SoftStep3 hardWare
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SoftStep3
1.2 ConneCtinG SoftStep3
SoftStep3 features new options for connecting to your hardware� New to the SoftStep3 is a USB-C connection
for sending USB MIDI, as well as TRS MIDI Out and CV Outputs for connecting to MIDI hardware and analog
synthesizers�
USb Midi
Connect the SoftStep3 to a computer or tablet with the included USB A-to-C cable� SoftStep3 will receive
power from the computer or tablet�
Note: SoftStep3 can be used with a USB hub connected to a computer or tablet� It is highly recommended
to use a powered USB hub, not a bus-powered hub� Bus-powered hubs may not be able to provide
enough power to the SoftStep3 to function properly�
Use the USB-C jack to power the SoftStep3 when not using a computer�
trS Midi oUt
Connect SoftStep3 to MIDI hardware via the TRS MIDI Out jack� Use a TRS-MIDI Adapter (Type A) to
connect to 5 pin MIDI hardware�
Cv oUt 1/2
SoftStep3 can control modular and analog synthesizers with Control Voltage signals�
The CV Out is a TRS jack� CV1 is sent on the tip and CV2 is sent on the ring�
The default setting outputs Gate (CV Out 1) and Pitch (CV Out 2)�
expreSSion pedal inpUt
Plug an expression pedal into the SoftStep3 and use it as a MIDI control source� Use a 1/4” to 1/8” TRS
adapter cable to connect the SoftStep3 to the expression pedal� The range of the expression pedal can be
calibrated with the SoftStep Editor software�
Note: Volume pedals do not work with the SoftStep or any KMI controller with expression pedal input�
Only expression pedals are compatible�
kMi Step adapter kit (Sold Separately)
The KMI Step Adapter Kit contains all the adapters you need to connect your SoftStep3 to external
devices� The Kit includes a TRS MIDI Out adapter, a CV 1/2 breakout adapter, and a 1/4” to 1/8”TRS
expression pedal adapter�
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