Find out how you can control your Moog Multimoog with MIDI using Kenton Kenton MIDI Retrofit Kits or MIDI to CV converters
The Moog Multimoog doesn’t have MIDI, but does have CV/S-Trig/VCF sockets. Kenton offer a variety of options to get your Multimoog connected to MIDI.
- Fit a MIDI Retrofit Kit
- Use the Multimoog’s existing CV/S-Trig/Filter sockets with a MIDI to CV converter
Fitting a MIDI Retrofit Kit is a skilled job which should be undertaken only by a competent synth service engineer or fitted by us at our premises in Tadworth, near London (UK customers only).
1. Fit a MIDI Retrofit Kit to the Multimoog
You can fit a MIDI Retrofit Kit which will allow you to control the Multimoog directly using MIDI from your DAW, MIDI Sequencer or other MIDI controller. Fitted inside your Multimoog, our MIDI Retrofit Kit adds MIDI IN and THRU sockets to your synth.
With the Retrofit Kit you’ll have MIDI control of Notes, Pitchbend, Modulation, Filter cutoff, Portamento / Glide, Sustain. Note that the retrofit is MIDI IN and THRU only, there is no MIDI Out.
2. Using the Multimoog’s Sockets with a MIDI to CV converter
The Moog Micromoog is already fitted with many control sockets including KBD OUTPUT, S-TRIG INPUT and FILTER INPUTwhich allow you to control the notes.
Which products do I need for the Moog Multimoog?
Our MIDI to CV converters have CV and GATE outputs, and a number of Aux outputs that can be configured for your specific requirements.
Both the Pro Solo Mk3 and USB Solo (not currently available) have sufficiently flexible Aux outputs to provide the 3 signals required to play notes and modify filter cutoff. You will need an S-trig lead and 2 x 3.5mm to 1/4″ mono jack leads to connect it to the Multimoog.
Connecting the MIDI to CV converter
Connect the Pro Solo Mk3 or USB Solo to the Multimoog as follows:
| Pro Solo Mk3 or USB Solo | Multimoog | Using |
| CV (Hz/V) | OSC A&B or KBD OUTPUT1 | 3.5 to 1/4” mono jack lead |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | S-TRIG INPUT | S-trig lead |
| Aux 1 | FILTER INPUT | 3.5 to 1/4” mono jack lead |
Notes
1. KBD OUTPUT is a dual-purpose jack that can also be used as an input if the KBD & TRIG EXT OUTPUT is set to OFF.
Connecting the MIDI to CV converter to the Multimoog will disable note selection from its keyboard.
MIDI to CV converter settings
Set up the Pro Solo Mk3 as follows:
| Output | Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | P15 – CV/Hz | [CV] 1 Volt per Octave (default) |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | P16 – Gate Type | [S__] Gate (V-trig), no pullup |
| Aux 1 | P20 – Aux 1 Controller Number | whichever CC you wish to use1 |
| P21 – Aux 1 Minimum Value | -27 | |
| P22 – Aux 1 Maximum Value | 100 (default) |
Notes
1. The Pro Solo Mk3 will also allow you to use its own ADSR Envelope Generator to modify the filter cutoff.
Set up the USB Solo as follows:
| Output | Parameter | Setting |
|---|---|---|
| CV (Hz/V) | P15 – CV/Hz | [CV] 1 Volt per Octave (default) |
| GATE (S-TRIG) | P16 – Gate Type | [S00] Gate (V-trig), no pullup |
| Aux 1 | P20 – Aux 1 Controller Number | whichever CC you wish to use |
| P21 – Aux 1 Minimum Value | -27 | |
| P22 – Aux 1 Maximum Value | 50 |
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