I got excited when I found the resources on electronics that are available online. I was looking at the SimplyElectronics channel on YouTube and he uses this brilliant circuit design and simulation app, www.everycircuit.com
Someone has designed a circuit for stepping from CV 5v to -5v to Arduino voltage. Its similar to some of the suggested circuits that have been shared here using a voltage divider and a diode, but adds an op amp for buffering.
I'm no hardware guy, but have always had an interest in electronics so I'm going to drill into this a bit further as I like it as a hobby. All thanks to mum and dad who bought me my first electronics kit at the age of 11. I have a bit of catching up to do.