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USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby SteveNordP3 » 18 Nov 2018, 21:37

Hi all - I’ve taken to using an app on my iPad to be my “fake book”. Wondering if the NP3’s USB port (which I think is for MIDI?) can be used to provide power/charging to my iPad while playing?

I assume a cable like this would be correct. https://www.amazon.com/KINGONE-Controll ... B07CMHJ7ZB


Maybe this is used to drive Garage Band? But can it provide power too?

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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby maxpiano » 18 Nov 2018, 23:02

The NS3 has a USB Type B port (device) which cannot charge by definition, you'd better get a Lightning USB3 adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W ... ra-adapter and use the iPad own charger (+ a standard USB A/B cable for the NS3 of course)

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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby SteveNordP3 » 20 Nov 2018, 01:54

maxpiano wrote:The NS3 has a USB Type B port (device) which cannot charge by definition, you'd better get a Lightning USB3 adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W ... ra-adapter and use the iPad own charger (+ a standard USB A/B cable for the NS3 of course)

Just to clarify your point - are you saying that the USB 2 port sends no electricity to charge an iPad? If so, I don’t understand what the adapter can accomplish. If the P3 doesn’t send electricity from that USB port, how would an adapter change that? Thanks!
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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby maxpiano » 20 Nov 2018, 10:41

SteveNordP3 wrote:
maxpiano wrote:The NS3 has a USB Type B port (device) which cannot charge by definition, you'd better get a Lightning USB3 adapter https://www.apple.com/shop/product/MK0W ... ra-adapter and use the iPad own charger (+ a standard USB A/B cable for the NS3 of course)

Just to clarify your point - are you saying that the USB 2 port sends no electricity to charge an iPad? If so, I don’t understand what the adapter can accomplish. If the P3 doesn’t send electricity from that USB port, how would an adapter change that? Thanks!


The USB adapter you posted just creates a USB connection, same you would have between a printer and a computer; the USB3 Lightning adapter has a double function instead (by design and it uses a separate port for charging, check its pictures and specs...)
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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby SteveNordP3 » 20 Nov 2018, 13:26

Yes, but that defeats the purpose of (hopefully) not needing to use another AC power cord to provide power to the iPad.
I guess what I want to do can’t be done. Thanks for your insights!
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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby PScooter63 » 20 Nov 2018, 13:53

How long are your gigs? What model iPad, from what year?

(My iPad Pro 12.9” (1st gen) is usually down to 60% charge after a 3-hour session. I use ForScore, and keep a Bluetooth MODI connection to my E4 throughout. The MIDI is just for patch changes, no soft synth/sampler.

iPads are usually designed to last about ten hours on a full charge (depending on what you’re doing, of course). If you’re getting significantly less than that, and it’s several years old, maybe consider having the battery evaluated for replacement?
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Re: USB to Ligthing cable for charging?

Postby SteveNordP3 » 20 Nov 2018, 14:38

Thanks - just a question of convenience. Not mission critical. Thanks.
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