As it both connects and is powered directly from USB, the USB Solo is all you need to control an analogue synthesizer from a computer. With no MIDI interface necessary, and no external power supply, cabling clutter is kept to a minimum. The USB Solo still maintains the famous Kenton tuning stability though, as well as full scale range on the CV and auxiliary outputs thanks to its internal power circuitry.
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. In addition to this, the USB Solo also features a Sync24 output, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
The USB Solo is a class-compliant USB MIDI device, and doesn’t require installing any drivers, just plug and play.
Features
Power: Power is supplied by the USB host device via the USB cable
Dimensions: 130 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 450g
MIDI: In & Out (via USB)
Analog Outputs: CV on 3.5mm mono jack (V/oct or Hz/V or 1.2V/oct)
Gate on 3.5mm mono jack (Gate or S-trig – with or without pullups)
Aux1 on 3.5mm mono jack (CV and Aux 1 use 16bit DAC for rock steady pitches)
Digital Outputs Aux2 & Aux3 on 3.5mm mono jacks (off=0 volts on=+5 volts)
Sync 24 on 5 pin 180 degree DIN socket
USB Connector Type B socket – USB A to B cable supplied 1.8 metre
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 and Aux1 outputs use high specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
Gate / S-trig output configurable output to match virtually any synth
Aux2 & Aux3 outputs are on-off only (zero or 5V)
Dedicated DIN socket output for Sync24
CV/Gate/Aux1,2,3 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
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
Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 15v) or S-trig (with or without pull-up)
Multiple and single trigger modes – adjustable re-trigger time
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
Programmable Auxilary outputs controllable by any MIDI controller
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes inc. 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
Aux3 output can output clock – Aux2 can output stop-start
Clock output can select from 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
Set-ups are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
40 memory locations for store / load
MIDI monitor mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
USB powered
Size 130mm x 97mm x 40mm
Suitable for use with XP / Vista / MAC OS-X v10.2 onwards / Linux
Improvements over Pro-Solo mkII
USB connection – faster data transfer
Has 40 memories which can be stored and recalled
Setups pre-loaded for popular synths
Dedicated DIN Sync-24 output
Aux 2 & 3 on 3.5mm jacks
Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
LFO start point can now be selected for Sample & Hold too
Aux 2 & 3 have adjustable threshold
Program changes can be used to recall memories
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
As it both connects and is powered directly from USB, the USB Solo is all you need to control an analogue synthesizer from a computer. With no MIDI interface necessary, and no external power supply, cabling clutter is kept to a minimum. The USB Solo still maintains the famous Kenton tuning stability though, as well as full scale range on the CV and auxiliary outputs thanks to its internal power circuitry.
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. In addition to this, the USB Solo also features a Sync24 output, so your vintage Roland equipment can join in as well.
The USB Solo is a class-compliant USB MIDI device, and doesn’t require installing any drivers, just plug and play.
Features
Power: Power is supplied by the USB host device via the USB cable
Dimensions: 130 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 450g
MIDI: In & Out (via USB)
Analog Outputs: CV on 3.5mm mono jack (V/oct or Hz/V or 1.2V/oct)
Gate on 3.5mm mono jack (Gate or S-trig – with or without pullups)
Aux1 on 3.5mm mono jack (CV and Aux 1 use 16bit DAC for rock steady pitches)
Digital Outputs Aux2 & Aux3 on 3.5mm mono jacks (off=0 volts on=+5 volts)
Sync 24 on 5 pin 180 degree DIN socket
USB Connector Type B socket – USB A to B cable supplied 1.8 metre
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 and Aux1 outputs use high specification 16 bit D/A converters for rock-steady pitches
Gate / S-trig output configurable output to match virtually any synth
Aux2 & Aux3 outputs are on-off only (zero or 5V)
Dedicated DIN socket output for Sync24
CV/Gate/Aux1,2,3 outputs on 3.5mm jack sockets (3.5mm to 1/4″ cables are available in our cables section)
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
Programmable Gate V-trig (up to 15v) or S-trig (with or without pull-up)
Multiple and single trigger modes – adjustable re-trigger time
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
Programmable Auxilary outputs controllable by any MIDI controller
Programmable LFO – 9 wave shapes inc. 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
Aux3 output can output clock – Aux2 can output stop-start
Clock output can select from 1 to 12, 24, or 48 clocks per quarter note
All parameters are controllable in real-time by SysEx
Set-ups are stored in non-volatile memory for easy recall
40 memory locations for store / load
MIDI monitor mode – for easy MIDI troubleshooting
USB powered
Size 130mm x 97mm x 40mm
Suitable for use with XP / Vista / MAC OS-X v10.2 onwards / Linux
Improvements over Pro-Solo mkII
USB connection – faster data transfer
Has 40 memories which can be stored and recalled
Setups pre-loaded for popular synths
Dedicated DIN Sync-24 output
Aux 2 & 3 on 3.5mm jacks
Variable gate-off time for re-trigger (multiple trigger)
LFO start point can now be selected for Sample & Hold too
Aux 2 & 3 have adjustable threshold
Program changes can be used to recall memories
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.
