# How do I get a WIRED connection between TouchOSC and Traktor? **URL:** \ **Category:** General Discussion\ **Created:** [December 2, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231 "2012-12-02T18:27:59Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![GI\_Trackt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gi_trackt/32/65_2.png) [@GI\_Trackt](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GI_Trackt)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/1 "2012-12-02T18:27:59Z")
**How do I get a WIRED connection between TouchOSC and Traktor?** If I researched correctly, you CAN have a wired connection between TouchOSC and Traktor as long as you are using the Camera Connection Kit (for iPad) or the Line 6 Midi Mobilizer. I’m not trying to connect any external MIDI controllers, I’m only using iPad and a mixer (Kontrol Z2). From the TouchOSC website: “Of course any wired MIDI connection will also work using any CoreMIDI compatible MIDI interface for iOS devices or the Line6 MIDI Mobilizer.” > **[Setup Traktor · TouchOSC Mk1 | hexler.net](https://hexler.net/touchosc-mk1/manual/setup-traktor)** I have the Camera Connection Kit for my iPad but I’m confused as to how it would connect to my laptop (what cable would go from the CCK to laptop?)… If I bought the Line 6 Midi Mobilizer, would i have to use a separate soundcard with midi in/out ports (the Line6 comes with two 5-pin midi cables) ? TouchOSC runs just fine over wifi (I use the TouchOSC Bridge connection) but I’m just trying to reduce the latency… Any help about the Camera Connection Kit or the Line 6 Midi Mobilizer would be greatly appreciated! ---
**Author:** ![botstein](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/botstein/32/14075_2.png) [@botstein](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/botstein)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/2 "2012-12-02T18:45:12Z")
Wouldn’t an ordinary USB cord connect the CCK to the computer? ---
**Author:** ![GI\_Trackt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gi_trackt/32/65_2.png) [@GI\_Trackt](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GI_Trackt)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 6:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/3 "2012-12-02T18:49:19Z")
Yea I just didn’t think it was that simple…so just a USB (from CCK) to USB (laptop port) cable, right? seemed too easy to be true… ---
**Author:** ![Hippie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac8455/32.png) [@Hippie](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Hippie)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 7:49pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/4 "2012-12-02T19:49:17Z")
CCK \> USB to Midi lead \> midi to midi adapter \> midi to USB lead (USB to midi lead 🙂 ) \> computer If you have an NI audio 8 or 10 or different audio interface with a midi socket then … CCK \> USB to midi lead \> audio interface midi port ---
**Author:** ![GI\_Trackt](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/gi_trackt/32/65_2.png) [@GI\_Trackt](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/GI_Trackt)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 8:03pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/5 "2012-12-02T20:03:36Z")
The “midi to midi” adapter in the middle is basically female midi to female midi, right? Something like this?.. [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Female-Midi-connector/dp/B006G1LFCE/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1354478263&sr=1-6&keywords=midi+to+midi+female) So two of these: [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Converter-Music-Keyboard-Window/dp/B0017H4EBG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354478344&sr=1-2&keywords=USB+to+midi) And two of the midi female to female adapters? Just making sure! ---
**Author:** ![astromech](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/astromech/32/37_2.png) [@astromech](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/astromech)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 8:23pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/6 "2012-12-02T20:23:38Z")
If you’re on a Mac, you just need to plug your charge/data cable in and use CoreMIDI. Source: I’m fairly sure I’ve done it. ---
**Author:** ![nem0nic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@nem0nic](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/nem0nic)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 9:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/7 "2012-12-02T21:10:11Z")
The iPad isn’t seen as a MIDI device, even though it can send out MIDI. That’s why trying to connect it to either a Mac or PC with just the USB cable will not work. You need something that will act as a MIDI interface. Using the CCK, you can get a simple USB MIDI interface like this… [http://www.m-audio.com/products/en\_us/Uno.html](http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html) …and that will act as a MIDI interface. The only problem you’ll run into is that you need a 5pin interface to SEE that data. That may or may not be an issue depending on your existing equipment. The other issue is that of course you aren’t able to charge your iPad while using this solution. Another option is to use the Alesis IODock… [http://www.alesis.com/iodock](http://www.alesis.com/iodock) This gives you MIDI in and out, and a charging solution as well. But it’s not without it’s issues as well. If you’re doing anything that is SYSEX heavy, you’ll have trouble with the IODock. It’s also a dead product if you update your iPad, because it’s 30pin based. The best solution is also the most expensive, but it covers all the bases. That’s the iConnectMIDI… > **[All Products — iConnectivity](https://www.iconnectivity.com/all-products)** The iConnnectMIDI is a MIDI aggregator and interface, and the connection method is cable based. This means that this system can grow and change easily. ---
**Author:** ![Hippie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/ac8455/32.png) [@Hippie](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Hippie)\ **Post date:** [December 2, 2012, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/8 "2012-12-02T21:43:12Z")
> [@GI\_Trackt](#): > > The “midi to midi” adapter in the middle is basically female midi to female midi, right? Something like this?.. [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Female-Midi-connector/dp/B006G1LFCE/ref=sr_1_6?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1354478263&sr=1-6&keywords=midi+to+midi+female) > > So two of these: [Amazon.com](http://www.amazon.com/Cable-Converter-Music-Keyboard-Window/dp/B0017H4EBG/ref=sr_1_2?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1354478344&sr=1-2&keywords=USB+to+midi) > > And two of the midi female to female adapters? Just making sure! Yes. I think the ones I bought were slightly cheaper 🙂 I was gonna snip the midi plugs off and crimp the wires together to save a couple of £££ and stop the connectors working their way loose but the adapters have proven to be solid so far. Nem0nic is right tho, it does tie up the iPad charging port so you can’t charge the iPad with a CCK connected. ---
**Author:** ![DennisJ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e0b2c6/32.png) [@DennisJ](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/DennisJ)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/9 "2012-12-04T10:37:10Z")
> [@nem0nic](#): > > The iPad isn’t seen as a MIDI device, even though it can send out MIDI. That’s why trying to connect it to either a Mac or PC with just the USB cable will not work. You need something that will act as a MIDI interface. > > Using the CCK, you can get a simple USB MIDI interface like this… > > [http://www.m-audio.com/products/en\_us/Uno.html](http://www.m-audio.com/products/en_us/Uno.html) > > …and that will act as a MIDI interface. The only problem you’ll run into is that you need a 5pin interface to SEE that data. That may or may not be an issue depending on your existing equipment. The other issue is that of course you aren’t able to charge your iPad while using this solution. > > Another option is to use the Alesis IODock… > > [http://www.alesis.com/iodock](http://www.alesis.com/iodock) > > This gives you MIDI in and out, and a charging solution as well. But it’s not without it’s issues as well. If you’re doing anything that is SYSEX heavy, you’ll have trouble with the IODock. It’s also a dead product if you update your iPad, because it’s 30pin based. > > The best solution is also the most expensive, but it covers all the bases. That’s the iConnectMIDI… > > [All Products — iConnectivity](http://www.iconnectivity.com/iConnectMIDI) > > The iConnnectMIDI is a MIDI aggregator and interface, and the connection method is cable based. This means that this system can grow and change easily. Concerning the iconnect midi, do I really have to buy an 30 pin adapter to use it with my iPad 4? Or can I just buy this instead: [Charging Essentials - iPad Accessories - Apple](http://store.apple.com/us/product/MD820ZM/A/lightning-to-micro-usb-adapter?fnode=3a&fs=m.ipadCompatibility%3Dipad4gen) And then just get the right cable. Thanks for your help, greetings! ---
**Author:** ![nem0nic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@nem0nic](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/nem0nic)\ **Post date:** [December 4, 2012, 1:44pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/10 "2012-12-04T13:44:30Z")
This is what the FAQ says… > [@](#): > > To continue using iConnectMIDI with your new iPhone or iPod Touch you will need to purchase the Lightening to 30-pin adapter from Apple. ---
**Author:** ![Miles-D](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e47774/32.png) [@Miles-D](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Miles-D)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 12:10pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/11 "2012-12-05T12:10:38Z")
the cheapest and easiest way is to jailbreak your ipad and use usb teethering. that way a network connection will establish via usb. this should have the lowest latency possible. ---
**Author:** ![nem0nic](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/c57346/32.png) [@nem0nic](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/nem0nic)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/12 "2012-12-05T14:48:16Z")
Won’t that also require something running on the host computer (like rtpMIDI or MIDIBridge) to convert the data and turn it around toa virtual MIDI port? ---
**Author:** ![Moneypizzle](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/user_avatar/forum.djtechtools.com/moneypizzle/32/10733_2.png) [@Moneypizzle](https://forum.djtechtools.com/u/Moneypizzle)\ **Post date:** [May 13, 2014, 11:40pm UTC](https://forum.djtechtools.com/t/how-do-i-get-a-wired-connection-between-touchosc-and-traktor/50231/13 "2014-05-13T23:40:48Z")
**Found a solution for TouchOSC and Ableton** I found a solution for TouchOSC and Ableton, might work for Traktor aswell ! On the 3G/LTE (4G)-enabled Ipad / Iphone enable Cellular Data and the Personal Hotspot, turn off WI-FI On the Mac go to the network settings and select Manage virtual interfaces, create a new virtual bridge using the USB connection. You should now get a IP address. In TouchOSC set the host to this IP address 172.20.10.7 Port 8000 In Ableton set the IP address to the Routers address 172.20.10.1 Port 8000 Works for me! Thanks, Steve aka @moneypizzle ![Virtual-Network.jpg](https://us1.discourse-cdn.com/flex001/uploads/techtools/original/3X/c/f/cfd4f257dedcbfad8019e91ee55ff6ec96a28348.jpeg)