Hi guys,
I just purchased a A61 keyboard from native instruments and whenever i plug into my Mac the system will always disable the USB accessory by saying ‘using too much power’
is there anyways to force the USB accessory be kept open? Thanks
iMac 27″, macOS 11.1
You might try a Y-cable which connects to two USB ports. It runs power and data on one, and also draws power from the other port.
You might try a Y-cable which connects to two USB ports. It runs power and data on one, and also draws power from the other port.
Then try a powered hub, if you have one. That might solve the over-current problem.
Just to add, if you are plugging the keyboard into a USB hub or adapter try plugging it directly into a USB port.
Good idea, and I'll add an alternative that you reminded me of. Maybe use an externally powered hub instead of the Y-cable.
However, I've seen where some things don't work well through a hub.
Just to add, if you are plugging the keyboard into a USB hub or adapter try plugging it directly into a USB port.
No idea if it will work. It is designed for things that need more power than the bus was designed to provide which sounds like your problem. If the problem is the port malfunctioning, it might not solve it.
I also don’t know where you can buy one. It is something like this: https://www.newegg.com/p/181-06M0-00157
But, you would need to find one with proper ends for your Mac and keyboard. That one linked has two USB A-type plugs into computer, and the USB A-type plug from the keyboard goes into the other end of the Y.
Hi Barney
thanks for the feedback!
where can I get one of those y- port you mentioned in Australia? Thanks. And are you sure this will work?
Hi there,
I was directly plugging my midi keyboard into the computer
I am not using any forms of hub
Native instrument’s A61 keyboard
