Expert Sleepers FH-2 Factotum Eurorack USB/ MIDI Module

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.
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.
Arpeggiator.
Step sequencer.
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 here, 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:

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-1 Output Expanders.
Header for 5-pin DIN MIDI via a compatible breakout.
Controls: 1 rotary encoder (with push button), 1 push button
0.91″ OLED display