3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
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3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
I use a late model macbook pro. I have 2 usb slots. 1 for my interface and one left. But my plan for my live show is to use an apc40 and a softstep foot controller. (I'm a classical turned indy/rock violinist, so I often times need my hands.) Anyway, I come from the world of Apple's Logic and have found that USB hubs don't always works so well. What do I do? I'm sure I'm not the only person in need of a rock solid way of hooking up multiple USB midi devices. I might even like to include a usb midi keyboard controller into my show as well. (gasp) Anybody have a good idea how to make that work in the most solid, reliable way possible?
Thank you.
Thank you.
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Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
A USB hub is probably your only option. Make sure it's powered, and you should be fine.
I use a MacBook Pro with two USB ports for live shows. I use one port for the dongle for my wireless mouse, and the other port is connected to a powered Belkin USB hub, which in turn connects to an APC40, a Maschine (or more recently, a QuNeo) and a MidiSport MIDI-USB interface. I have had no problems with any of the devices on the hub, under a wide variety of conditions.
I use a MacBook Pro with two USB ports for live shows. I use one port for the dongle for my wireless mouse, and the other port is connected to a powered Belkin USB hub, which in turn connects to an APC40, a Maschine (or more recently, a QuNeo) and a MidiSport MIDI-USB interface. I have had no problems with any of the devices on the hub, under a wide variety of conditions.
Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
FWIW I use a 7 port cheapo Trust hub with windows and have never had any problems either.sounddevisor wrote:A USB hub is probably your only option. Make sure it's powered, and you should be fine.
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Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
Cool. Thanks all. That was really helpful.
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Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
make sure the usb hub doesn't drop you down to usb 1.1 or something - older ones do this.
make sure it's usb 2 at least all the way through otherwise it's slow.
make sure it's usb 2 at least all the way through otherwise it's slow.
Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
Buy this one with the future in mind. I can run tons of USB midi controllers, drives, peripherals, off of it no problem.... Other hubs all gave me problems before this one. You will love it!!
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-USB-Port ... B00483WRZ6
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-USB-Port ... B00483WRZ6
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Re: 3 USB devices, 2 usb slots. What to do?
LOL, I just bought that one and it is awesome!!! Thanks for the tip though.illsub1 wrote:Buy this one with the future in mind. I can run tons of USB midi controllers, drives, peripherals, off of it no problem.... Other hubs all gave me problems before this one. You will love it!!
http://www.amazon.com/Plugable-USB-Port ... B00483WRZ6