User Manual

2.0 Getting Started
This section will cover information that will help get started with the SoftStep (What? No way!). We will
introduce the SoftStep hardware, the MIDI Expander hardware, and how to connect the SoftStep to the
world.
2.1 SoftStep Hardware
The SoftStep hardware!!!
2.1.1 Overview
(1) Keys
Keys are where the action happens. Step on these to make the SoftStep perform it’s defined
functions.
Each key has a green and red LED (at the northeast corner of the key) for visual feedback.
(2) Nav Pad
Short for “navigation pad”. Press left or right to change presets. Up/Down can be programmed to
perform a number of different functions.
(3) Display
Used for visual feedback. The SoftStep’s display can 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).
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