
Kenton USB Solo Mk2
Kenton’s latest interface makes it easier than ever for digital to talk to analogue.

Kenton’s latest interface makes it easier than ever for digital to talk to analogue.

Said to be the ideal solution for anyone wanting to incorporate an analogue synth into their MIDI setup, the unit combines MIDI to CV conversion with a USB MIDI interface and is capable of transmitting MIDI simultaneously over its five-pin DIN and USB connections.

Kenton's latest release makes it possible to send MIDI data up to 500m using standard Cat 5e cables.

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