Expert Sleepers FH-2 Factotum: The Swiss Army Knife of MIDI-to-CV

The Expert Sleepers FH-2 Factotum is a powerful 8HP module that serves as the ultimate bridge between your USB/MIDI hardware and your Eurorack system. Unlike standard converters, the FH-2 is simultaneously a USB MIDI host (allowing you to plug controllers directly into the front panel) and a USB MIDI device (for direct connection to a computer or tablet). Supporting MPE, polyphonic voice allocation, arpeggiators, and a vast LFO generator, the FH-2 truly lives up to its name "Factotum." The crisp OLED display allows for on-module configuration, while a convenient web-based tool is available for complex preset management.

Key Features:

• Dual USB Functionality: Acts as both a Class Compliant USB host (Type A) and device (Type C).

   

   

• MPE & Polyphonic Support: Handles expressive MPE controllers and up to 16-note polyphonic conversion with ease.

   

   

• Onboard Signal Generation: Includes tempo-syncable LFOs, arpeggiators, and Euclidean pattern generators.

   

   

• Comprehensive Clocking: Functions as a master clock or syncs to MIDI, analog, or internal tap-tempo.

   

   

• Massive Expandability: Connect FHX-8CV or FHX-8GT modules to expand up to a total of 64 CV or gate outputs.

   

   

Technical Specifications:

• Width: 8HP

• Depth: 48mm

• Power Draw: +12V: 118mA, -12V: 48mA (excluding attached USB device power)

• Outputs: 8x High-precision outputs (14-bit DAC, software-selectable voltage ranges)

• Inputs: 2x CV inputs for external control or synchronization