Connecting to a non-powered USB
Posted: Wed Mar 25, 2020 12:08 pm
I have a similar problem to one posted here before, but with a potentially different solution.
Problem:
I want to use the i2M to drive a synth unit live, but it's a Roland Sonic Cell, which has two forms of input for MIDI signals:
1) 5-pin DIN: I'm aware of the suggested solutions, but don't want to have to spend as much again on a Kenton or similar to get this working
2) USB: This would seem like the perfect solution, but the USB port on the Roland is not powered. It expect to be connected to a computer, which provides the power.
Exploring the second approach, I found this product https://www.lindy.co.uk/usb-c4/10m-usb- ... able-p6917
This connects USB to USB with the option of injecting power for the case where the devices at both ends aren't powered.
At £40, it's cheaper than other options I've seen here, but still more than I'm willing to pay without being confident that it'll work.
Can anyone advise whether this is likely to work?
Problem:
I want to use the i2M to drive a synth unit live, but it's a Roland Sonic Cell, which has two forms of input for MIDI signals:
1) 5-pin DIN: I'm aware of the suggested solutions, but don't want to have to spend as much again on a Kenton or similar to get this working
2) USB: This would seem like the perfect solution, but the USB port on the Roland is not powered. It expect to be connected to a computer, which provides the power.
Exploring the second approach, I found this product https://www.lindy.co.uk/usb-c4/10m-usb- ... able-p6917
This connects USB to USB with the option of injecting power for the case where the devices at both ends aren't powered.
At £40, it's cheaper than other options I've seen here, but still more than I'm willing to pay without being confident that it'll work.
Can anyone advise whether this is likely to work?