MPC X, MPC Live, MPC One & MPC Key 61 Forum: Support and discussion for the MPC X, MPC Live, MPC Live II, MPC One & MPC Key 61; Akai's current generation of standalone MPCs.
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By Telefunky Sun Jan 29, 2023 3:31 pm
USB devices negotiate power requirements with the port.
This communication may go wrong or include „misunderstanding“, it‘s a common experience regardless of platform.
Sometimes the device is the (main) culprit, sometimes the system/host...
(USB is an insanely complex protocol, documentation of specs is several thousand pages meanwhile)
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By EnochLight Sun Jan 29, 2023 5:25 pm
Marcelo Brisolla wrote:
Lampdog wrote:It’s not a workaround, it’s normal.
Multiple devices use more power, this has nothing to do with multi-timbrality.
It’s a power issue. Your pulling too much power from usb.


But then why does it work on USB Port 2 without any extra power, but doesn't work on USB Port 1?


The bigger mystery is - how is it working at all since it's not officially fully USB Class Compliant? :hmmm: Regardless, sounds like you got a total win on your hands! :smoker: