The Kenton Pro-DCB brings instant MIDI to those much-loved instruments, the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8*. Just plug in and go.
As well as offering control of notes (and program change on Jupiter-8), the interface also has output sockets for filter control and arpeggio clocking. In addition, it boasts a built-in programmable LFO and works both ways (ie. it’s bi-directional), so your Juno can be used as a master keyboard if required. We think that you’ll find this the most comprehensive MIDI-DCB converter available today, and it’s fast too.
Please ensure that you purchase the adaptor lead if you have a Jupiter-8 with a 20 pin OP-8 connector.
Juno-60 always has a 14 pin DCB connector – so the included DCB lead is fine.
Juno-6 fitted with Kenton DCB socket upgrade also has 14 pin DCB connector – the included DCB lead is fine.
*Jupiter-8 must have an existing DCB (14 pin) or OP-8 (20 pin) connector – however some Jupiter-8s have neither – you need to check which yours has. If you have the 14 pin DCB connector, the included DCB lead is fine. If you have the 20 pin OP-8 connector you will need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead also.
Two 3.5mm mono jack to 1/4″ mono jack leads for Clock and VCF are included as well as the 14 pin DCB lead
9V switch mode power supply included. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Features
Power: 9-15V DC. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Dimensions: 167 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 600g
MIDI: In, Out, Thru
Analogue Outputs: Clock (0-5v)
Aux (0-12.5v)
Digital Inputs: DCB (In and Out)
Please refer to the manual for more details
MIDI In/Out and Thru Sockets
Aux output (for VCF or VCA control)
Clock Output (for syncing the arpeggiator)
Fully programmable, MIDI syncable, built-in LFO with 9 waveshapes, including S&H.
DCB socket (for connection to keyboard)
Settings stored in non-volatile memory
Dimensions 165 x 98 x 50mm
Weight 700 grams
Power Supply 9v DC centre positive
Supplied with a 1.8 metre cable which has a 14 pin DCB plug as shown below.
This plug type is compatible with the following models:
All Juno-60 synths
Juno-6s which have had a 14 pin DCB socket added.
Jupiter 8s fitted with a 14 pin DCB socket – you need to check your Jupiter to see which plug yours needs
If your Jupiter 8 has a 20 pin OP-8 socket for a plug like the one below then you will also need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead. (Note that you’ll still need the supplied 14 pin DCB lead)
Please note that some early Jupiter-8s have neither the 14 pin nor the 20 pin DCB socket and are thus not able to be controlled by DCB.
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 Kenton Pro-DCB brings instant MIDI to those much-loved instruments, the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8*. Just plug in and go.
As well as offering control of notes (and program change on Jupiter-8), the interface also has output sockets for filter control and arpeggio clocking. In addition, it boasts a built-in programmable LFO and works both ways (ie. it’s bi-directional), so your Juno can be used as a master keyboard if required. We think that you’ll find this the most comprehensive MIDI-DCB converter available today, and it’s fast too.
Please ensure that you purchase the adaptor lead if you have a Jupiter-8 with a 20 pin OP-8 connector.
Juno-60 always has a 14 pin DCB connector – so the included DCB lead is fine.
Juno-6 fitted with Kenton DCB socket upgrade also has 14 pin DCB connector – the included DCB lead is fine.
*Jupiter-8 must have an existing DCB (14 pin) or OP-8 (20 pin) connector – however some Jupiter-8s have neither – you need to check which yours has. If you have the 14 pin DCB connector, the included DCB lead is fine. If you have the 20 pin OP-8 connector you will need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead also.
Two 3.5mm mono jack to 1/4″ mono jack leads for Clock and VCF are included as well as the 14 pin DCB lead
9V switch mode power supply included. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Features
Power: 9-15V DC. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Dimensions: 167 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 600g
MIDI: In, Out, Thru
Analogue Outputs: Clock (0-5v)
Aux (0-12.5v)
Digital Inputs: DCB (In and Out)
Please refer to the manual for more details
MIDI In/Out and Thru Sockets
Aux output (for VCF or VCA control)
Clock Output (for syncing the arpeggiator)
Fully programmable, MIDI syncable, built-in LFO with 9 waveshapes, including S&H.
DCB socket (for connection to keyboard)
Settings stored in non-volatile memory
Dimensions 165 x 98 x 50mm
Weight 700 grams
Power Supply 9v DC centre positive
Supplied with a 1.8 metre cable which has a 14 pin DCB plug as shown below.
This plug type is compatible with the following models:
All Juno-60 synths
Juno-6s which have had a 14 pin DCB socket added.
Jupiter 8s fitted with a 14 pin DCB socket – you need to check your Jupiter to see which plug yours needs
If your Jupiter 8 has a 20 pin OP-8 socket for a plug like the one below then you will also need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead. (Note that you’ll still need the supplied 14 pin DCB lead)
Please note that some early Jupiter-8s have neither the 14 pin nor the 20 pin DCB socket and are thus not able to be controlled by DCB.
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.
