Softstep kmi support center keith mcmillen instruments. Keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard on kickstarter. Keith mcmillen s new softstep is part of a new generation of usb, midi foot controllersone with a wealth of revolutionary tricks up its sleeve. Available for mac and windows, softstep keyworx is a valuable new tool for everyone using a co. Keith mcmillen instruments midi expander for keith mcmillen products. Keith mcmillen born july 10, 1957, bermuda is an audio and music technology engineer and entrepreneur, known for developing electronic music instruments, including the first modern violin to control synthesizers, first programmable audio mixer, the first bluetooth violin bow, and several midi controllers as well as innovations to improve audio quality for internet telephony.
You can depend on sweetwater to give you the best possible value on great keith mcmillen instruments gear. View online or download keith mcmillen instruments stringport reference manual. Softstep keyworx controls your pc with your feet, turns. Designed to be ultraportable and fit in a backpack or gig bag, the 18, 22 ounce 12 step is more than a footdriven keyboard it is also a controller capable of sending continuous messages while reacting to the pressure and tilt of your foot.
Softstep 2 is fully customizable with the editor s. Kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard by keith mcmillen. Make a striking expression with boppad, a fun and expressive smart fabric drum pad from keith mcmillen instruments. Keith mcmillen keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic foot controller. Keith mcmillen instruments is now shipping the softstep, a multitouch usb foot controller.
Find answers to common questions, get help and ideas from other live users, or contact ableton support. Softstep 2 and quneo, and all the project updates and your name in the thank you section of. Keith mcmillen instruments is a private company based in berkeley, ca developing innovative hardware and software technologies that allow musicians to interface with computers in exciting new ways. I use this with my moog minitaur connected through the midi expander and its a really solid box. 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. Im using the keith mcmillen softstep for some weeks but i still couldnt get it working for my ableton live loopsetup. The pearl k712 is the softstep 2 is the worlds most powerful midi foot controller. Our sales engineers know keith mcmillen instruments products, and theyre glad to answer any questions you have. While it covers all of the functionality of other pad controllers, quneo adds the power of touch recognition in other dimensions. Buy keith mcmillen instruments k 700 softstep multi touch foot controller at amazon uk. Keith mcmillen softstep driver update uploaded on 02062020, downloaded 16 times, receiving a 4.
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 kmi says that they have refined the softstep experience from the ground up, which includes making the softstep 2 beerproof. This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Kboard pro 4 downloads minimum system requirements. Keith mcmillen instruments created by keith mcmillen, conner lacy, chuck carlson, evan adams, evan bogunia, emmett corman, tom ferguson, matt hettich, david hishinuma, sarah howe, daniel mcanulty, dennis saputelli, dustin schultz, barry threw, nick wang, carson whitley, and steve wright. Thomann uses cookies to give you the best shopping experience. The keith mcmillen softstep 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.
We know keith mcmillen instruments products are among the very best available. Kboard pro 4 is an expressive 4 octave mpe keyboard a new kind of controller that feels and responds like a true musical instrument. Keith mcmillen instruments increases kmix support with. Hooking it up via usb is a snapits classcompliant and doesnt require a driver, so selecting it as a midi device in your host programs preferences menu is all it takes. Smart sensor keyboard controller qunexus is the next generation of portable keyboards. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step controller demo at gak.
Apr 29, 2016 kmix from keith mcmillen instruments is a highquality audio interface, programmable mixer, and midi controller combining their best tech knowhow in one portable package. Jun 17, 2019 keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard on kickstarter. Keith mcmillen instruments softstep 2 midi foot controller. Can i control the softstep ledsdisplay from an external source.
In past i used the behringer fcb1010 midifootcontroller its good too, but too heavy for traveling with train. Keith mcmillen instruments stringport pdf user manuals. Its great for controlling your softwarebased synthesizers and drum machines on the go, and of course can. Keith mcmillens softstep filled a niche in the liveperformance. No warranties, express or implied, are made with regard to the quality, suitability, or accuracy of this document. Kmix from keith mcmillen instruments is a highquality audio interface, programmable mixer, and midi controller combining their best tech knowhow in one portable package. Keith mcmillan instruments has released new editors and firmware for the softstep programmable foot controller. The keith mcmillen 12 step replaced my old roland pkseries foot bass controller couple of months ago, and i must say im in love. This reference manual was written by carson whitley. My 12 steps usb port broke shortly after getting mine, which is a real shame since its a great concept.
Thomann is the largest online and mail order retailer for musical instruments, light and sound equipment worldwide, having about 10m customers in 120 countries and 80,000 products on offer. To me it sounds as if the driver for the device is not installed correctly or not working. Keith mcmillen instruments increases kmix support with windows compatibility. Keith mcmillen instruments is the creator of expressive technology for electronic musicians, djs, keyboardists, guitarists, bassists and string players. Keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for boppad smart fabric drum pad from keith mcmillen on kickstarter. Keith mcmillen keith mcmillen quneo controller australia. Kmi is the creator of expressive technology for djs, electronic musicians, controllerists, guitarists. Kboard pro 4 boppad kmix kboard qunexus quneo softstep 12 step accessories shop shop online online dealers international distributors. What if someone was to build a quality audio interface, stand alone mixer with builtin dsp, and a midi controller all in one small, rugged package. To toggle the tube driver, tremolo, and reverb on and off, copy key 1s. Keith mcmillen instruments shall not be held liable for damages of any kind arising from the use, or the inability to use this product or its documentation, even if the possibility of such damage is known. Set up softstep 2s midi io to work with your computer. Mcmillen softstep midi foot controller is finally available.
What is the difference between softstep 1 and softstep 2 hardware. List of compatible and recommended software for 12 step. Oct 27, 2014 keith mcmillen instruments 12 step controller demo at gak. Softstep 2 is usb powered and compatible with any music software.
Keith mcmillens new softstep is part of a new generation of usb, midi foot controllersone with a wealth of revolutionary tricks up its sleeve. Smart fabric drum pad from keith mcmillen kickstarter. I have both a softstep 1 and 2 do i need to do anything special. Keith mcmillen instruments kmi announced today the softstep keyworx multitouch foot controller, the worlds first foot controlled digital interface, providing a new and faster way to operate a computer. Keith mcmillen instruments is a private company based in berkeley, ca developing innovative hardware and software technologies that allow musicians to interf. List of compatible and recommended software for softstep. Thats why we here at sweetwater are proud to carry a large selection of keith mcmillen instruments items. Softstep 2 infinity preset 1 loop 1 button on the infinity, record, play.
We are musicians ourselves and share your passion for making it. I can still use it just fine when hooked up to a midi expander, but unless i get another 12 step, i wont be able. Softstep only shows up as usb audio device or usb midi device when connected. I seem to be having the hardest time and have already emailed jon over at keith. 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. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information in this manual is accurate.
The most playable, portable and powerful midi keyboard controller on the market. Quneo is a different species of pad controller for electronic musicians, djs, vjs and diy hackers. The next generation audio interface and programmable mixer for studio and stage. If performing with midi is part of your musical palette, softstep is a must have. Keith mcmillen softstep 2 usm midi foot controller reverb. The keith mcmillen quneo is a different species of pad controller for electronic musicians, djs, vjs and diy hackers.
Keith mcmillen instruments k 700 softstep multi touch foot. Over the last 30 years, keith mcmillens innovative spirit has taken him to harman kardon and gibson, a partnership with the university of california at berkeleys center for new media and audio technologies, and an early role in the precursor to the open sound control music programming language. Being the head of your own music gear company affords the designer a significant level of control, so mcmillen was able to pursue his vision from scratch and ended up making a product unlike anything on the market today. Out of these cookies, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are as essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. Keith mcmillen keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic foot. New in this version is 8times faster loading speed, reduced memory usage, a new user interface, user requested new features, fixes, and more. The idea came from keith mcmillen himself, who wanted a midicontrollable mixer for playing gigs without a sound guy. Suitable for the keith mcmillen boppad smart fabric. Usb audio driver must be installed restart is suggested before using the kmix editor on windows kmix usb audio driver v4. Boppad smart fabric drum pad from keith mcmillen kickstarter. Keith mcmillen instruments has grander visions like aiding amputees and rsi sufferers.
The size, the features, the durabilityquality is second to none. Quneo features tactile pads, sliders, rotary sensors and switches each of the 27 pads, sliders and rotary sensors are pressure, velocity, and location. Each pad detects foot pressure and directional movements, for a myriad of control possibilities. Softstep keyworx controls your pc with your feet, turns browsing into ddr video. Aug 17, 2017 keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for boppad smart fabric drum pad from keith mcmillen on kickstarter.
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