Using CV and Gate

CV/Gate is used for modulating and triggering device parameters. Each separate Device chapter lists the available CV/Gate connections and the parameters that can be modulated or used for modulation outputs for that device.

Routing CV and Gate signals

There are not really any hard and fast “rules” applicable to CV/Gate routing. A few points should be mentioned, though:

•	The specific “Sequencer Control” inputs present on the Subtractor and NN-XT devices are primarily intended for controlling these devices as (monophonic) instruments from the Matrix Pattern Sequencer.

If your intention is to use the Matrix CV/Gate outputs to create melodic patterns using these Instrument devices, you should use the Sequencer Control inputs.

The Matrix Pattern Sequencer can be used in many other ways, besides creating melodic patterns. For example you could use it to modulate any CV controllable parameter, with the added advantage of the modulation being synchronized to the tempo.

•	Conversely, if you would like to apply Gate or CV modulation to more than one voice, you should not use the Sequencer Control inputs, as these only function monophonically.

•	Feel free to experiment: Use Gate signals to control parameter values and CV signals to trigger notes and envelopes, if you like.

See the chapter “Matrix Pattern Sequencer” for more tips about using CV.

By routing CV to the rotary controls on a Combinator, you can CV control virtually any parameter on any device - see “CV Connections” in the Combinator chapter.

About CV Trim knobs

All CV inputs have an associated Trim knob. This is used to set the CV “sensitivity” for the associated parameter. The further clockwise a CV trim knob is set, the more pronounced the modulation effect.

•	Turned fully clockwise, the modulation range will be 100% of the parameter range (0-127 for most parameters).

•	Turned fully anti-clockwise, no CV modulation will be applied.