the fh-2 is an 8hp eurorack module combining 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 (similar to that in silent way).
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-8cv expander. up to 64 additional gate/trigger/clock outputs can also be added with the fhx-8gt gate expander.
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
panel width: 8hp
module depth: 48mm
current draw: 118ma on the +12v rail, 48ma on the -12v rail
plus the power requirement of any attached usb device. see the manual for information on calculating the current draw on the +12v rail from the usb device.
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 fhx-8cv or fhx-8gt 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
