Kenton Pro CV to MIDI

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Kenton Pro CV to MIDI

Kenton

Pro CV to MIDI

4.5 Expert Rating

Product Info

Article Number: 521828
Brand: Kenton
Model: Pro CV to MIDI
Category: MIDI Tools
Price: $217.80

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The Kenton Pro CV to MIDI is a fantastic bridge between your analog gear and the MIDI world. It’s a no-nonsense, accurate converter that’s perfect for synth enthusiasts, modular users, and anyone wanting to integrate vintage synths into modern setups—the tracking is seriously impressive. Just be aware of the 3.5mm jacks and its bias towards subtractive synthesis.

Product Description

  • Kenton Pro CV to MIDI
  • CV To MIDI Converter
  • Converts analogue control voltages and gate signals into MIDI signals
  • An accurate CV tracking to generate MIDI notes including the processing of MIDI pitch bend commands
  • 2 Programmable Aux CV inputs for generating MIDI CC commands
  • Works with pitch scales 1 V/oct. 1.2 V/oct and Hz/V
  • Gate input switchable between S-trigger and V-trigger
  • 16-bit AD-converter for pitch-CV
  • Conversion of clock signals to MIDI clock
  • Transpose
  • Auto-Tune and Fine-Tune functionality
  • Memory locations available: 32
  • Inputs for CV
  • aux 1
  • aux 2 and gate (3.5 mm jack)
  • MIDI output (5-pin DIN)
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 122 x 75 x 42 mm
  • Weight: 170 g
  • Incl. an external power supply (9 V DC)
PROS
  • • Excellent tracking accuracy, crucial for complex polyphonic sequences and nuanced expression.
  • • The 16-bit AD conversion provides clean, noise-free MIDI data, even from dirty CV signals.
  • • Aux CV inputs offer flexible modulation routing for MIDI CC control, expanding creative possibilities.
  • • Compact size and robust build quality make it ideal for studio or live performance environments.
CONS
  • • Limited input jack size (3.5mm) may require adapters for some vintage gear.
  • • While versatile, the scale options are geared towards subtractive synthesis workflows.
  • • The price point, while reasonable, might be a barrier for absolute beginners.

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Key Features

Type CV to MIDI Converter
MIDI Ports 5-pin DIN (MIDI Output)
Functions Pitch Tracking, Transpose, Auto-Tune, Fine-Tune, Clock Conversion, Aux CV to MIDI CC
Connections CV Input (3.5mm), Gate Input (3.5mm), Aux 1/2 CV Inputs (3.5mm), MIDI Output (5-pin DIN)
Power 9V DC External Power Supply
Weight 170g

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Kenton’s tracking is noticeably tighter and more stable, especially with wider pitch ranges; it’s consistently praised for its precision in handling complex sequences.
While it supports those standard scales, adapting to truly unique scales would require significant manual recalibration and might not be practical for real-time use.
They are strictly for sending CV signals to control MIDI CC parameters; they do not receive MIDI signals to control CV output.

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