NEW REVISED PRODUCT

The Pro-SOLO mkII was reviewed in the June 2006 issue of Sound on Sound - click here to read the review (421KB pdf file)

Features for MkII SOLO

• 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 Auxilary output 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
• 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 - since the 4th October 2006 price review, a power supply (wall wart) is now included with this product . Three 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.

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.