Nord User Forum

[carmine80]

Hi guys.

I would like to connect directly my ROLI Seaboard to Nord Stage 3 via USB.
I have already tried to do it once and it worked. Without changing any settings (not in ROLI, not in NS3) and without USB HUB or computer/tablet.
Later I changed perhaps some setting in the NS3 and it did not work anymore.
Has anyone made this connection? Or someone can tell me how to set NS3 to accept Seaboard control?

Thanx in advance

[maxpiano]

Try to set NS3 Global Channel to USB1 (or the one matching the settings on the Seaboard)

[carmine80]

It is not possible at all, Seaboard and NS3 are 2 USB devices, they need a USB Host (computer, tablet or dedicated USB MIDI Host HW), I strongly doubt that "it worked" as you state... maybe you can tell what type of cable you use?

I was also amazed but, believe me, it worked.

[maxpiano]

It is not possible at all, Seaboard and NS3 are 2 USB devices, they need a USB Host (computer, tablet or dedicated USB MIDI Host HW), I strongly doubt that "it worked" as you state... maybe you can tell what type of cable you use?

I was also amazed but, believe me, it worked.

Sorry, I was wrong and edited my message meantime, look at it and also at https://support.roli.com/support/soluti ... r-lightpad

[carmine80]

very well!!

In fact I think I have changed something in ROLI settings.
I will try and I will let you know!

[pablomastodon]

wow, the ROLI can act as a host? remarkable....

[maxpiano]

wow, the ROLI can act as a host? remarkable....

(Edit) nope, I read it wrong, see Valpurgis post and my answer to him below..

[Valpurgis]

I found this specification for the Roli Seaboard Rise:
«USB-B port (MIDI out and power).
USB-A port (for charging peripherals)»
The only keyboard I know that work as a host (USB-B) for another keyboard with USB midi (USB-A) is the Korg Kronos. Maybe there are other versions of the Seaboard than the Rise.

[maxpiano]

I found this specification for the Roli Seaboard Rise:
«USB-B port (MIDI out and power).
USB-A port (for charging peripherals)»
The only keyboard I know that work as a host (USB-B) for another keyboard with USB midi (USB-A) is the Korg Kronos. Maybe there are other versions of the Seaboard than the Rise.

Uhm... reading again the page I linked I think you are actually right... it says:

The Seaboard is a USB Class Compliant device. It can be connected directly to other USB Class Compliant devices which have a USB host, receive MIDI data, and produce sound in response.

So the "other device" must be the USB host

@carmine80: we go back to point A, connecting the Seabord USB port type A to the NS3 USB (Type B) shouldn't actually work...

[carmine80]

Hi guys.
In the evening i will try it.
I will post the test result later.
I hope it works again.