![]() ![]() This certainly would not be hard to achieve, by either Kenton or a user who doesn’t mind “modding” the chassis, since the chassis has two end screws on the sides of the unit. Highly Recommended.Ĭonsidering our reviewers evaluations, the Kenton THRU-25 would certainly be well served by adding some mounting options to the unit. If you’re looking for a robust MIDI Thru box, which will serve you for years to come, you can’t go wrong with the Kenton THRU-25. The THRU-25’s form factor and solid connecting DIN connectors showcased Kenton’s dedication to quality to this “utility box,” which is “something you don’t see anymore for a interface of this nature.” In addition, the Kenton utilizes signal conditioning via the Schmitt trigger logic to ensure a solid and clean signal. The Kenton THRU-25 performed as advertised in both a studio and live settings. His live rig didn’t tax all the Kenton’s outputs, but his two hour sets did push the unit for an extended period of constant use. The Kenton “got jettisoned” and “hit the side of one of the monitors pretty hard.” Despite “a good nick” on the aluminum housing, he didn’t notice any performance problems. “I did have some problems with a couple of hanging notes on my Moog Taurus,” he lamented, “but considering that synth’s history, this is not something I could pin on the Kenton.” The other occurred when an adoring, and drunken, fan flopped on stage and hooked a few of his choice wires with her swinging purse. » Includes schmitt trigger logic for signal quality restorationĪs for the Kenton’s functionality and performance? “No issues to report of,” he recalled, “well, except for two.” However, neither could be attributed to the Kenton. » Works for ALL MIDI messages including Clock, SysEx, MTC etc. The THRU-25 was able to “replace three individually-powered MIDI Thru boxes in about half the space.” The Kenton THRU-25 provided “a strong MIDI signal” with no “discernible latency.” On synths that doubled up on a single channel, he found the units were “always in perfect sync” and “didn’t have any issues with dropped notes.” SysEx data dumps were all executed “as expected” with “no reported issues.” Setup was “a breeze” and each MIDI Din plug “fit snuggly” in each designated socket. Our studio reviewer connected 18 pieces of kit, running synths on channels, 1-9 and 11-15, his drum machines on 10 and processors on 16. Unlike other MIDI boxes we’ve reviewed in the past, the 2.1mm DC power input sits securely in the socket. A green LED light indicates that the unit is powered on and then flashes as MIDI data, clock, SysEx and MTC is transmitted, which is handy for trouble shooting. Utilizing a lightweight, yet robust, aluminum chassis, the THRU-25 can fit in a variety of locations, whether your have a desktop rig, or a designated music production desk. Unlike other MIDI Thru boxes, which are more square in shape, the Kenton is thin and long. In the studio, the Kenton THRU-25 is meant to be “set and forget.” You plug it in, configure your cables and get to composing. So when exactly would you utilize 25 MIDI outputs of a single 16-channel MIDI bank? That’s the question we proposed to two of our evaluators, one tested the THRU-25 in a static studio environment, and the other took the unit “on-the-road,” performing at three gigs in Brooklyn. The Kenton THRU-25 is housed in a solid, aluminum chassis The 9V powered unit features a single, opto-isolated MIDI input and a separate driver for each MIDI out, and that would be 25 outputs that duplicate the original input… Twenty-five. Kenton, the MIDI hardware specialists from the United Kingdom, have released the Godzilla of MIDI Thru boxes with their new THRU-25. ![]()
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