Kenton MIDI Thru 5 Reviews

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5 years ago

La multiprise MIDI simple et efficace

J'utilise cette multiprise MIDI pour mon setup de concert regroupant séquenceur et synthés. Sans ça je ne pourrais pas faire grand chose !

Une entrée MIDI branchée sur mon séquenceur et le signal est redirigé vers 3 unités qui acceptent le MIDI sur différents channels. Utilisé des dizaines d'heures, il ne m'a jamais fait défaut.

Son boîtier en aluminium fait qu'il est vraiment résistant, je n'ai pas peur de le fourrer avec les autres câbles.

5 years ago

Compact unit that does its job well.

Its small, its light, and functions well. Put MIDI in, get x5 MIDI out. Everything is clearly labeled, hard to see how you could go wrong really.

Although the case is not in any way flimsy, I wouldn't want to put it anywhere where it could get trodden on (e.g. on the floor). Plenty good enough for mounting inside a rack or under a pedalboard, though. Its also very light, so you can velco it somewhere safe.

One word of caution for Guitarists: The power connector on this unit is 9v Centre-Positive. Most guitar pedals are 9v Centre-Negative. If you intend to use this on a pedalboard, you need to be careful with your power cables.

5 years ago

Great

Does exactly what it says - and is stable & reliable!

5 years ago

must have gadget for synth freaks

If you are into synths and other devices with midi connectivity, this is must have device. It is easy to setup. Before buying think twice about your habits and future plans, cause maybe version with 12 thru is better choice, cause with all this affordable products like Korg Volca's and Behringer devices maybe you will soon need more midi slots....

5 years ago

Easy to use.

No set up required and does exactly what it's supposed to do.

Aesthetics and finish isn't the best, but I wouldn't say that's an issue.

5 years ago

Just delivers,

Does what it says. Great reliable product.

5 years ago

Problem solver

I bought it a couple of weeks ago. Since then, it is my main bedroom studio gadget. Liked the build quality and it does the job.

Compact and solid box. No problem so far. Definitely recommended.

I'm using the Kenton to split the midi from Digitakt to external synths.

5 years ago

simple and reliable

using this to split MIDI from a keyboard controller to several computers and external synths. Does exactly what it should. Has been in constant use for several years without a problem. Recommend!

5 years ago

because synth developers never implement a THRU.

I hate buying devices like this, it's an extra step in the chain and another wall wart in my bag.

But it does exactly what i want it to do and it does it well.

5 years ago

Works great

Plug and play, no issues so far, works great.

Build quality could be better I suppose, the panels give way and creak a little bit when pressure is applied like when I hold it to plug in a cable.

5 years ago

MRK_LAB

A little rock solid device !

No frills , it does well what it has to do.

Top value for money !

5 years ago

Great, 0 faults

Great, does the job, nothing bad about it

5 years ago

Good product but not feature rich

No CC filter but it is built well. Should last a lifetime

5 years ago

Becouse my MIDI keyboard don?t send energy (chck If yours do, before buying passive ones)I bought this active distributor. Made of metal, good finish, and don?t take much space at all. It works and u forget about it. Now I can use my MIDI keyboard to play more then one synth at the same time.

5 years ago

Does the job just fine

The finishing is a bit scratchy in the edges, other than that, all is good and midi is fast and flawless.

5 years ago

does what it should do

It is a great MIDI Thru box, sturdy and gets the job done easily. No issues here. It is small and easy to hide away somewhere in your studio.

5 years ago

It does what it should do

I use it to sync some analog stuff and it works like a charm, so I recommend it to those who need stuff like that.

5 years ago

solid and does what it says

this unit is pretty damn decent. FYI it's pretty lightweight, despite its solid construction, so the cables end up pulling it off the table etc, but other than that, you can't go wrong with this thing.

I have experienced 0 jitters or latency problems etc.

6 years ago

Perfect

It does exactly what its made for and does it well. I have it a couple of years now and never gave me problems.

6 years ago

Does what it says on the tin

Works perfectly and allows me to hook up all my MIDI devices with no fuss.

Built solidly, I can see this lasting for years.

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Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Kenton
  • Released in 2008
  • Average price : $74
  • Weight : 600g (with power supply)
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