FH-2

The FH-2 is an USB MIDI host that allows you to integrate external equipement  into a modular setup.  Including class-compliant keyboard, pad, DAW or DJ controller.

The module combines the following functions:

• MIDI to CV conversion including polyphonic and MPE operation.
  • The FH-2 is simultaneously a USB MIDI host, a USB MIDI device, and also supports traditional 5-pin DIN MIDI.
  • Support for drum triggers including triggers with velocity or accents.
  • Support for automatic VCO calibration.
• Clock generation and synchronisation.
  • MIDI clock (in and out), analogue clock (in and out), or internal clock (BPM or tap tempo).
• LFO generation, including tempo-synced LFOs.
• Arpeggiators.
• Euclidean pattern generators.

The FH-2 has 8 high precision CV outputs, expandable to 64 with the FHX-1 Output Expander.

The module can be completely configured via its own UI, but a convenient web-based configuration tool is also available ,which communicates with the module directly via MIDI SysEx.

Typical usages

-With a MIDI keyboard

Up to 16 note polyphonic conversion, with optional pitch/gate/velocity etc. CVs per note. Also features arpeggiation, keyboard splits and more.

-With an MPE controller

Up to 16 simultaneous touches converted with full position/pressure/glide etc. per touch.

-With a MIDI controller

Up to 64 outputs. Direct control of CVs from faders, flexible and syncable LFOs, triggers from pads etc.

-With a ‘groovebox’

Multiple clock outs at different divisions, run/stop triggers etc. Groovebox, FH-2, or another module can be the clock master.

-With a computer/tablet/phone

All of the above, plus SysEx for configuration of the FH-2.

-As a clock generator

The FH-2 can operate as the clocking centre of your modular, also generating (syncable) LFOs, with no USB connection.

Specifications

The FH-2’s specifications are as follows:

• Outputs: 8
  • Digital-to-analogue conversion: 14 bit
  • Voltage range: software selectable between ±5V, 0-10V
• Inputs: 2 CV inputs
• USB host:
  • Type A connector
  • Class Compliant USB MIDI host.
  • Class Compliant USB HID host (for mice, gamepads etc.).
  • Supports USB hubs.
• USB device:
  • Type C connector
  • Class Compliant USB MIDI device (plug’n’play with macOS, Windows, Linux and iOS).
• Expansion:
  • Header for connecting FXX-1 Output Expanders.
  • Header for 5-pin DIN MIDI via a compatible breakout.
  • An FH-1 may also be used as an expander, over USB.
• Controls: 1 rotary encoder (with push button), 1 push button
• 0.91″ OLED display