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Keith McMillen

STEP

SoftStep

SoftStep
Reference Manual

Keith McMillen

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Page 1: ...Keith McMillen 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V STEP SoftStep Z SoftStep Reference Manual Keith McMillen I N S T R U M E N T S ...

Page 2: ...gistered trademarks of their respective holders All other names and designations of companies products trademarks or brands used in this document are the registered property of their respective holders Created by Keith McMillen Conner Lacy Chuck Carlson Evan Adams Evan Bogunia Diane Douglas Tom Ferguson Jay Fields Matt Hettich David Hishinuma Sarah Howe Daniel McAnulty Dennis Saputelli Dustin Schu...

Page 3: ...o An iPad 16 2 3 3 To MIDI Hardware 17 2 3 4 To MIDI Hardware Computer 18 2 4 Factory Presets Overview 19 2 4 1 The Presets 19 2 4 2 Customizing Presets 20 2 目次ようこそご質問やご感想をお寄せください 5 1 0 ご使用の前に 8 1 1 SoftStepの同梱品 8 1 2 MIDI Expanderの同梱品 8 1 3 動作環境 8 1 4 取扱説明書の表記について 9 2 0 はじめに 11 2 1 SoftStep本体 11 2 1 1 本体の概要 11 2 1 2 仕様 12 2 2 MIDI Expander本体 13 2 2 1 本体の概要 13 2 2 2 仕様 14 2 3 SoftStepの接続 15 2 3 ...

Page 4: ...s 39 4 2 4 Counter 40 4 2 5 Add Delete Modlines 41 4 2 6 Nav Pad Modulation Window 41 4 3 Setlist Window 42 4 4 Settings Window 43 4 4 1 Overview 43 3 3 0 ベーシックエディタ 22 3 1 メイン画面 22 3 1 1 キーの設定 22 3 1 2 その他の緒設定 23 3 1 3 プリセット 24 3 1 4 ナブ Nav パッド 25 3 1 5 メニューバーのオプション 25 3 1 6 メッセージタイプ 26 3 1 7 ディスプレイ表示 29 3 1 8 ファクトリープリセット 29 4 0 アドバンストエディタ 32 4 1 メイン画面の概要 32 4 1 1 キーボックス 33 4 1 2 ディスプレイ ...

Page 5: ...ditor 70 5 9 MIDI Note Naming Reference 74 5 10 Changes From SoftStep v1 21 75 5 11 Troubleshooting 77 5 12 FAQ 80 5 13 Safety Precautions 89 4 4 4 2 グローバル Global タブ 43 4 4 3 キーズ Keys タブ 44 4 4 4 入出力 I O タブ 45 4 4 5 ペダル Pedal タブ 47 4 5 メニューバーのオプション 48 4 6 ホステッドとスタンドアローンの違い 50 4 7 SoftStepのポート 51 5 0 付録 54 5 1 コントロールソース 54 5 2 メッセージタイプアドバンストエディタ 60 5 3 テーブル 64 5 4 初期値 Inits 65 5 5 ディスプレイモード ...

Page 6: ...ntact Us Any questions or feedback that may come up regarding the SoftStep or its software can be directed to us here Technical Support www keithmcmillen com support General Questions www keithmcmillen com company contact Forum forum keithmcmillen com 5 6 SoftStep2 取扱説明書へようこそこの説明書をひも解くだけでも SoftStep をマスターするための大きな一歩になりますこの説明書は SoftStep 本体および SoftStep ソフトウェアの使用に際して役に立つ詳細な情報をご提供するのを目的としていますご質問やご...

Page 7: ...Keith McMillen 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V STEP SoftStep Z Before You Begin 7 Before You Begin Keith McMillen 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V STEP SoftStep Z ...

Page 8: ...ep hardware itself will work on any operating system assuming there is native USB and MIDI support It can even work with computers that may not be able to run the editors but still support USB 2 0 and MIDI editing presets will have to be done on another computer in this case Software The SoftStep editors have more speciÞc requirements than the SoftStep hardware Before You Begin 8 この章では SoftStep の世...

Page 9: ...ware on computers tablets to send and receive MIDI data When referring to a virtual MIDI port or bus the term port will be used The terms TRS cable and TS cable will appear in the manual these are also commonly referred to as a stereo cable and mono cable respectively Any measurement value followed by double quotes denotes inches Measurement values followed by a single quote denotes feet e g 1 4 r...

Page 10: ...Getting Started 10 Getting Started Keith McMillen 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V STEP SoftStep Z ...

Page 11: ...an show what preset is currently loaded the name of an activated key and real time parameter values 4 USB Ports Used to connect SoftStep to the MIDI world Connect a KMI MIDI Expander using the Expand port mini USB or connect to a computer tablet via the main USB port the big one 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V Getting Started 11 この章には SoftStep を使い始めるにあたって役立つ情報が収録されています具体的には SoftStep 本体と MIDI Expander...

Page 12: ...th ports at the same time this may result in damage to the hardware Voltage 5V Power draw SoftStep 1 105mA SoftStep 2 140mA approximate measurements Note There are no user serviceable parts inside the SoftStep Attempts to open the enclosure will void the warranty Getting Started 12 SoftStep にエクスプレッションペダルを接続するためのポートで接続には 3 5mm 1 8 TRS ケーブルが必要です多くのエクスプレッションペダルはステレオの 1 4 端子が付いているので SoftStep には接...

Page 13: ... is plugged into the EXPAND port when powered the Expander s Input and Output LED Indicators will light up This is just to indicate that the Expander is being powered no MIDI is actually being output or received Once a KMI controller is connected to the EXPAND port they will turn off and behave normally MIDI Expander POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND Keith McMillen Getting Started 13 KMI MIDI Expander...

Page 14: ...B MIDI controllers and USB hubs will not work properly 2 2 2 Specs Dimensions Weight Dimensions 4 x 1 25 x 1 25 102mm x 32mm x 32mm Weight 2 5 oz 71g Getting Started 14 MIDI Expander を SoftStep に接続するのに使います SoftStep の Expand ポートと Expander の EXPAND ポートを mini USB ケーブルで接続してください Expand ポート注意 EXPAND ポートには KMI 社製の MIDI コントローラーだけを接続してくださいそれ以外の USB MIDI コントローラーや USB ハブは正常に動作しません寸法および重量寸法 4 x 1 25 x 1 2...

Page 15: ...ed USB hub not a bus powered hub Bus powered hubs may not be able to provide enough power to the SoftStep to function properly 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V SoftStep Z 56 1 E 3333333FGHIJ3333333 E K A B 5 567 89 0 0 1 2 3 1 4 2 8 D 5 2 0 2 2 2 D 5 2 7 A B C 9 0 0 2 2 8 D 5 4 2 8 2 2 222 2 D 5 77 A B C 49 C 89 0 4 Getting Started 15 SoftStep は USB 経由でコンピューターやタブレットと MIDI ケーブルで外部 MIDI ハードウェアと KMI MIDI ...

Page 16: ...ut some help the SoftStep may have to be powered externally with a USB power supply 5V 500mA Just plug the SoftStep s mini USB port the Expand port into the power supply then plug the power supply into a power outlet 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V SoftStep Z Getting Started 16 iPad との接続 SoftStep と iPad との接続方法はコンピュータに接続するのと似ていますがもうひとつのパーツが必要になりますそれは Apple の Lightning to USB Camera Adapter Lightnin...

Page 17: ...rnal hardware Use a second cable to connect the Expander s MIDI IN to the MIDI OUT on the hardware if input to the SoftStep is desired 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V VV SoftStep Z MIDI Expander POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND Keith McMillen Getting Started 17 MIDI 機器との接続 MIDI ケーブルで MIDI 機器と接続する場合には KMI MIDI Expander が必要になります 1 SoftStep の Expand ポートと Expander の EXPAND ポートを USB A mini USB B 変換ケーブルで接続します 2 E...

Page 18: ...T to the MIDI IN on the external MIDI device 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V SoftStep Z MIDI Expander POWER MIDI In MIDI Out EXPAND Keith McMillen 7 22 2 K 2 E6CCCCCCCFGHIJCCCCCCC6E D 54 78 B 8 C 3 2 5 9 A 8 2 6 1A 6 1 2 7 0 94 6 78 8 2 6 1 6 1 2 5 A 6 13 1 6 15 6 1 7 0 12234 0 54 6 78 3 19 Getting Started 18 MIDI 機器およびコンピューターとの接続 SoftStep はコンピュータと外部 MIDI 機器の両方に同時に接続することもできます KMI MIDI Expander が必要です...

Page 19: ...eset works with an Avid Eleven Rack processor A MIDI Expander is required to connect to the Eleven Rack The top row of keys turn effects on and off the bottom row modulates the effects parameters Line6 Pod Control POD This preset works with most Line 6 processors including the Pod A MIDI Expander is required to connect to the Pod The top row of keys turn effects on and off the bottom row modulates...

Page 20: ...ost peoples needs it allows for ten presets where each key can perform a single function The Advanced Editor is there when more complex behavior is needed it allows for up to 16 presets where each key can perform multiple functions all customizable Getting Started 20 Ableton Live コントロール LIVE Ableton Live に特化した当社のスクリプトと組み合わせるためのプリセットです上段のキーはトランスポート下段のキーはトラックの音量をそれぞれコントロールしますこのプリセットのインストール方法について...

Page 21: ...Basic Editor 21 Basic Editor ...

Page 22: ...re Toggle X Y Y Inc Program 10 off 63 ON Y CC X CC Latch X__Y name MIDI Note Pressure Toggle X Y Y Inc Program 9 127 42 0 Hi CC Lo TOGL name MIDI Note Pressure Toggle X Y Y Inc Program 8 321 22 Smooth CC PRES name MIDI Note Pressure Toggle X Y Y Inc Program 7 127 47 Velocity Note Toggle NOTE name MIDI Note Pressure Toggle X Y Y Inc Program 6 127 4 Velocity Note Toggle FOUR name MIDI Note Pressure ...

Page 23: ...editor has made a connection to an attached SoftStep controller A connection is required to use update Þrmware send presets to the SoftStep and alter the SoftStep s settings A connection is not needed to edit or manage presets 2 Sensitivity Adjusts the sensitivity of the SoftStep Higher values are more sensitive lower values are less sensitive For the more math savvy this number acts as a multipli...

Page 24: ...r ten different presets 1 10 2 Save Button Saves any changes made to the current preset The save button will light up red if any unsaved changes have been made 3 Revert Button Restores a preset to its saved state Any unsaved changes will be lost 4 CURRENT PRESET REVERT Basic Editor 24 バックライト Backlight SoftStep のバックライトのオンオフを設定しますチェックボックスにチェックを入れるとオンチェックを外すとオフになります MIDI チャンネル SoftStep が MIDI データを...

Page 25: ...exporting the currently selected preset as a Þle The resulting softstepbasicpreset Þle can later be imported to the Basic Editor Great for backups and moving presets to another computer Import Preset Allows importing a softstepbasicpreset Þle over the currently selected preset When importing the current preset s parameters will be altered but not saved so the revert button can always be used to un...

Page 26: ...The following message types are available in the Basic Editor MIDI Note The MIDI Note option tells a key to output a MIDI note A note on message will be sent when the key is pressed and a note off message will be sent when the key is released This behavior can be changed to a toggle like function by using the Toggle option The following options are available when MIDI Note is selected Basic Editor...

Page 27: ... a key to output a toggling CC message Each key press will alternate between the set high and low values The following options are available when Toggle is selected CC This box sets the CC number to output the toggle on Range 0 127 Lo Hi These are used to set the low and high values the toggle will alternate between The Þrst key press will output the high value the next press will output the low v...

Page 28: ...he CC number to output the Y Increment value on Program The Program option allows a key to output a program change and or bank select message when pressed The following options are available when Program is selected Program Sets the program change number to output when this key is pressed Enter 1 negative one to turn off the program change message Bank Sets the bank select number to output when th...

Page 29: ...outputs a toggling CC message CCs 20 29 Step on a key and it toggles on step on that key again and it toggles off XY Each key outputs its X left to right and Y bottom to top location data as two separate CC messages The X axis CCs go from 20 to 29 Ñ the Y axis CCs go from 30 31 Latch mode is enabled on each key so the X and Y CCs will stay wherever they are when the key is released If returning to...

Page 30: ...isabled each key will return to center 63 when released PRGM Another program change preset This one makes use of the Basic Editor s Use Factory Preset functionality to load the Program Change factory preset Basic Editor 30 YINC 個々のキーが Y Inc に設定されスライダーのように機能しますキーの上半分を押すと値が増加し下半分を押すと減少します PROG 個々のキーを押すとプログラムチェンジメッセージが出力されますキーで扱えるプログラムチェンジメッセージの範囲は 21 30 です 11RK Eleven Rack のファクトリープリセットを再現...

Page 31: ...Advanced Editor 31 Advanced Editor ...

Page 32: ...or not the editor has made a connection to an attached SoftStep controller A connection is required to use Hosted mode update Þrmware send presets to the SoftStep and alter the SoftStep s settings A connection is not needed to edit or manage presets DISPLAY NAME Setlist Settings SoftStep ADVANCED S O F TS T E P CO N N E C T E D NEXU_GUY I K L M L Send To SoftStep Standalone 6 1 7 2 8 3 0112 9 4 3 ...

Page 33: ...ded four characters maximum It is recommended to give each preset a recognizable distinctive name to prevent confusion when navigating presets on the SoftStep 4 1 3 Presets Section The top left area of the Advanced Editor s main window is home to the presets section This is where presets are selected and where all preset management is handled The presets section looks like this 7 DISPLAY NAME I K ...

Page 34: ...iled information Import 1 21 Presets It is possible to import presets created with the previous version of the SoftStep editor See the Import Hosted Standalone Presets From v1 21 section for more detailed information Hosted vs Standalone Mode While it may look like there is only a single list of presets there are actually two lists one for Hosted mode and one for Standalone mode Switching between ...

Page 35: ... This is a modline Information travels from left to right through the modline 0 1 234 5 43 6 17 8 9 8 43 6 A B C B D E x F 3 1 D 6 G H H H I43 1 H J K 3 37 G 2 1 H 01 1 I4L G J M NJ G I43 1 H GGG OOO N G EE 6 6 6 1 x 234 5 43 6 17 8 9 8 43 6 A B C B EEP E 0 1 G 012 3 4 1 45 6 LED DISPLAY SETTINGS 2 43 Q1 H H N G M 7 8 9 1 01 2130 1 4 5 1 666 3 77 8 989 8 5 x 5 5 4 8 5A B 9 9 C5D E 4 E5F 8G 9 H 5I ...

Page 36: ...he Sources section of the Appendix Raw Hosted mode only A live display of sensor data coming from the selected source 4 2 2 4 Data ModiÞers The Data ModiÞers section allows the values coming from the selected source to be processed in various ways Ñ add a multiplier or offset set min and max values add some smoothing and more 1 01 x 0 1 2 3445 6 1 5786 9 8 6 A 8 B C 87 Advanced Editor 36 オンオフボタン...

Page 37: ...te to the next value Smaller values can smooth out jumpy data while larger values can create longer ramps between values Range 0 5000ms Delay Hosted mode only Applies a delay to the data Sets the amount of time in milliseconds to delay the incoming values Range 0 5000 Value Hosted mode only A live display of the modline values after passing through the data modiÞers section Advanced Editor 37 ゲイン ...

Page 38: ...ype should behave e g what MIDI note number and velocity to output what CC number to send on or what channel to output program change values on 3 Output Port Selects the MIDI port device the modline messages will be sent out to 0 11 2 34 5 67 7 8 Advanced Editor 38 出力の設定出力設定のセクションではモッドラインを通った入力データを出力する方法を設定します 1 メッセージタイプ Message Type 出力する MIDI メッセージあるいはその他のメッセージタイプを設定します利用可能なメッセージタイプおよびそ...

Page 39: ...ited in the key box area of the editorÕs main window 3 Display Mode Sets how the SoftStepÕs display should behave when the key is pressed For a complete list of all available display modes and what they do see the Display modes section of the Appendix 0 12 3 4 0 566 0 7 6 151 8 9 20 1 6 7 8 LED DISPLAY SETTINGS Advanced Editor 39 LED およびディスプレイの設定初期状態では隠れていますがキーモジュレーション画面右上の LED DISPLAY SETTINGS...

Page 40: ...ue for the key counter No values below this will be output Max Sets the maximum value for the key counter No values above this will be output Wrap When checked the key counter will loop back to the minimum value once the maximum value is exceeded and vice versa When unchecked the counter will stop once the minimum or maximum values are reached H N G M Advanced Editor 40 4 接頭辞 Preﬁx SoftStep のディスプレ...

Page 41: ...ith two options modline and program change Modline Use the Nav Pad with the modlines like a normal key Program Change For use with the Nav Yx10 Key source this allows the Nav Pad to count decades increments of 10 from 0 to 12 or whatever the counter s min and max are set to This option will disable the use of modlines on the Nav Pad F H modline program change Advanced Editor 41 モッドラインの追加と削除プラスのボ...

Page 42: ...t Blue enabled black disabled 2 Preset Selection Drop down Selects which preset to place in the setlist slot EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY EMPTY This is a really long preset name ju 1337 X_Y Pads Pressure Toggles Notes Program Change SETLIST 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 9 8 7 4 Advanced Editor 42 セットリスト画面セットリスト SETLIST には 16 個までのプリセットを好きな順番で並べられますこれが SoftStep 本体のナブパッドの左右キーを押して選択できるプリセ...

Page 43: ...w the SoftStep sensors four per key determine overall key pressure Maximum Looks at only the highest valued sensor to determine key pressure Average Averages the four sensors together to determine key pressure GLOBAL KEYS I O PEDAL SETTINGS BACKLIGHTING ON SCENE CHANGING ON SENSOR RESPONSE MAXIMUM DISPLAY MODE 0 127 ALL KEYS ADJACENT LOCKOUT SINGLE KEY 0 GLOBAL KEYS I O PEDAL SETTINGS BACKLIGHTING...

Page 44: ...peed Sets the speed at which the X Increment source increments decrements Higher values make the source move faster lower values make the source move slower Y Inc Speed Sets the speed at which the Y Increment source increments decrements Higher values make the source move faster lower values make the source move slower GLOBAL KEYS I O PEDAL SETTINGS 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 10 10...

Page 45: ... type to listen for All other message types will be ignored The following options are available Note Listens for MIDI notes CC Listens for CC messages Program Change Listens for program change messages GLOBAL KEYS I O PEDAL SETTINGS A B C D A B C D E F G H E F G H 1 60 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Note Note Note Note Note Note Note Note 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 127 0 0 1 7000 7001 0 Sen...

Page 46: ...ing the OSC A H sources Sending IP Address Sets the IP address that OSC messages will be output on Default 127 0 0 1 localhost Out Port Sets the port number OSC will be output on Default 7000 In Port Sets the port number to listen to for incoming OSC messages Default 7001 Advanced Editor 46 ナンバー処理する特定のノート CC またはプログラムチェンジのナンバーを設定します設定した以外のナンバーは無視されます値 Value 入力される値をリアルタイムで表示します MIDI A H のソースを利用...

Page 47: ...ation table will update The calibration process is now complete Expression Pedals Only expression pedals will work with the SoftStep Volume pedals do not work This can get tricky because different companies use the word differently volume pedals may be called expression pedals and vice versa GLOBAL KEYS I O PEDAL SETTINGS START CALIBRATION Smoothing RESET CALIBRATION Advanced Editor 47 ４４５ペダル Pe...

Page 48: ...ts folder 3 Click Choose the importing process will automatically begin 4 Click the preset selection drop down menu When in Hosted mode the Hosted mode presets from 1 21 will be imported when in Standalone mode the Standalone mode presets from 1 21 will be imported This function does not currently allow for importing Standalone mode presets to Hosted mode or vice versa Advanced Editor 48 メニューバーのオ...

Page 49: ...a Þrmware update reinstallation Help 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 Advanced Editor 49 エディット Edit コピープリセット Copy Preset 選択中のプリセットをコピーします後で別のプリセットに上書きペーストしたり新しいプリセット...

Page 50: ...Standalone mode does not support the full list of sources and message types that Hosted mode does In Standalone mode the sources list does not include MIDI A H Top Bottom the trigger latch sources or most Nav sources Message types not included in Standalone mode are OSC Garageband Aftertouch Poly Aftertouch Y Inc Set or X Inc Set A complete list of sources and messages types can be found in the So...

Page 51: ...oftStep 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 SSCOM Port 2 is used to receive data from and send data to an attached MIDI Expander MIDI sent from an external device to the Expander s MIDI In will enter a computer via SSCOM Port...

Page 52: ... myoke htm or LoopBe http www nerds de en loopbe1 html Once installed Out to MIDI Yoke 1 8 or LoopBe depending on which one was installed will automatically appear in the Output Port drop down in the modlines Note It may look like MIDI Yoke is out of date but it will still install and run just Þne on computers running Windows 7 and Windows 8 Be aware that the UAC User Account Control will likely n...

Page 53: ...Appendix 53 Keith McMillen 1 6 2 7 3 8 4 9 5 0 V V V V STEP SoftStep Z Appendix ...

Page 54: ...ure Live source the value will stay wherever it is when the key is released Range 0 127 X Latch A latching version of the X Live source the value will stay wherever it is when the key is released Range 0 127 Y Latch A latching version of the Y Live source the value will stay wherever it is when the key is released Range 0 127 Appendix 54 付録 5 1 コントロールソース以下は利用できるソースと機能についての説明ですプレッシャーライブ Pressu...

Page 55: ...ess thinking involved Top Hosted mode only Outputs a 127 when the top half of the key is pressed and a 0 when the key is released Bottom Hosted mode only Outputs a 127 when the bottom half of the key is pressed and a 0 when the key is released Fast Trig Hosted mode only Pressing the key immediately outputs a 127 followed by a 0 100ms later Dbl Trig Two quick presses of the key will output a 127 fo...

Page 56: ...with the Nav Pad The Nav Pad must also be in Program Change mode or using the Nav Y Decade source The Nav Pad s current counter value is multiplied by 10 to get a decade e g 20s 30s 40s etc then the key number this source is placed on is added to the value when pressed Appendix 56 ロングトリガー Long Trig キーを 1 秒間長押しすると 127 の値を出力した直後 100ms 後に 0 の値を出力しますオフトリガー Oﬀ Trig ホステッドモードのみキーを離すと 127 の値を出力した直後 ...

Page 57: ...ta processing for more complex setups is needed MIDI A H Hosted mode only Receives the values from the MIDI inputs assigned in the Settings window and passes them through the modline OSC A H Hosted mode only Receives the values from the OSC inputs assigned in the Settings window and passes them through the modline Appendix 57 例このソースをキー 2 に割り当てたとしてナブパッドの上側を 3 回押しますすると値の増加が 3 回分カウントされますその後でキー ...

Page 58: ...t On source Outputs a 127 when pressing the north key up on the Nav Pad outputs a 0 when released Nav S Foot On Hosted mode only One of the Nav Pad versions of the Foot On source Outputs a 127 when pressing the south key down on the Nav Pad outputs a 0 when released Nav N Foot Off Hosted mode only One of the Nav Pad versions of the Foot Off source Outputs a 0 when pressing the north key up on the ...

Page 59: ...The same as the Fast Trig source Applies to the south key on the Nav Pad Nav S Trig Dbl Hosted mode only The same as the Dbl Trig source Applies to the south key on the Nav Pad Nav S Trig Long Hosted mode only The same as the Long Trig source Applies to the south key on the Nav Pad Appendix 59 ナブ S フットオフ Nav S Foot Oﬀ ホステッドモードのみフットオフソースのナブパッド版でナブパッドの下側を押すと 0 離すと 127 の値がそれぞれ出力されますナブ N トリガ...

Page 60: ...e modline The following options are available when Note Live is selected Vel Sets the velocity value to be output with the note on messages Ch Sets the MIDI channel to output the note messages on CC Outputs values on a speciÞed Control Change CC number The following options are available when CC is selected CC Sets the CC number to send the messages on Appendix 60 5 2 メッセージタイプアドバンストエディタメッセージタ...

Page 61: ...0 full bend down 63 center no bend 127 full bend up The following options are available when Pitch Bend is selected Ch Sets the MIDI channel to output the pitch bend messages on MMC Used to send MIDI Machine Control MMC messages The following options are available when MMC is selected Appendix 61 チャンネル Ch CC メッセージを出力するチャンネルを設定しますバンク Bank MIDI バンクセレクトのメッセージを出力しますバンクを選択すると以下のオプションが利用できます MSB バン...

Page 62: ... Aftertouch Hosted mode only Outputs values as MIDI aftertouch messages The following options are available when Aftertouch is selected Ch Sets the MIDI channel to output the aftertouch messages on Poly Aftertouch Hosted mode only Appendix 62 ID MMC メッセージのためのデバイス ID を設定します MMC に対応したデバイスは個々に唯一無二の ID ナンバーを割り当てる必要がありますほとんどのデバイスやソフトウェアは ID ナンバーの混乱が起きた時のためにユーザー側で ID を設定できるようになっていますファンクション Functio...

Page 63: ...X Inc Set Hosted mode only Sets a key s X Increment value Any value going through the modline will instantly set the current key s X Increment value Useful for initializing X Increment values from other keys or preset changes Appendix 63 MIDI ポリフォニックアフタータッチメッセージを出力しますポリアフタータッチを選択すると以下のオプションが利用できますノート Note ポリアフタータッチメッセージと連携するノートナンバーを設定しますチャンネル Ch ポリアフタータッチメッセージを送信する MIDI チャンネルを設定します Y ...

Page 64: ...Counter Dec Hosted mode only Decrements the keyÕs counter and outputs the value when a 0 to positive value transition e g 0 to 127 is sent through the modline Counter Set Hosted mode only Immediately sets and outputs the keyÕs counter to the value coming through the modline Appendix 64 5 3 テーブルこれらは全て SoftStep のテーブルで利用できますリニア Linear 1 1 のリニアなテーブルです値は変更されずにそのまま通過しますサイン Sine 入力された値にサインカーブを適用します ...

Page 65: ...e following display mode options are available in the SoftStep Advanced Editor None Has no effect on the SoftStep display Stepping on a key with None selected will show the current preset name Always Displays the key name whenever the key is pressed The key preÞx and parameter value are not used in this mode Appendix 65 5 4 初期化 Inits プリセットをロードした時にパラメーターやモッドラインを初期化 Inits Initialization します初期化にはモー...

Page 66: ... value is equal to 0 False The LED will turn on when the modline value is equal to 0 The LED will turn on when the modline value is 1 or greater Flash True The LED will continuously ßash when the modline value is 1 or greater It will turn off when the modline value is equal to 0 Flash False The LED will continuously ßash when the modline is equal to 0 It will turn off when the modline value is 1 o...

Page 67: ...led from an external software or hardware source using CC messages Each numbered key has a red and green LED that respond to the following messages Red LEDs CCs 20 29 control the red LEDs on keys 0 9 one CC per key CCs accompanied with a value of 0 LED Off 1 LED On 2 LED Fast Flash 3 LED Slow Flash Appendix 67 フラッシュファストトゥルー Flash Fast True モッドラインの値が 1 またはそれ以上の時に LED が速く点滅し続けます値が 0 に等しくなると消灯します...

Page 68: ...ts With Program Changes When in Standalone mode changing SoftStep presets via external software hardware is possible using program change messages Program changes 1 through 16 sent to SSCOM Port 1 will select the corresponding preset in the setlist e g sending program change 7 will load the seventh preset in the setlist Appendix 68 緑 LED CC110 119 がそれぞれ 0 9 のキーの緑 LED をコントロールします 1 つのキーに対して 1 つの CC ...

Page 69: ...essages must be sent on MIDI channel 16 any other channels will be ignored and handled normally see SSCOM Port 2 section for more info on normal Appendix 69 5 7 4 MIDI Expander を使う SoftStep の LED やディスプレイプリセットの選択を接続した MIDI Expander 経由でコントロールすることができます CC やプログラムチェンジメッセージを Expander 経由で送信して SoftStep をコントロールする時にはメッセージを MIDI チャンネル 16 で送信する必要がありますこれ以外のチャンネルで送信したメッセージは全て無視され通常通りに処理されます通常通りの処理について...

Page 70: ...e CCs 20 29 Step on a key and it toggles on outputs a 127 step on that key again and it toggles off outputs a 0 Each keyÕs green LED provides visual feedback of the current toggle state it lights up green when on and turns off when off Appendix 70 ファクトリープリセットガイドアドバンストエディタ全てのファクトリープリセットの出力は USB 経由でも MIDI Expander 経由接続されている場合でも MIDI チャンネル 1 に設定されていますプログラムチェンジ PRGM それぞれのキーはプログラムチェンジメッセー...

Page 71: ...rns off key is released Pressure Live PRES Each key outputs a key s pressure as a CC message CCs 110 119 Placing more pressure on a key makes the value go higher less pressure makes the value go lower Appendix 71 ノート NOTE それぞれのキーが MIDI ノートナンバー 60 69 を送信しますあるキーを踏むとノートオン離すとノートオフのメッセージが送信されますノートオンのキーを押した時にはそれぞれのキーの緑 LED が点灯しノートオフのキーを離した時には消灯しますプレッシャーライブ PRES それぞれのキーを押す強さを CC メッセージ 110...

Page 72: ...e6 processors including the Pod A MIDI Expander is required to connect to the Pod The top row of keys turn effects on and off the bottom row modulates the effects parameters Appendix 72 Eleven Rack コントロール 11RK Avid 社の Eleven Rack プロセッサーと組み合わせて使用します Eleven Rack との接続には MIDI Expander が必要です上段のキーはエフェクトのオンオフ下段のキーはエフェクトのパラメーターをそれぞれコントロールします Line6 Pad コントロール POD Pod を含む Line6 社製の多くのプロセッサーをコントロールします Po...

Page 73: ...Control the transport with the top row of keys control track volumes with the bottom row Up Down on the Nav Pad controls the master volume fader Appendix 73 Ableton Live コントロール LIVE Ableton Live のために特別に作成したスクリプト SoftStep 2 ソフトウェアパッケージの Extras フォルダーに入っていますのためのプリセットです上段のキーはトランスポート下段のキーはトラックの音量をそれぞれコントロールしますナブパッドの上下はマスターボリュームのフェーダーとして動作します ...

Page 74: ...mber which is all that matters Octave Note Names Numbers C3 60 0 1 2 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 1...

Page 75: ...long with the Program Change message Factory presets from Advanced Editor can be used The Basic Editor now allows using a factory preset from the Advanced Editor in place of a Basic Editor preset Only the factory presets that cannot be created with the Basic Editor are available The factory presets Toggles Notes and Pressure are not available because they are easily recreated in the Basic Editor a...

Page 76: ... 1 and 0 Similar to the Foot On source the need to output a value of 127 is much more common than needing to output a 1 Ñ thus the Toggle table now alternates between 127 and 0 If the old toggle behavior is desired set the modlineÕs max option to 1 Ñ this will limit the 127 to 1 Removed Toggle 127 table The normal Toggle table inherited Toggle 127Õs behavior so the Toggle 127 table is no longer ne...

Page 77: ...cted to a computer it is exclusively for using with the KMI MIDI Expander Try a new USB cable One of the Þrst yet most often overlooked things to try is a different USB cable preferably one that is known to work well When a cable goes bad it can lead to all sorts of odd behavior or no behavior at all Try plugging into a different USB port It s possible that trying a different USB port on the compu...

Page 78: ...sh is to unplug then reconnect the controller or to manually refresh the MIDI devices by rescanning MIDI in the Audio MIDI Setup application located in Applications Utilities What s interesting is that this behavior does not occur if it is the Þrst time the controller has ever been connected to the computer It seems that when the MIDI device is created in Audio MIDI Setup the device list gets refr...

Page 79: ...or example only one of them will be able to connect to the SoftStep Because of this it is highly recommended to never edit the SoftStep with other audio applications open Ñ it could lead to connectivity issues and a very confusing frustrating experience This does not apply solely to KMI products this will have an effect with every class compliant MIDI device Appendix 79 コンピューターを起動した後何かのアプリケーションを起...

Page 80: ...ation about your setup e g using a USB hub Failing to include the above will generally result in an email asking you to provide the above delaying the actual solution to the issue you re experiencing Will installing the SoftStep 2 software overwrite the SoftStep 1 software No Installing SoftStep 2 will not overwrite the old editor The act of installing is really just copying a folder onto your har...

Page 81: ...t for the firmware update to complete a progress bar will show how much of the update has completed 6 If you have any custom presets resend them to the SoftStep reinstalling or updating firmware will revert all presets to their factory state Manually without Advanced Basic Editor Typically the SoftStep editors will do just fine updating firmware on your board but in some cases it may be necessary ...

Page 82: ... audio MIDI applications are closed 4 Plug in your SoftStep and open SysEx Box 5 Select SSCOM Port 1 in the MIDI IN Port and MIDI OUT Port drop down menus SSCOM Port 1 may show up as USB Audio Device 1 on Windows XP 6 Click Open Sysex File When the browser window opens navigate to the firmware file you want to send to the SoftStep then click Open 7 Click the Send Sysex button The firmware update s...

Page 83: ...ected SoftStep The Editor Version lists the version number of the editor itself not firmware related Can I save Hosted mode presets to Standalone mode Not directly but there is a simple method to get a Hosted mode preset into Standalone mode and vice versa Just do the following 1 In Hosted mode select the preset you want to transfer 2 Copy the preset via the Edit menu or keyboard shortcut 3 Switch...

Page 84: ...Basic Editor or Advanced Editor then import them on the other computer using the Import Preset option also in the File menu Will my SoftStep 1 work with the SoftStep 2 0 editors Yes SoftStep 1 hardware will work just fine with the SoftStep 2 0 editors There are some options that are exclusive to SoftStep 2 hardware but the editor can detect what version is connected and adjust accordingly What is ...

Page 85: ... cause of the buzzing sound The sound should not be present in your audio chain just physically coming from the SoftStep The only way to make this completely go away is by turning off the backlighting This can be done in the Settings section of both the Basic and Advanced editors SoftStep 2 hardware should not hum or buzz at all Can I use a USB hub with the MIDI Expander No Plugging a USB hub into...

Page 86: ... few things to try out 1 Try unplugging the SoftStep and plugging it back in On Mac OS there can be some connectivity problems due to a potential bug in CoreMIDI This can also help out on Windows machines as well 2 If you plugged the SoftStep in after opening the editor try it the other way around Connect the SoftStep then open the editor If you re already doing that try it the other way The order...

Page 87: ...strymon net 2011 10 10 strymon tech corner 3 volume pedal as an expression pedal Also note that most volume pedals use logarithmic tapered pots as opposed to linear pots this will have an effect on the curve response of the pedal Does MIDI sent to the Expander s input get passed out the MIDI Out Like a MIDI Thru No the MIDI Expander s input does not behave like a MIDI Thru pass the input out the o...

Page 88: ...t everything to the best of our ability there s no telling what bugs may be introduced to your setup the preset you re using may have changed in a subtle way that you don t notice there could be a nasty bug that didn t get noticed because it only appears in very special circumstances the new firmware may not like one of your other devices or it may respond to MIDI in a slightly different perhaps u...

Page 89: ... prior to using SoftStep Explosive Atmospheres Do not use SoftStep in any area with a potentially explosive atmosphere such as a fueling area or in areas where the air contains chemicals or particles such as grain dust or metal powders Obey all signs and instructions Repetitive Motion When you perform repetitive activities such as playing the SoftStep keys you may experience occasional discomfort ...

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