SoftStep Reservation List Opened Up by Keith McMillen Instruments
Keith McMillen Instruments announced that they are accepting reservations for SoftStep, the first multi-touch USB Foot Controller. The First 100 SoftSteps will be available to select customers before the product hits the stores. In addition, they they will receive a free Batt-O-Meter.
SoftStep from Keith McMillen Instruments
Whether used with an effects rack or popular software programs, the SofStep frees musicians from heavy footswitch pedals while expanding their control. SoftStep weighs just over a pound, fits into many laptop cases, and offers extreme flexibility compared to standard footswitches.
Ten square sensor keys go beyond the simple on and off commands by supporting multiple transducers per key, providing five degrees of control freedom. Each key can be used to manipulate effects, computer programs, and multimedia.
SoftStep also has a four-direction navigation pedal, an alphanumeric LED display, and backlit keys. SoftStep connects to a computer through USB and contains Expansion and Expression ports. With the MIDI expansion module, SoftStep can be used without a computer (Mac or PC).
SoftStep features:
— Ten keys each with five degrees of freedom.
— Each sensor key controls up to 6 unique notes, CC’s or Program Changes
— Four character alphanumeric LED displays and 10 dual color key LEDs give feedback even in bright stage lights
— Weighs in at just over a pound. Blue green backlight makes each key stand out and easily identifiable
— Extremely rugged design made with polycarbonate and graphite composites
— USB powered-works with computer or standalone with MIDI Expander
— Connects to popular software applications including Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic, GarageBand, Cubase, Reason, Digital Performer and more.
Each of SoftStep’s ten keys has five degrees of motion that can be preprogrammed to control effects, software, or multimedia via USB. Once programmed, SoftStep can function disconnected from the computer for more freedom. Each key is laid out to be easily accessed by foot and can register movements such as up/down, left/right, inc/dec, pressure and rotary motions.
SoftStep also has an expression pedal and expansion port, and offers optional MIDI in/out. A diamond-shaped array of four Navigation buttons can access presets or serve as a volume pedal, scrub, or loop control.
Customers who would like to reserve a SoftStep should visit the KMI website at http://www.keithmcmillen.com.