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30 money back returns policy
No quibble, no hassle, no questions; if you don't want it, we will take it back within 30 days of it being delivered to you. We want happy customers only and we intend to keep it that way!
Free returns
If it's not what you wanted and the packaging is still sealed, just contact us within 10 days from purchase to get your order returned or exchanged, free of charge.
One year warranty
We sell quality manufactured products so you can buy with confidence. If you have any problems with any of our products, get in touch and we will replace it.
Save energy, save money
Our power supplies all carry ENERGY STAR ® accreditation, as a result of having an efficiency above 85%. In short, this means that 85% of the power coming from the wall gets to your device. Industry norms are approximately 70%, so that 15% saving is reducing your energy bill and softening your environmental impact on the planet.
Ripcord USB to DC power cable
Ripcord - The plug and play anywhere USB power cable.
You already power your phone with USB, now you can power your synths, guitar pedals, amps, and whatever else you need on the fly.
Power your gear from USB
With Ripcord, you get the freedom to play wherever you are.
You already power your phones and tablets with USB, now you can power guitar pedals, amps, synths, and whatever else you need on the fly. No more lost inspiration, replacing batteries or looking for a plug socket.
With Ripcord, you can power from your laptop, phone charger, USB powerbank – or even from your Android phone.
Add-ons and accessories for getting more out of Ripcord
Ripcord Tip Adapters
$3.99 each
Ripcord's tip is 5.5mm Outer Diameter, 2.1mm Inner Diameter - it fits 90% of PSU's for pedals, synths etc.
If you want other tip sizes, or to reverse the polarity, add the tips you need below.
Questions? See the FAQ
or ask us!
Should you require higher current, the X2CC current doubler will enable you to attach 2 X 12V Ripcords into the unit with an output of up to 18W for ongoing operation. Recommended for 12V use only.
A 5-way power splitter cable that allows you to power up to FIVE Korg Volca synths from one power source. Works with 9V centre positive Ripcord model AA926MS - or any other compatible 9V PSU.
The myVolts mickXer is a 5-way passive mixer with five stereo input channels and one stereo output channel, each with a 1/8" (3.5mm) connection. It gives a high-quality, balanced, noise-reduced output, suitable for recording or live setups.
The myVolts mickXer is a 5-way passive mixer with five stereo input channels and one stereo output channel, each with a 1/8" (3.5mm) connection. It gives a high-quality, balanced, noise-reduced output, suitable for recording or live setups.
The myVolts mickXer is a 5-way passive mixer with five stereo input channels and one stereo output channel, each with a 1/8" (3.5mm) connection. It gives a high-quality, balanced, noise-reduced output, suitable for recording or live setups.
A high-capacity, 5000mAh USB power bank with 1 x 2.4A output, 1 x 1A output. Micro USB charging cable included. Compatible with all Ripcord models. We ship it only to Austria, France, Germany and the UK.
A high-capacity, 5000mAh USB power bank with 1 x 2.4A output, 1 x 1A output. Micro USB charging cable included. Compatible with all Ripcord models. We ship it only to Austria, France, Germany and the UK.
A power supply tester with power passthrough and polarity indicator LED - handy for testing PSU's and verifying power is available on a cable. Great for home, stage or studio use.
An inline 3 metre cable extender that plugs into the DC end of Ripcord (or other PSU) and into your device - for when a standard cable just isn't long enough for the job.
A 5-way power splitter cable that allows you to power up to FIVE devices at once - works with 99% of effects pedals. Power input size 5.5mm / 2.1mm, and 5 x power output size 5.5mm / 2.1mm. Works with Ripcord - or any other compatible PSU.
An inline ON/OFF rocker switch that connects between the DC end of Ripcord (or other PSU) and your device - handy for devices with no ON/OFF switch, like the Moog Mother-32 Synth.
An On-the-go (OTG) power cable for Android phones that lets you use your Android phone's internal battery as a power source. Compatible with all Ripcord models.
A MIDI 5-Pin DIN Type A Female socket to stereo 3.5mm minijack plug, perfect for Korg Electribe 2, NTS-1, SQ-1, SQ-64, Akai MPC, Make Noise 0-Coast and more
Your phone needs 5V, and a USB port gives out 5V.
However, most musical gear needs other voltages, for example, 9V.
But you can't power something that needs 9V from a 5V USB port.
That's where Ripcord comes in - it takes the 5V from a USB port and turns it into the 9V that your gear needs.
What if there's no wall socket nearby?
What if you want to play outside?
What if you're travelling?
What if you've no plug sockets free?
What if you're onstage?
What if the device didn't come with a plug?
What if you only have a UK power adaptor and you're in the US?
Ripcord can also protect against noise: the buzzes and hums caused by poorly-earthed mains electricity.
Batteries are expensive.
Batteries run out without warning.
Batteries must be bought in advance and carried around.
Batteries are really bad for the environment.
With Ripcord, you can power your gear from a rechargeable USB power bank instead of batteries.
It'll work with most guitar pedals, tuners, mini amps, synths, wireless transmitters, audio interfaces etc. etc.
If your device has a DC, barrel power input like any of these:
Ripcord will power it, in most cases.
Not sure what you need? See our device finder. If your device isn't listed, and you've read the FAQ and still aren't sure, get in touch and we'll advise exactly the right Ripcord.
Ripcord comes in several voltages, because different devices take different voltages.
For example, most guitar pedals take 9V, some take 18V. The Korg Volcas take 9V. Yamaha keyboards take 12V, Casio keyboards 9V. Elektron gear mostly takes 12V.
Then there are devices like the Zoom H4n Pro - it takes 5V, but needs a barrel tip, not a USB one. We have a Ripcord for that too.
Here are some common pieces of gear that Ripcord will work with, and a link to each:
Not sure what you need? See our device finder. If your device isn't listed, and you've read the FAQ and still aren't sure, get in touch and we'll advise exactly the right Ripcord.
Ripcord has been designed to power devices through a standard USB 3.0 port, which provides up to 2.4 Amps in current.
Ripcord can comfortably provide an output power of 12 Watts, while also catering for a peak power requirement of up to 14 Watts. Unsure of your device's power requirement? Have a look at your device manual, look up the spec on the manufacturer's product page, or ask the manufacturer. Or ask us :)
Should you wish to use Ripcord with a non-standard compliant USB port which outputs more than 2.4 Amps (some high-end powerbanks on the market can output 3-4 Amps), please ensure that the average power requirement in normal operation is under 12W. Note that Ripcord has been engineered to operate in the 0-12W range, extended periods above 12W may damage Ripcord's circuitry and will void your warranty.
This means the Ripcord has a male tip with a small spring in it, that allows it to power devices that require 2.5mm inner diameter / 5.5mm inner diameter, for example, the Elektron Digitone, but ALSO devices that require 2.1mm outer diameter / 5.5mm inner diameter, like the Yamaha Reface CP.
These Ripcord are, of course, compatible with all the additional Ripcord tips, and tipset.
Ripcord has been designed to power devices through a standard USB 3.0 port, which provides up to 2.4 Amps in current. Depending on the current demand of your device, you can use the USB port on a desktop, a USB hub, iPhone charger, a port on a media streamer, a USB power bank, even the back of an LCD TV.
Should you wish to use Ripcord with a non-standard compliant USB port which outputs more than 2.4 Amps (some high-end powerbanks on the market can output 3-4 Amps), please ensure that the average power requirement in normal operation is under 12W. Note that Ripcord has been engineered to operate in the 0-12W range, extended periods above 12W may damage Ripcord's circuitry and will void your warranty.
If you connect Ripcord to your Android or Windows phone with an OTG ("On The Go") cable you can use the phone's own battery as a power source, and power gear with your phone! Hopefully you'll be able to do the same with iPhones of the future too.
Yes - but the maximum current output of USB ports can vary, as well as the minimum amount of current your device needs – both these you’ll need to factor in.
Should you wish to use Ripcord with a non-standard compliant USB port which outputs more than 2.4 Amps (some high-end powerbanks on the market can output 3-4 Amps), please ensure that the average power requirement in normal operation is under 12W. Note that Ripcord has been engineered to operate in the 0-12W range, extended periods above 12W may damage Ripcord's circuitry and will void your warranty.
Yes – you can power loads of other gear using Ripcord – for example, a Roku media streamer from the USB port on a TV, or a VoIP phone from a desktop computer. See our device finder. If your device isn't listed, and you've read the FAQ and still aren't sure, get in touch and we'll advise exactly the right Ripcord.
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