Synthesis and sound design · updated 2026-08-16

CV/GATE

Control voltage sets pitch or parameter value; gate says note-on/note-off. The pre-MIDI way modular gear still talks.

Analogue synthesizer panel with patch cables, knobs and sliders in close focus

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