More details since the "I'm told it won't work" didn't cut it and I don't want you to have improper expectations... This should be more definitive: The Mini-Din/Micro USB cable that comes with iRIg PowerBridge, can’t be used to connect other class compliant interfaces because iRig PowerBridge doesn’t include the functionality of a CCK. Because of the way iOS is designed/coded, to connect class compliant devices to the system you must use a CCK, which is an intelligent interface that includes a microprocessor and firmware, and this functionality is not included in iRig PowerBridge. Without a CCK only MFi accessories can be connected to iOS devices, and that’s why only iRig (MFi) accessories work with iRig PowerBridge.
In a nutshell for those waiting for someone to test out functionality with non-iRig digital accessories: It will not work, no need to wait for someone to test. The reason is that an iOS device is NOT compatible with class compliant USB accessories as-is, unfortunately.
You need the Apple CCK to add this functionality to an iOS device.
NAMM: Announcing iRig PowerBridge
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Peter - IK Multimedia Peter - IK Multimedia https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=217907 - KVRAF
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- KVRian
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Thanks for the explanation and saving us any expensive mistakes.
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- KVRAF
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Peter, thank you very much for the open and honest explanation.Peter - IK Multimedia wrote:In a nutshell for those waiting for someone to test out functionality with non-iRig digital accessories: It will not work, no need to wait for someone to test. The reason is that an iOS device is NOT compatible with class compliant USB accessories as-is, unfortunately.
You need the Apple CCK to add this functionality to an iOS device.
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Peter - IK Multimedia Peter - IK Multimedia https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=217907
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No problem, glad to help.
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- KVRist
- 270 posts since 25 Apr, 2011
Peter, thanks for explaining in more detail.
When will shipping start?
When will shipping start?
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Peter - IK Multimedia Peter - IK Multimedia https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=217907
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I don't have a specific date to quote yet but just Q1 2015.Albert.VST wrote:Peter, thanks for explaining in more detail.
When will shipping start?
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- KVRist
- 270 posts since 25 Apr, 2011
Still not available? Any news?
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- KVRer
- 28 posts since 21 Jul, 2008
I'm very interested in this. Any ETA for availability in Australia?
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Peter - IK Multimedia Peter - IK Multimedia https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=217907
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We are looking at next week, barring any major issues which don't appear to be on the horizon. Evidenced by the firmware update for our digital interfaces including PowerBridge support and that having been released today: http://www.ikmultimedia.com/news/news.php?id=557Albert.VST wrote:Still not available? Any news?
