Using Usb Hub With Macpro Music Studio Gear Options

[frostgfx]

Greetings:

I need to connect an external USB hub with my MacPro to add additional ports for all the USB ported gear (keyboard/mouse, Steinberg UR28M Interface, Steinberg Key (Nuendo 6.5, Cubase 7.5, Halion, etc.), (iLok Key for various plug-ins), USB client thumb drives, JBL Monitor system control, and who knows what else I might need going forward.

Everything needs to be connected at all times for my workflow. I am concerned that there might be an issue with some items connected directly to ports on the MacPro, and others connected to a USB Hub.

Does anyone have any guidance on this issue? The MacPro has 5 USB 2.0 ports (3 rear and 2 front).
Also, are there some USB hubs that work better than others with the MacPro USX 10.7.5.

Namaste,


Jon Frost

[houstonmusic]

hi jon,
i've got a mac pro tower running with tons of music peripherals and software, and had a similar need.
i settled on a powered USB hub, one that's plugged into the computer directly, and also wall wart powered.
i'm not at the studio right now, so can't give you the model, but it was a generic device with good Amazon reviews. long story short, no problems at all. i've got the iLok, USB keyboards, iphone sync, and REASON dongle plugged into it 24/7 and it's performed flawlessly for several years.