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Virtual instruments
Virtual instruments are software instruments that generate sound inside a computer or DAW.
Also called: Software instruments, VIs
Level relevance: introduced at Higher; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.
Explanation
Virtual instruments are commonly controlled by MIDI or sequenced data. They can emulate acoustic instruments, create electronic sounds, or provide sample-based instruments.
Topics
Technological developmentsMIDISoftware
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.