Pro Solo Mk3
High specification single synth MIDI to CV converter
See also our USB Solo mk2 with both USB and DIN
£145.80 ex VAT
£174.96 inc VAT
Description
The latest in our popular Pro Solo line of converters, the Pro Solo Mk3 features a number of improvements over its predecessor; including 3 continuously variable auxiliary outputs, a built-in ADSR envelope generator, the ability to smooth out steppy MIDI CCs and more.
The Pro Solo mk3 is the ideal converter for anyone looking to incorporate an analogue synthesizer, vintage or otherwise, into their MIDI setup. For maximum compatibility, the CV output can operate not only with the regular 1 V/Oct and Hz/Volt standards, but also at any scaling from 0.92 V/Oct right up to 1.62 V/Oct to accommodate almost any synth including Bulchla and EML. Similarly, the tuning can be coarse and fine-tuned, up to +/- 2 octaves. It has a wide pitchbend range too. The Gate output can work at several different voltage levels, and can also be set to deliver S-trig.
The three continuously variable auxiliary outputs are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets, and can be configured to respond to MIDI CCs, velocity, aftertouch, clock and more. In addition to this, the MIDI Thru port can be switched to output Sync24, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
All leads are sold separately as we do not know what you want to connect to.
Features
High specification MIDI to CV conversion
The CV outputs are driven by high specification 16 bit D/A converter for rock-steady pitches and smooth modulation. In addition to CV and Gate, there are 3 Auxiliary outputs that can be mapped to MIDI controllers so you can control filter cutoffs and other functions on your synth that have CV control.
Works with almost any CV synth
Our flexible CV/Gate configuration allows us to support just about any synth that offers CV control that you can think of:
- CV – 1 to 1.5 V/Oct or Hz/V
- Gate – 5, 10 or 15 V Gate, or S-trig with no pullup, or 5, 10 or 15 V pullup
DIN Sync / Sync 24 output
The MIDI Thru can be re-assigned as a DIN Sync / Sync 24 output running at 24 (for Roland drum machines, MC-202) or 48 ppqn (for Linn, Oberheim and some Korg drum machines), or the MIDI clock can be divided down to 1-12 ppqn.
Pitch Generation
Pitch is generated from the MIDI notes received on a specified MIDI channel.
Note priority can be set should multiple notes be received:
- New note priority
- Low note priority (lowest note currently pressed)
- High note priority (highest note currently pressed)
Pitchbend can be set at up to +-48 semitones
The LFO applied to the pitch can be controlled by:
- MIDI CCs 0 to 119
- Aftertouch
- Velocity
- Pitch Bend
Portamento can be set as follows:
- Always On
- Always Off
- Automatic
- controlled by MIDI CC 0-119
and can be applied at a fixed rate (that you can specify) or fixed time.
Auxiliary outputs
If your synthesizer has inputs for additional control voltages, such as for filter cut-off or VCA volume, these can also be controlled using the Pro Solo’s three Auxiliary Outputs. Each Aux output has its own Controller, as well as a couple of special modes. Aux 1 is a special case in that keyboard scale and the LFO can be routed to it in addition to whichever Controller is selected – allowing you to, for instance, send modulation and keyboard scale to your filter cut-off.
Each aux output can be controlled by:
- MIDI CC 0-119
- Aftertouch
- Velocity
- Pitchbend
- Clock Divider 1
- Clock Divider 2
- Clock Start/Stop
- Note Trigger
- Drum Trigger
- ADSR Envelope Generator
- Auto Portamento
Clock output
Any of the Auxiliary controllers can be used as an analogue clock output using the Pro Solo’s two clock dividers allowing you to work with many drum machines, arpeggiators and sequencers . The dividers can be set to 24 or 48 ppqn, or the MIDI clock can be divided down to 1-12 ppqn. In addition, the Auxiliary output 1 can be set to a clock start/stop.
Built-in LFO
The Pro Solo has its own internal LFO, which can be used to modulate the CV and/or Aux 1 outputs. The amount of LFO that is sent to each of these destinations can be controlled independently, and is assignable to a variety of Controllers. By default, the LFO is routed to the CV output, providing a vibrato effect when the modulation wheel (CC 1) is used.
- LFO Rate 0.1 Hz – 100 Hz (approx)
- Triangle, sawtooth, pulse (10-50%) and Sample & Hold waveforms
- MIDI clock syncable
- Free-running, or reset on key-on
The amount of LFO sent to CV and Auxiliary output 1 can be independently controlled by:
- MIDI CC 0-119
- Aftertouch
- Velocity
- Pitchbend
Built-in ADSR Envelope Generator
The Pro Solo has its own ADSR envelope generator that can be routed to any of the Auxiliary outputs. The Attack, Delay, Sustain and Decay phases can be controlled by MIDI CCs.
Note Trigger
Produces a trigger pulse when any note on the current MIDI channel is received. This is intended for some synthesizers (mainly vintage ARP models such as the 2600) which require a trigger pulse in addition to a gate signal for their envelope generators.
Drum Trigger
Produces a brief trigger pulse of a user-specifiable length whenever a particular MIDI note is received, suitable for triggering a drum synthesizer. The velocity of the note will control the level of the trigger.
Auto Portamento
When used in conjunction with out 5 socket kit for the MC-202 or 5 socket kit for the TB-303, this will automatically turn on the Roland’s own portamento when receiving legato notes.
Configuration
The Pro Solo can be fully configured from the front panel.
What has changed since the Pro Solo mk2?
- Aux 2 & Aux 3 are now continuously variable analogue outputs and are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets
- Expanded selection of Controllers available for the Aux outputs
- The Aux outputs now have adjustable slew rate (rise/fall time) to enable you to smooth out any controller jumps
- Built-in ADSR envelope generator (the controls for which can be assigned to MIDI CCs)
- Drum Trigger mode – Aux outputs can be set to produce a velocity-variable trigger pulse for drum synths, each with its own dedicated trigger note
- Dual clock dividers, which can be used simultaneously on different outputs, including the DIN socket when not used as MIDI out
- Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
- 32 program memories which can store and recall setups
- MIDI Program Changes can be used to recall setups
- Pre-loaded setups for many of the most popular synths
- Pitchbend range increased to 48 notes up & down
- Flash upgradable using SysEx when updates become available
- 32 bit ARM processor
- Brushed aluminium case with black text
Specification
| Power Supply: | 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). 9V multi-region, switch mode power supply is included. It has 4 interchangeable heads suitable for most parts of the world, including UK, Europe, USA, Canada, Japan, Australia & New Zealand |
| Current Draw: | 50mA |
| Inputs: | 5 pin DIN MIDI IN and MIDI Thru (MIDI Thru can be configured as Sync 24) |
| Outputs: | 5x 3.5mm mono jack sockets: CV: 1 – 1.5 V/Oct, Hz/V (plus fine scaling adjustment of up to +/- 8%) Gate: Gate (5, 10 or 15 V) or S-trig (no pullup, or 5, 10 or 15 V pullup) Aux1: approx -2.7 to +10 V Aux2: approx -2.7 to +10 V Aux3: approx 0 to +10 V |
| DACs: | CV: 16 bit Aux 1, 2: 12 bit Aux 3: 10 bit |
| Display: | 3 character LED panel with 3 buttons for configuration |
| Dimensions (each unit): | 140mm x 87mm x 45mm |
| Weight (each unit): | 210g |
| Accessories included: | User Manual 9V multi-region, switch mode power supply |
Associated products
Manuals
- To download the current Operating Manual click here (Acrobat File 875KB)
- To download the current SysEx Manual click here (Acrobat File 290KB)
Images
Download Pro Solo Front
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Download Pro Solo Rear
Download Pro Solo Side
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