I notice very intense USB noise while connected to my macbook pro via the audio output port of the TB-03.
When not connected to USB it is all quiet as it should.
The only solution I found is to use batteries and an external midi interface. But I don´t want to change batteries all the time.
Is there a workaround?
TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
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Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Yes I noticed this pretty loud noise/hum too when recording from the audio out of the TB-03 to my soundcard into Cubase. This noise is 'only' there if you connect the TB-03 USB to your computer to give it power. Not when you use batteries as you say.
My work around is to use a USB adapter (connect to another power source than your computer). You can use the charger from your iPhone or iPad for that.
Are more people having these noise/usb problems? I think it is a hardware problem and hope Roland addresses this.
How can we contact Roland about this?
My work around is to use a USB adapter (connect to another power source than your computer). You can use the charger from your iPhone or iPad for that.
Are more people having these noise/usb problems? I think it is a hardware problem and hope Roland addresses this.
How can we contact Roland about this?
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Sounds like a ground problem - which is why you are seeing the problem go away by plugging into a wall charger.
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
I did some more testing. When connecting the TB-03 to my laptop (Macbook) I don't have the noise. So I guess that means it is not a cable issue but a grounding issue in combination with my iMac. So I am confused and not sure what to do now.xiotex wrote:Sounds like a ground problem - which is why you are seeing the problem go away by plugging into a wall charger.
to sum up:
-connected to my laptop: no noise
-connected to an external adapter: no noise
-connected to my iMac: noise!
I am using the same cables in all scenarios. Any others users have that problem (maybe in combination with an iMac)? Any suggestions for solutions?
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Just registered to say I also have this problem. Have tweeted Roland, add your voice if you are on twitter.
https://twitter.com/Joe__Walch/status/8 ... 9513567235
https://twitter.com/Joe__Walch/status/8 ... 9513567235
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Has Roland come up with a solution for this annoying issue?
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
No, and I doubt they ever will. For anything serious, you really should be using external power and 5-pin MIDI.Bluesdog wrote:Has Roland come up with a solution for this annoying issue?
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Hi Guys.
I decided to start another thread, to make this more public and generic to the whole Boutique range because this seems to be a common issue across most if not all the units.
The new thread is here: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=53936
Cheers! :-)
I decided to start another thread, to make this more public and generic to the whole Boutique range because this seems to be a common issue across most if not all the units.
The new thread is here: viewtopic.php?f=59&t=53936
Cheers! :-)
Re: TB-03 computer noise through USB connection
Same issue here, so you say it is better to connect it via midi rather than USB? I guess I will need a better sound interface...
I would like an answer from Roland representatives..
I would like an answer from Roland representatives..