari Punk Console]] - one of the simplest audio-generating circuits. There are [[CV/gate|CV]]-controllable versions available, however,''they do not track voltage'', and so are not suitable as melodic voices.
* [[Baby 10 sequencer]] -
* [[LMNC simple EG]] - a very cut down envelope generator<!-- https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/simple-envelope-generator -->
* [[LMNC simple-filter]] - a simplified MS20 LPF<!-- https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/simple-filter -->
* Tim Escobedo's [http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-67769-0.html&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight= Q&D VCF]
== See also ==
▲Probably the easiest module to possibly build, all you need is some [[jack]]s, some wire, and a soldering iron. This module allows you to split a signal to be sent to multiple destinations. ''Passive mults are not suitable for V/octave CV control, because the voltage may drop when split, due to varying impedances in the destinations'''
* [[Simple electronics]]
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== Further reading ==
* ''Electronic Synthesiser Construction'' by R.A. Penfold, Bernard Babani, 1986, {{ISBN|0-85934-159-3}} - Typical Babani pocket-book. It contains details for making a basic synthesizer with the usual VCO-VCA-VCF voice, including an ADSR envelope generator, and several simple sequencer circuits. Online at [http://www.emusic-diy.org/Schematics/Synths E-Music DIY Archive].
* ''Handmade Electronic Music: The Art of Hardware Hacking'' by Nicolas Collins, Routledge, 2009, {{ISBN|0-415-99873-5}}. A guide to the lowest tech electronic music possible; circuit-bending existing toys, moving on to building simple oscillators, filters, amplifiers using CMOS circuits. Simple, inspiring projects that work and will get you started in music DIY.<!-- <ref>[http://musicthing.co.uk/modular/?p=835 Handmade Electronic Music by Nicholas Collins], Music Thing Modular</ref> -->
* ''Make: Analog Synthesizers'' by Ray Wilson, Maker Media Inc., 2013, {{ISBN|1-4493-4522-0}} - easy to read, contains a lot of practical advice about soldering and construction. A more accurate title would be ''How to build the [http://musicfromouterspace.com/analogsynth_new/NOISETOASTER/NOISETOASTER.php MFOS Noise Toaster].
== External links ==
* Kristian Blåsol's [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLyE56WXw0_5Q5QGMEXWmskuhojKyRdA3T Modular In A Week] (MIAW), YouTube
* Peter Edwards' [https://web.archive.org/web/20051215132820/http://www.casperelectronics.com/ Casperelectronics] website and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-optxul3FrunxcuQlMYbrg Casper Electronics DIY synth building] YouTube channel.
* Sam Battle's [https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/ Look Mum No Computer] website and [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCafxR2HWJRmMfSdyZXvZMTw Look Mum No Computer] on YouTube.
* Chris Beckstrom's [https://web.archive.org/web/20191216005628/https://chrisbeckstrom.com/2019/11/15/getting-started-in-synth-diy-first-steps/ Getting Started in Synth DIY: First Steps]
* [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRbjRzRH7DfGdyUK0ptKbzp72qwDG5NTC Easy beginner kits!], Synth Diy Guy, YouTube
* [http://electro-music.com/forum/forum-169.html The layout factory], stripboard layouts of modules, electro-music.com forum
* [https://www.modwiggler.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=17&t=68000 stripboard compendium], Mod Wiggler Forum, Sep. 2012
=== General sources of schematics and layouts ===
* [http://electro-music.com/forum/forum-169.html The layout factory] at Electro-music.com has hundreds of strip-board layouts for various modules. The [http://electro-music.com/forum/topic-56660.html Schematics Vault] also lists lots of schematics in one thread.
=== Kits, PCBs and panels ===
* [https://www.bartonmusicalcircuits.com/synthstuff.html Barton Musical Circuits] - slightly more advanced projects.
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