Can Kemper read MIDI signals through USB?

zise07 · January 26, 2024 at 3:51 AM

The MIDI controller I am using is powered by a USB cable, but connecting both the MIDI cable and the USB cable makes the cable very cumbersome.

Can I use both power supply and MIDI signals from Kemper using only a USB cable?

jst_100 · January 26, 2024 at 4:22 AM

That works with my Morningstar MC8 and a Profiler Player.

zise07 · January 26, 2024 at 4:41 AM

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That works with my Morningstar MC8 and a Profiler Player.

thx!! I need to try this!

Basti1987 · January 26, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Do you know if it still works, if a USB hub is in between? I tried, but failed which could be ovious, since I dont exactly understand how the data is transfered..

goldensheaf · January 28, 2024 at 10:10 PM

Quote from jst_100

That works with my Morningstar MC8 and a Profiler Player.

How? Kemper has a 5 prong midi. It would need a 7 pin to carry a positive an negative to also dopower

Ruefus · January 28, 2024 at 10:25 PM

Quote from goldensheaf

How? Kemper has a 5 prong midi. It would need a 7 pin to carry a positive an negative to also dopower

The Player doesn’t have a MIDI port. MIDI over USB only. The Head and rack may not be able to provide power, though.

Per Morninstsr’s website:

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With MIDI over USB, control your favourite DAWs, plugins and music software on your computer or iPad. Easily MIDI map your desired controls to your foot switches with software like Ableton Live and Logic Pro.
Morningstar controllers are also fully USB powered so you don't have to concern yourself with a separate power supply.