New USB MIDI Interface from TerraTec Producer

MIDI HUBBLE

MIDI HUBBLE Rear Panel

Why not put two frequently used devices in a single housing and save space? TerraTec Producer's MIDI HUBBLE is both a USB MIDI interface with two MIDI inputs/output as well as an integrated three-way USB 1.1 HUB with three additional ports. All inputs/outputs are provided with status LEDs that indicate all ongoing MIDI operations. In addition, an overcurrent limiter is on board to protect the USB ports. Priced at 79.00 euros (MSRP), TerraTec Producer's MIDI HUBBLE is available now..

With the optional power unit, each port supplies current ranging up to 500 mA. Usually, connected peripheral devices require less than this so that operating power may also be drawn via the USB interface to a PC or Mac (bus-powered). In the latter case, the ports collectively supply 440 mA of current. But whatever the preferred option, the USB output ports are electronically protected against overload and are equipped with status LEDs.

Additional status LEDs for the MIDI ports light up to indicate that the circuit is receiving signals. As an added feature, the MIDI section was endowed with a small software control panel. Alongside offering a switchable LED status filter (active sensing), the panel lets users assign the MIDI input to the desired MIDI output when a music software application is not accessing the device.

Technical data

• Operation via USB interface (Universal Serial Bus 1.1/2.0).
• 2 separate MIDI outputs (32 channels).
• 2 separate MIDI inputs (32 channels).
• MIDI I/O status LEDs
• Flexible MIDI Thru switching matrix
• Integrated USB 1.1 HUB with 3 additional USB ports
• USB status LEDs
• Self-powered or bus-powered operating modes w/o requiring an outboard power unit
• In self-powered mode, USB output ports supply up to 500mA; in bus-powered mode, up to 420 mA collectively.
• Potential future firmware updates
• Driver support for Windows 2000/XP and MAC OS X
• Factory-included 1.8-meter USB connector cable
• Power unit specs: secondary 6 volts DC / 2 amperes
• MIDI HUBBLE Control Panel