Your midi mapping should look like the above screenshot. Softstep 2 is a leap forward in the evolution of midi foot controllers. Check out the how do i use the keith mcmillen instruments softstep with apples mainstage. Nov 11, 2014 i have both a 12step and soft step first revision. Softstep 2 is the worlds most powerful usb midi foot controller with gesturesensitive pads registering pressure and position. I bought the 12step first to use with ableton i then bought the soft step to use for multiple things in the end, having this will allow me to hook either the softstep or the 12 step directly to a keyboard or.
Connects to popular software applications including ableton live, pro tools, logic, garageband, mainstage, amplittube, guitar rig, cubase, reason, digital performer and more. Digital guitarists cheered when keith mcmillen instruments introduced the original softstep in 2011. When you download this package, you will find the editor in the. Keith mcmillen softstep is an extremely flexible controller allowing you to use it in a variety of ways. It is preprogrammed to work with ableton live, apple garage band, logic, traktor, loopers, avid elevenrack, and more. Keith mcmillen soft step vs 12 step loop community blog. How do i use the keith mcmillen instruments softstep with ableton. Softstep 2 is perfect for control of ableton live in that parameters of synths and samples can be assigned and tweaked. Whether used with an effects racks or popular software programs, softstep is the most affordable, versatile and expressive foot controller available.
After doing that for the record arm buttons, also map the track launch buttons to buttons 1, 2 and 3 on the softstep. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step chromatic keyboard foot. Check out the how do i use the keith mcmillen instruments softstep with ableton live. Hi, im using the keith mcmillen softstep for some weeks but i still couldnt get it working for my ableton live loopsetup.
Softstep takes some getting used to, as it is as much like learning an instrument as using a controller. Nov 29, 2017 keith mcmillens softstep filled a niche in the liveperformance market by introducing a solidly built midi foot controller with functionality that belied its compact size. If youre on windows, make sure all other audiomidi applications are closed before opening the editor. Keith mcmillen instruments is the creator of expressive technology for electronic musicians, djs, keyboardists, guitarists, bassists and string players. Keith mcmillen instruments midi expander guitar center. Nov 15, 2010 diane douglas gives a indepth tutorial of the softstep controlling ableton live.
Im still not sure whether or not i prefer physical switches or these soft step switches. New softstep editor software basic editor softstep basic editor is an easy way to program presets taking advantage of the most commonly requested sources and messages. Keith mcmillen soft step and 12 step overview youtube. Kboard pro 4 downloads minimum system requirements. Softstep 2 is easy to use out of the box, with builtin compatibility with all major music software. The boppad is a highly flexible midi device that can spit out a variety of data to control midi capable software and hardware. It can be used to control daws such as ableton live or hooked up straight to a guitar and a midi effects rack. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep usb midi controller mk1. Diane douglas gives a indepth tutorial of the softstep controlling ableton live. Softstep only shows up as usb audio device or usb midi device when connected. Keith mcmillen softstep midiexpander thomann belgie. Live looping comes in many different flavors and can be approached from many different angles.
Softstep 2 can control software on a laptop or ipad, and provides midi hardware control through the use of the optional kmi midi expander. Performance, production, stage, studio, softstep from keith mcmillen instruments does it. I bought the 12step first to use with ableton i then bought the soft step to use for multiple things in the end, having this will allow me to hook either the softstep or the 12 step directly to a keyboard or drum machine or even a mutlieffects pedal. Dj equipment and pro audio supply store specializing in turntables, headphones, synthesizers, keyboards, dj midi controllers, dj lighting, pa equipment from top brands you trust and much, much more. Here is a demo of how i use the softstep 2 with ableton. Once you arm a track with one of the upper buttons.
As a last resort, try manually reinstalling the firmware on your softstep. List of compatible and recommended software for 12 step. Intro to ableton live 9s looper and keith mcmillen. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate. How do i use the keith mcmillen instruments softstep with ableton live. What can the keith mcmillen instruments softstep do with ableton live. Softstep 2 in anticipation of the 2014 namm show, which begins later this week, keith mcmillen instruments has announced the release of softstep 2, the next iteration of its programmable foot controller. You can use session view to leverage the power of clips to capture ideas. List of compatible and recommended software for qunexus. Advanced editor softstep advanced editor allows you to take full advantage of the power and flexibility of the softstep. The softstep was probably the greatest midi foot controller in the world when it released and is now only second to the softstep 2.
In anticipation of the 2014 namm show, which begins later this week, keith mcmillen instruments has announced the release of softstep 2, the next iteration of its programmable foot controller. Jan 22, 2014 keith mcmillen instruments announces beer proof. Intro to ableton live 9s looper and keith mcmillen softstep foot controller. Keith mcmillen instruments first exploration of foot controllers was the soft step, which was released in 2011. Everything you ever knew about foot controllers is about to. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 is a leap forward in the portability and functionality of footpedal controllers. Cookie banner by clicking accept, you consent to the use of cookies and other technologies to process your personal information in order to personalize and enhance your user experience, and get statistics of visits. Questions about the keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 midi foot sweetwater s sales engineers are regarded as the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals in the music industry, with extensive music backgrounds and intense training on the latest products and technologies. New softstep editor softwarebasic editor softstep basic editor is an easy way to program presets taking advantage of the most commonly requested. You can use it with software on your computer to control effects, looping, sample triggering, etc. Version 2 takes it further with cruciform footswitches that make it easier to operate the xy axis control, and more userfriendly programming software. Intro to ableton live 9s looper and keith mcmillen softstep foot controller duration.
Whether used with an effects rack, midi keyboard or popular music software, this innovative device frees musicians from heavy footswitch pedals while expanding their control. The 12 step also incorporates visual cues via corresponding leds next to each key, that will help to keep track of the 59 factory, and up to 128 usermade presets that are available. In this ableton live tutorial video you will learn how to program the keith mcmillen instruments softstep editor to create an xy control of two parameters in ableton live. Ableton makes push and live, hardware and software for music production, creation and performance. Furthermore, i asked for some support to its developer team and they thanks evan modified some of his work ableton clip launcher for get the softstep. Whether you are a dj, keyboard player, guitarist, or producer. We call it the softstep software, because it is both an editor for the softstep hardware and a suite that allows you to use more advanced functionality like osc. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep midi controller.
Sep 27, 2011 many years ago, in our quest to try every possible midi controller on the planet, we tried out a variety of foot controllers because of a simple inescapable fact. Kmi says that they have refined the softstep experience from the ground. If, for example, the editor and ableton live were open at the same time then the softstep would only be able to work with one of them. The midi expander provides a midi in and a midi out that show up on your computer as softstep midi port 2. Softstep is compatible with all midi controllable synths and daws, but here a few that we recommend to get yourself started. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 10pad midi foot.
Its an amazingly versatile controller, you can pretty much get any behaviour you can think of out of the pedal. The keith mcmillen instruments kmi softstep foot controller is the latest in a. The kmi midi expander was created by keith mcmillen instruments for the specific purpose of hooking your softstep, 12 step, quneo, qunexus, or kmix control surface to your hardware synths and midiequipped effects modules. Performance, production, stage, studio, softstep from keith mcmillen instruments does it all. Kmi says that they have refined the softstep experience from the ground up, which includes making the softstep 2 beerproof. Keith mcmillen instrument is no stranger to inventive pro audio designs, and the 12 step controller is proof of that. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 10pad midi foot reverb. List of compatible and recommended software for softstep softstep is compatible with all midi controllable synths and daws, but here a few that we recommend to get yourself started. Use it with daws to control punchin, panning, levels, and transport functions. Setting up quneo with ableton live kmi support center.
The kmi softstep is a very versatile midi foot controller that can do many different functions. Add midi io to your keith mcmillen instruments controller with the midi expander. The keith mcmillen softstep 2 is a usb midi foot controller designed to be a primarily to be a foot controller for a guitar effects rig but works great on synths as well. Soft step 2 will also control 5pin midi hardware without a computer, using the kmi midi expander sold separately. Ableton live logic garageband native instruments komplet. Perfect for controlling ableton live, guitar processors and virtually anything that accepts midi control while providing led feedback. Feb 07, 2011 what can the keith mcmillen instruments softstep do with ableton live. Find answers to common questions, get help and ideas from other live users, or contact ableton support. Softstep is a leap forward in the portability and functionality of footpedal controllers. Open box keith mcmillen softstep 2 midi foot controller. To do more with controllers, one simply had to explore other dimensions of control, including putting something under. Nov 29, 2017 kmi recommends the snoize sysex librarian to transmit the update to the pedal, but i had no luck with instantiating the program. The 12 step and i assume the soft step works fine if you want to plug it into a laptop, which is easy enough at home or in some venues, but if you play pubs clubs where you might not want to take a laptop, you probably just want to plug it into your keyboard or synth module. List of compatible and recommended software for softstep.
Ableton live archives page 7 of loop community blog. Softstep kmi support center keith mcmillen instruments. We use our own cookies and third party cookies to ensure the proper functioning of the website, to personalize content and advertising and to analyze data traffic and user behavior based on pseudonymous data. Keith mcmillen softstep midi foot controller k0712. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep2 midi foot controller. In this ableton live tutorial video you will learn how to program the keith mcmillen instruments softstep editor to create an xy control of two. Within the context of ableton live, the intrepid performer can explore a plethora of looping techniques to find the one that best suits their goals. Control, manipulate, and command any almost any digital device with the keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 foot controller.
Keith mcmillen softstep midi foot controller k0712 controllers. Keith mcmillens softstep filled a niche in the liveperformance market by introducing a solidly. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability, or accuracy of this document. Windows only allows a classcompliant midi device to be connected to a single application at a time. Used keith mcmillen softstep with midi expander midi foot. The keith mcmillen instruments kmi softstep foot controller is the latest in a long line of products developed by keith mcmillen in his lifelong quest to find a way to play music with an ensemble using extendedcapability instruments, moderated by computer intelligence. The keith mcmillen instruments softstep midi expander is a musthave accessory that enables you to use the softstep to control your midi world. For greater savings check out our used keith mcmillen softstep with midi expander midi foot controller and get a great deal today. Page 1 keith mcmillen i n s t r u m e n t s keith mcmillen step softstep softstep reference manual page 2 the content of this manual is furnished for informational use only, is subject to change without notice, and should not be construed as a commitment by keith mcmillen instruments. One thing that users have been wondering about is how to play different sounds based on the location in a particular quadrant. Instead, i loaded the file into a midi track in motu digital performer 7. Most keith mcmillen instruments midi are eligible for free shipping.
Whether you are a dj, keyboard player, guitarist, or producer, youll love the power of the softstep 2. Its an amazingly versatile controller, you can pretty much get any behaviour you can think of. List of compatible and recommended software for 12 step 12 step is compatible with all midi controllable synths and daws, but here a few that we recommend to get yourself started. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep usb and midi foot. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 midi foot controller. How do i use the keith mcmillen instruments softstep with. Until then, players seeking foot control for software amps and effects had to contend with large, clunky controllers, usually requiring miditousb adapters. Whether used with an effects rack, midi keyboard or popular music software, this innovative device frees musicians from heavy footswitc. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep reference manual pdf. Keith mcmillen softstep 2 electronic percussion drum set. The softstep has ten pressure and directionsensitive backlit keys, and a 4character led display and it could send messages to computer audio programs, enabling musicians to, say, start a sequencer or trigger a device.