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Kenton PRO-4 Operating Instructions Manual

Multi-channel midi to cv converter
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR
PRO-4
MULTI-CHANNEL
MIDI TO CV CONVERTER
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  • Page 1 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FOR PRO-4 MULTI-CHANNEL MIDI TO CV CONVERTER...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Introduction The PRO-4s channels Front/back panels Setting up your PRO-4 MIDI connections Analogue connections Clock connections Trimmer adjustments, tuning Editing the PRO-4 Recalling and storing set-ups Parameters CV output parameters Digital output parameters Using the KADI port with your TR606/808...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Each of the CV channels has a portamento function. There are also many other features designed to make the PRO-4 as flexible as possible to allow as much control as possible over your analogue synthesizers.
  • Page 4 Only data received on that channel will be sent out of the PRO-4 MIDI out, and any other channels will be filtered out. This data can be sent out on a different channel if required (see rechannellizing above).

  • Page 5: Front/Back Panels

    One is marked DATA. This indicates whether the PRO-4 is receiving MIDI data. The other is marked SYNC. This indicates whether the PRO-4 is receiving MIDI clock messages. Four buttons; PARAMETER, VALUE, LOAD and STORE, and also a Data Entry Dial.

  • Page 6: Setting Up Your Pro-4

    - connect this to the MIDI In of your MIDI sequencer or old synthesizer. This is only needed if you will be editing the PRO-4 using SYSEX or doing MIDI data dumps, or if you are using the MIDI channel filter.

  • Page 7: Clock Connections

    Cable Connections All minijack outputs on the PRO-4 need standard 3.5mm mono minijack plug. The connection at the synth end of course depends on what synth you are using.

  • Page 8: Trimmer Adjustments, Tuning

    It may be that your synth is slightly out of tune, so it will be necessary to tune the PRO-4 to your synth; 1, Tune your synth (when playing from its own keyboard) correctly with your digital synths first. Do this by adjusting the tuning or pitch knob on your analogue synth whilst playing middle C on both synths.

  • Page 9: Editing The Pro-4

    EDITING THE PRO-4 The PRO-4 is very easy to use. It uses a standard system of editing. It has a clear and informative 2x20 LCD with backlight, PARAMETER and VALUE buttons, and a Data Entry Dial (referred to as the DED).

  • Page 10: Parameters

    CHANNELS, A, B, C & D (where x is the channel) CV > x MIDI Receive Channel (1 to 16, default: A=1 B=2 C=3 D=4) - sets the MIDI receive channel for PRO-4 analogue channel. CV > x NOTE PRIORITY (low/high/newest, default: newest) - sets the note priority.
  • Page 11 CV > x PORTAMENTO Rate (1 to 256, default: 201) - sets the portamento time/rate taken to glide between notes. This value can also be varied using MIDI controller number 5 (protamento time). If this parameter is on the display, its new value will not be displayed when varied from controller 5. (If varied via SYSEX, the new value will be displayed).

  • Page 12: Digital Output Parameters

    (1 to 16, default: 6) - sets the MIDI receive channel for the MIDI channel filter. Only MIDI data on this channel will be retransmitted to the PRO-4 MIDI out. It can be retransmitted on a different channel if necessary; see below.

  • Page 13: Using The Kadi Port With Your Tr606/808

    Using the KADI port with your modified TR606/808 Connect the special multi-way cable supplied to the TR606 or TR808 and to the PRO-4 KADI port. The TR606/808 can now be played from your master keyboard/sequencer. The sounds will play with or without Accent. A velocity level of over 70 will cause the sound to be accented, subject to the level of Accent selected on the TR606/808.

  • Page 14: Auxiliary Output Parameters

    Connected to Chan > (A to H default: 1 to 8 set to A to H respectively) - assigns the auxialiary to which ever PRO-4 channel you wish to set it to, i.e. the auxiliary will respond to MIDI controllers on the same MIDI channel as the PRO-4 channel it is assigned to.

  • Page 15: Lfo`s

    LOW FREQUENCY OSCILLATORS THERE ARE FOUR INDEPENDENT LFOs, 1 to 4 (where x is the LFO number) LFO > x SPEED = (1 to 100, default: 1=91 2=81 3=71 4=61) - sets the speed of the LFO LFO > x WAVETABLE # (1 to 9, default: 1=1 2=2 3=3 4=4) - sets the wave shape for the LFO 1, Triangle...
  • Page 16 When using the MIDI clock in conjunction with the PRO-4 or our retrofits please note the following. The Kenton add-on cannot sync the arpeggio if it is not actually receiving the MIDI clock this is not as silly as it sounds, there are a few points to watch for:- Some MIDI mergers &...

  • Page 17: System Settings

    SYSTEM > AUTO-LOAD LOAD from (defaults or Memory #1 to 8, default: Defaults) - sets which memory, 1 to 8 or default settings, the PRO-4 will load when the power is switched on. SYSTEM > DISPLAY Contrast x (x=0 to 127, default: 100) - sets the display contrast.

  • Page 18: Polyphonic Mode

    Memory Cyclic Reset Mode - This setting decides how the PRO-4 assigns incoming MIDI notes to the PRO-4 poly channels being used (as set by CHAN ASSIGNMNT above). This setting only has effect if the PRO-4 is in poly mode.

  • Page 19: Midi System Exclusive Information

    0F7h - end of exclusive The PRO-4 will send the above data when requested either from the front panel or by the sysex information request listed above. When memory dump data is sent to the PRO-4 the following will happen:- If the dump specifies block 0 (current setup) the data will be immediately utilised and the display will be updated.
  • Page 20 RECEIVE CHANNEL >A 0 - 15 { 1 } RECEIVE CHANNEL >B 0 - 15 { 1 } RECEIVE CHANNEL >C 0 - 15 { 1 } RECEIVE CHANNEL >D 0 - 15 { 1 } RECEIVE CHANNEL >E 0 - 15 { 1 } RECEIVE CHANNEL >F 0 - 15...
  • Page 21 { 10 } 0=triangle 1=saw up 2=saw down 3=square etc. as display { 11 } 128=LFO>1 129=LFO>2 130=LFO>3 131=LFO>4 any other numbers are invalid and will crash the PRO-4. { 12 } 0-96 corresponds to sync divide 1 to 96 0=sync off...

  • Page 22: Pin Outs For Dcb/Wasp

    Kybd Data (Next significant bit) (4) Kybd Data (Most significant bit) (5) Note on trigger PRO-4 DCB/Wasp Connector; (PRO-4 end of cable) 15 way high density D plug (viewed from terminals). Wasp wiring; Kybd Data (least significant bit) (0) 5...

  • Page 23: Connecting A Modified Tb303 Or Sh101 (Socket Retro`ed)

    The AUX3 controller range should be set to 0 minimum, and 50 maximum. Reset value should be 0. To turn the ACCENT on/off, the MIDI controller must be set to 65 for on, and 0 for off. CONNECTING YOUR MODIFIED SH101 (Filter & Modulation SOCKET RETRO) TO THE PRO-4 PRO-4 SH101 CV CHANNEL A >...

  • Page 24: Specifications

    Warranty The PRO-4 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). The Warranty is only valid if the PRO-4 is returned in its original packaging.

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