The GATE BOOST amplifies +5V gate, trigger and clock pulses so that they can be used with older synth equipment that requires higher voltage signals. While it was designed to complement my CV.OCD MIDI to CV box, it can be used to amplify 5V gate signals from other equipment too.
The module can be powered using a supply of 7-15V DC with a 2.1mm centre negative plug and a 100mA or higher rating, such as a 9V effect-pedal type supply. Dual parallel power sockets allow you to power both the GATE BOOST and CV.OCD from the same power supply using a male-to-male power cable (supplied). Power supply is not included.
Use standard 3.5mm mono patch cables to connect the four inputs to your CV.OCD (or other equipment) gate outputs, and the corresponding four output sockets to your synth inputs.
The output voltage for each pair of channels (1/2 and 3/4) can be selected to use an internally generated +10V reference, or the power supply voltage, if higher (e.g. 12V, 15V). Two DIP switches on the front of the unit select the output pulse voltage for each pair of channels.
Four BLUE LEDs show the input signal status on each channel and work whether the device powered or not. This enables the GATE BOOST to be used as a tool for simple checks on gate and CV signals.
Each channel’s input signal passes through a circuit that applies a voltage threshold and “hysteresis” to determine when the output should be ON or OFF. This ensures crisp rising and falling rising edges on the output even when the input is a non-square wave form or is noisy.
This device is only needed for synths that need more than +5V to trigger them. It works only for “V-Trig” inputs not “S-Trig” (shorting) inputs. Please make sure you check the requirements of your synth before ordering.
Module is approx 9 x 4 x 2.5 cm Hand-made in Brighton, UK
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European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
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Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
Product Overview
The GATE BOOST amplifies +5V gate, trigger and clock pulses so that they can be used with older synth equipment that requires higher voltage signals. While it was designed to complement my CV.OCD MIDI to CV box, it can be used to amplify 5V gate signals from other equipment too.
The module can be powered using a supply of 7-15V DC with a 2.1mm centre negative plug and a 100mA or higher rating, such as a 9V effect-pedal type supply. Dual parallel power sockets allow you to power both the GATE BOOST and CV.OCD from the same power supply using a male-to-male power cable (supplied). Power supply is not included.
Use standard 3.5mm mono patch cables to connect the four inputs to your CV.OCD (or other equipment) gate outputs, and the corresponding four output sockets to your synth inputs.
The output voltage for each pair of channels (1/2 and 3/4) can be selected to use an internally generated +10V reference, or the power supply voltage, if higher (e.g. 12V, 15V). Two DIP switches on the front of the unit select the output pulse voltage for each pair of channels.
Four BLUE LEDs show the input signal status on each channel and work whether the device powered or not. This enables the GATE BOOST to be used as a tool for simple checks on gate and CV signals.
Each channel’s input signal passes through a circuit that applies a voltage threshold and “hysteresis” to determine when the output should be ON or OFF. This ensures crisp rising and falling rising edges on the output even when the input is a non-square wave form or is noisy.
This device is only needed for synths that need more than +5V to trigger them. It works only for “V-Trig” inputs not “S-Trig” (shorting) inputs. Please make sure you check the requirements of your synth before ordering.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping costs are calculated automatically at checkout. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll see the available shipping options and their prices. VAT at the applicable rate for your country will also be displayed at checkout.
European Union orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over €100. Express shipping is available on orders over €100, and free on orders over €400.
Poland orders:
- Standard shipping is free on orders over 250 PLN. Express shipping is free on orders over 500 PLN.
What about local taxes?
By default prices on the site include sales tax at 20%. The precise sales tax rate for your country will be calculated at checkout.
Do you ship to my country?
We ship to all EU member states from our warehouse in Warsaw, Poland. Add an item to your cart and enter your country and postcode to see the available shipping options and prices for your location. If you have any questions about shipping to your country, drop us an email at info@signalsounds.eu and we'll be happy to help.
Shipping methods
All EU orders are shipped via UPS. We offer two service levels:
- UPS Standard – our default shipping option. Delivery times vary by country (see estimated delivery times below).
- UPS Express Saver – next business day delivery to most EU destinations.
Each product page shows the estimated delivery time for your location, so you'll always know what to expect before you order.
Estimated delivery times (Standard shipping)
The times below are estimates in working days from dispatch, based on UPS Standard service. Express Saver delivers by the next business day to most destinations.
| Country | Estimated delivery (working days) |
|---|---|
| Austria | 2–3 |
| Belgium | 2 |
| Bulgaria | 4–5 |
| Croatia | 2–4 |
| Cyprus | 10 |
| Czechia | 2–3 |
| Denmark | 3 |
| Estonia | 2–3 |
| Finland | 3–5 |
| France | 2–4 |
| Germany | 2 |
| Greece | 5–7 |
| Hungary | 2–3 |
| Ireland | 4–6 |
| Italy | 3–5 |
| Latvia | 2–3 |
| Lithuania | 1–2 |
| Luxembourg | 2 |
| Malta | 5–7 |
| Netherlands | 2 |
| Poland | 1–2 |
| Portugal | 4–5 |
| Romania | 3–4 |
| Slovakia | 2–3 |
| Slovenia | 2–3 |
| Spain | 4 |
| Sweden | 3–5 |
These times are estimates and are not guaranteed. Delivery may occasionally take a little longer due to customs processing, local conditions, or carrier delays.
Dispatch times
Orders placed before 15:00 CET (Central European Time) on a working day are normally dispatched the same day. Orders placed after 15:00 CET, or on weekends and public holidays, will be dispatched on the next working day.
If you have an urgent order, please email us at info@signalsounds.eu before placing your order and we'll do our best to accommodate you.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch at info@signalsounds.eu if you have questions.
