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Ddrum DDTi (Alesis Trigger I/O) or minimal trigger to usb
Does anyone know if the Ddrum DDTi (formerly Alesis Trigger I/O) will work with an iPad/usb hub? The web says it is class compliant so I assume so.
Alternatively, can anyone suggest the most minimal setup to get a kick trigger connected to a usb hub? I'm really just looking for a way to convert one trigger input to usb for cheap.
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Well, a year later, I bought this. And no, it doesn't work with an iPad. The iPad reports: "Cannot use device TriggerIO: The connected device is not supported"
I asked ddrum and they said the DDTi draws a bit too much power for the iPad. Why would that matter, if I run it through my powered USB hub? Or if I power it with the AC adapter?
Is there any other work around to getting a power hungry class compliant device to work with iOS?
I don't have one, but by looking in the manual I see it has a 5 pin Miidi out. You can then connect via midi cable to a class compliant midi interface (uno 1x1) to the cck to the iPad/iPhone.
You could also look at the various midi wireless options like the mi.1 or PUC. Not up on their performance, but the midi interface should get you pounding...just be careful and don't hit the iPad!
I know I can use up a midi port but I was really hoping for a minimal class compliant USB-midi solution....
If you don't need it to be MIDI you could use the old iRig for example and Impaktor for synthetic kick drum sounds. Unfortunately it doesn't do background audio, though...
I don't know your device but maybe it will work if you can set it to generic driver.
I have Edirol PCR 300 and it did the same thing, until I changed the driver.
Here is a list of hardware that are supported and below that are Not supported. Good to check out before someone buys...
https://seosocially.com/ipad-apple-connection-kit-compatible-midi-keyboard-controllers/
Are you using an Apple cck? That can cause issues if its not a gen-u-ine Apple Cck.
Yes, genuine Apple CCK. I don't think there is a way to change drivers... It's class compliant meaning there are no drivers to install. Ddrum said its a power issue which makes no sense, because it powers on just fine with either the AC adapter or powered USB hub.
If you use the AC adapter with the dDrum for power you still can't plug the USB port into the iPad/cck? I'm looking at the dDrum manual and if you have the power switch in the In (AC) position it won't use USB for power.
Yeah, I tried it every which way. AC power, switch on or off, powered USB hub in the chain or not.
The error message says that the device uses too much power if the AC or powered USB hub are not in the mix. The error message says the device is not supported if power is in the mix. However, on their Facebook page, ddrum says the DDTi requires too much power for the iPad, even if it is powered with the AC adapter (which makes no sense).
Nice link,thanks!
@gburks:
What's the max current of the hub's power supply?
The hub is a Belkin F4U041, 5V 3.5-3.8A. The hub works perfectly with lots of other gear... NI Komplete Audio 6 interface, QuNeo, Akai MPD226, etc etc. The ddrum works fine running off of only USB power when connected to my pc, no drivers to install.