KentonPro Solo MKII Single CH MIDI to CV

Kenton Pro Solo mkII

The Kenton Pro Solo MKII builds upon the features of its predecessor to offer even more options along with greater ease-of-use. The MKII features thirty-six separate parameters and an updated interface. The display and selection system has been greatly improved, with the Select button doing most of the work.

The unit features a single MIDI IN, MIDI THRU, CV out (switchable between V/Oct and Hz/V), as well as gate and aux outs. There’s also an internal LFO that provides nine waveshapes, can modulate the pitch or aux outputs, and is able to be synchronized with the Pro Solo’s internal clock. Additionally, the MIDI clock can be translated into pulse streams useful for controlling drum machines, arpeggiators, or even sequencers.

Pro Solo mkII Features

• 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 center positive (+)
• 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