POWER Your MUSIC GEAR with USB C - MyVolts "Step Up"

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching everyone! And congrats to @unfree.radical for winning the Step Up drawing. Also, I've gotten these 2 questions a lot in the comments: 1) "How long will the power bank last?" That all depends on the power bank. The higher the mAh (Milliamp Hours), the longer the battery will last. So it all depends on the gear you are using and how long the power bank can hold a charge for. 2) I've gotten questions about the tips if it will fit certain devices. MyVolts responded and said: "We re-engineered the DC tips with an internal spring, so it will fit both the HX Stomp (5.5/2.5mm) and standard pedals (5.5/2.1mm)" Very cool! Hope that helps!

[@myvolts1903]

Hey Scott. We re-engineered the DC tips with an internal spring, so it will fit both the HX Stomp (5.5/2.5mm) and standard pedals (5.5/2.1mm). Glad you found it works well for both!

[@unfree.radical]

@@myvolts1903 very cool!

[@tangobasso]

Any tips for powering multiple devices?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

@@tangobasso yup! Check out their new product launching on Kickstarter (just added the link in the description of this video)

[@guyattpark]

88MPH is just the speed ticket I need for my outdoor rig. Brilliant review Scott thanks.

[@SOMRHMusic]

88 MPH is the speed my heart is racing at with anxiety in hopes to win a gift today. I love your channel Scott!

[@bassnsax]

88 MPH The Step Up seems REALLY AWESOME! I definitely will need to buy a couple of these for the pedalboard!

[@StarWarsRumors]

Yesterday I was just thinking how good it would be if this exact thing exists, and here's a video about the exact thing I needed. Awesome, thank you.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

It’s like how Facebook is always listening and starts showing you ads when you talk about something 🤣

[@StarWarsRumors]

@@ScottUhlMusic Scary how thats normal now 😆

[@neildixon6081]

88 MPH. So I’ve been using power banks forever but this is a great lesson in how to take advantage of MyVolts harnessing usb c to power bigger units. Thanks Scott. 🙂

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad it was helpful!

[@alexanderjarvis241]

88 MPH. Using the ripcord to power my HX stomp and it is amazing. Game changer. I actually also use a USB to USB C adapter, which has been working, so really excited to see a supported USB C version come out.

[@steveliberty]

Great video Scott. Your explanations were very clear and concise. I can't tell you how many times I've explained how this all works to my friends or folks on TGP. I've been using battery power for years. I started with rechargeable AA Eneloop batteries in a battery holder. Then, I moved on to USB A power banks (before PD was a thing) and a DIY voltage converter box. These days I use only PD power banks and a PD trigger board spliced onto the end of a DC power cable. I also use TheGigRig Isolators and Distributors to provide this battery power to my entire board (servicing more than one pedal). Two things of note: (1) Not every PD power bank supports every voltage (9v is almost always supported), and (2) if your battery dies or you forget to charge it, you can simply replace the battery with an appropriate PD charging brick. That tiny brick serves as a backup plan that will take hardly any roon in your gigbag. And at home, instead of using/charging/using a power bank, just plug in using that little brick for unlimited play time. Battery power combined with wireless guitar systems are so liberating, I actually look at power requirements for any pedals I might buy to make sure they won't cause me to have to plug into the wall - that would be catastrophic :)

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh nice! Thanks for the advice, I didn’t know those 2 tips. And GigRig makes some really cool stuff!

[@chad9woin1]

The step up adapter and cable are exactly the tech I’ve been searching for my pedals. Take them to 88 MPH and beyond! Thanks for the great explanation on this gear! You do such a great job of making it understandable for the novices like me.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! Glad you found it helpful 🤘

[@zdmusic_official]

This is so cool. Getting that gear up and running at 88 MPH is so much easier when you know exactly where the power is coming from.

[@franciscoarbelaez8746]

thank you for the video, with this device, I could play my gear even at 88 MPH. keep up the good work, it is always helpful.

[@jakehellspawn]

88 MPH thanks scott, your channel has been a godsend for me and my band.

[@stratelicious]

"88 MPH" is the speed I need. Thanx for the informative video, Scott. Awesome as always

[@philf4086]

Thanks Scott for the informative video. I always thought that the Stomp took much more power than it really does. These cables and adaptors are great solutions for portability. I'm so excited, I might just drive 88 MPH tomorrow on the way to work!

[@allendesomer]

88 MPH I've recently been including USB-C cabling to my rig, so this video comes at the right time. Thanks for the content!

[@eddieeagle2364]

thats a great option, as i use a powerbank to power my pedalboard. The cable telling you the draw would be so helpful! 88 MPH for the win! thanks Scott

[@joeszymanski5656]

I love this. I will be buying several of the these "88 MPH" Step Ups for all my electronics.

[@nadiel182]

You are the best with music gadgets! Thank you

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@kenphillips3282]

88 MPH is how fast I wish my fingers could play, but this is an awesome product. Thanks Scott.

[@franciscodominguezguitar2510]

88 MPH is the speed I’ll go to pick up my “Step up” gear. Great content Scott.

[@dtwow98]

"88 MPH" Very helpful. Never heard of MyVolts. Thanks!

[@Lapsteel666]

As always - very nice video with useful tips! My HX Stomp will soon speed up to 88 MPH 😊

[@TheLordcasio]

88 MPH. I love my myvolts stuff.

[@clintonrich60]

Perfect timing, I just got my new power bank that can go 88 MPH! Thanks for another great video.

[@novabluerocks]

Thank you for the video. I love the idea of powering everything with batteries. I want to unchain us all from the outlet and run at 88 MPH towards this bright future.

[@johnhorning2506]

Thanks Scott, definitely interested in getting this piece of 88 MPH gear for my Pod Go.

[@b3nb0ld]

Love your channel Scott. Really helpful information, 88 MPH!

[@roysamuelesen8231]

Thanks for another fine video! I appreciate the attention to detail on the content and how quickly you get to the point, over and over again on each new point. It makes the video flow so much better, keeps the video shorter and doesn't waste time. I'll be moving at 88 MPH to get one of these

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you, I appreciate that! Occasionally I’ll get a comment saying that I go too fast, but I personally cannot stand super slow tutorial videos. So I’m glad to see you and other appreciate the flow of the videos 🤘

[@bobisonline]

Excellent product demo Scott and great technical info!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 😊

[@alissonwilker]

88 MPH is not fast enough to ship that amazing gear to Brazil by the end of February 2024. Thanks for the video!!

[@cbaten2]

88 MPH is the magic sentence; great concept!

[@mikemaneechote]

That's awesome! I might be able to use that for some stage keyboards.

[@druidjuicer636]

Hey Scott: another really cool video featuring a product with great potential to make a gigging musician's life easier. 88MPH!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad you liked it!

[@olekristianbendiksen]

I don`t understand so much about powersupply`s , but Scott in 88 MPH makes it so much easier to understand :)

[@martyk1984]

Great channel! I have learned a lot about product setup of my HX Stomp and wireless. Thank you. 88 MPH

[@thomaslusignan762]

I'm gonna run 88 MPH to get some of those! Amazing piece of tech, such a great idea

[@dominikschwaiger2123]

I don't know exactly how fast 88 MPH is, but the step up thing is cool and your video is great as always!

[@MegaMAWG]

This will certainly help eliminate "cord spaghetti" and make the stage cleaner, more efficient and able to hit 88 MPH a lot easier! Great vid as usual, Scott.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

“Cord spaghetti” is a brilliant term for it! 😂 I love it!

[@francoplaytime7934]

"88 MPH" I need this for my hx stomp! Thank you for the great content!

[@Johnseeterlin]

Great video as always, Scott! I wish I had known about the ripcord before the last time I was on tour. My HX Stomp ac adapter fried right before a show and I had no backup. Finding a center negative ac adapter at Best Buy proved to be difficult and the local guitar center had nothing either. I ended up stealing another bandmates HX power brick for two shows (my use of the Stomp was more integral to the show as I ran not only my bass, but my keyboard and ableton set up through it as well) and made my bandmate use a lesser cheap IR pedal I had as a backup. Finally we were able to grab another ac adapter at another guitar center and finished the rest of the tour as normal, but it was a stressful couple of days. After watching your videos, I bought a ripcord immediately to be ready in case anything like that happens again and will probably buy this iteration as well. If they sold them in stores, I would drive 88 MPH to get there and get one! 😂

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh nice! Glad to help! Running out of power stuff while on tour is always stressful

[@johnmarshalward]

88 MPH Thanks for sharing this product. I want one for busking on the street corner.

[@chuckcaldwell8423]

Great Review, your channel is great for musicians!!! Keep up the great work. and Thanks

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@teddybaker7231]

I’m running my radio mic and Wi-Fi router off PD, I bought these little modules from Amazon and they have a button to select 5, 9, 12 15 and 20 volts. I mounted them inside the case’s and ran the power out barrel through a crack or air vent in the case. Thanks for another great video Scott.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh cool! I will have to check those out

[@gavinwilliamson5177]

Great wonderful evening my brother! I am in Toronto and we are experiencing Windstorms of “88 MPH” & i’m holding onto my hat.

[@johnmcelroy7726]

"88 MPH"hi im so happy to have found you in this jungel you do a fantastick job john liveing in Germany still on the road

[@davidmcneil302]

As usual, presentation was clear and did not assume we are all up to speed- 88 MPH for example- on watts and amps. Thanks

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@myvolts1903]

Great Video Scott, thanks for the support!😁

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you guys for making such cool stuff! 🤘

[@ivanfeaguirre]

88 MPH I have been using some other power suplies with USB C power banks but this one is really interesting and I appreciate that you feature products that you have personally tested.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@danlandrum]

88 MPH is how fast I’m going to ride my e-bike to my next gig, excited that I can busk with my effects. Great review. Thank you. This solves a problem.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching! 😊

[@isaacarnold8782]

Old convenience (2004) = 20 MPH New convenience (2024) = 88 MPH!!!!! Thanks for this review Scott. Technology advancements are getting insane!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Hahaha ain’t that the truth! Definitely exciting for a gear nerd like me

[@Theimprovkeys]

So stoked to hear about this for my HX stomp. 88 MPH

[@joelglaser5657]

Thanks Scott! I was not aware of this company MyVolts. After checking them out, I discover they have a slew of cool devices. Love your channel!! You're running like 88 MPH all the time!!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks! And yeah, they have a lot of cool stuff on their site 🤘

[@mhelander]

This is nice upgrade to my current USB-A to pedal 9V center negative cables. 88 MPH

[@davepike3157]

88 MPH. Looks like a phenomenal piece of gear.

[@jpTv0820]

Great Scott! 88 MPH is lightning fast. Can't wait for the day they make a product that has 1.21 jigawatts so I can power up all my gear at once! lol Great video and this product is definitely a must, especially since I am like you, a working musician and I also run the entire sound/PA for my band. Your videos have been so helpful since we have transitioned over to amp-less stage performances, in ear monitors, and backing tracks/click tracks. Thanks for all that you do! BTW, I also use the HX Stomp, its my entire rig now.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Awesome man! Glad to hear you have found the videos helpful 😊

[@JeffKashiwasax]

88 MPH thank you so much for all your gear tutorials. You’re a great educator! I’m a Music Technology instructor at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, WA and your info is so helpful.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! I appreciate that 🤘

[@jock_monaco]

I've been looking for something like this forever! 88 MPH. Specifically to save space for guitar pedals inside a tight rack but with the 12v adapter, I could power my IEM mixer too and drop that power supply.

[@jesse_v]

Also used the Ripcord and it's amazing. Cool to see them taking things even further. Thanks for the video Scott. 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Agreed! A nice upgrade

[@ClayGump]

Very cool. Glad you reviewed this. I hav the RipCord and it works really well. BTW you have to drive "88 MPH" to generate 4.2 GigaWatts in the Delorian

[@darrellstyner0001]

88 MPH. I was just looking for something like this for my HX Stomp. Good timing.

[@jakehellspawn]

Power tool companies also make USB hubs that are powered off of their batteries, meaning you can have long-lasting cartridge battery system.

[@oao8227]

88 MPH "88 MPH" I never did pull the trigger on getting the myvolts. This step up seems way cooler. Gonna dig around and see if my power bank is good enough or if i need to buy another. Great videos as always!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

The ripcord has been great, and still works awesome…. But I’m definitely glad to go the USB C route, and the indicator on the cable is also very helpful!

[@zonman]

I love the 88 MPH Back to the Future reference! I've been using the Ripcord with my HX Stomp XL for a while now thanks to your videos. The new Step Up looks like a great option!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice! The ripcord is the main way I power my stomp actually 🤘

[@BosqueBrothers]

What a great device! 88MPH. Thanks for the detailed explanation. I'd previously been too nervous to use anything other that the OEM power supply. Nice to know there are options.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! And yeah, it can be pretty intimidating, but just make sure you follow those 3 rules and it should be good 👍

[@Kodytosh]

I love the id{ 88 MPH }ea behind this!!🎉

[@randomheroesrc]

Your reviews rock @ 88 MPH!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@DaviSiqueiraSilva]

Awesome product! 88 MPH all the way!

[@jansertrujillo6682]

New gear for my setup thanks 👏

[@georgewidmer7818]

Perfect... I use the Pod Go was looking into portable power for it. I use the Volto on a mini pedal board which didn't work on the Pod Go... Duh... now I know why. Thanks for another eye opener video and help. I'll be running "88 MPH" to order this after the drawing... Plus share this with others I know will be interested...

[@7stringbassist]

MyVolts are really knocking it out of the park with these products!! I don't drive anywhere near 88 MPH as the speed limit is only 70!!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yeah, they make some really cool stuff!

[@time2believe]

I was just looking in Amazon for the myvolts ripcord for hx stomp and was bummed to see they were out of stock. This is even better! 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

This is definitely a nice upgrade!

[@Adoradoresdecristo1981]

Thank you for all the great videos you make for us. “88 MPH”

[@jimday1198]

Scott if I don’t win this then I’ll be running to the store at 88MPH Been looking at their products since your earlier videos! I really like this newer generation product. Love your videos.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@Andreas_Straub]

I understand that in very few situations powering gear using a battery may have is advantages, but in most cases it adds the extra concern "is the power bank charged" ... This the reason, why I prefer headphones with cables and mains power supplies. Just one less headache/failure point.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

That’s true, but you can also plug this into a standard wall outlet as well 👍

[@rogercortina6752]

88 MPH .....the magic phrase....thanks for the heads up on this product....

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@noodlehair6566]

I have a similar setup with my battery-powered Quad Cortex rig. Basically a 22w usb C to 12v 5a adapter then a reverse polarity cable since the usb cable is center positive. Works like a charm

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Oh nice 🤘

[@johngabriel7562]

Love this! I'm subscribed but I realize now I have missed some great content! From now on, I'll stay current. 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for the sub 🤘🤘

[@plrpilot]

This is the first I've seen of this type of device. Thanks for sharing. I hope the delivery drivers don't deliver it going 88 MPH in my neighborhood! 😀

[@shawnkichta7076]

Great vid as usual, Scott. I'm getting all kinds of ideas for how I would use this. It would power a TON of the things I might use while busking or for one-off shows. I do not think it would be powerful enough to get my DeLorean up to 88 MPH though. 😉

[@ScottUhlMusic]

😂😂 haha thanks for watching! And yeah, this would be great for busking for sure

[@KENNETHCOOPER55]

I can see how this product would come in handy for this situation

[@MikeReyesMusic]

Great Vid Scott!! I always appreciate the way you break things down. It makes it very easy to understand. Thanks so much! 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@grahamtempleton779]

Great review. I've recently gone over to an amp sim combined effects pedal so this product would be perfect! 88 MPH

[@pablobarracas]

Thanks for all the info you share on your videos! The step up looks amazing as same other products that MyVolts is releasing! It’s great that they work at 88 MPH !

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@mattchilds5768]

Thank you Scott! Your videos are awesome. 88 MPH.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad you like them!

[@carlosanton1724]

Cool little thing, that's nice! 88 MPH

[@ChaosDP]

Your timing is impeccable. I had a power issue at a venue last week that affected my Mooer GE300. I need a rechargable power supply so I don't have to rely on venue power and go 88 MPH.

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Nice! Yeah, even having a few of these around as a backup is a great option. I’ve done that multiple times with the ripcord

[@CaptureNotes]

Another great video Scott... thank you for taking us to 88 MPH!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@AnMuiren]

I can't believe I'm just learning about this. Thanks! 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Glad to help! Thanks for watching 🤘

[@henrysalinas6751]

Another good video. Never disappoint, no wonder I'm driving 88 MPH

[@Gabe5]

88 MPH Amazing video as always. Thanks Scott!

[@benjamincardenas4219]

I use a step up from a company call birdcord by songbird fx. I power my Roland street cubes with them even though they are already batt opp. The step up power bypasses the power conservation mode that limits the output of the Roland street cubes. I power my mooer ge250, Headrush Core and THR10c. All my gear is DC powered for this reason, I’m a busker so portable power is one of my main features I look for in gear. Cool product, I’ve had mine for years now but it’s good to see this tech spreading around more main stream now. Hopefully companies will stop using internal batteries that degrade and we can’t change them out, rendering the gear useless Without a chord anyway.

[@NeungView]

Internal is unfortunately the way for many products, like wireless links, etc. I'd rather have an internal battery on my devices than have to deal with a rats-nest of power cables.

[@scottofat]

Another cool product review in my quest to be completely wireless. 88 MPH!

[@threetagetready]

Thanks for the review and info! I have the Ripcord for my HX Stomp, but I always love an upgrade and another layer of backup when gigging at 88 MPH

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Yup, even having a backup is helpful!

[@MichiMallu]

Scott, today I purchased the myVolts Ripcord USB to 15V DC Power Cable from Amazon and it charges up my Shure GLXD24+ Dual Band Pro Digital Wireless Microphone System, thanks for your recommendation!

[@KENNETHCOOPER55]

2 parts, 1st, all the power supplies that come with your gear, its pretty easy to keep a clean cable management 2cnd, what your reviewing is just more gear that you have to look after, & to me, it would be pretty easy to lose a small piece of gear like that, but it was really great to see that the company sells bundle packs with everything you need, but again, how many pieces of gear do you have that requires those bundles, you certainly dont need a bundle for every piece of gear you got I think im happy with the power supplies that my gear comes with, & my OCD wont allow me to have a rats nest of ugly cables, so i can still keep it neat & tidy Great product tho, & great review, always like watching your videos 😊

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Hey, fair enough. Not everything I review will be for everyone 👍 Thanks for watching and commenting either way 🤘

[@tstu1701]

Great video. This would be a less bulky backup for sure. 88 MPH

[@John-the-Bass]

88 MPH I have used power banks for some time but this voltage upstep looks great. I will definitely investigate.

[@erich7431]

Thank you so much, that's why I really love your channel, it is very practical and most of the time not overpriced gear. I was up to purchase a Mission Engineering 529M for my HX Effects which is wayyyy more expensive but I will rather buy (or 88 MPH win 😉) the MyVolt Step Up

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you! Glad I could help 🤘

[@Sea_Jay]

That cable is pretty rad! And I can confirm that my stomp didn't like being powered by this new battery powered guitar pedal power supply. It has a 1A USB output that I plugged my rip cord into. The stomp made a noise that I can only describe as, it sounded like it was crying. Lol. So, back to normal battery power banks for the stomp. "88 MPH" ~ Doc Brown

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Hahaha yeah 1A output would not give you enough power for the Stomp for sure!

[@Sea_Jay]

@@ScottUhlMusic Doh, I only have a degree in electrical engineering. I never read the label that on the ripcord. It puts out 1.33A. Stomp runs great on that. Haha

[@elliotcurrie7143]

I absolutely need this. Yes! I was wondering if something like this existed

[@ScottUhlMusic]

💪💪

[@lukeclause]

Great (video) Scott! Wish I could get to 88 MPH and go back in time and had this years ago!