Kenton USB-Solo - Manual (Page 12)

12
2, Connect the converter to your analogue synth and MIDI system. Check the USB SOLO is switched
to the correct scaling system, Hz/V for Korg and Yamaha, or V/oct for anything else (see Editing
Parameters section). Set transpose to zero. Now press bottom C (MIDI note #36) on your digital synth.
Both synths should sound, don’t worry at this stage if they are not in tune.
3, Using bottom C (MIDI note #36) as a reference (you must use this note for maximum accuracy) tune
in the USB SOLO with your analogue synth by adjusting the parameter FINE TUNE and TRANSPOSE
if necessary (see Editing Parameters section) until it is exactly in tune.
4, When your digital & analogue synths are in tune at the bottom , play middle C, two octaves up on
your digital synth. (MIDI note #60). Now adjust the SCALE parameter (see Editing Parameters
section) until both synths are in tune. The analogue synth should now play correctly across it’s
complete range from your master keyboard, if this is still not the case go back to step 3 and repeat the
process for final tweaking.
1- Make sure all cable connections have been made. √ √ √ √
2- Set MIDI receive channel you wish to use. √ √ √ √
3- Make sure you have set the GATE output correctly to either ‘Gate’
or ‘S-Trig’ type triggers. √ √ √ √
4- Make sure you have set the CV output correctly to either ‘V/oct’
or ‘Hz/V’. √ √ √ √
5 - You may wish to adjust the AUX, or any other settings to those that
work best for your set-up. √ √ √ √
Some combinations of buttons can be pressed at power up to adjust settings or enter other operational
modes. First ensure the power switch is off, press the required button or buttons, then turn the power
switch on. The various modes are described below.
SEL only
– Enters MIDI analyser mode [displays ANL] described on page 13
DEC only – Enters Global Parameters mode [displays GPA] decribed below
INC only – Displays the firmware revision number, described below
SEL & DEC – Powers-up without USB (from plugging cable in only) [displays NoU]
SEL & INC – Receive firmware upgrade [displays rFU] described below
SEL & DEC & INC – Reset to factory defaults [displays Fd] – described on page 11
Global Parameters Mode:
Releasing the DEC button shows ‘Prg’ the only option available here at present.
Press INC to enable program changes to load in memories 1 to 40
Press DEC to disable program changes to load memories (default).
Firmware revision:
While the INC button is held, the firmware revision number [1xxx] will be displayed in pairs – two
dashes then digits 1 & 2 then digits 3 & 4 repeated. Releasing the INC button will revert to the normal
operational mode.
Receive firmware upgrade:
Releasing the buttons may briefly display 1 [start] and will then show 2 [ready]. The 2 indicates that the
USB SOLO is ready to receive the upgrade. Now send the firmware upgrade (see instructions included
in the firmware upgrade zip file) – the 2 should flash while the dump is being received then number 3
[all received] followed quickly by 4 [CRC check OK], then after about 5 seconds a steady 5. The 5
indicates the update has been successful. Wait 10 seconds then unplug & replug the USB cable to
resume operation with the new firmware. (NEVER UNPLUG WHILE THE 4 IS SHOWING)
Possible error states: hangs at stage 2 = not enough bytes received. 8 shows – dump is corrupt
For both of the above situations, unplug the USB cable and start again. (Don’t use the on/off switch)
It is essential that power is maintained to the USB SOLO during the firmware upgrade process.
Failure of power during stage 4 will leave the unit unusable and require return of the unit to
Kenton. We consequently recommend that the upgrade process is only carried out while your
host device (computer) is powered from the mains.
CHECK LIST FOR SETTING UP THE USB SOLO
BOOT MENU OPTIONS