APC 40 on a USB hub

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Fresno Bob
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APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by Fresno Bob » Sun Feb 19, 2012 2:38 pm

Looking to buy an APC 40. Will it run OK from a USB hub. I have some USB equipment that won't and I'm running out of ports on my laptop. Cheers, Chris.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by Tarekith » Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:33 pm

There's no guarantees with USB like this, but it's working fine for me.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by ark » Sun Feb 19, 2012 4:03 pm

It ought to work. The APC40 is a class compliant device, and the required bandwidth is minimal--much less than an audio interface, let alone a disk drive.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by redranger » Sun Feb 19, 2012 5:39 pm

I use my APC 20 on a plain jane Staples USB hub with no problems here.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by methodamericon » Sun Feb 19, 2012 7:26 pm

I run APC40, axiompro 25, maschine, and external hard drvie thru a powered usb hub without an issue.
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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by jorgecurioso » Wed Dec 17, 2014 3:13 am

What model of hub did you use methodamericon? I have a midi fighter and apc40 and they have had issues running together on my current powered hub. :(

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by Timbeaux » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:40 am

I use maschine mikro, apc40, bcr2000, traktor kontrol x1^and z1, launchpad, LP25 and LPD8 on one hub. works fine. I noticed that using a usb soundcard on this hub isnt the best idea.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by jorgecurioso » Wed Dec 17, 2014 6:44 am

That's very impressive! Glad it works so well. I have definitely seen setups with many controllers and one laptop, so it must be possible!

What manufacturer/make is your hub?

I guess I was considering upgrading to something like this:

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/USB3Hub7

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by Timbeaux » Wed Dec 17, 2014 8:26 am

I will have a look when iam at home, but i dont think i even thought about compatiblity when i bought it.

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by TomViolenz » Wed Dec 17, 2014 9:55 am

The MBPro only having two USB ports almost makes that a necessity for me.
I use a powered Belkin plug that works well 8)

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Re: APC 40 on a USB hub

Post by runningwithit » Mon Dec 22, 2014 2:55 am

I run a APC40 with a standardized usb hub, no ghosts in the machine yet. A good device it is.
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