- >>Sjoerd, or anyone who knows, which Kenton product does both Sync-24 *and*
- midi-to-CV? Do any require modifying of the 303, or just external controll
- boxes? I'm hoping to stay away from modifying it!<<
The Pro 2 does, though as I said I haven't tried syncing up anything other than Midi to Dinsync 24. But it's got CV/gate outs so it ought to work ;-)
No mods at all to any of my gear. Just the special splitter cable to enable two Dinsync 24 machines to be driven from the Pro2 as it only has one Dinsync out.
Mark
This is correct, and it also applies to the Kenton Pro 2000 (the newer version of the Pro 2, which they don't make anymore). I own one and its working flawlessly.
However, if you're just/mainly interested in syncing the 303's internal sequencer, you may want to go for a stand-alone device, because that would be much cheaper in most cases (MIDI to CV is typically more expensive), and you don't need the pretty costly retrofit. Besides, some people would never change a working and completely original 303 anyway.
I can recommend an oldie, which you might be able to pick up on eBay or something: the Korg KMS-30. 1 sync-24 in, 1 MIDI in (either can be selected as master), 2 MIDI out, 2 sync-24 out.
Rock steady, selectable between sync 24 and sync 48. This, ehh, means I can be running 303's on the sync outputs at normal or double speed of an incoming MIDI clock signal, and alternate between speeds in the middle of playing with the flick of a switch.
Hi Sjoerd
>>I think you are confusing sequencing the 303 (i.e. from an external source) with running the 303's _internal_ sequencer in sync with MIDI.
For sequencing the 303 you definitely _do_ need cv/gate inputs on the 303. <<
I didn't know you could do this. The 303 is such a capable sequencer itself I'm at a loss as to why you might want to use another sequencer to control it!
Mark
For a first example, the limited pattern and song memory of a 303. The devilfish memory expansion is the only other solution I know (apart from owning many 303's, the Hardfloor solution that people like us can not afford...), and is quite expensive and involves a severe modification as well.
I'm guessing so that you could write some really complex lines that the resolution of the onboard sequencer can't do. Might be good for some experimental weirdness and the such ;)
-T
You guessed right, that is the next reason.
For one, I now have a range spanning like ten octaves or so - compared to its original basic 3, adjustable to 4/5 with changing the root key and tuning.
Other examples are things like complex rhytmic timing, very short or long notes, just whacking a couple of accents up in the middle of a note - or even without a note.
One can also hook it up to an arpeggiator or stuff like that, but one of the best things, is playing it live. Just jamming with some frinends taking care of the juno's and 909's.
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