Kenton Manuals & User Guides

Kenton Electronics is a UK-based manufacturer established in 1986, renowned for its high-quality MIDI connectivity solutions and synthesizer accessories. The company builds devices designed to bridge the gap between vintage analog equipment and modern digital recording environments. Their product lineup includes MIDI-to-CV converters, MIDI line drivers, retrofit kits for classic synthesizers, and various utility boxes that solve complex connectivity issues for musicians and sound engineers.

Known for robust engineering and reliability, Kenton products such as the Pro-Solo and MIDI Line Drivers are essential for integrating legacy gear into contemporary workflows. Whether it is adding MIDI capability to a pre-MIDI synth or extending MIDI signals over long distances, Kenton provides professional-grade tools trusted by artists worldwide.

• What power supply do Kenton devices require?

  Most Kenton products operate on a 9V DC regulated power supply. However, polarity and current requirements can vary, so always refer to the specific unit's manual or label to avoid damage.

• Can I use standard Ethernet cables with the LNDR or LNDX MIDI Line Drivers?

  Yes, these devices use CAT5 cables to extend MIDI signals, but they are NOT Ethernet network devices. They should never be connected to routers, switches, or standard computer network ports.

• How do I solve tuning issues with a MIDI-to-CV converter?

  Ensure your converter is set to the correct scaling mode (usually Volt/Octave) and that the gate type (v-trig or s-trig) matches your synthesizer's requirements.

• My vintage synth doesn't have MIDI. Can Kenton help?

  Kenton manufactures retrofit kits for many specific vintage synthesizers, adding MIDI In, Out, and sometimes Thru capabilities to instruments that originally lacked them.