is there a midi kit for the opus3?

Keith collins · Post by **Keith collins** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 8:42 pm

this might be a dumb question, but i know very little about what it takes to make analog synths midi capable.
does anyone know if it can be done to the opus3?
thanks.

eric coleridge · Post by **eric coleridge** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:19 pm

Unlike many polysynths with individulal VCOs that can be MIDIfied (like the Jupiters or Prophet), there isn't any simple way to MIDIfy a divide-down string synth like the Opus. So, you won't find any kits or services to implement MIDI on this type of synth.

If you want MIDI on a polysynth, take a look at some of the less expensive analog Polys with MIDI built in (Roland JX3P, JUNO 60 WITH DCB/MIDI CONVERTOR, Juno 106, Prophet 600, Korg Poly 61M, Korg Poly800, Korg DW8000, Siel DK600, Chroma Polaris, etc.).

MC · Post by MC » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:22 pm

Like the ARP Solina/Omni I/II and Polymoog, the Opus3 is a TOS divide down keyboard - there's no CV/trigger input for the polyphonic tones. The only way to implement MIDI is to order a kit that interfaces with the key contacts, and you'll have to enlist the services of a friendly tech. There is a fellow in Europe who makes these but I don't have his URL handy.

museslave · Post by **museslave** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 10:48 am

One more great thing about divide-down! Heh heh heh! All of my obsessive puristic elements align!

Keith, don't do it!! Don't MIDIfy the poor thing!

Down with cruel and inhumane MIDIfication of analog synths! ; )

CZ Rider · Post by **CZ Rider** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 12:35 am

Looks like Kenton made an Opus 3 MIDI kit
at one time. Velocity and aftertouch, interesting!
Here is a link with a PDF manual.
http://www.kentonuk.com/downloads/kitmanuals.shtml
Terry