Elektron Overhub

I use this to connect all my USB things to my MacBook (mouse+keyboard, ilok, external drives, controllers, phone, whatever).

The hub is a thin metal brick, extremely solid yet surprisingly light: the handling is very nice. Since it is obviously impossible to provide all these devices with adequate power from the one USB connection to the laptop, an external PSU is necessary.
However, the unusual 5V 4A rating in combination with a 3.5/1.35mm plug makes it extremely tedious to find a fitting PSU. I had to settle for one rated for 3A to get the other two factors right.

A fitting external power supply should definitely be part of the package and the fact that it's missing makes 60€ feel a bit expensive. The build quality partly makes up for that, but it's only a USB hub after all.

The hub itself is fantastic - even without a PSU it delivers full speed and no issues. I love the fact that all ports are on one side compared to 99% of USB 3 hubs out there, which is great for my use, velcroed to the top of my keys/tracks rack for easy plugging.

But naturally it can only power that much before you need a PSU. And they don't sell one themselves. Additionally, the size of the DC port is smaller than most plugs on PSU with those power specifications. You can get hold of one, but you have to do a bit of research to make sure that the polarity is correct.

I have since upgraded my computer, and a new hub for other peripherals, so this sits as a non-PSU-powered extra 7 ports if I need them. I've had all 7 ports filled, connected to equipment that don't need bus power, and had no issues whatsoever. So I'll only draw one star for not offering a simple solution to power their own hub

I have used this now for over 1 year. Prior I was having loads of issues with even powered hubs with the Elektron Heat MKII and the Analog Rytm MKII. Pops and clicks and generally unstable regardless of which DAW I used.

I discovered this hub and ever since, even with old and new versions of firmware and Overbridge. Everything works perfectly. I have now next to zero latency and always no dropouts like magic. I am a PC user and have several systems and this works perfectly on all of them. I also have many devices in over midi via USB, sometimes up to 20-30 bits of kit on each system, and still no issue!

Soon I will get a new M1 MacBook and I am sure it will also work great there.

If you are a music pro or a heavy daily user of your equipment, then this will not let you down!

It’s metal and very solid!!

Awesome. Thanks!

Omar

66Khz Productions

Was experiencing extreme delays with an Ableton push 2 in combination with an Elektron analog four. So after some searching, I found out that an MTT USB hub was required.

Of the first Overhub from Elektron, I only heard and saw negative reviews about the chassis being very fragile. So I tried to find some other MTT USB hubs. I couldn't find anything. There is almost no other company (that I could find) who makes MTT USB hubs. So finally I got to this version of the overhub and I ordered it.

It works as expected. The delay with the push 2 and analog four I was describing earlier is gone. I still think it is a bit much to ask for a USB hub... A power supply does not come in the box. USB power was enough for this situation.