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.

[@TheLordcasio]

88 MPH. I love my myvolts stuff.

[@bassnsax]

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

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@Lapsteel666]

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

[@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 🤘

[@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 😆

[@johnhorning2506]

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

[@stratelicious]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@jakehellspawn]

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

[@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.

[@mikemaneechote]

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

[@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!

[@nadiel182]

You are the best with music gadgets! Thank you

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@dtwow98]

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

[@bigbenbold]

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

[@martyk1984]

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

[@markuseff277]

Great, Scott! I need to power my HX-Stomp at 88 MPH, too, but I have a question: The HX Stomp has a 2.5mm center negative pin and the step up has 2.1mm. How does this work?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Interesting… I honestly don’t know. I just know that it fit all 3 devices I plugged it into

[@pablobarracas]

On MyVolts website from what I read it says 2.1mm/2.5mm, so I guessed it would for both. I was reading comments just to maybe learn something else from the questions… jijiji

[@kenphillips3282]

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

[@gavinwilliamson5177]

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

[@chuckcaldwell8423]

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

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you!

[@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.

[@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 🤘

[@johnmarshalward]

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

[@alissonwilker]

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

[@franciscodominguezguitar2510]

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

[@bobisonline]

Excellent product demo Scott and great technical info!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 😊

[@jakehellspawn]

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

[@cbaten2]

88 MPH is the magic sentence; great concept!

[@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! 😊

[@thomaslusignan762]

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

[@davepike3157]

88 MPH. Looks like a phenomenal piece of gear.

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@francoplaytime7934]

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

[@olekristianbendiksen]

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

[@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!

[@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 🤘

[@Theimprovkeys]

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

[@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...

[@myvolts1903]

Great Video Scott, thanks for the support!😁

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you guys for making such cool stuff! 🤘

[@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!

[@mhelander]

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

[@jansertrujillo6682]

New gear for my setup thanks 👏

[@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

[@darrellstyner0001]

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

[@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 🙏

[@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 🤘

[@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 🙏

[@grahamtempleton779]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@nofuneral1790]

Fantastic video as always. I'm wondering if that powerbank you're using in the video can power the HX Stomp with its built-in usb C via the MyVolts Step Up.

[@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

[@Kodytosh]

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

[@rogercortina6752]

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

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thanks for watching 🤘

[@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!

[@mightyhammerhead]

🕺 I can't drive....... 55!!!!🎵🎶🎸 ... but 88 MPH that's a different story 😅, thanks for the info!

[@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 👍

[@scottofat]

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

[@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

[@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 🤘

[@carlosanton1724]

Cool little thing, that's nice! 88 MPH

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 😀

[@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.

[@DaviSiqueiraSilva]

Awesome product! 88 MPH all the way!

[@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 🤘

[@SeanScoggins-t3k]

Great Scott! At “88MPH” I’ll have the fastest centaur around😂

[@lukeclause]

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

[@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!

[@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 😊

[@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 🙏

[@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 🤘🤘

[@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!

[@kevinconnolly3612]

Cool “88MPH”

[@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 🙏

[@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!

[@Terrible_Peril]

I've got a few of their offerings, slowly buying them as they became available. I'll have to do the same for this!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Good call 💪💪

[@RonaldFigura]

Sounds like a cool device. Definitely gonna pick up a few. Can I use this to charge my Tesla so it will go 88 MPH?

[@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 👍

[@randomheroesrc]

Your reviews rock @ 88 MPH!

[@ScottUhlMusic]

Thank you 🙏

[@AskJuan]

Great info. I sometimes wonder if I’m going to be able to afford all the cool stuff you review. 88 MPH

[@KristopherCraig]

This looks like a brilliant device! I know the quad cortex is 12 V at 3 A I believe it’s negative pin. I’m hoping that this would be a great backup as I don’t have one yet. Thanks for introducing me to this product. Oh and 88 MPH

[@Adoradoresdecristo1981]

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

[@ferna182]

I think you're using QC and PD interchangeably...They are not the same thing PD, or Power Delivery, is on the USB-C Standard where QC, or Quick Charge, is a proprietary protocol from Qualcomm intended to work on some Snapdragon cpus in mobile phones. It's PD the one you want to check for. Is this thing anything more than a simple PD trigger with a barrel plug attached to it? Does it do any other "magic" like cleaning out any noise that the switching on the battery bank might be introducing? I have tried usb-c on the Helix before and I did notice noise being introduced which is not present when using the wall adapter... Can you check if you notice that as well?

[@ScottUhlMusic]

They are different, but either protocol will work with the Step Up. You wouldn’t be able to use this on the full Helix because that takes an IEC cable. The Stomp is different. But you can reach out and ask them directly, they are very helpful 👍

[@aleksandergrzybowski8899]

@ferna186 yes, reading the description, it's just a microcontroller that asks for 9V from the controller and passes it through. No actual "step-up" conversion is done, in electronic terms. So the output will be as noisy as the powerbank or charger output, which is essentially hit or miss, I don't think many chargers optimize for noise.

[@ferna182]

@@ScottUhlMusic Yeah sorry I meant the HX, not the full Helix. I tried several different powerbanks and usbc adapters and all of them introduced some noise that you can hear on the speakers or headphones. some more than others, but clearly a noise that it isn't present with the wall adapter... So that's why I was curious to see if this adapter performs some cleaning or if it's just a pd trigger.

[@ferna182]

@@aleksandergrzybowski8899 That's kind of a bummer if that's the case... The triggers are available for very cheap on amazon. They require some assembly and some very basic soldering skills, sure, but are at the very least extremely cheap. The problem is, like you said, chargers are not designed to be used with audio equipment as such so they more than likely introduce some noise and cleaning that does require some actual electronics knowledge.

[@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

[@thomasnaglee6785]

88 MPH What a great way to power things up!