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#467229 - 03/08/19 10:11 AM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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Mmm.... As far I remember, the version 1.32 is important to correct USB bugs with the SD4 that was working good on Windows XP but not with Windows 7

It was an update asked by me directly to Ketron italy, to correct some important bugs

I also remember that when you upgrade the SD4, it never says that it is finished, but in fact after few minutes, you can check the version and it is well updated


Edited by DAN.2000 (03/08/19 10:12 AM)
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#467235 - 03/08/19 12:23 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: DAN.2000]
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Ketron's web site shows only v 1.30. I found this this vArrnager thread concerning the SD4 USB issue. https://www.varranger.com/vforum/index.php?topic=209.0

Dan has a MIDI test file to test the SD 4 USB midi connection. V 1.30 does have a USB issue. Dan has done a great job with patch mapping/layering for the SD4.

Now where can I find v 1.32? My SD4 has 1.30. Does that mean I have to update it to 1.31 before 1.32?



Edited by Torch (03/08/19 12:29 PM)
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#467241 - 03/08/19 01:22 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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If you use the midi port, like I always did with my SD4, it worked well. So, unless I am reading this wrong, the only problem is with the USB port.
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#467244 - 03/08/19 01:28 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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Bernie,
When I got both the SD90 and the SD40 I discovered something strange.
The SD90 would NOT power a keyboard using a USB port and It required the 5 Pin
midi cable to work. I tried it with several midi controllers and AJ confirmed the SD90's USB ports did to supply enough power to power a keyboard. The SD40 does power a keyboard using the USB port.

I don't know what this has to do with this thread but thought it might be of interest to some.

Deane

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#467248 - 03/08/19 02:40 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: hammer]
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Originally Posted By hammer
Bernie,
When I got both the SD90 and the SD40 I discovered something strange.
The SD90 would NOT power a keyboard using a USB port and It required the 5 Pin
midi cable to work. I tried it with several midi controllers and AJ confirmed the SD90's USB ports did to supply enough power to power a keyboard. The SD40 does power a keyboard using the USB port.

I don't know what this has to do with this thread but thought it might be of interest to some.

Deane
Will a powered USB hub work on your SD90?
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#467249 - 03/08/19 02:43 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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Originally Posted By Bernie9
If you use the midi port, like I always did with my SD4, it worked well. So, unless I am reading this wrong, the only problem is with the USB port.
You're right; it is the USB midi connection. It will be convenient to be able to use one single USB midi cable for MIDI in and out. If I remember it correctly, the USB on the SD 4 actually offers two separate USB MIDI ports as it is a two SD2s in it after all.
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#467250 - 03/08/19 02:56 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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Thanks for the confirmation. I don't remember about the USB ports as I never used them.
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#467252 - 03/08/19 03:13 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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Torch,
I now longer have the SD90 and did not try a powered USB hub with it. I replaced it with the SD40 so the USB cable would work and I would not have to carry around an extra power brick and cable.

Deane

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#467317 - 03/10/19 05:42 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: hammer]
Torch Offline
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What a shame that the flagship model has a bug like that. I haven't connected my SD40 to PC, but it's good to know that it works fine.
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#467350 - 03/11/19 12:04 PM Re: SD4 Question [Re: Bernie9]
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My SD90 powered my MIDI controllers thru USB ports without any issue.
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