The Modular Solo is the perfect MIDI to CV converter for Eurorack modular users. Featuring the rock-solid tuning stability that Kenton converters are famous for, the Modular Solo also includes four continuously variable auxiliary outputs for controlling other aspects of your modular system; as well as two dedicated clock outputs (which can be set to different division ratios) for keeping everything synched up to MIDI clock.
The CV output can operate at the usual 1V/Oct, or as Hz/Volt or 1.2V/Oct. The scaling and tuning are adjustable, to accommodate any unruly modules you might have. The Gate output can work at several different voltage levels, and can also be set to work a S-trig instead. In addition to this, the MIDI OUT port can be switched to output Sync24, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
It is 10HP wide, 80mm deep, and includes a 20cm ribbon cable to connect to standard Doepfer-style power supplies.
Features
Designed to control all types of mono-synth
Super-fast response time
Famous Kenton build quality
High specification 16 bit D/A converter for main CV for rock-steady pitches
CV/Gate/Aux/Clock outputs on 3.5mm mono jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
CV & Gate signals can be sent via the ribbon cable to the system bus – selected using jumpers
MIDI IN socket (5 pin DIN)
MIDI OUT/THRU (5 pin DIN) socket can be switched to become DIN Sync 24 instead
Any MIDI channel can be selected
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 – up to 12 semitones
Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 10V) 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 – fixed rate or fixed time modes
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
Portamento Controller is selectable (default 65)
Programmable AUX 1,2,3,4 variable analogue output controllable by any MIDI controller
2x fully independent clock outputs 5V or 10V selectable
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes including random
LFO can modulate pitch &/or AUX output
Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to AUX
LFO can be synchronised to MIDI clock
LFO sync point can be selected
Key-on can reset LFO
Clock outputs can independently select from 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
Set-up are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
MIDI monitor mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
MIDI OUT/THRU socket can be switched to become DIN Sync 24
Portamento – new fixed time mode as well as existing fixed rate
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
LFO sync point can be selected
LFO to CV controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
LFO to Aux controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
Key-on can reset LFO
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
Din sync and clock can be used at the same time as CV and Gate outputs
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
The Modular Solo is the perfect MIDI to CV converter for Eurorack modular users. Featuring the rock-solid tuning stability that Kenton converters are famous for, the Modular Solo also includes four continuously variable auxiliary outputs for controlling other aspects of your modular system; as well as two dedicated clock outputs (which can be set to different division ratios) for keeping everything synched up to MIDI clock.
The CV output can operate at the usual 1V/Oct, or as Hz/Volt or 1.2V/Oct. The scaling and tuning are adjustable, to accommodate any unruly modules you might have. The Gate output can work at several different voltage levels, and can also be set to work a S-trig instead. In addition to this, the MIDI OUT port can be switched to output Sync24, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
It is 10HP wide, 80mm deep, and includes a 20cm ribbon cable to connect to standard Doepfer-style power supplies.
Features
Designed to control all types of mono-synth
Super-fast response time
Famous Kenton build quality
High specification 16 bit D/A converter for main CV for rock-steady pitches
CV/Gate/Aux/Clock outputs on 3.5mm mono jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
CV & Gate signals can be sent via the ribbon cable to the system bus – selected using jumpers
MIDI IN socket (5 pin DIN)
MIDI OUT/THRU (5 pin DIN) socket can be switched to become DIN Sync 24 instead
Any MIDI channel can be selected
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 – up to 12 semitones
Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 10V) 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 – fixed rate or fixed time modes
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
Portamento Controller is selectable (default 65)
Programmable AUX 1,2,3,4 variable analogue output controllable by any MIDI controller
2x fully independent clock outputs 5V or 10V selectable
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes including random
LFO can modulate pitch &/or AUX output
Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to AUX
LFO can be synchronised to MIDI clock
LFO sync point can be selected
Key-on can reset LFO
Clock outputs can independently select from 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
Set-up are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
MIDI monitor mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
MIDI OUT/THRU socket can be switched to become DIN Sync 24
Portamento – new fixed time mode as well as existing fixed rate
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
LFO sync point can be selected
LFO to CV controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
LFO to Aux controller now has Min, Max and Reset values
Key-on can reset LFO
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
Din sync and clock can be used at the same time as CV and Gate outputs
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
