The Kenton Pro-DCB brings instant MIDI to those much-loved instruments, the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8*. Just plug in and go.
As well as offering control of notes (and program change on Jupiter-8), the interface also has output sockets for filter control and arpeggio clocking. In addition, it boasts a built-in programmable LFO and works both ways (ie. it’s bi-directional), so your Juno can be used as a master keyboard if required. We think that you’ll find this the most comprehensive MIDI-DCB converter available today, and it’s fast too.
Please ensure that you purchase the adaptor lead if you have a Jupiter-8 with a 20 pin OP-8 connector.
Juno-60 always has a 14 pin DCB connector – so the included DCB lead is fine.
Juno-6 fitted with Kenton DCB socket upgrade also has 14 pin DCB connector – the included DCB lead is fine.
*Jupiter-8 must have an existing DCB (14 pin) or OP-8 (20 pin) connector – however some Jupiter-8s have neither – you need to check which yours has. If you have the 14 pin DCB connector, the included DCB lead is fine. If you have the 20 pin OP-8 connector you will need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead also.
Two 3.5mm mono jack to 1/4″ mono jack leads for Clock and VCF are included as well as the 14 pin DCB lead
9V switch mode power supply included. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Features
Power: 9-15V DC. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Dimensions: 167 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 600g
MIDI: In, Out, Thru
Analogue Outputs: Clock (0-5v)
Aux (0-12.5v)
Digital Inputs: DCB (In and Out)
Please refer to the manual for more details
MIDI In/Out and Thru Sockets
Aux output (for VCF or VCA control)
Clock Output (for syncing the arpeggiator)
Fully programmable, MIDI syncable, built-in LFO with 9 waveshapes, including S&H.
DCB socket (for connection to keyboard)
Settings stored in non-volatile memory
Dimensions 165 x 98 x 50mm
Weight 700 grams
Power Supply 9v DC centre positive
Supplied with a 1.8 metre cable which has a 14 pin DCB plug as shown below.
This plug type is compatible with the following models:
All Juno-60 synths
Juno-6s which have had a 14 pin DCB socket added.
Jupiter 8s fitted with a 14 pin DCB socket – you need to check your Jupiter to see which plug yours needs
If your Jupiter 8 has a 20 pin OP-8 socket for a plug like the one below then you will also need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead. (Note that you’ll still need the supplied 14 pin DCB lead)
Please note that some early Jupiter-8s have neither the 14 pin nor the 20 pin DCB socket and are thus not able to be controlled by DCB.
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
The Kenton Pro-DCB brings instant MIDI to those much-loved instruments, the Juno-60 and Jupiter-8*. Just plug in and go.
As well as offering control of notes (and program change on Jupiter-8), the interface also has output sockets for filter control and arpeggio clocking. In addition, it boasts a built-in programmable LFO and works both ways (ie. it’s bi-directional), so your Juno can be used as a master keyboard if required. We think that you’ll find this the most comprehensive MIDI-DCB converter available today, and it’s fast too.
Please ensure that you purchase the adaptor lead if you have a Jupiter-8 with a 20 pin OP-8 connector.
Juno-60 always has a 14 pin DCB connector – so the included DCB lead is fine.
Juno-6 fitted with Kenton DCB socket upgrade also has 14 pin DCB connector – the included DCB lead is fine.
*Jupiter-8 must have an existing DCB (14 pin) or OP-8 (20 pin) connector – however some Jupiter-8s have neither – you need to check which yours has. If you have the 14 pin DCB connector, the included DCB lead is fine. If you have the 20 pin OP-8 connector you will need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead also.
Two 3.5mm mono jack to 1/4″ mono jack leads for Clock and VCF are included as well as the 14 pin DCB lead
9V switch mode power supply included. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Features
Power: 9-15V DC. Products bought directly from Kenton are supplied with the appropriate power supply for the delivery address. Four types are available, UK / EU / USA / Australia.
Dimensions: 167 x 97 x 40 mm
Weight: 600g
MIDI: In, Out, Thru
Analogue Outputs: Clock (0-5v)
Aux (0-12.5v)
Digital Inputs: DCB (In and Out)
Please refer to the manual for more details
MIDI In/Out and Thru Sockets
Aux output (for VCF or VCA control)
Clock Output (for syncing the arpeggiator)
Fully programmable, MIDI syncable, built-in LFO with 9 waveshapes, including S&H.
DCB socket (for connection to keyboard)
Settings stored in non-volatile memory
Dimensions 165 x 98 x 50mm
Weight 700 grams
Power Supply 9v DC centre positive
Supplied with a 1.8 metre cable which has a 14 pin DCB plug as shown below.
This plug type is compatible with the following models:
All Juno-60 synths
Juno-6s which have had a 14 pin DCB socket added.
Jupiter 8s fitted with a 14 pin DCB socket – you need to check your Jupiter to see which plug yours needs
If your Jupiter 8 has a 20 pin OP-8 socket for a plug like the one below then you will also need the 14 pin to 20 pin adaptor lead. (Note that you’ll still need the supplied 14 pin DCB lead)
Please note that some early Jupiter-8s have neither the 14 pin nor the 20 pin DCB socket and are thus not able to be controlled by DCB.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK, 'next working day' shipping is free if the order value is over £150, and £5 otherwise. We can also ship on a 'next working day before 12pm' service, which costs £6 for orders over £150 and £7.50 for orders under £150.
Shipping to mainland EU typically costs between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of DPD, Royal Mail and Parcelforce for the UK, and for international orders it's either DHL, FedEx, UPS, Royal Mail or Parcelforce depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we aim to dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 16:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes the couriers may come to collect a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Saturday/Sunday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 16:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday or Sunday delivery with DPD. This is FREE for order values over £350, £5 for order values between £75 and £250, and £7 for order values under £75. (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). Please note that any orders placed after 16:00 on a Friday will ship on the Monday.
International shipping times
Since April 2020, the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer. There is absolutely nothing we can do about this, unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
