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USB help please? When using video sl

DJ ROB G 9:57 PM - 20 May, 2009
Hi guys,
I am currently using a MacBook with just 2 USB ports.
In these I am using one for sl box and the other
For my external hard drive. I really want to get a midi controller so I
Need another USB port. I thought this wouldn't be a problem as all
I needed was a USB expanded 1 into 4 or something.
But my friend has told me that this is a bad idea?, he said that
If u use the convertor to expand on the number of ports, it will slow
Down the rate that the info can be read from different devises and the
Last thing I wanna do is cause and problems with my audio, or videos
From my external hard drive. Is this the case ? Will it make each port
Read slower? Thanks for your help :)
Demon 4:41 AM - 25 May, 2009
I've heard of issues where the usb hub would go out during set. I connect 57 and midi to USB. Firewire for external.
aj5000 3:07 PM - 25 May, 2009
If you have a mac just use the firewire port for your hardrive and then you'll free up a USB port plus with video u would rather use firewire then USB
tomatoslice 4:14 AM - 26 May, 2009
yea, you have a macbook. so use one of the firewire ports, if you have multiple for your external.



btw i have started using my second usb port for 2 midi controllers wired thru a hub. no probs so far.
djsingle 12:25 AM - 31 May, 2009
i have the same problem. I have the new MacBook and unfortunately it does not come with a firewire port. It only has a 2 USB ports, eithernet, power, video, mic and headphone plugs. The MacBook Pro has firewire 800, not the regular MacBook. I tried to use a USB hub but I loose audio after mixing back and forth .mp4 to .mp3 in which I have to reboot Serato.

If I mix videos I have no problem but as soon as I mix into a regular .mp3 I loose all audio and it looks like the audio waves disappear in the waveform display.

I'm still searching for a solution...
tomatoslice 12:28 AM - 31 May, 2009
you are better off plugging serato DIRECTLY into usb...not thru a hub.