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How could I connect an iPad, iConnectMIDI 4+ and a Steinberg UR44C?
Hi all,
yes, I am the new kid on the block. Mixed experience levels in different areas, iOS is still pretty new for me.
Here is my question: I have got already an iPad Pro (the 2018 version), an iConnectMIDI 4+, and now I want something to connect to the analog parts of my toy stack. Some people were full of good words about the Steinberg UR44C which seems to be a good choice. Not yet ordered, because I'd like to know before how I can connect both peripherals (iCM4+ and UR44C) to the iPad at the same time. Simpler than I assume - just through an USB hub? Afaik, there is no Lightning-hub. - Or?
And if such a combination will work - how can I supply continuous power to the iPad then - just through the USB hub? Or?
Thanks in advance for your support!
Comments
Does that iPad have lightning or thunderbolt port?
Either way, there are CCK adapters and hubs for both port types.
If you have an old hub, you probably need to connect it through a CCK adapter, preferably one that has a charger input as well as USB port.
If you want to connect both interfaces, you need a hub.
There are USB-C (thunderbolt) hubs available, but I am not sure if they also charge the iPad. It is likely that they don’t, so you would need a thunderbolt CCK that has a charger input as well as the USB port. (just like the usual CCK-3, but thunderbolt, not lightning).
Just be sure of the type of port your iPad Pro (2018) has before you buy anything. I think it is USB-C, but you refer to lightning in your post.
iConnectivity's webpage
https://www.iconnectivity.com/products/midi/iconnectmidi4plus
Supports 8 additional MIDI devices via USB Host Port (with Class-compliant devices connected to a powered hub (Powered USB hub not included)
MultiHost Capability - Connect 3 Computing Devices Directly & More via Network
Network Connectivity
Supports MAC, PC, & iOS Computing Devices
Manual
Owner's manual version 1.0
Release date Aug., 2016
https://downloads.iconnectivity.com/manuals/ICM4Manual2016-08.pdf
Thanks for the reply. Lightning, and I happen to have a CCK already that has a lightning input itself, successfully tested that the iPad gets charged that way. It even features two USB sockets will have to test if they both work together as a mini-hub. Otherwise, USB hubs count as consumables here...
Just ordered the Steinbeg UR44C last night, it will be here tomorrow. Will report on my experience later - and surely will have some questions.
Great place, this forum!
@MatterChark Just a little warning here. The Lightning input on your CCK (USB Adapter) is a power-only connection. You cannot use it for another Lightning adapter, or a computer connection. That said, your setup should be pretty straightforward.
Thanks for the message - and yes, I am aware of that. In my eyes, one of the few design flaws of the iOS hardware, making the physical ports such a bottle neck. OK, there are ony very few bottles with two or multiple necks , but...