Moog Music Forum

2 questions...

1. Is the usb port on the slim just for interfacing with a computer or can i use a usb midi keyboard to control all functions - namely pitch
Basically is the slim's usb for cc 's or just sys ex?

2. Can that USB port power a "usb powered" midi keyboard (ala the korg microkeys).?

I'd like to probably get the microkeys controller for my slim but as long as i can use it to play the slim via the usb slot and have the slot power the controller as well ...

Possible?

The answer to your first question is the USB interface is only for connecting to a computer. You can still use a USB midi keyboard to control the SP, but your USB midi keyboard must also be plugged into the same computer.

So this probably answers your second question - the SP USB port isn't intended to provide power (or to draw it).