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Any solution to using USB MIDI + wired headphones on a new Pro?
Is there a third party “double adapter” that would allow me to do both at the same time?
Otherwise I’m left hunting interfaces that include MIDI. I tried the Presonus one that does include a MIDI jack, but it sounds pretty crappy, distorts when it barely hits yellow, and can’t monitor in stereo, only a mono sum. The Focusrite does stereo monitoring but doesn’t have MIDI.
Any suggestions for an interface that does audio-MIDI, or a simpler solution to this problem?
Appreciate it, Seems I’ve become a tech dinosaur.
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If you have access to USB 2.0, you can use a USB DAC (huge variety available) for the phones. Then you just need a 5-pin MIDI to USB adapter. I know I've seen audio interfaces including 5-pin MIDI, but maybe higher priced.
Hi @oat_phipps I was in the same dilemna. I am using a new iPad Pro so this is for USB-C. I have managed to use a cheap non-powered USB-C hub (bought from Kmart in Australia), a USB-C to USB-A adapter and the USB-C to headphone adapter and have managed to get headphones and USB-Midi to work! Funnily enough, when I tried this with my TP-Link powered hub it would only work when power was switched on, however the little cheap hub is non-powered. I'm happy though as I can be a little more portable.
I use a Kingston Nucleum USB C Hub and then plug a simple usb-c to headphone adaptor into that.
Same:
There are a few USB C hubs that have headphone outs, but because most assume that you have a headphone jack on your device, the headphone-capable ones all seem to be made for the iPad Pro.
I went for one of these because I didn’t want a bunch of different things plugged together, just a single unit, so I got a cheap one for my Pro that clipped to the side of the device, but it broke all too easily — it’s almost impossible to plug or unplug cables into the thing without risk of damage.
I’ve learned my lesson, and have just ordered this thing: https://www.hypershop.com/products/hyperdrive-power-9-in-1-usb-c-hub-for-mac-pc-android-usb-c-devices
Music-wise, my use case is iPad + controller keyboard + headphones for maximum mobility, and obviously it comes in handy for a bunch of other things I do on a regular basis (reading SD card from camera, etc.).
@oat_phipps I did take @LinearLineman’s advice and also got the Focusrite 4i4, which does all the things — 9-pin MIDI, loopback, etc. — in still quite a small package, but I’m not planning on taking it with me into the wild unless absolutely necessary.
With my old lightning connector cck i use a novation audio hub (discontinued now, but ebay beckons) which inputs L n R audio and has 3 USB midi inputs. It monitors the audio in n out. Hope it will work with usb-c if/when get one. If u want more audio inputs use a mixer first, course u wont get more than one track of sound that way.
I’ve “burned” 3 iPad pros. I believe it was because of the usb hub, the kind that attaches to the side. Wasn’t cheap, though, a Satechi. But I think they’re dangerous, they “loose contact” easily and I believe they cause some kind of “confusion” that causes a shortcut or something…
Yeah, I bent mine while fiddling with a port, and the next time I went to plug it in I SAW A FUCKING SPARK. In the bin.
@jebni got to confess I’m jealous of your extra USB port (over nucleum’s 2 USB ports). Once I hook up my zoom interface I only have 1 USB port left…. Would prefer 4 if possible…. For zoom interface, sensel morph, nektar controller, and Kong nanocontrol. Anyone know if I can plug a usb hub into the nucleum?
Another vote for the nucleum here
I got this Belkin usb 2 add on for my nucleum, works well and doesn’t block any ports. It was part of a bigger seven port hub. I’ll add a link here later.
Oh fantastic! Looking forward to that link. Thanks! Can’t wait to get all of my usb midi controllers hooked up 😀
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Belkin-2-N-1-USB-2-0-7-Port/dp/B000XPHWMQ
I bought this for exactly this purpose of pairing with the Nucleum, relatively elegant... and I’m sure I’ll find a use for the main base station part at some point.
Having posted this, I realise I got as far as establishing it works and being pleased, but then it’s been a while since I’ve had it in action, so I’m questioning myself how much it can power? I’ll try it again shortly with a couple of controllers (launchpad x and midi fighter twister) and confirm or not if it definitely works - I’m pretty sure this must be what I tried before, with audio interface on the Nucleum’s other USB port.
EDIT: @stown All working, no external power required, 2 controllers into Belkin ‘add on’ and audio interface into nucleum. This into iPad Pro 4th gen 12.9.
I use this on on my iPad Pro M1 12.9. All you need is there :
https://www.amazon.de/-/en/dp/B082KN5W9D
I use this guy because it has a long lead so I can keep all my cables out of the way and not hanging off the side
https://www.amazon.com.au/LENTION-Multiport-Charging-Compatible-Thunderbolt/dp/B07SH76WQK
I used to use a desktop USB-C dock thingy, with USB and SD ports. It also provided power. I left it hooked up to all my boxes, on my desk, so I could just connect the iPad and get going.
Downside—mains power required, no potability.
Upside—powered, always ready to roll.
Now I use a Mac for music stuff, with the iPad as a source. For that I use an iConnectAudio4+. Also great for audio+midi