Diodes allow current to pass in one direction, enforcing asymmetry — the simplest form of decision. They clip, rectify, and protect with quiet certainty.
- ➡ Forward vs reverse bias
- ⚡ Rectification and voltage clamping
- 🧲 Zener, Schottky, and LED variants
- 🎛 Wavefolding, envelope shaping, signal protection
In modular synthesis, diodes shape distortion, protect inputs, and define the edges of sound — small components with sharp consequences.