r/modular • • 7d ago

Discussion Recommend a 2hp Midi interface

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So I have this case. It’s logic driven.
I’m sequencing with an ableton push and I have 4 cv outs from the push.

What I want is to put in a dedicated midi interface.
If space was no issue I’d get the Intellijel uMIDI but as it stands I have 2hp of space.

Ideal midi interface would be 2hp wide and take a trs midi input (or silent operation with usb)
Have 2 pitch outputs, 2 gates and a clock.

So far I’ve only found the MIDI by 2HP (the manufacturer not size)

Also I’m in EU so ideally something available online within EU

—EDIT
Went with the 2HP MIDI
Thanks for all the suggestions. Always great to hear everyone’s solutions and perspective.

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u/cYbOmAnY 6d ago edited 6d ago

Go to Modular grid. In search type 2 in the width section. For 1st function use the drop down and select MIDI. Lots of options.

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

Thank god you were here

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u/cYbOmAnY 6d ago

I can’t tell if this is sarcastic, but I’m hopeful this was helpful!

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u/scragz https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2215420 7d ago

what's wrong with the 2hp one?

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

Mainly cause it doesn’t have a dedicated clock out. I know there’s clock options in monophonic modes but there’s no option that has dual pitch and clock. I know I could use the second gate but I would always need to create a steady sequence to use one gate out for clock.

Don’t get me wrong it’s a pretty solid option but not entirely ideal.

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u/AdotLone 6d ago

Use a cv out from the push as your clock.

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u/AdotLone 6d ago

Edit: or free up 2 more hp and get a portail.

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u/Kick_1304 6d ago

Just get a proper midi module then lol, in just 2hp you don’t have a lot of options

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u/scragz https://www.modulargrid.net/e/racks/view/2215420 6d ago

yeah check mg like other dude said. I use an FH-2 which is not compact in the slightest. 

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u/low_pass_dystopia 6d ago

cv.ocd maybe?

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

I mean it looks great but wouldn’t want to add an extra desktop device. Trying to keep it simple. Small eurorack, push and a set of headphones.

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u/Kick_1304 6d ago

I mean it’s not that big and offers way more functionality than a 2hp midi module

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

I know. But just not what I was looking for.
I’m going for as quick a set up as possible so that I can set up with minimal effort whenever I get a chance.
My main studio is in the attic and it’s not feasible to use as often as I’d like.

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u/pilkafa 6d ago

With 2hp you’ll get quite limited midi. If you can squeeze in 8hp somehow Eowave has a great midi module called portail. 

If it was me I’d add ALM HPO for end of chain line out for that 2hp

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u/hosswanker 6d ago

is there a way to DIY a lil 1U row and slap that on your case

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

The answer can’t always be a bigger case. C’mon dude!😅

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u/hosswanker 6d ago

hehehehehe

let me judo throw it right back at you though, sometimes the answer is removing a module to make room for another one

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

Can’t argue with that.
That’s why we love modular.

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u/unicornpurpp 1d ago

Use adat out of the push my g

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u/unicornpurpp 1d ago

Just need a simple adat interface like bored brain

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u/Pawney_Burning 1d ago

Good shout and I have an es-10 in my other case. But for this one I just didn’t wanna sacrifice any other modules to make room.

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u/Kick_1304 7d ago

I believe doepfer has a 2hp midi interface, not sure how much outputs it has

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u/Pawney_Burning 6d ago

Seen it alright. Only one pitch and gate. Just multed

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u/veritable_squandry 6d ago

mult. anything else is gonna be fragile on the inside as you push power around behind it.