Keith McMillen Instruments SoftStep3 - MIDI Message Parameters; Key Name; Connected Indicator; MIDI Thru

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SoftStep baSiC editor

SoftStep3

Midi MeSSaGe paraMeterS

Selecting a MIDI Message Type will show its editable parameters�

Each message type has different parameters� MIDI Note, for example, allows selecting the note number, velocity,

and whether or not it should toggle when the key is pressed� X/Y allows selecting a CC number for both the X

and Y parameters, and whether or not the CCs should latch when the key is released��

key naMe

Enter up to four characters to give the key a name� This name will be used on the SoftStep display in certain

situations� For detailed information on how the display behaves for each message type, please see the Display

Behavior section�

2.2 SettinGS

ConneCted indiCator

Displays whether or not the Editor has made a connection to an attached SoftStep controller� A connection is

required to use update rmware, send presets to the SoftStep, and alter the SoftStep’s settings. A connection is

not needed to edit or manage presets�

Midi thrU

Routes incoming MIDI from the SoftStep to another MIDI device so that you can audition changes made in the

editor software�

Note for Windows Users: An error message will pop up and stop you if you attempt to select a MIDI port that is

already in use�

SenSitivity

Adjusts the sensitivity of the SoftStep� This number acts as a multiplier on the sensor data; higher values are

more sensitive — lower values are less sensitive� Range: 0�5 - 2�55, Default Value: 1�00

baCkliGht

Turns the SoftStep backlighting on or off� Check this box to turn it on — uncheck this box to turn it off�

Midi Channel

Sets the MIDI channel the SoftStep will send MIDI on� Range: 1-16, Default Value: 1

nav pad CC#

In the Basic Editor, the Nav Pad’s behavior is not customizable (aside from the CC number)� In each preset, the

Nav Pad behaves as though it is set to Y Inc — pressing up on the Nav Pad will increment the CC value (between

0-127), and pressing down on the Nav Pad will decrement the CC value� Set which CC# the Nav Pad is sending

on using this Nav Pad CC # number box�