SoftStep advanCed editor
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iGnore firMWare verSion CheCkS
Disables the rmware version callback in case you want to connect to the Editor with a SoftStep that has
an older version of the rmware installed.
Warning: This feature is experimental and may product unexpected results!
help
troUbleShoot ConneCtion
Opens a window with a diagnostic panel to troubleshoot SoftStep connection issues� Follow the
instructions and copy/paste the diagnostic report into a support ticket created at support�keithmcmillen�
com
doCUMentation
Links to a downloadable version of this manual when selected� This will open a web browser tab�
hide/ShoW tool tipS
Selecting this option will toggle between hiding and showing the tooltip pop ups displayed when
hovering the mouse cursor over an object�
3.8 SoftStep portS
When a SoftStep is connected to a computer, three MIDI ports are detected — SoftStep Control Surface and
SoftStep TRS MIDI Out (or SoftStep Expander on older hardware) and SoftStep CV Out (not present on older
hardware)� The ports allow for bi-directional communication between the computer and the SoftStep, and should
appear in any MIDI-capable application when a SoftStep is connected�
SoftStep Control SUrfaCe port
The SoftStep Control Surface port is used to receive data from (and send data to) the SoftStep itself�
In Standalone mode, applications should listen to this port to receive MIDI coming from the SoftStep� This is
also the port that data should be sent to for controlling the SoftStep LEDs, display, and presets�
SoftStep trS Midi oUt port
The SoftStep TRS MIDI Out port is used to send data to external hardware attached to the SoftStep TRS MIDI
Out port�
SoftStep Cv oUt port
The SoftStep CV Out port is used to send data to external hardware attached to the SoftStep CV Out port�