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<aside> 💡 Design is an iterative process. We try to understand the ideas in our head, and refine them to the point they become clearly structured. In this section we’ll learn various techniques that can be helpful when designing an instrument.

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Drawing a signal flow diagram


A signal flow diagram can help us clarify our instrument design. From the sound source, through effects and modulation, knobs, sockets and switches, we can see what makes the instrument.

Phase delay effects box. Signal flow diagram by Izaak Hollander (@Izaakthegreat on our Discord)

Phase delay effects box. Signal flow diagram by Izaak Hollander (@Izaakthegreat on our Discord)