Keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard on kickstarter. Keith mcmillen instruments midi expander the kmi midi expander from keith mcmillen instruments is an accessory that enables use of the softstep hardware controller to control midi hardware. Keith mcmillen midi expander k0701 midi interfaces. Keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller bstock with 12 step, keyboardists, guitar players, bassists, instrumentalists and vocalists can accompany themselves with their feet, playing bass lines, notes and chords. Keith mcmillen instruments always comes up with exceptional solutions, and in this case they cater to music producers in particular. The 12 step and i assume the soft step works fine if you want to plug it into a laptop, which is easy enough at home or in some venues, but if you play pubs clubs where you might not want to take a laptop, you probably just want to plug it into your keyboard or synth module. Not really much more you could add to this if you have a 12 step, you pretty well need it, so it is good that it is so well made. Keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller b. In 2005, keith mcmillen founded keith mcmillen instruments kmi, a hardware and software company that designs music and stage equipment that interfaces with. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step chromatic foot controller. Adk pro audio designs the most reliable, fastest and quietest pc digital audio workstations in the world.
The image above shows 12 step connected to a hardware synth via our midi expander 1. Use a usb atob mini cable to connect the 12 step expansion port to the usb to expand port on the midi expander. Programmable midiusb foot controller with 10 gesturesensitive multifunction padskeys. Our product is affordable, scalable, and easytouse. Kboard pro 4 is an expressive 4 octave mpe keyboard a new kind of controller that feels and responds like a true musical instrument. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step usb midi bass pedal. Keith mcmillen softstep midiexpander thomann united arab. When plugged into your onstage setup via midi or connected using usb, this versatile device brings a whole new level of functionality and. Jun 17, 2019 keith mcmillen instruments is raising funds for kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard on kickstarter. Keith mcmillen instruments kmi is the creator of expressive technology for djs, electronic musicians, controllers, guitarists, bassists, and string players. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step chromatic keyboard. Keith mcmillen instruments manufacturers adk pro audio.
Wireless connectionbattery for keith mcmillen instruments quneo. With a wildly successful kickstarter campaign and strong adoption by countless producers, the kmi teams recipe has proven to be a hit. Keith mcmillen born july 10, 1957, bermuda is an audio and music technology engineer and entrepreneur, known for developing electronic music instruments, including the first modern violin to control synthesizers, first programmable audio mixer, the first bluetooth violin bow, and several midi controllers as well as innovations to improve audio quality for internet telephony. This item is in stock and can be dispatched immediately. Shop for the keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller and receive free. Keith mcmillen instruments adk pro audio 4232540492. Programming it with the software takes a little practice but kmi has a support. I got into the software and adjusted some settings and now i can see it. Arturia minilab mkii 25 note midi keyboard w software. Keith mcmillen instruments develops innovative hardware and software technologies that allow musicians to interface with computers in exciting new ways.
Keith mcmillen instruments midi expander for keith mcmillen. The box is tiny and pretty robust i have stepped on it. Keith mcmillen instruments keith mcmillen make instruments and hardware that fulfil a genuine need to improve workflow of the average musician. Keith mcmillen soft step and 12 step overview duration. Step1 software solutions provides windowsbased microsoft sql distribution software for jansan, industrial paper, packaging supply, and safety supply industries. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller. The 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller is a modern take on midi. A quick, cheap, easy, reliable, portable bass pedal solution like this may not. Keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller guitar. Midi notes are always an octave off in insert software hardware here. The unit affords users foot control over all connected midi hardware.
It sends midi notes via usb or the keith mcmillen instruments midi expander sold separately to control soft synths, midi keyboards and midi sound modules. Enjoy the lowest prices and best selection of midi foot controllers at guitar center. If this document is being read that likely means the 12 step software has. Connect the power supply to the midi expander usb power port. The 12 step and i assume the soft step works fine if you want to plug it into a laptop, which is easy enough at home or in some. While you keep your hands on your regular studio controller, you can use the 12 step to transmit certain midi data to your daw. Based in berkeley, california, kmis products provide todays musician with the tools needed to bring new dimensions of expression and control to their performance. The expander provides a midi in and a midi out and shows up on the computer as softstep midi port 2. Mcmillen instruments, the keith mcmillen instruments logo, the 12 step and 12 step. As a midi controller, it does not make or output any musical sounds by itself. The keith mcmillen instruments 12 step is by no means your typical set of playable midi foot pedals. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step chromatic keyboard foot. This lightweight chromatic keyboard controller from keith mcmillen instruments packs everything you need for a dynamic midi experience into a sturdy onepound unit.
A roadproof, brilliantly backlit pressure and tilt sensitive chromatic midi foot controller that allows triggering of notes, chords, clips, tracks, and parameters such as pitch bends, volume and midi functions. Our support staff understands your industry, and we have the tools to help make the transition from your current system to. Theyve got a selection of sampler pads, a daw usb controller interface and a handy midi foot controller to name a few. The last time we checked in with keith mcmillen instruments, the relatively newonthescene company was trying to disrupt the portable midi market with their qunexus keyboard controller. Add midi io to your keith mcmillen instruments controller with the midi expander. Keith mcmillen softstep midiexpander thomann norway. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team.
Usb midi host convertor keith mcmillen instruments midi. Shop online for the keith mcmillen instruments 12 step foot controller at kraft music. Keith mcmillen instruments reserves the right to change the contents of this document andor the associated products at any time without the provision of prior notice to speci. After programming the unit via kmi controlmapping software, simply connect it to the desired midi devices and it is ready to go, with or without a computer. Not really much more you could add to this if you have a 12 step, you pretty well need it. If you would like to schedule a demo please click the request button. Whereas most midi foot pedals are merely velocity sensitive, the kmi 12 step gives you a massive range of expression in each of its 12 keys. Keith mcmillen instruments is among the most innovative and forwardthinking manufacturers in the pro audio industry today. It has small, soft, rubbery keys that are played with the feet.
Keith mcmillen debuts 12 step version 2 synthtopia. Keith mcmillen instruments 12 step usb midi bass pedal foot. Keith mcmillen softstep midiexpander thomann united. We offer a great selection of pro audio recording, excellent support, and great prices. Connect the midi out on the expander to the midi in on the synth.
Whether youre a dj or a live musician, keith mcmillen instruments 12 step midi foot controller is the perfect way to. Control roland gr55 with keith mcmillen 12 step and ipad duration. Keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller with 12 step, keyboardists, guitar players, bassists, instrumentalists and vocalists can accompany themselves with their feet, playing bass lines, notes and chords. We offer great discounts when buying pro audio gear with your adk computer. Their products open new horizons of expression, giving users unprecedented control over their sonic output. The 12 step midi bass pedal controller from keith mcmillen instruments is a powerful tool to give you chromatic midi control at your feet. The instrument is available now, via the kmi webstore or from stores worldwide. Sort by position product name price range sort order set descending direction. Keith mcmillen 12 step midi foot controller k0705 controllers. Whether used with an effects rack, midi keyboard or popular music software, the softstep frees musicians from heavy footswitch pedals while expanding their control.
Soft step 2 is usb powered and compatible with any music software. The software still needs tweaking by kmi to make it better, but man, this is one of my favorite pieces of hardware ever. The 12 step is a userfriendly foot controller that, in a way, resembles a pedalboard. The keith mcmillen softstep usb midi foot controller is a leap forward in the portability and functionality of footpedal controllers. Today keith mcmillen instruments announced their new 12 step version 2, the chromatic keyboard controller for your feet. A dedicated audio interface and an electric piano is all youll need to crank out your own tunes. Quneo is unlike any other pad controller available, the softstep takes midi foot controllers to the next level, and the 12 step fills a niche that has been ignored for far too long. Kboard pro 4 smart fabric keyboard by keith mcmillen. Keith mcmillen instruments midi expander midi solutions. List of compatible and recommended software for 12 step. With an entirely redesigned editor software and new user interface, the 12 step version 2 is faster and easier to use than its previous incarnation. Pick up a great new controller with the keith mcmillen at andertons. All of them weigh in at a pound or less, easily fit into a.
Its no surprise that the 12 step is so intelligently designed and easy to use. Midi interface technology is a perfect way to produce any kind of music, from baroque to techno. Get your 12 step up and running with this getting started tutorial video. The new editor software was designed from the ground up, optimized for speed and ease of use, and complemented by a snappy new user interface to match the. The 12 step foot controller is a bass pedalstyle programmable midi controller pedal keyboard made by keith mcmillen instruments which was released in 2011. Presonus faderport 16 2 next page order today 5183830300. Elixir acoustic nanoweb phosphor bronze light 1253 customer experience mr. Midi interface equipment allows different electronic musical instruments and computer peripherals to communicate with one another. Midi notes are always an octave off in insert softwarehardware here. Keith mcmillen produces innovative musical hardware and software technologies that promote greater integration between physical performance and electronic instruments. Keith mcmillen 12 step usb midi floor controller andertons music. Keith mcmillen softstep midiexpander thomann belgie. The kmi midi expander was created by keith mcmillen instruments for the specific purpose of hooking your softstep, 12 step, quneo, qunexus, or kmix control surface to your hardware synths and midiequipped effects modules.
Keith mcmillen 12 step chromatic keyboard foot controller at. Does anyone know if i can use the keith mcmillen instruments midi expander for other gear i. Keith mcmillen instruments k 700 softstep multi touch foot. Berkeley, californias keith mcmillen instruments kmi has a solid reputation for. While the keith mcmillen softstep 2 may not necessarily be willing to lend a hand, its certainly able to lend a foot. Cc value that can easily be assigned with the included software editor, which lets you create user defined presets for future performances. If you have a demo scheduled already with someone from our staff, click above to be directed to their dedicated meeting site.
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