MATRIXSYNTH: Kenton Pro-2000 MKII Multi Channel MIDI - CV Converter


Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Kenton Pro-2000 MKII Multi Channel MIDI - CV Converter

via Noisebug on Ebay

"In order to control pre-MIDI synthesizers 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 specifications below.

Features for Pro-2000 mk2
* 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
* Main CV outputs 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 synchronized to MIDI clock
* Channel filter to 'channelize' 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"

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