MIDI to CV converters
Kenton Pro-SOLO MkII
High specification single synth MIDI to CV converter
The Pro-SOLO mkII was reviewed in the June 2006 issue of Sound on Sound - click here to read the review (421KB pdf file)
| Power: | 9V DC (regulated or unregulated) – never apply more than 12V(never use an unregulated supply greater than 9V as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output than shown). We will include the correct power supply according to the delivery address. | ||
| Dimensions: | 130 x 97 x 40 mm | ||
| Weight: | 450g | ||
| MIDI: | In, Thru (selectable) | ||
| Analogue Outputs: | CV on 3.5mm jack (V/oct or Hz/V) Gate on 3.5mm jack (Gate or S-trig) Aux on 3.5 mm jack |
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| Digital Outputs: | Pins 1 & 3 of Thru socket (if selected) off=0 volts on=5 volts | ||
| Please refer to the manual for more details |
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Remember to select the correct leads for your make and model of synth.
- Designed to control all types of mono-synth
- Super-fast response time
- Famous Kenton build quality
- Rugged steel case
- High specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
- Runs from standard 9 volt power supply, 2.1mm centre positive
- CV/Gate/Aux1 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4" cables are available in our cables section)
- MIDI IN socket
- MIDI THRU socket can be switched to become DIN SYNC or AUX 2 & 3
- Any MIDI channel can be selected
- Switchable for V/oct & Hz/V & 1.2V/oct scaling systems
- Fine tune & scale are software controllable
- Transpose (coarse tune) - up & down 12 semitones
- Adjustable pitchbend range
- Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 15v) or S-trig (with or without pull-up)
- Multiple and single trigger modes
- Note priority selection - newest / lowest / highest
- Old notes are remembered to facilitate trill effects and increase playability
- Portamento - fixed rate or fixed time modes
- Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
- Portamento Controller is selectable
- Programmable AUX 1 variable analogue output controllable by any MIDI controller
- AUX 2 & 3 (if selected) are switch outputs giving +5V or zero, depending on controller value
- Programmable LFO - 9 wave shapes inc. random
- LFO can modulate pitch &/or AUX output
- Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to AUX
- LFO can be synchronised to MIDI clock
- LFO sync point can be selected
- Key-on can reset LFO
- Aux1 output can output clock
- Clock output can select from 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
- All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
- Set-up are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
- MIDI monitor mode - for easy MIDI troubleshooting
- Power supply included - UK / EU / USA types available
What's new or different about the MkII?
- Now runs from standard 9 volt power supply - centre positive
- MIDI THRU socket can be switched to become DIN SYNC or AUX 2 & 3
- Portamento - new fixed time mode as well as existing fixed rate
- Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
- LFO sync point can be selected
- LFO to CV controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
- LFO to Aux controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
- Key-on can reset LFO
- All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
- Aux1 output can output clock at 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
- Din sync and clock can be used at the same time as CV and Gate outputs
- Can control all 5 connections of a TB-303 5 Socket upgrade at the same time
- Display now uses all three digits to display numbers
- Box now an attractive cobalt blue colour
Note 1 - A power supply (wall wart) is now included with this product . Four types are available, UK / EU / USA. We will automatically supply the correct type for your country.
Note 2 - whereas Aux1 is continuously variable and can be controlled from a wide variety of sources, Auxes 2 & 3 can output only 0 or 5 volts (split at data value 64) and can only be controlled by continuous controllers (CCs). When Aux 2/3 mode is selected, the thru socket pins 1 and 3 become auxes 2 & 3. You will need a 5 pin Din to 2 jacks cable to make use of Auxes 2 & 3. This mode was introduced mainly for the Accent and Slide inputs of our 5 Socket upgrade for the TB-303, allowing the Pro-SOLO mkII to control all 5 inputs at the same time.
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Socket upgrades for Analogue Synthesisers
For those monosynths without the necessary inputs, Kenton have a range of Socket upgrades to enable you to add those all-important CV, Gate & Filter sockets and sometimes a few others too. We can fit such sockets for you or, alternatively, supply a kit of parts and instructions. Please look at our Socket upgrades page for further information.