Crowd Creation: Shaping the Future of MIDI Technology with CME
At CME, we believe in developing products that truly meet the needs of people like you. This belief has led us to embrace a unique approach: crowd creation. Unlike traditional crowdfunding, crowd creation offers you direct access to the development process, allowing you to play an active role in shaping the final product. This approach ensures that our products are not only innovative but also aligned with the real-world needs of our community.
Crowd creation is a two-pronged strategy. First, it provides a platform for direct communication between you and our development team about concepts and future projects. Second, it leverages the power of our community to secure better deals with suppliers, industry partners, and manufacturers.
The result? Superior products at the end of the process, improved through your active participation and feedback.
The Power of Community: Introducing the H12 MIDI TRS and H24 MIDI RACK
Our crowd creation journey has led to the development of two exciting new products: the H12 MIDI TRS and the H24 MIDI RACK. These products were suggested by community members and refined through the first feedback from our dedicated community members.
H12 MIDI TRS: Community-Driven Innovation
The H12 MIDI TRS, suggested by community member Mr. Aleks Svaensson, is a testament to the power of community-driven innovation. Check out the original post by Aleks in our Facebook Community Group here.
H12 MIDI TRS first draft by Mr. Aleks Svaensson
Hardware defined by CME:
- 6x TRS MIDI I/O, switchable for Type-A or Type-B
- 6x USB-C Host MIDI ports
- 1x USB-C Client port for MIDI and power
- 3x buttons for preset, panic, and power
- LED indicators for all MIDI I/Os
- DC power to support 6x USB-C Host ports
- USB ports in shielding to avoid digital noise
Software defined by CME:
- USB MIDI class compliant (plug-and-play) for PC/Mac/iOS/Android/Linux/ChromeOS
- HxMIDI Tools for routing, filtering, and mapping, allowing standalone use
- 6x presets
Optional:
- Use WIDI Jack or WIDI Uhost to add Bluetooth MIDI for connecting multiple computers or mobiles
Instant Routing through microswitch with LED
H24 MIDI RACK: Expanding Your MIDI Horizons
The H24 MIDI RACK, suggested by community member Mr. Marc Edwards, is designed for those who need extensive connectivity options. Check out the original post by Marc in our Facebook Community Group here.
H24 MIDI RACK first draft by Mr. Marc Edwards
Hardware defined by CME:
- 8x 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O on the back
- 1x 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O on the front
- 2x USB-A Host MIDI ports on the back
- 2x USB-A Host MIDI ports on the front
- 1x USB-C Client port for MIDI on the back
- 3x buttons for preset, panic, and power
- LED indicators for all MIDI I/Os
- DC power to support 7x USB Host ports
- USB ports in shielding to avoid digital noise
Software defined by CME:
- USB MIDI class compliant (plug-and-play) for PC/Mac/iOS/Android/Linux/ChromeOS
- HxMIDI Tools for routing, filtering, and mapping, allowing standalone use
- 12x presets
Optional:
- Use WIDI Master or WIDI Bud Pro to add Bluetooth MIDI for connecting multiple computers or mobiles
H24 MIDI RACK first draft by Mr. Marc Edwards
Join the Revolution: Be Part of the Crowd Creation Process
By participating in the crowd creation process, you’re not just a community member; you’re a collaborator. Your insights and feedback are invaluable in shaping products that truly meet your needs. We invite you to join our community, share your ideas, and help us continue to innovate in the world of MIDI technology.
Carefully read the two orange "Points of Discussion" sections and share your thoughts in the comments. Start a debate on what's missing or what you appreciate. All feedback is welcome!
Stay tuned for more updates and become part of the future of MIDI with CME. Together, we can create products that are not only groundbreaking but also perfectly tailored to your needs. Join us on this exciting journey and let’s make music technology history!
Looks very interesting. Thanks. I use logic with a behringer i/f with a MIDI merge box. I need a MIDI controller filter on both keyboard outputs.
Sounds good! Make sure to check out the recently introduced H4MIDI WC as well: https://www.cme-pro.com/h4midi-wc-usb-host-midi-interface/
H24.
Yes two lots of Midi IN/Outs on the front of the unit
USB A for host ports
5 pin DIN midi is the most common in my studio
Ethernet Midi – never really found a way of getting it setup reliably particularly when it comes to distribution of MIDI clock
Midi 2.0 – at the moment not important to me. In the future who knows – it doesn't seem to be getting a lot of traction
Thanks for your valuable feedback!
the H24
front panel midi ports are very weolcome, not only for widi
With the future in mind i'd drop USB-A. Let's go USB-C. I'd prefer getting adaptercables rather than sticking with this old usb-A crap.
I prefer Midi-DIN ports, but why not having 2-3 Trs ports as well?
Ethernet Midi is a must. Otherwise this becomes just another Midi interface. Check the old Copperlan. For me this is as of today still the best Midi solution available.
You connect as many ethernet-Midiinterfaces as you like and easily configure all routing with one UI. By using ethernet you have a very stable and highly flexible solution.
Also with Midi2.0 in mind this will be useful. Currently there is not much available for Midi2.0 .. but this will slowly change and having a midi 2.ß0 compatible Midi interface is essential. Befor ei invest again in several new Midiinterfaces i'd like them to be futureproof.
Thanks for your valuable feedback. Let’s explore this together!
The H24 would suit me best, preferably with more MIDI DIN ports on the front. Regarding USB connections, prefer USB A as almost all my synths have USB B sockets and supplied USB B to USB A cables. I’m not really interested in WIDI unless you guys can solve the latency issues – I also have sometimes dodgy WIFI!
Five pin DIN MIDI works best for my needs, as I already have a MIDI thru hub with five pin connections.
Overall, love the concept and would be keen to purchase.
Thanks for your feedback. There should be no latency issues with WIDI. Did you try it already?
Look very promising only in 1 picture I see multiple USB-c hosts connection but in the pictures normal midi connections.
Ethernet midi would be a great added value with the corresponding driver so these ports can be addressed directly from the daw / midi application.
Don’t see yet wat kind of midi manipulation and/or intelligence will be build in and how this can be configured
Thanks for your feedback. We are drawing up new ideas 😉 For an example on the routing, filtering and mapping, you can check the current UxMIDI Tools for U6MIDI Pro and U2MIDI Pro: https://www.cme-pro.com/start-guide-for-uxmidi-tools-software-by-cme/
MIDI as Ethernet is brilliant. Also: consider MIDI as wireless? What does that mean? Host/transmitter and receiver? Just thinking out loud, because it might be fabulous/useful to ditch all that wire?
While we are at it, dare we add error handling fault tolerance?
Feel free to contact me if further interest to do so.
Thanks
Thanks for providing this feedback. Ethernet MIDI is on the table, open for discussion. For wireless MIDI, it is about implementing our own WIDI technology.
What do you mean exactly with “add error handling fault tolerance?”
With the features you are describingfor the H24 MIDI RACK – I would definitely buy this product as is! I am currently using at least 15 year old MOTU Midi Time piece AV. I would like the ability to have one WIDI device automatically, in the rack unit. But even without I can add WIDI onto H24. It's a great design. I am actually considering using the ADAT Sync for the first time – but I have to find a 9-pin DIN/serial cable to do it. The 19" rack mount UI is key for me. The other option is iConnect but not familiar with them or their driver quality.
One of the things I am curious about is software (or hardware interface?) to make different presets. For example, in the studio, sometimes I use my DAW's midi controller, other times I use my master keyboard workstation. How could presets be made like MIDI IN from port/device 2 goes out to 1, 3, 4,5,6,7,8 for preset 1, and for preset 2, MIDI IN from port device 7 goes out to 1,2,3,4,5,6,8?
You can create presets for routing fairly easily. We just introduced this feature in our current UxMIDI Tools and will introduce it for the Hx MIDI Tools as well. Basically you create your routing, save it and recall it when needed.
The H12 MIDI TRS seems like an easy "instant buy" for me. Thoughts:
1) I'd want WIDI because the price difference is minor to me and I have devices that only speak MIDI via Bluetooth.
2) I'd hope that some/all of the USB-C host ports can support up to 10 watts on the downstream device. For example: a Polyend Play+ doesn't have a separate power input and requires 10 watts via USB-C. And I don't think this is weird. This seems to be a trend for new small devices.
Thanks for your feedback. The idea is that you can power your USB MIDI hardware via the H12!
Do you have a plan to add Optional WIDI Core?
Adding WIDI Core for Bluetooth MIDI is being considered. Would you prefer that?
i dont use midi 2.0 yet but i feel likee this thing needs it to be ahead of the curb.