Kenton Pro-2000 MkII - Manual (Page 3)

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CHANNEL C, MIDI channel filter
This is used to rechannelize or filter MIDI data.
Connect the synth to the Pro-2000 mkII MIDI out socket, and set the MIDI filter receive channel to the
MIDI channel data you want your old synth to respond to. Only data received on that channel will be
sent out of the Pro-2000 mkII MIDI out, and any other channels will be filtered out. These data can be
sent out on a different channel if required (see rechannellizing above). An example of rechannelizing
might be to change the transmit channel of early DX7s, for instance, that can only transmit on MIDI
channel 1, to another MIDI channel, say 2. An example of filtering might be on an early MIDI synth
that can only receive in Omni mode (receive on all MIDI channels at the same time), the Jupiter 6, for
instance.
CHANNEL D, the Optional Expansion Port
This channel is a digital output for controlling a range of other synthesizers, which do not use CV and
gate as their method of control. It can be fitted with a DCB port or a KADI/WASP port (but not both at
the same time) If it is fitted with the KADI/WASP port, it can be programmed for either KADI or WASP.
can be done either by us, or by you, call us for details and pricing.
WASP -
Note, the Wasp responds to three octaves of notes only - on a DX7 or other 61 note keyboard, this
corresponds to bottom C#, to C, three octaves above. The Wasp does not respond to pitchbend - or
indeed any other controls except sustain pedal, which will hold the current note, this is a design
limitation of the Wasp itself.
KADI -
The KADI (Kenton Auxiliary Digital Interface) is a digital port. This can be used to play the TR606 or
TR808 drum sounds over MIDI, although a small modification will have to be made to the drum
machine.
It is also there for any other possible future expansion.
DCB -
DCB (digital communications bus) is an early digital interface which Roland fitted on their Juno 60 &
some Jupiter 8 synths. This is a polyphonic interface which sends note & program change information,
however Juno synths only respond to notes whereas Jupiter 8s also respond to program changes.
Note, special cables are needed to use the Wasp, DCB & KADI ports. These are available direct from
Kenton.
SYNC 24 & Clock Pulse
The Pro-2000 mkII has a Roland SYNC 24 clock output. Instruments having a SYNC 24 input, such as the
TB-303, TR-808, TR-606, MC-202, can be connected to the Pro-2000 mkII. If the Pro-2000 mkII is receiving
MIDI clock, these instruments will play their internal patterns in time to MIDI clock.
The Pro-2000 mkII also has a clock pulse (arpeggio output). This can be used to synchronize drum
machines, analogue sequencers, and arpeggios to MIDI clock.
FRONT PANEL
Each channel, A and B, has LED indicators to indicate when that channel`s Gate is on.
There are three more LED status indicators;
One is marked DATA. This illuminates when the Pro-2000 mkII is receiving MIDI data.
The other two are marked PARAMETER and VALUE. These indicate which mode the Pro-2000 mkII is in,
and are toggled by the SELECT button.
Four buttons; SELECT, ENTER and INC and DEC. - These are for editing the Pro-2000 mkII.