Engineering-first articles on synthesis
Deep dives into DSP building blocks, reliable Eurorack power and grounding, and modern web-based modulars.
Deep dive into zero-delay feedback and topology-preserving transform techniques: solving algebraic loops, handling nonlinearities, and building stable digital filters that behave correctly at high resonance.
Deep dive into synthesizer filters: analog VCF topologies like Moog ladder and state variable, resonance and self-oscillation, plus practical digital implementations for software synths.
Start your synth building journey right: choosing the perfect first kit, gathering essential tools, understanding electronics basics, and turning a box of parts into your first working synthesizer.
Discover what makes oscillators tick: waveform shapes, voltage control, simple DIY circuits, and how these building blocks transform DC power into musical signals you can shape and modulate.
Master the visual language of electronics: component symbols, signal flow patterns, common synth circuits, and practical tips for reading any schematic with confidence and understanding.
From naïve waveforms to bandlimited techniques and phase-friendly FM, this article explores practical oscillator DSP that stays stable, alias-free, and expressive under modulation.
Engineering principles for low-noise modular systems: rails, returns, decoupling, star grounds, and practical measurement strategies to find and fix hum and hiss.
A practical blueprint for composing modular-style patches in JavaScript: scheduling, graph design, parameter smoothing, and performance tricks for glitch-free sound.