This is the 1st time in 6 months i’ve had any issues with my setup
As I was about to bring a track in last night I had no response from my VCI-100 in TP
Anyways used my backup iBook to run the show while i tried to sort it
I 1st just flicked the power on and off and it worked for about 10seconds before the connection was lost again
I did a full reboot and still had the same issue, System Profiler recognises its there, there is power to the VCI-100 (lights up and midi light response)
Traktor Pro was working fine still and could load tracks and play but without my VCI
I left the VCI off for about 20 mins and then tried again, worked fine till the end of my set..
I tried different USB cables 3 to be precise and still had the random loss of connection
It’s not too hot or cold in the club either
I was thinking I might need a external power supply for it, but has been running fine off bus powered for over 6 months
This problem came around for me too. I don’t know why it happens but I think it has to do with power distribution and Traktor freaking out if the VCI connection garbles for a hot second.
I routed everything through a MIDI Yoke channel through Bome and never had the problem again…
Yeah that is weird. Im certainly not gonna attempt at telling you about your Mac because you know more about them than me.
You tried all the USB ports ? So its not a goosed USB port after lots of use ?
I run my VCI off adapter . I just dont trust USB for power unless i have to.
The only thing i can compare it to is when is slowly and eventually lost the use of my track pad. USB mouse worked fine. That ended up being a new logic board. (gulp)
I though it may be a VCI prob but if Profiler shows it then the connection is good.
I think you should get an adapter from Maplin (about 10quid) and give that a go.
Did you try the VCI on your iBook ?