Advanced Higher
Gate/CV
Gate/CV is an analogue control method used to trigger notes and control pitch or parameters in synthesisers.
Also called: Control voltage, CV
Level relevance: introduced at Advanced Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Gate signals commonly start or stop events, while control voltage can set pitch or control another parameter. Gate/CV is important in modular and older analogue synthesis systems.
Topics
Technological developmentsSynthesisControl
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Advanced Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Advanced Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and progression from lower levels.