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SoftStep Reservation List Announced By Keith McMillen Instruments
8/11/2010
— Be the First to get this Multi-Touch USB Foot Controller —
Berkeley, CA • August 11, 2010 — Keith McMillen Instruments, an innovator of creative technology for string instruments, today 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 and they will receive a free Batt-O-Meter.
Whether used with an effects rack or popular software programs, this innovative device frees musicians from heavy footswitch pedals while expanding their control. Weighing in at just over a pound and fitting into many laptop cases, SoftStep has limitless 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. Now 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 5 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. (Other devices with power supplies can weigh 20 pounds.) Futuristic 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 boasts an expression pedal and expansion port, and offers optional MIDI in/out. A diamond shaped array of 4 Navigation buttons can access presets or serve as a volume pedal, scrub, or loop control. SoftStep easily accomplishes what usually requires a sophisticated hand operated control surface.
Customers who would like to reserve a SoftStep should visit the KMI website at http://www.keithmcmillen.com
About Keith McMillen Instruments
Founded in 2005, Keith McMillen Instruments is a privately-held company based in Berkeley, California. KMI is known for its expertise in expressive computer-based tools for string players and guitarists and has created a series of groundbreaking musical products, including StringPort, the first computer platform for guitar and K-Bow, a Bluetooth sensor bow, as well as the 2010 NAMM “Best of Show” award-winners, Batt-O-Meter, the first musician’s battery tester, and SoftStep, the first USB foot controller with Sensor Key Technology™. KMI enables musicians familiar with traditional string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, electric bass, or electric guitar) to use the computer as an extension of their current playing ability. KMI is devoted to this endeavor and believes that its products will enable performers to take their music in directions never before possible. Learn more about KMI at http://www.keithmcmillen.com
Back Berkeley, CA • August 11, 2010 — Keith McMillen Instruments, an innovator of creative technology for string instruments, today 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 and they will receive a free Batt-O-Meter.
Whether used with an effects rack or popular software programs, this innovative device frees musicians from heavy footswitch pedals while expanding their control. Weighing in at just over a pound and fitting into many laptop cases, SoftStep has limitless 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. Now 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 5 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. (Other devices with power supplies can weigh 20 pounds.) Futuristic 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 boasts an expression pedal and expansion port, and offers optional MIDI in/out. A diamond shaped array of 4 Navigation buttons can access presets or serve as a volume pedal, scrub, or loop control. SoftStep easily accomplishes what usually requires a sophisticated hand operated control surface.
Customers who would like to reserve a SoftStep should visit the KMI website at http://www.keithmcmillen.com
About Keith McMillen Instruments
Founded in 2005, Keith McMillen Instruments is a privately-held company based in Berkeley, California. KMI is known for its expertise in expressive computer-based tools for string players and guitarists and has created a series of groundbreaking musical products, including StringPort, the first computer platform for guitar and K-Bow, a Bluetooth sensor bow, as well as the 2010 NAMM “Best of Show” award-winners, Batt-O-Meter, the first musician’s battery tester, and SoftStep, the first USB foot controller with Sensor Key Technology™. KMI enables musicians familiar with traditional string instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, electric bass, or electric guitar) to use the computer as an extension of their current playing ability. KMI is devoted to this endeavor and believes that its products will enable performers to take their music in directions never before possible. Learn more about KMI at http://www.keithmcmillen.com
