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Patch
A patch is a stored sound or set of settings for an instrument, effect, or processor.
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Patches can include oscillator choices, filters, envelopes, effects, modulation, and performance settings. Choosing or editing a patch is part of shaping the sound source.
Topics
SynthesisSoftwareSound design
Curriculum statusofficial concept
Review statusdraft
Sources
- Higher Music Technology course specification, May 2023, version 3.0 · accessed 2026-07-08
Used for Higher technology skills, technology concepts, and music concepts.