Can i use multi port usb hub with keyboards and VA2 usb key?

[paulus1971]

Hi Dan,

I am using my microsoft surface pro 3 that only has 1 usb 3.0 port, with aditional 4 port usb 3.0 hub (un-powered one).

My setup is : - surface pro 3.0 tablet, yamaha psr sx900, roland integra 7, va2 usb key, usb dongle for my mouse and keyboard. But unfortunately, for some reason, this setup does not work properly.

Do you think if i buy a good multi port usb 3.0 hub, a powered one,  i will be able to use my setup?

Thank you for your help Dan.

[bluebeat]

It should be OK. I used Surface with hub.

[paulus1971]

Thank you for your reply bluebeat

Did you buy Surface Dock, or cheaper powered usb hub like this will also work :
https://www.amazon.com/Transcend-Information-SuperSpeed-USB-TS-HUB3K/dp/B005D69QD8

Thank you

[bluebeat]

I had a generic, it worked fine

[paulus1971]

Thank you so much for your reply bluebeat

I will buy the generic one, hope it will work

[paulus1971]

I bought this cheap powered multiport usb 3.0 hub for my setup :
 
https://www.amazon.com/ORICO-7-Port-SuperSpeed-Windows-Laptop/dp/B018V7VMNC

With power supply from the adapter i finally can successfully make my setup works (Surface Pro 3, Roland Integra 7, Yamaha PSR SX900, vArranger USB Key).

When i use my Asus gaming laptop, i do not need to use the power adapter, but when using Surface Pro 3, i have to use the power adapter that came with the hub.

Thank you for your info bluebeat!

[Deane]

Good subject.  I am still using an older ASUS touch screen laptop that has 3 USB ports, a SD Card Reader, and even a CD drive.  I actually bought a new HP touchscreen laptop with all of the above but returned it because it did not fold back.   What I found out is it is almost impossible to find a good laptop with more than 1 USB port these days.   The usb hubs should work fine though with vArranger.

Deane

[haweneu]

Hi,
Be carefull with this cheap usb Hubs and plastic case!

I also had one and because of no Metal case it made Noise to my WLAN so that this at my VA2 PC didnt  work!
Replacement with an Version with Metal case now it works!

Best regards
Werner