This primer introduces the essential concepts that underpin modular synthesis — the invisible architecture of flow, resistance, and transformation.
⚡ Electricity: The Invisible Thread
- Voltage: The push behind the flow — like pressure in a pipe.
- Current: The flow itself — how many electrons move.
- Resistance: The friction — shaping how much gets through.
🕹️ Switching: Choosing Flow
- Manual or electronic
- Rhythmic or reactive
- Foundational to square waves, gates, and clocks
🧱 Passive Components: Shaping Flow
| Component | Function | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Resistor | Limits current, divides voltage | Resistors |
| Capacitor | Stores charge, shapes timing | Capacitors |
| Inductor | Resists change in current | Inductors |
🔁 Active Components: Controlling and Amplifying
| Component | Function | Explore |
|---|---|---|
| Transistor | Acts as a switch or amplifier | Transistors |
| Diode | Allows current in one direction | Diodes |
| Op-Amp | Compares voltages, amplifies difference | Op-Amps |
🧠 Why It Matters
- Build circuits from first principles
- Debug signal paths with confidence
- Design modules that behave with intention
- Appreciate the poetry of flow, friction, and form
This is the groundwork — the silent architecture beneath every patch cable and pulse.