KentonUSB Solo Single CH MIDI to CV Converter

Kenton USB Solo

Unlike their Pro-Solo MKII, the Kenton USB Solo allows users to connect their computer via USB. The unit features one CV output, one gate/trigger output, and three auxiliary outputs. The internal scaling systems are switchable between 1V/Oct and Hz/Oct for use with a variety of synthesizers, including Eurorack modular synthesizers and the Korg MS-20. In addition to a slew of other features too numerous to list in a succinct description, there’s also an internal LFO that contains nine waveshapes, including random, that can be routed to modulate the pitch or aux outputs, and synchronize with the internal clock.

USB Solo Features

• Designed to control all types of mono-synth
• Super-fast response time
• Famous Kenton build quality
• Rugged brushed aluminium case
• CV and Aux1 outputs use high specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
• Gate / S-trig output configurable output to match virtually any synth
• Aux2 & Aux3 outputs are on-off only (zero or 5V)
• Dedicated DIN socket output for Sync24
• CV/Gate/Aux1,2,3 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4" cables are available in our cables section)
• 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 - adjustable re-trigger time
• 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 Auxilary outputs controllable by any MIDI controller
• 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
• Aux3 output can output clock - Aux2 can output stop-start
• 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-ups are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
• 40 memory locations for store / load
• MIDI monitor mode - for easy MIDI troubleshooting
• USB powered
• Size 130mm x 97mm x 40mm
• Suitable for use with XP / Vista / MAC OS-X v10.2 onwards / Linux

Improvements over the Pro-Solo MKII

• USB connection - faster data transfer
• Has 40 memories which can be stored and recalled
• Setups pre-loaded for popular synths
• Dedicated DIN Sync-24 output
• Aux 2 & 3 on 3.5mm jacks
• Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
• LFO start point can now be selected for Sample & Hold too
• Aux 2 & 3 have adjustable threshold
• Program changes can be used to recall memories