Is Minibrute USB Midi Class Compliant or does it need a specific driver ?

[HUROLURA]

Just wondering if the USB MIDI link provided on the Minibrute is a "standard" class compliant one or a specific one.
Any info about the MiniBrute connection MIDI string format would also be welcome.
My intention is to build up a DIY "hardware" equivalent of the Minibrute Connection for live use without any PC.

[bartleby]

iirc, it works as a usb midi device on a pc without any need to install a special driver.
it does not work on an ipad, however (which has me worried a little about the new microbrute, which doesn't have a din midi out - would be a bummer if its usb midi didn't work on an ipad, either).

[elthorno]

@bartelby

Minibrute will send and receive midi to an ipad, but you'll need to stick a powered USB hub inbetween the two. It's a USB power issue rather than a midi one. As far as I know, the Minibrute is class compliant and the Microbrute should be too- dunno if the USB power issue has been sorted on the new machine though.

[HUROLURA]

The USB power issue is quite common with the iPad even though the minibrute does not seek any power from the USB port. I already had the same issue with the CME bitstream 3x. Inserting a Low power USB Hub in between usually do the trick.

[Bruno@arturia]

MicroBrute is properly recognize by an Ipad, without the need to use a hub.
I'll fix it for MiniBrute in the next update.

[bartleby]

cool! didn't think that would be something you could fix with software.

[Bruno@arturia]

It's possible when the machine has an external power supply.