weathercade Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 I really like some of the amps in my Catalyst 60 and want to use my HX Stomp to change the amps parameters during songs. On paper I can use the HX command centre for this but my problem is what cable will work. Midi din to usb-b doesn't seem to exist. I can set the HX Stomp to send via USB but USB-b to USB-b cables also don't appear to exist. Can I use 2 usb-b to usb-a cables joined with a usb-a coupler? TIA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted July 9, 2023 Share Posted July 9, 2023 This is the use case that calls for the Cat100/200 which have MIDI DIN ports. The cables you're looking for don't exist because DIN to USB requires a "HOST" to do the translation. You can do this with a computer, or a device like this: Amazon.com: CAMOLA USB MIDI Host Box High Speed USB to MIDI Converter MIDI Interface( UMH-21) : Everything Else From a computer you would use either a DAW or something like MIDIOX. Either can be configured to take the MIDI over USB from the HXS and send it via USB to the Cat60. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathercade Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Thank you, that is invaluable information. I will check out usb midi hosts, the one you linked looks good but delivery time is bit long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd2rk Posted July 10, 2023 Share Posted July 10, 2023 If you happen to be in the market for an Audio Interface some (iConnectivity comes to mind) also have a MIDI HOST Port. Two birds with one stone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathercade Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 On 7/11/2023 at 12:46 AM, rd2rk said: If you happen to be in the market for an Audio Interface some (iConnectivity comes to mind) also have a MIDI HOST Port. Two birds with one stone? I ended up going with the Disaster Area micro.ghost https://www.disasterareadesigns.com/shop/p/micro-ghost Sadly it's not working because I don't think it supports the Catalyst's multifunctional USB port. "Plug your USB MIDI device into the USB HOST port, apply standard pedalboard 9V power, and wait for the light to turn green." It never goes green, stays an angry red. I'm going to try the Kenton next: https://kentonuk.com/product/midi-usb-host-mk3/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weathercade Posted July 23, 2023 Author Share Posted July 23, 2023 For future users having a similar problem. I gave up and returned the 60 for the 100 with the built in midi port. Luckily my local store was really good about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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