DIY Synth VCF - Analog Filtering Basics

Explore the fundamentals of analog filtering in this comprehensive DIY synthesizer tutorial. Delve into the construction of a voltage-controlled filter (VCF) from scratch, with detailed explanations of component functions suitable for beginners. Learn about passive first- and second-order high and low pass filters, oscillation basics, and filter analysis. Follow along with the provided bill of materials to build your own low pass and high pass filters. Discover how to adjust cutoff points and create higher-order filters. Perfect for synthesizer enthusiasts and electronics hobbyists looking to deepen their understanding of analog audio processing.

Intro
What's a filter?
Oscillation basics
Low pass analysis
Low pass build
Moving the cutoff point
High pass analysis
High pass build
Higher order filters
Second order low pass build
Outro