Has anyone used the Oaktone but through a USB MIDI host such as the CME H2MIDI so that I don’t have to run a long USB cable to the laptop? Is there anything I should be thinking about when considering this route?
Hey @avalon9000,
Yes, that should work.
A couple of things to keep in mind:
Setup: Connect the Floor Vista to the H2MIDI’s USB-A port, then use CME’s UXMidi Tools software to configure your MIDI routing.
Cable lengths: For the USB side (Floor Vista → H2MIDI), try to keep it under 2 meters for reliable signal. For the DIN MIDI cable (H2MIDI → your interface), the MIDI spec supports up to 15 meters, though shorter is always better.
Latency: You’ll add a few milliseconds going through the converter, but in practice it’s negligible for live use.
For the best result, I’d keep the H2MIDI close to the Floor Vista with a short USB cable, and run the longer MIDI cable from the H2’s MIDI OUT toward your computer setup.
thank you very much! sounds good.
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