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Boss Katana MK1 Amplifiers => Boss Katana Amp - General Discussion => Topic started by: wopke on November 14, 2017, 03:01:39 AM

Title: Katana to Mac requires USB hub
Post by: wopke on November 14, 2017, 03:01:39 AM
Hi,

I've run into a strange issue. I have a MBPro early 2016, running macOS 10.13.1 (High Sierra). I installed the latest version of Tone Studio and the Katana USB-driver. The Katana is not recognised by my Mac if I connect it directly via a USB-cable. However, if I connected it through a cheapo, non-powered USB-hub the amp is recognised. Exactly the same phenomenon occurs on my bootcamp partition on which I also installed TS (driver was installed automatically). Does anyone have a logical explanation for this? Just curious.

Thanks,

Wopke
Title: Re: Katana to Mac requires USB hub
Post by: peroed on November 15, 2017, 07:32:46 AM
My guess  (!) would be, that the USB signal is not strong enough for the Mac USB port but strong enough for the hub (which works as a repeater).

I would try a different USB cable.
Title: Re: Katana to Mac requires USB hub
Post by: sixeight on November 15, 2017, 08:14:18 AM
Is the Katana connected to a usb-c port? Maybe there something is not matching correctly...

Groeten,
Sixeight (Drachten)
Title: Re: Katana to Mac requires USB hub
Post by: wopke on November 15, 2017, 09:48:43 AM
Hi,

Thanks for your replies. I borrowed a different cable and that one worked straight away so this one goes back to the Karwei.

Thanks again!

Wopke