stewblack Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Trying to connect my Boss Core to a windows machine and failing, I began to wonder if the quality of usb cable might have any significance. I'll buy a new one I thought. But how the hell can I tell a quality cable from a crap one? Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nilorius Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Just a usb cable will not work. If You want a quality usb connection buy something like Scarlet focusrite. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 7 minutes ago, stewblack said: Trying to connect my Boss Core to a windows machine and failing, I began to wonder if the quality of usb cable might have any significance. I'll buy a new one I thought. But how the hell can I tell a quality cable from a crap one? Any ideas? Do you have the correct drivers installed for the DAW you’re using? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skidder652003 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 10 minutes ago, nilorius said: Just a usb cable will not work. If You want a quality usb connection buy something like Scarlet focusrite. Don't think thats correct. It is a midi audio interface as well as a stomp fx box. Deffo check you have the right drivers installed unusual for a USB cable not to work but its possible its faulty. Also change the USB hub on the PC if you have more than one. And if not succesful, try uninstalling the software and reinstalling in a new usb slot. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linear Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) I note that the GT-1000 uses a USB micro cable. If it's the case that the device is not being detected at all, is it possible you are using a cable that is intended for charging only? Switching to a cable that supports 'data' or 'sync' should make it work. I'm not saying that's definitely what happening in OP's case, and if he's using the cable that came with the device it seems unlikely, but I thought I'd mention it as it isn't unheard of; e.g. the NUX Mighty Plug operates as a recording interface, but apparently it won't work with the included cable. Edited April 10, 2023 by linear 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb625 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 You need one of these: https://www.russandrews.com/kimber-select-usb-ag/ 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmyb625 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 (edited) Do you have anything else that uses micro usb b? If so, see if that will connect to the computer, if it does, it's not the cable. It's virtually impossible (except for the charging-only variant mentioned previously) to buy a bad USB cable, but some may be more durable than others. Edited April 10, 2023 by jimmyb625 Typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 50 minutes ago, stewblack said: ...Any ideas? Here's what their manual says... 'Connecting to a Computer By connecting the GT-1000CORE to a computer via USB, you can do the following. USB COMPUTER port - Transmit and receive digital audio signals between the computer and the GT-1000CORE - Edit and manage patches, and display the “GT-1000CORE Parameter Guide” (PDF) on a computer using the dedicated software - Download patches from our dedicated BOSS TONE CENTRAL website http://bosstonecentral.com/ * Do not use a micro USB cable that is designed only for charging a device. Charge-only cables cannot transmit data. Installing the USB Driver You must install the USB driver before connecting to a computer. Please download the USB driver from the website shown below. Install this special driver before making a USB connection. For further details, refer to the Readme.htm file that comes with the download. http://www.boss.info/support/ The program you need to use, and the steps you need to take to install the USB driver will differ depending on your computer setup, so please carefully read and refer to the Readme.htm file that comes with the download.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulThePlug Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 Maybe a similar Issue i had with a ZoomB1on... You need a Power and Data cable, Some are just power for charging. Newer cables should be All-Pins... but you never know. Worth a swap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 10, 2023 Author Share Posted April 10, 2023 Thank you for all the replies. I have done all that can be done, the usb cable is a kind of last resort. May not seem logical but it's all that's left. I reset windows on the laptop and that did the trick with the Ampero but not it seems with the Core. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bunion Posted April 10, 2023 Share Posted April 10, 2023 I did find this, and he does say he doesn’t have to do anything on the pedal but at about 50s in he goes into the menu to check the settings. worth a try? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nekomatic Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I have definitely had USB cables that worked with some devices - so weren’t just charge-only - but not others. I can only guess that it’s something to do with the impedance or capacitance of the cable and the ability of the non-working devices to drive it, or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 1 hour ago, nekomatic said: I have definitely had USB cables that worked with some devices - so weren’t just charge-only - but not others. I can only guess that it’s something to do with the impedance or capacitance of the cable and the ability of the non-working devices to drive it, or something. This echoes my experience Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lidl e Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I cpuldnt get my future impact to see the editor and the issue turned out to be the USB cable. Took one from my boy's PS4 and it worked right away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 Which rather neatly returns me to my original question. How does one know one is buying a good quality usb cable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dad3353 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 2 minutes ago, stewblack said: Which rather neatly returns me to my original question. How does one know one is buying a good quality usb cable? Order a Micro-USB Data cable from a reputable source (a shop that sells Boss stuff..?); send it back if it doesn't perform as required. The important part is the specification 'Micro-USB Data cable', though, and should do the job. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paddy109 Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 Stew, if you need a cable picking up from Bath and dropping to MSN just ask. Paddy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelDean Posted April 11, 2023 Share Posted April 11, 2023 I reckon these should do. They also state a data transfer rate, which I find encouraging! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Braided-Tangle-Free-Gold-Plated-Connectors/dp/B01DEMTOQ6/ref=sr_1_5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 11, 2023 Author Share Posted April 11, 2023 3 hours ago, paddy109 said: Stew, if you need a cable picking up from Bath and dropping to MSN just ask. Paddy Cheers man 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minininjarob Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 18 hours ago, MichaelDean said: I reckon these should do. They also state a data transfer rate, which I find encouraging! https://www.amazon.co.uk/Anker-Braided-Tangle-Free-Gold-Plated-Connectors/dp/B01DEMTOQ6/ref=sr_1_5 Anker cables are some of the best you can buy, I would recommend. And they don’t cost too much either. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 10/04/2023 at 13:28, stewblack said: Trying to connect my Boss Core to a windows machine and failing, I began to wonder if the quality of usb cable might have any significance. I'll buy a new one I thought. But how the hell can I tell a quality cable from a crap one? Any ideas? Sometimes it's because the USB cable is charge only, so you have to be sure to get a data cable. Also, sometimes it has to be plugged into the PC itself rather than through a hub. You also need to be sure you've got the drivers installed. If you go into Device Manager you should be able to see if it's connected but the drivers aren't installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 11/04/2023 at 09:53, nekomatic said: I have definitely had USB cables that worked with some devices - so weren’t just charge-only - but not others. I can only guess that it’s something to do with the impedance or capacitance of the cable and the ability of the non-working devices to drive it, or something. If the device is powered from the USB cable and the cable has really teeny tiny cores, and the device takes a fair bit of current, the resistance of the cable might bring the supply voltage down enough for the device not to run. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stewblack Posted April 12, 2023 Author Share Posted April 12, 2023 On 11/04/2023 at 13:25, paddy109 said: Stew, if you need a cable picking up from Bath and dropping to MSN just ask. Paddy Cheers man 9 minutes ago, tauzero said: If the device is powered from the USB cable and the cable has really teeny tiny cores, and the device takes a fair bit of current, the resistance of the cable might bring the supply voltage down enough for the device not to run. 14 minutes ago, tauzero said: Sometimes it's because the USB cable is charge only, so you have to be sure to get a data cable. Also, sometimes it has to be plugged into the PC itself rather than through a hub. You also need to be sure you've got the drivers installed. If you go into Device Manager you should be able to see if it's connected but the drivers aren't installed. I installed the drivers. The only indication the laptop gave was a standard 'the last device connected has failed' type message. And that only occasionally. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 A USB hub is OK so long as it is powered externally and not via the USB bus from the computer. I had an issue with the Novation LaunchKeys 37 controller keyboard, where it would not work properly form the convenient USB socket on the front of the computer. Attached to one of the USB sockets on the back of one of my monitors (which is essentially a powered hub) it has been fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt P Posted April 12, 2023 Share Posted April 12, 2023 i've had a fair few cables from these guys on Ebay JuiceBitz they are nice quality and offer a decent range of length options and connection options. as a bonus all the ones i've bought have had velcro ties included as well. Matt 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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