Since the publishing of the MIDI standard in 1983, usage of CV/Gate to control synths has decreased dramatically.

It was designed by Roland Corporation, which also co-authored the MIDI standard.

The MIDI standard consists of a communications messaging protocol designed for use with musical instruments, as well as a physical interface standard.

The biggest change in the industry was the development of the MIDI standard in 1983 for representing musical note sequences.

System Exclusive (SysEx) messages are a major reason for the flexibility and longevity of the MIDI standard.

SysEx messages may include functionality beyond what the MIDI standard provides.

More than a few archives of such works can still be found today and have even extended into other MIDI standards.

Both velocity and (true) pressure sensitivity are supported independently by the MIDI standard.

He was also a key figure in the development and adoption of the MIDI standard.

OSC is often used as an alternative to the 1983 MIDI standard, where higher resolution and a richer musical parameter space is desired.