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miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 3:09 am

Is there any hardware device, sort of like a "double adaptor" for the iPad that allows one to use a separate hardware device (in my case the Griffin MidiConnect) and be able to charge the iPad at the same time?

Thanks

future-bit · Post by **future-bit** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:08 am

You can try to use the optional USB-powered hub (with ac adapter). But should check the compatibility before purchasing. Officially, these devices Apple does not produce.

miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 6:36 am

Thanks FB but I think you may have misunderstood - I am not looking for a USB "double adaptor", more a double Apple Connector socket. The Griffin connects using the Apple Connector (you know the 30 pin thing), and want to be able to charge the iPad as well as use the Griffin device.

BiancaNeve · Post by **BiancaNeve** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 7:26 am

Something like this maybe

http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/cablejive-do ... p28642.htm

Though if you haven't already bought the griffin the irig midi will connect midi devices and charge at the same time.

Spiritos · Post by **Spiritos** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:11 am

http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail.php?cate_id=190

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/pro-audi ... 4207119082

http://www.miniinthebox.com/nl/3-poorts ... 33740.html

miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 4:50 pm

Thanks guys, I will check them all out.

And yeah I already have the Griffin device. The issue only came up as I am changing methodology to using JUST the iPad on gigs with my Roland A70. I guess I can always ensure that the iPad is fully charged before each gig, but in the studio where I sometimes have stuff working for many hours the charge as I use (with the device) will be needed.

Cheers

miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 5:00 pm

Spiritos wrote:http://www.vestax.com/v/products/detail.php?cate_id=190

That Vestax looks pretty cool! Have you used it personally? If so, thoughts?

The Griffin Studio Connect is a great device, but too fixed in how one has to use it

Maybe I can flog off the Griffin for the Vestax, also with a volume control, it does give some greater flexibility for smaller instrument only (keys) gigs. I can still use the mixer for gigs with vocals.

Thanks again for the link - I had never heard of it before

Spiritos · Post by **Spiritos** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:01 pm

miden wrote: That Vestax looks pretty cool! Have you used it personally? If so, thoughts?

No experience with it. I was just looking around when I stumbled on it.

miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:44 pm

No probs - thx

miden · Post by **miden** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 8:50 pm

Actually I just had a closer look at it - it is not going to work as the A70 only has the standard 5 pin MIDI sockets. The V uses a 6 pin to USB system.

Looks like the Vestax can only go with USB equipped controllers, pity, it looked really cool.

Aural Chaos · Post by **Aural Chaos** » Mon Aug 12, 2013 9:21 pm

miden wrote:Actually I just had a closer look at it - it is not going to work as the A70 only has the standard 5 pin MIDI sockets. The V uses a 6 pin to USB system.

Looks like the Vestax can only go with USB equipped controllers, pity, it looked really cool.

My pet peeve: the trend towards MIDI devices that don't even support 5 pin DIN...

miden · Post by **miden** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 12:55 am

Yeah, add me to that list too

Probs been asked before but....(iPad connector q)