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For more complex all-in-one synthesizer projects, see [[:Category:Projects]].
 
== Simple passive circuits ==
 
=== Passive mult ===
 
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'''
 
==== Schematics ====
 
* simply wire all jack tips together, and all barrels together. More complex designs can use switched jacks to split multiples into smaller sub-groups.
* [https://aisynthesis.com/ai001-multiple-build-guide/ AI synthesis have a schematic] for a splitable passive multiple, as well as full PCB-based kits available.
 
== Entry level projects ==
* [[Passive mult]] - 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'''
* [[Atari Punk Console]], - one of the simplest audio-generating circuits. There are [[CV]]-controllable versions available, however,''they do not track voltage'', and so are not suitable as melodic voices.
* [[Baby 8 step sequencer]]
 
== Further reading ==
* ''Make: Analog Synthesizers'' by Ray Wilson, Maker Media Inc., 2013, ISBN 1-4493-4522-0 - easily readable, contains a lot of practical advice about soldering and construction, yet does contain some technical explanations of how some of the circuits actually work.
 
== External links ==
* [https://www.lookmumnocomputer.com/ Look Mum No Computer]
=== General sources of schematics and layouts ===
 
* [http://electro-music.com/forum/forum-169.html Electro-music Layout Factory] 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.
{{Split to|[[Passive mult]]|3 July 2019}}
 
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