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Kenton PRO SOLO mk3 Operating Manual

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  • Page 1 PRO SOLO HIGH SPEC MIDI TO CV CONVERTER Operating Manual...

  • Page 2: Aux

    FCC STATEMENT FOR PRO SOLO Mk3: NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Introduction Connections System Diagram Getting Started Editing Parameters Loading & Storing Setups Setting Up Your Synth Using the Aux Outputs Using the LFO Using the ADSR Envelope Generator Using the Drum & Note Triggers Using the Clock Outputs Parameter List General &...

  • Page 4: Connections

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase. The PRO SOLO Mk3 is a high specification, extremely accurate and flexible MIDI to control voltage converter. This new third version of our long- running PRO SOLO series now includes additional auxiliary outputs, a built-in ADSR envelope generator and the ability to generate trigger outputs for drum synthesizers.

  • Page 5: System Diagram

    System Diagram...

  • Page 6: Editing Parameters

    Value Mode When the PRO SOLO Mk3 is in Parameter Mode, the PARA dot will be lit and “P” will appear in the left digit. The parameter number will be shown in the right two digits. An overview of the parameter list is printed on the PRO SOLO Mk3 itself, although whenever the parameter number is changed, its name will scroll across the display –...

  • Page 7: Loading & Storing Setups

    Loading & Storing Setups One complete set of parameters (except for the ‘Other’ group) on the PRO SOLO Mk3 is known as a setup, and 32 of them can be stored and recalled. For example, if you wish to use your PRO SOLO Mk3 with several different synthesizers, you could have different setups for them, each with its own CV/Gate types and tuning settings.

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your Synth

    Parameter 1 (MIDI Receive Channel). You will need to set the CV and gate type on the PRO SOLO Mk3 to match those of your synthesizer, using Parameters 15 and 16. This information is often printed on the synthesizer, or in its instruction manual.

  • Page 9: Using The Aux Outputs

    If your synthesizer has inputs for additional control voltages, such as for filter cut-off or VCA volume, these can also be controlled via MIDI using the PRO SOLO Mk3’s three Auxiliary Outputs. Each Aux output has its own Controller, to which a variety of MIDI message types, such as Velocity, Aftertouch, Pitch Bend and CCs can be assigned;...

  • Page 10: Using The Lfo

    Using the LFO The PRO SOLO Mk3 has its own internal LFO (low frequency oscillator), 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 turned up.

  • Page 11: Using The Adsr Envelope Generator

    Using the ADSR Envelope Generator New to the PRO SOLO Mk3 is an ADSR envelope generator, which can be assigned to any of the Aux Controllers. This may be of use to owners of synthesizers which only have a very simple envelope generator;...

  • Page 12: Using The Drum & Note Triggers

    Using the Drum Triggers One of the possible Aux Controllers is Drum Trigger (“dtr” in the Aux Controller lists). This will cause that Aux output to produce a brief trigger pulse of a user-specifiable length whenever a particular MIDI note is pressed, suitable for triggering a drum synthesizer. The velocity of the note will control the level of the trigger, according to the Aux output’s minimum and maximum value settings.

  • Page 13: Using The Clock Outputs

    “stt”. The output will turn on when the sequence is running, and off when it is stopped. Using the Sync 24 Output The MIDI THRU socket on the PRO SOLO Mk3 can instead be set to output Sync 24 (also known as DIN SYNC), for connecting various pre-MIDI drum machines and other equipment. This is done using Parameter 90 (Socket Select).

  • Page 14: Parameter List General & Note

    Low note priority (lowest note currently pressed) [hi] High note priority (highest note currently pressed) Sets the note priority for when multiple notes are pressed. The PRO SOLO Mk3 has a 5-note buffer memory so trill effects can be achieved. Pitch Bend Range (default: 2) Range: 0 to ±48 semitones.
  • Page 15 Range: 0 to 127 Sets the amount of LFO to CV modulation that the PRO SOLO Mk3 will reset to at power-on, upon receiving a MIDI Controller Reset message or a new setup being loaded from memory. Use this if you want a pre-set amount of modulation that can later be turned off using the chosen controller.
  • Page 16 Parameter List – General & Note (contd.) CV / Hz Select (default: CV) [CV] 1 Volt per Octave [Hz] Hz per Volt [12] 1.2 Volts per Octave Sets whether the CV output produces 1V/oct, Hz/Volt or 1.2V/oct control voltage. Gate Type (default: g05) [g05] Gate (V-trig) at +5V [g10]...

  • Page 17: Aux

    Parameter List – Aux 1 Aux 1 Controller (default: 16) 0 to 119 CCs 0 to 119 [Aft] Aftertouch [VEL] Velocity [Pbd] Pitch Bend [off] Off (ignores all controllers and outputs Reset Value) [trg] Note Trigger [CL1] Clock Divider 1 [CL2] Clock Divider 2 [Stt]...
  • Page 18 Range: 0 to 127 Sets the amount of LFO to Aux 1 modulation that the PRO SOLO Mk3 will reset to at power-on, upon receiving a MIDI Controller Reset command or a new setup being loaded from memory. Use this if you want a pre-set amount of modulation that can later be turned off using the chosen controller.
  • Page 19 Parameter List – Aux 2 Aux 2 Controller (default: 7) 0 to 119 CCs 0 to 119 [Aft] Aftertouch [VEL] Velocity [Pbd] Pitch Bend [off] Off (ignores all controllers and outputs Reset Value) [trg] Note Trigger [CL1] Clock Divider 1 [CL2] Clock Divider 2 [Stt]...
  • Page 20 Parameter List – Aux 3 Aux 3 Controller (default: Velocity) 0 to 119 CCs 0 to 119 [Aft] Aftertouch [VEL] Velocity [Pbd] Pitch Bend [off] Off (ignores all controllers and outputs Reset Value) [trg] Note Trigger [CL1] Clock Divider 1 [CL2] Clock Divider 2 [Stt]...

  • Page 21: Lfo

    Parameter List – LFO LFO Rate / Speed (default: 116 – approximately 6.25Hz) Range: 0 to 191 (approximately 0.1Hz to 100Hz logarithmic) Sets the speed of the LFO. The value increment is not calibrated to any specific unit. LFO Waveshape (default: Triangle) ...
  • Page 22 Parameter List – LFO (contd.) LFO MIDI Sync (default: Off) Range: [off], 1 to 96. Sets whether the LFO is synchronised to MIDI clock, and if so, the divide ratio. The LFO waveform will automatically adjust its length so that it will start at the beginning of a bar, and last for whatever musical time it is set for (see below for divide ratios).

  • Page 23: Clock

    Parameter List – Clock Clock 1 Divide Ratio (default: d2) [d2] to [d24] Divide ratio of 2 to 24 (see below) [c24] 24 CPQN [c48] 48 CPQN Sets the ratio of incoming MIDI clock messages to outgoing clock pulses. Note type Divide ratio CPQN (clocks per quarter note) Crotchets (quarter note)

  • Page 24: Adsr Envelope Generator

    Parameter List – ADSR Envelope Generator EG Attack Time (default: 40) Range: 0 to 127 Sets the time for the attack phase of the ADSR envelope. EG Decay Time (default: 40) Range: 0 to 127 Sets the time for the decay phase of the ADSR envelope. EG Attack Time (default: 64) Range: 0 to 127 Sets the level the ADSR envelope will sustain at.
  • Page 25 Parameter List – ADSR Envelope Generator (contd.) EG Attack Time CC (default: 20) Range: 0 to 119 Sets which CC will control the ADSR attack time. EG Decay Time CC (default: 21) Range: 0 to 119 Sets which CC will control the ADSR decay time. EG Sustain Level CC (default: 22) Range: 0 to 119 Sets which CC will control the ADSR sustain level.
  • Page 26 Parameter List – Other (contd.) Drum Trigger Length (default: 80) Range: 0 to 127 (each increment represents 45.7µs, for a maximum length of 5.8ms) Sets the duration of the output pulse when Drum Trigger is being used as a controller. Aux 1 Slew Rate (default: 0) Range: 0 to 31 Sets the slew rate or granularity of the Aux 1 Controller.

  • Page 27: Other

    Factory Defaults To reset the PRO SOLO Mk3 to its factory default settings, hold down all three buttons whilst turning on the power. The display will show “Fd” to show that it has been done. From the factory or following the above reset procedure, programs 1 to 26 are all loaded with the default setup for use with a Roland SH-101.

  • Page 28: Firmware Upgrade

    Example: Firmware version v1010 Firmware Upgrade If a new version of the firmware is made available, this can be sent to the PRO SOLO Mk3 via MIDI from a computer as a SysEx message. Full instructions will be included in the firmware update zip file.

  • Page 29: Midi Analyser Mode

    MIDI Analyser The PRO SOLO Mk3 has a built-in MIDI analyser function. This feature allows you to see what types of MIDI messages are being transmitted by your master keyboard / sequencer, making the PRO SOLO Mk3 a useful diagnostic tool.

  • Page 30: Midi Implementation

    (also CCs 124 to 127 = 0) Gate off. Program Change 0 to 31 (if enabled) MIDI Clock, Start, Continue, Stop Recognised System Exclusive (SysEx) Program Dump Request Program Dump Firmware Upgrade Info Change Detailed explanation of SysEx implementation can be found online: www.kenton.co.uk/support...

  • Page 31: Specification / Warranty

    Non-volatile memory EEPROM (no backup battery required) Processor 32-bit ARM processor Warranty The PRO SOLO Mk3 comes with a 12 month (from purchase date) back to base warranty, (i.e. customer must arrange and pay for carriage to and from Kenton Electronics).
  • Page 32 Kenton Electronics Limited Brookfarm House, Station Road, South Wimbledon, London, SW19 2LP, UK Tel: +44 (0)20 8544 9200 Fax: +44 (0)20 8544 9300 e. & o. e. © 7 Firmware version #1010 March 2019...

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