The latest in our popular Pro Solo line of converters, the Pro Solo mk3 features a number of improvements over its predecessor; including 3 continuously variable auxiliary outputs, a built-in ADSR envelope generator, the ability to smooth out steppy MIDI CCs and more.
The Pro Solo mk3 is highly configurable and is the ideal converter for anyone looking to incorporate an analogue synthesizer, vintage or otherwise, into their MIDI setup. The CV output can operate at 1V/Oct, Hz/Volt or 1.2V/Oct. The scaling and tuning are adjustable, to accommodate any unruly synths. The Gate output can work at several different voltage levels, and can also be set to work a S-trig instead.
The three continuously variable auxiliary outputs are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets; and can be configured to respond to MIDI CCs, velocity, aftertouch, clock and more. In addition to this, the MIDI OUT port can be switched to output Sync24, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
All leads are sold separately as we do not know what you want to connect to.
Features
Power: 9V DC (regulated or unregulated) – never apply more than 12V(never use an unregulated supply greater than 9V as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output than shown). 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.
Dimensions: 140 x 87 x 45 mm
Weight: 210g
MIDI: In, Thru (selectable)
Analogue Outputs: CV on 3.5mm jack (V/oct or Hz/V)
Gate on 3.5mm jack (Gate or S-trig)
Aux 1, 2 & 3 on 3.5 mm jack
Sync 24 Output: MIDI Thru socket switchable to work as Sync 24 output instead, with variable CPQN ratio
Please refer to the manual for more details
Designed to control all types of mono-synth
Super-fast response time
Famous Kenton build quality
Rugged brushed aluminium case
CV output uses high specification 16 bit D/A converter for rock-steady pitches
Runs from standard 9 volt power supply, 2.1mm centre positive
CV/Gate/Aux outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
MIDI IN socket
MIDI THRU socket can be switched to become Sync 24
Any MIDI channel can be selected
Switchable for V/oct & Hz/V & 1.2V/oct scaling systems
Fine tune & scale are controllable using the edit buttons & settings can be stored
Transpose (coarse tune) – up & down 12 semitones
Adjustable pitchbend range
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 – fixed rate or fixed time modes
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
Portamento Controller is selectable
Three programmable Aux variable analogue outputs, controllable by any MIDI controller
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes inc. random
LFO can modulate pitch &/or Aux 1 output
Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to Aux 1
LFO can be synchronised to MIDI clock
LFO sync point can be selected
Key-on can reset LFO
Aux outputs can output clock, with two individual dividers to choose from
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
32 setups can be stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
MIDI Analyser mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
Power supply included – UK / EU / USA / Australian types available
What’s new or different about the Mk3?
Aux 2 & Aux 3 are now continuously variable analogue outputs and are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets
Expanded selection of Controllers available for the Aux outputs
The Aux outputs now have adjustable slew rate (rise/fall time) to enable you to smooth out any controller jumps
Built-in ADSR envelope generator (the controls for which can be assigned to MIDI CCs)
Drum Trigger mode – Aux outputs can be set to produce a velocity-variable trigger pulse for drum synths, each with its own dedicated trigger note
Dual clock dividers, which can be used simultaneously on different outputs, including the DIN socket when not used as MIDI out
Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
32 program memories which can store and recall setups
MIDI Program Changes can be used to recall setups
Pre-loaded setups for many of the most popular synths
Pitchbend range increased to 48 notes up & down
Flash upgradable using SysEx when updates become available
32 bit ARM processor
Brushed aluminium case with black text
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 latest in our popular Pro Solo line of converters, the Pro Solo mk3 features a number of improvements over its predecessor; including 3 continuously variable auxiliary outputs, a built-in ADSR envelope generator, the ability to smooth out steppy MIDI CCs and more.
The Pro Solo mk3 is highly configurable and is the ideal converter for anyone looking to incorporate an analogue synthesizer, vintage or otherwise, into their MIDI setup. The CV output can operate at 1V/Oct, Hz/Volt or 1.2V/Oct. The scaling and tuning are adjustable, to accommodate any unruly synths. The Gate output can work at several different voltage levels, and can also be set to work a S-trig instead.
The three continuously variable auxiliary outputs are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets; and can be configured to respond to MIDI CCs, velocity, aftertouch, clock and more. In addition to this, the MIDI OUT port can be switched to output Sync24, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
All leads are sold separately as we do not know what you want to connect to.
Features
Power: 9V DC (regulated or unregulated) – never apply more than 12V(never use an unregulated supply greater than 9V as unregulated supplies typically give a higher output than shown). 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.
Dimensions: 140 x 87 x 45 mm
Weight: 210g
MIDI: In, Thru (selectable)
Analogue Outputs: CV on 3.5mm jack (V/oct or Hz/V)
Gate on 3.5mm jack (Gate or S-trig)
Aux 1, 2 & 3 on 3.5 mm jack
Sync 24 Output: MIDI Thru socket switchable to work as Sync 24 output instead, with variable CPQN ratio
Please refer to the manual for more details
Designed to control all types of mono-synth
Super-fast response time
Famous Kenton build quality
Rugged brushed aluminium case
CV output uses high specification 16 bit D/A converter for rock-steady pitches
Runs from standard 9 volt power supply, 2.1mm centre positive
CV/Gate/Aux outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
MIDI IN socket
MIDI THRU socket can be switched to become Sync 24
Any MIDI channel can be selected
Switchable for V/oct & Hz/V & 1.2V/oct scaling systems
Fine tune & scale are controllable using the edit buttons & settings can be stored
Transpose (coarse tune) – up & down 12 semitones
Adjustable pitchbend range
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 – fixed rate or fixed time modes
Auto Portamento mode selectable (where legato playing turns on Portamento)
Portamento Controller is selectable
Three programmable Aux variable analogue outputs, controllable by any MIDI controller
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes inc. random
LFO can modulate pitch &/or Aux 1 output
Separate Controllers for LFO to CV and LFO to Aux 1
LFO can be synchronised to MIDI clock
LFO sync point can be selected
Key-on can reset LFO
Aux outputs can output clock, with two individual dividers to choose from
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
32 setups can be stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
MIDI Analyser mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
Power supply included – UK / EU / USA / Australian types available
What’s new or different about the Mk3?
Aux 2 & Aux 3 are now continuously variable analogue outputs and are presented on 3.5mm jack sockets
Expanded selection of Controllers available for the Aux outputs
The Aux outputs now have adjustable slew rate (rise/fall time) to enable you to smooth out any controller jumps
Built-in ADSR envelope generator (the controls for which can be assigned to MIDI CCs)
Drum Trigger mode – Aux outputs can be set to produce a velocity-variable trigger pulse for drum synths, each with its own dedicated trigger note
Dual clock dividers, which can be used simultaneously on different outputs, including the DIN socket when not used as MIDI out
Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
32 program memories which can store and recall setups
MIDI Program Changes can be used to recall setups
Pre-loaded setups for many of the most popular synths
Pitchbend range increased to 48 notes up & down
Flash upgradable using SysEx when updates become available
32 bit ARM processor
Brushed aluminium case with black text
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.
