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- Page 1 PRO SOLO PRO SOLO PRO SOLO PRO SOLO MK II MK II MK II MK II Single channel MIDI-CV converter Operating manual...
- Page 2 Plug your power adapter into here. The converter will take an adapter with an output of 9 volts DC regulated or unregulated, centre +ve. We recommend a Kenton power supply which is made especially for the PRO-SOLO but any plug-top supply can be used as long as the output is 9 volts DC.
- Page 3 EDITING THE PRO-SOLO mkII Switching On When the PRO-SOLO is switched on, the words KENTON PRO-SOLO scroll across the display. The Display The display has 3 digits each with a dot above. The 1st dot when lit indicates that PARAMETER mode is currently selected.
- Page 4 PARAMETERS Below is a list of parameters available to edit. The letters in square brackets show [where applicable] what will be shown in thevalue display. Menu number Parameter (default) MIDI receive channel (default :1) Range 1 to 16 - Sets the MIDI receive channel. Multiple trigger (default: on) Range on [on] / off [of]...
- Page 5 Portamento time / rate (default :98) Range 0 to 127 - Sets the portamento (glide or slide) time. This can also be adjusted in real time over MIDI using controller #5 (portamento time). Please note that 0 does not mean portamento off - to turn portamento off (if it is on) set portamento controller (7) to off.
- Page 6 Scale (default: 0) Range -127 to +127 - This is used to tune in the octave scaling of your analogue synth. Will only need adjusting if your synth sounds out of tune as you play further up the keyboard (see `Tuning in Your Analogue Synth`).
- Page 7 AUX 1 minimum value (default: 0) Range -27 to +100 - Sets the level for the Auxiliary output when the MIDI controller source is at its minimum. AUX 1 maximum value (default: 100) Range -27 to +100 - Sets the level for the Auxiliary output when the MIDI controller source is at its maximum. AUX 1 reset value (default: 0) Range -27 to +100...
- Page 8 LFO waveshape (default :TR) - Sets the LFO waveshape. All waveshapes modulate CV and/or Aux any value between 0 to a positive value, except triangle, which modulates positive and negative. The following may be selected; (the downward arrow (↓) indicates the default trigger point when in MIDI sync mode).
- Page 9 Continue = start - (default: on) The following can be selected: [oF] [on] - when set to on, all continue messages are treated as if they were MIDI start messages. - when set to off, continue messages will only be treated as start if preceded by a song position pointer = zero message.
- Page 10 The PRO-SOLO will always respond to controller #64 (sustain pedal) with no adjustment necessary. If you want to use the Aux 2+3 outputs, you will need a special cable (which Kenton can supply) which has a din plug on one end and two 3.5mm jacks on the other. The intended...
- Page 11 RESETTING THE PRO-SOLO TO FACTORY DEFAULTS If you wish to reset your PRO-SOLO, you can do so by turning the unit on whilst holding down all three push buttons. This will return the SOLO`s settings to default values. `Fd` (factory defaults) will momentarily be displayed when this has been done.
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Page 12: Midi Analyser Mode
MIDI ANALYSER MODE The PRO-SOLO 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 a useful diagnostic tool. To enter analyser mode, you must power on the PRO-SOLO whilst holding the SELECT button. The display will then show `rC` for receive channel &... - Page 13 PROBLEMS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER WHEN USING MIDI CLOCK When using MIDI clock in conjunction with the PRO-SOLO, please note the following. First, ensure that the PRO-SOLO is actually receiving MIDI clock. This is not as silly as it sounds - there are a number of reasons why it may not be receiving MIDI clock messages in the first place.
- Page 14 STANDARD MIDI CONTROLLER NUMBERS Controller Number Control Function Decimal Bank select MSB Modulation wheel/lever Breath controller Undefined Foot controller Portamento time Data entry MSB Main volume Balance Undefined Expression controller 12-15 0C-0FH Undefined 16-19 10-13H General purpose controllers (1-4) 20-31 14-1FH Undefined 32-63...
- Page 15 A BRIEF GUIDE TO MIDI TO CV CONVERSION FOR THE BEGINNER MIDI-CV converters can have up to four different types of outputs used to control analogue synths, usually labelled CV, GATE, S-TRIG and AUX. Below is a description of what they do: Pitch - CV outputs (V/oct, Hz/V) The CV (control voltage) is a voltage that tells the synth what note to play.
- Page 16 This is a general guide only, further socket kits are available, and many other synths can be controlled. There simply is not the space to detail all connections to all synths. However if you visit our website you will find more information there. A further point to watch for.
- Page 17 SYSEX CONTROL The Pro-SOLO mkII can be controlled by Sysex messages in the following format: The first five bytes of sysex for the Pro-SOLO mkII are always the same for all data types [ 1 ] 0F0h - Sysex command [ 2 ] - Company ident first byte [ 3 ]...
- Page 18 Address Function Range Notes ( see end Receive chan 0 - 15 { 1 } trig / retrig 0 - 1 note priority 0 - 2 pitchbend range 0 - 24 portamento cont # 253 - 0 - 119 { 3 } portamento time / rate 0 - 127 portamento type...
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Page 19: Specifications
Non-volatile memory EEPROM (no back-up battery required) WARRANTY The PRO-SOLO mkII 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). www.kenton.co.uk Kenton Electronics Limited...
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