Kenton Pro-Solo mk1 - Manual (Page 16)

Here’s a general guide to the most common synths and how to hook them up
to your converter
SYNTH MODEL CV OR
HZ/V?
S-TRIG OR
GATE
AUXILIARY
CONNECTIONS
NOTES
MINIMOOG CV S-TRIG (5V) FILTER OR LOUDNESS CINCH-JONES CONNECTOR NEEDED
MOOG PRODIGY CV S-TRIG (5V) FILTER KIT AVAILABLE FOR FILTER IF NOT FITTED
MOOG ROGUE CV GATE (5V) KIT AVAILABLE FOR FILTER
MOOG SOURCE CV S-TRIG (5V) KIT AVAILABLE FOR FITLER
ROLAND SH-101 CV GATE (5V) CLOCK IN (SYNC) KIT AVAILABLE FOR FILTER/MODULATION
ROLAND MC-202 CV GATE (5V) KIT AVAILABLE FOR CV/GATE/FILTER/SLIDE
ROLAND TB-303 CV GATE (5V) FILTER (SEE RIGHT) KIT AVAILABLE FOR CV/GATE/FILTER/SLIDE/ACCENT
SEQUENTIAL PRO-1 CV GATE (15V) FILTER
KORG MS-10/20 HZ/V S-TRIG (5V) ANY OTHER THERE ARE MANY EXTRA INPUTS ON THE MS10/20
KORG 700S/770 HZ/V S-TRIG (5V) FILTER KIT AVAILABLE FOR CV/GATE AND FILTER
KORG MONOPOLY CV GATE (15V) VCF/PORTAMENTO ARPEGGIO CAN ALSO BE CONTROLLED
YAMAHA CS-10/20/30 HZ/V S-TRIG (5V) FILTER AVAILABLE FOR CS-5
ARP ODYSSEY (&AXXE) CV GATE (15V) KIT AVAILABLE FOR FILTER
ARP 2600 CV GATE (15V) FILTER
OCTAVE CAT/KITTEN CV GATE (15V) FILTER
This is a general guide, 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 call us we will be happy to help you out.
A further point to watch for. Some synths use stereo jacks for the CV and GATE
connections. Moog, for instance, use a stereo jack for CV In/Out, and a stereo jack for S-
TRIG In/Out. Whether the tip or the ring is in or out is hard to say as Moogs are very non-
standard. It varies from synth to synth!
Octave who made the Cat and Kitten synths use stereo jacks. CV and GATE outputs are
on one stereo jack, and the inputs are on another stereo jack.
Auxiliary output - More control
The AUX output can be used to control functions such as filter cut-off or volume control.
This depends on what control inputs your synth has. Most mono-synths have at least a
Filter input, e.g. the Pro 1. Some synths, such as the Minimoog, also have VCA inputs
(volume). Synths such as the Korg MS20 and ARP 2600 have even more inputs to control
effects such as Pulse Width. The PRO SOLO has an output called AUX. By plugging the AUX
output into the external control input of the synth, e.g. Filter input, the cut-off frequency
can be controlled over MIDI.
The AUX output is not controlled by MIDI note numbers. The converter allows you to set
which MIDI controller, e.g. Modulation Wheel, (or even velocity, after-touch, or pitch
bend), will control the level of the AUX voltage to control the synth`s extra input.