User's Manual

What's in the 12 Step Package
When you open up the box you should find:
● (1) 12 Step
● (1) 12 Step Protective Sleeve
● (1) USB A-to-B cable (15’)
● (1) 1/8" to 1/4" expression pedal adapter
● MIDI Expander (optional)
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(1) USB A-to-B mini USB cable (15’)
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(1) USB power plug
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(1) USB A-to-B cable (6’)
12 Step Hardware
12 Step is one of the world's lightest, smallest, and most expressive foot controllers. It
weighs 1 pound and is 17.5” x 4” x .75”. The keys are about 1.25” X .5”.
USB Port
12 Step is connected to a computer and
powered by USB. It is a class compliant
USB device and does not require a driver.
This allows for maximum compatibility with
an extremely wide range of other devices.
Expression Port
12 Step has a 1/8" port for an expression pedal (volume pedals are not supported). Make
sure your expression pedal has a 3 wire (stereo) connection. 12 Step ships with a 1/4" to
1/8" adapter so you can connect your expression pedal to the expression port on the 12
Step.
Expansion Port
Connect the MIDI Expander (sold separately) to control MIDI hardware either with or
without a computer. Power can also be supplied to 12 Step through the expansion port.
12 Step has white LED backlighting for visibility on stage. There is a 4 character, user
programmable, alphanumeric display and 10 red LEDs for visual feedback.
12 Step is rubberized with a carbon fiber back for maximum strength and stability. Each
key is responsive to 2 degrees of control: pressure and tilt. These are mappable to MIDI
notes and various accompanying MIDI messages.
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