MIDI to CV converters
PRO-2000 MkII MIDI-CV converter
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In order to control pre-MIDI synthesisers from a modern MIDI instrument or sequencer, you need to change the digital MIDI messages into the kind of signals the pre-MIDI synth can understand.
For the price, this really is the best value converter on the market, anywhere. The versatility of this unit is awesome. Just look at the features
Power cord included, all other leads are sold separately as we do not know what you want to connect to.Products bought directly from Kenton will be supplied with the appropriate power cord for the destination country.
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Remember to select the correct leads for your make and model of synth.
| Power: | 230v AC 50Hz (170v - 260v) or 115v AC 50/60Hz (85v - 130v). We will include the correct power cord appropriate for the delivery address. |
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| Dimensions: | 280mm x 132mm x 42mm | ||
| Weight: | 2.5Kg | ||
| MIDI: | In Out and Thru | ||
| 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 15 pin High Density D or 8 pin Mini Din (with optional expansion port) |
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| Options: | DCB port with cable, KADI/WASP port with cable | ||
| Please refer to the manual for more details |
- Designed to control all types of mono-synth
- Super-fast response time
- Famous Kenton build quality
- Rugged steel case
- Main CV outputs have high specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
- Auxiliary outputs have 12 bit D/A converters
- Mains powered - internally selectable 230/115 volts (IEC socket on back panel)
- Units are shipped pre-set to the correct voltage for your country
- 16x2 Character LCD display
- 24 memory locations for setups
- MIDI IN socket
- MIDI OUT socket (for MIDI channel filter and SysEx dumps)
- MIDI THRU socket
- DIN SYNC 24 socket
- Clock output with selectable 1 to 12 cpqn plus 24 and 48 cpqn modes
- Any MIDI channel can be selected for any output
- Two COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT main CV outputs (this means ALL settings for synth outputs A & B)
- Main CV outputs A & B are independently 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 +/- 12 semitones
- 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 on main CV outputs
- Auto Portamento mode selectable on main CVs (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
- Two different types of Portamento are selectable (fixed rate / fixed time)
- Portamento Controllers are selectable
- 6 Programmable Auxilary outputs controllable by any MIDI controller on any MIDI channel
- 2 Programmable and independent LFOs - each with 9 wave shapes including random
- LFO can modulate pitch &/or AUX outputs
- Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to AUXes
- LFOs can be synchronised to MIDI clock
- Channel filter to 'channelise' an 'omni-on' synth
- Polyphonic operation selectable with 3 note assignment types
- All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
- SysEx dump and load of current program and any memory
- Set-up are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
- MIDI monitor mode - for easy MIDI troubleshooting
- Optional add-on port for KADI on its own MIDI channel
ACCESSORIES
KADI Ports
KADI port for Pro-2000 including a KADI cable*
This KADI port option can either operate as a KADI port, or as a Wasp port, software selectable.
It does not have any of the other modes of operation offered by the dedicated Pro-KADI box.
*Can optionally be supplied with a Wasp cable
DCB Port for Pro-2000 (including 14 pin DCB cable)
- DCB port for the Pro-2000 including cable with a 14 pin Centronics connector suitable for use with all Juno-60s and some Jupiter 8 synths. (see note below*)
Note that this interface is one direction only. It enables you to play the synth from your MIDI master keyboard or computer sequencer. If you want a bi-directional interface, you will need to get a Pro-DCB.
DCB will only control the notes (and patch changes on Jupiter 8s). Any other control will have to be done using the Aux or clock outputs of the Pro-2000.*Some Jupiter 8s have a 14 pin connector, some have a 20 pin connector while some have no DCB port at all.
DCB Port for Pro-2000 (including 20 pin DCB cable)
- DCB port for the Pro-2000 including cable with a 20 pin flat connector suitable for use with some Jupiter 8 synths. (see note below*)
Note that this interface is one direction only. It enables you to play the synth from your MIDI master keyboard or computer sequencer. If you want a bi-directional interface, you will need to get a Pro-DCB.
DCB will only control the notes (and patch changes on Jupiter 8s). Any other control will have to be done using the Aux or clock outputs of the Pro-2000.*Some Jupiter 8s have a 14 pin connector, some have a 20 pin connector while some have no DCB port at all.
Leads
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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.