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CME H12MIDI Pro Portable USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, TRS A/B + USB-C, 480 Channels, 9V/5V Dual Power, For Complex Rigs and Pedalboards
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CME H12MIDI Pro Portable USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, TRS A/B + USB-C, 480 Channels, 9V/5V Dual Power, For Complex Rigs and Pedalboards

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$199.99

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-19. Price and availability subject to change.

Bottom line: The CME H12MIDI Pro Portable USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, TRS A/B + USB-C, 480 Channels, 9V/5V Dual Power, For Complex Rigs and Pedalboards is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the audio & midi category, priced around $199.99. Check the specification table above against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Backed by CME's warranty and support channels
  • ✓ Ships via Amazon with Prime eligibility and the standard returns policy

Cons

  • ✗ Confirm socket / form-factor / power-rating compatibility against your build before ordering
  • ✗ Price, stock, and Prime eligibility update from Amazon and may have changed since this page was last verified

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored CME H12MIDI Pro Portable USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to our editorial and benchmark analysis across the audio & midi category. CME's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

Common buyer scenarios for audio & midi of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the Amazon listing before purchase. Prices, stock, and Prime eligibility update directly from Amazon's catalog and may have moved since this page was last verified.

Key Features

  • [Standalone USB Host] 6× USB-C high-speed host ports provide up to 16-in/16-out virtual MIDI, allowing keyboards, controllers, drum machines, pedals, and other class-compliant USB MIDI devices to connect directly without a computer
  • [TRS MIDI Type A/B] 6-in/6-out TRS MIDI (3.5mm - 1/8") ports with selectable Type A/B offer fast, stable communication for synths, modules, pedals, and sequencers, integrating smoothly with 5-pin DIN MIDI gear when paired with CME’s straight TRS-to-MIDI cables
  • [Real-Time MIDI Processor] Configure MIDI thru, split, merge, filter, mapping, TRS A/B modes, and up to 6 hardware presets using HxMIDI Tools on macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, and Linux for smooth customization and advanced routing across any setup
  • [Computer MIDI Interface] A dedicated USB-C Client port connects the H12MIDI Pro to macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Linux, and ChromeOS, providing 8-in/8-out virtual MIDI for DAWs, synth editors, and hybrid studio workflows
  • [Dual Power Options] Designed for reliable, computer-free operation with flexible 5V USB-C or 9V DC power. The slim, lightweight aluminum housing fits naturally on pedalboards and supplies up to 3A total USB Host power, ideal for live rigs, synth setups, and mobile workflows

Full Specifications

BrandCME
Unit Count1.0 Count
ConnectivityUSB-C
Model NumberS-F000C04
CompatibilityAndroid, iOS, Mac, Linux
Compatible DevicesClass Compliant USB MIDI hardware devices, MIDI Controller, MIDI Keyboard, PC, Mac, Mobile, Tablet, Pedalboard, Guitar Pedal, Synthesizer, Sequencer, Groovebox, Sampler
Number of Channels480
Supported SoftwareCompatible with all music software, major DAWs and music apps. Includes HxMIDI Tools (Win/Mac/iOS/Android/Linux) to set up advanced routing, filtering and mapping configurations
Warranty Description1 year manufacturer.
Manufacturer Part NumberSYN0009515-000
Item Dimensions D x W x H2.38"D x 6.42"W x 1.2"H

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CME H12MIDI Pro Portable USB Host MIDI Interface | Router, Filter, Mapper, TRS A/B + USB-C, 480 Channels, 9V/5V Dual Power, For Complex Rigs and Pedalboards is sold on the used and vintage market, where eBay carries the live inventory — Amazon does not stock this part. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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*Price sourced from Amazon.com. Last updated 2026-07-19. Price and availability subject to change.

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