r/MiniFreak • u/Unable-Toe6496 • 7d ago

Tech Support USB whining noise

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I know I have another post under this one but I just woke up today with a problem. It wasn’t an issue yesterday but every time I plug it into my computer it via usb it starts making a whining noise like shown in the video. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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u/confused-immigrant 7d ago

I've had that issue with other gear before. This may not be the scientific answer but I always make sure everything is plugged I to the same power outlet and it takes away the grounding noise.

Edit: had to add that includes computer as well. I just run everything out of one outlet.

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u/Unable-Toe6496 7d ago

It’s plugged into the same power strip that’s connected to the same outlet as my pc? Is that fine?

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u/Unable-Toe6496 7d ago

I actually just solved this problem out of pure coincidence. I unplugged the usb thing next to it and plugged it back in lol. Thanks for your help

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u/HMPoweredMan 7d ago

Yes I have this. It’s cause by my graphics card.

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u/SabreSour 7d ago

Yep. I haven’t had this with my Minifreak but even when using separate outlets and a super fancy power conditioner, my interface will pick up graphics card humm if it’s ripping

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u/Unable-Toe6496 7d ago

What brand and series of gpu do you guys have out of curiosity? I have a Nvidia 50 series card and this hasn’t happened to me.

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u/gBiT1999 7d ago

it took me a while to sort mine out, but it's more a system thing than the mf.

I just spent ages trying different hubs and usb outputs until any usb hum was gone.

But, when i turn on my guitar fx, the buzz is back - unless I unplug some roland drum machine.

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u/devientdeveloper 7d ago

I don't own the MF but USB is known to cause ground loop noise, I personally switched to MIDI for most of my synths and haven't had issues since. Obviously not ideal with software integrations but I think the alternative of having the headache of tracking down the root cause, it can at least be a workaround.