
Congratulations, you mad scientist, you.
Building your own circuitry is surprisingly
empowering for a lot of people, even if they aren’t
a “musician” (whatever that means). Learning
basic electronics is a fast way to teach you
that nothing in the built world is magic — your
computer, microwave, and smoke detector all
work with the same basic principles, and they
all can be understood. Comprehending the built
world around us helps us think more clearly
about the ways technology can help and harm
us. At the very least, building a synth is a friendly
reminder that businesses aren’t the arbiters
of new sounds. You shouldn’t have to limit your