Use the SIXTY other modes to add legato, aftertouch, powerchords (useful for guitar or bass players), and various lead modes that enable the user to select different scales such as pentatonic, blues, minors and majors. I set my 12 Step up to trigger prerecorded parts, as well as play a few different synth patches on songs like Rush’s “Limelight”.īy default, the Chromatic Scale mode is chosen, and this will be enough for many users. I used it while jamming with a guitarist and drummer (I’m a bass player who also plays bass pedals), and it worked just as well as my regular organ pedalboard. Using With A MIDI Setup: The 12 Step features a no-nonsense ease of use, and can also be used in different modes or presets. While we didn’t need any technical assistance, the KMI website has a Support page where users can open a ticket with the support staff. If you need to connect your 12 Step to another synth, processor rack unit, or device without a USB port, you will need the optional KMI MIDI Expander which provides MIDI in and out, along with USB ports for connecting to the 12 Step and power through a USB cable and AC adapter. The pedals, or keys, take a moment to get used to, as they require more force to activate then a conventional organ-style pedalboard, but they are velocity sensitive so you can definitely vary your note playing. I quickly connected the 12 Step to my Mac using the included USB cable, running Apple’s Mainstage software in a bass pedal setup. There is also a mini-usb jack if you prefer to use that. The accessories include a thin nylon protective sleeve, a 15 foot A to B USB cable, and a 1/8″ to 1/4″ expression pedal adapter. Our review unit came with a few accessories to get us started, along with a well-documented, printed quick start guide. The 12 Step buttons or keys are beautifully backlit, and the workmanship is excellent, down to the lovely carbon fiber back. 5”.” When you see it in person, you will be impressed at just how compact they have made it, while still keeping it functional. My Experience: According to KMI, “12 Step is one of the world’s lightest, smallest, and most expressive foot controllers. The problem is their portability, and Keith McMillen Instruments (KMI) seems to have figured that out with their ultra compact 12 Step pedalboard. Intro: A few companies offer 12 or more pedal units such as Roland, Hammond and even Behringer with their FCB1010. Product Review: Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step Chromatic Keyboard Foot ControllerĬompany Website: /12step
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