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2.4 Factory Presets Overview
The SoftStep comes loaded with a number of factory presets right out of the box. Some cover very
basic functions (program changes, toggles, MIDI notes, pressure), and a few work with some software/
hardware integration examples.
This is just a very brief overview of the factory presets. For more detailed information about each of the
factory presets, please see the Factory Presets Guide section in the Appendix.
2.4.1 The Presets
Use the left and right keys on the Nav Pad to switch between presets.
All factory presets transmit on MIDI channel 1 and are set to output over both USB and MIDI
Expander (if one is connected).
The following presets ship pre-loaded on the SoftStep hardware:
Program Change (PRGM)
Each key outputs a program change message. Use the up and down keys on the Nav Pad to
increment/decrement the program changes being output by ±10’s.
Toggles (TOGL)
Each key 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.
Notes (NOTE)
Each key outputs a MIDI note (notes 60-69). Step on a key to send a note on message, release
the key to send a note off message.
Pressure (PRES)
Each key outputs a key’s pressure as a CC message (CCs 110-119). More pressure makes the
value go higher, less pressure makes the value go lower.
ElevenRack Control (11RK)
This preset 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
the effects’ parameters.
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