Charging MIDI interface
Posted: 20 Sep 2013 08:46
Hello,
I am starting a tour in France, where we will depend on Lemur on an iPad to control Ableton Live.
Wifi connectivity could be an option, but I much prefer the reliability of a hardware connection.
I have used iConnect 1 with success, it's very reliable. However, the fact that the first generation of iConnect interfaces doesn't provide power to the iPad has proven to be a problem, as the iPad quickly runs out of power.
I would love to use iConnect 2 or iConnect 4, but the company seems to have serious manufacturing issues. Hardly any of their products have been available for the past many months, and our first media appearances and concerts are quickly approaching. So I'm looking for a very reliable alternative.
The Kenton MIDI USB Host seems to do the job of providing iPad - Computer connectivity while charging the iPad. However, absolute reliability is a must. Can anybody share their experiences with the Kenton product or anything similar?
Thanks!
I am starting a tour in France, where we will depend on Lemur on an iPad to control Ableton Live.
Wifi connectivity could be an option, but I much prefer the reliability of a hardware connection.
I have used iConnect 1 with success, it's very reliable. However, the fact that the first generation of iConnect interfaces doesn't provide power to the iPad has proven to be a problem, as the iPad quickly runs out of power.
I would love to use iConnect 2 or iConnect 4, but the company seems to have serious manufacturing issues. Hardly any of their products have been available for the past many months, and our first media appearances and concerts are quickly approaching. So I'm looking for a very reliable alternative.
The Kenton MIDI USB Host seems to do the job of providing iPad - Computer connectivity while charging the iPad. However, absolute reliability is a must. Can anybody share their experiences with the Kenton product or anything similar?
Thanks!