NAMM 2025: CME C2MIDI Pro, a modern, dual-purpose USB-C MIDI cable that does classic and advanced MIDI duties like no other.
Everyone has encountered a USB-to-MIDI cable. It is the easiest way to make a MIDI device USB-MIDI capable. Initially, it was a special thing, but today, you can get these cables everywhere for almost nothing.
The Chinese company CME, known for its innovative MIDI interfaces, wants to revolutionize the USB MIDI cable. At NAMM 2025, CME announced the C2MIDI Pro, a new modern USB-C MIDI cable with advanced MIDI capabilities.
CME C2MIDI Pro
The new C2MIDI Pro cable is a new fascinating dual-purpose USB-C MIDI cable that does more than Amazon’s usual OEM cables.
First, the CME C2MIDI Pro does all the classic USB-C to 5-pin DIN MIDI interface duties. Connect the 5-pin plugs to a Synthesizer and the USB-C to a computer or tablet, and you will have your classic MIDI connection. It’s a simple task, but there is a lot more that the CME cable can do.
The small black box, which also houses the USB-C plug, is responsible for this extra MIDI magic. It hosts a 32-bit processor that powers the cable, ensuring ultra-accurate transmission with high-speed optocouplers and four times the standard processing speed. CME promises no latency, jitter, or dropouts.
Smart Features
This little black box transforms the C2MIDI Pro into a smart MIDI cable. It adds MIDI filtering, mapping, and routing capabilities. The developers will provide cross-platform software (macOS, Windows, iOS, and Android) to configure the cable. The software is unavailable for Linux, but don’t worry; the cable works with it.
Important to add is that the cable handles all modern data perfectly, including MPE, clock, sysex, and more. It takes and processes everything with ease.
The cable doesn’t need any extra power supply. It gets the energy it needs from the MIDI and USB-C sockets.
First Impression
It doesn’t always have to be the big, expensive things that impress you at a trade show. This one leaves a very positive impression. Congratulations CME.
The C2MIDI Pro looks like a super helpful, smart MIDI tool for any studio or live setup. With a MAP price of $29.99, it’s also super affordable and accessible for every musician. I think it’s time to say goodbye to classic USB-MIDI cables; the future is here.
The C2MIDI Pro will open for presale and shipping at the beginning of February 2025, with a MAP of $29.99 USD.
More information here: CME
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