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3. Go up to the File menu in the menu bar and select "Import Hosted/Standalone Presets
from V1.21" (it will say either "Hosted" or "Standalone" depending on which mode
you're currently in).
4. When the file browser appears, navigate to and select the old SoftStep editor's "Presets"
folder (not the contents of the folder, just the Presets folder itself), then click Choose/
OK — the presets will be inserted at the end of the current preset list.
The Basic Editor does not provide this same functionality.
Presets created within the SoftStep 2.0+ editors should remain backwards compatible — so you
can simply use the Export Preset and Import Preset options.
Can I rip presets from a SoftStep into the editor?
No, the SoftStep does not support ripping presets from the board onto a computer. This is why
it is very important to always back up your presets if you do not want to lose them — they
cannot be retrieved from the SoftStep itself.
If you want to rip presets in order to transfer them over to another computer, you should
instead use the Export Preset option in the File menu of either Basic Editor or Advanced Editor
— then import them on the other computer using the Import Preset option (also in the File
menu).
Will my SoftStep 1 work with the SoftStep 2.0 editors?
Yes, SoftStep 1 hardware will work just fine with the SoftStep 2.0 editors. There are some
options that are exclusive to SoftStep 2 hardware, but the editor can detect what version is
connected and adjust accordingly.
What is the difference between SoftStep 1 and 2 hardware?
The SoftStep 2 hardware incorporates a number of changes, including:
• New cruciform key shape — including the Nav Pad
• Raised back row of keys for easier access
• Keys use LEDs for lighting, not EL wire
• Faster internal processor
• State recall in Standalone mode
Other than the above, each version should act exactly the same. The devices even show up as
the same name ("SSCOM") so any old projects/sessions/setups made with SoftStep 1 should
work with SoftStep 2 (assuming they're using the same preset).
I have both a SoftStep 1 and 2 — do I need to do anything special?
Nope. Both the SoftStep 1 and SoftStep 2 hardware are completely compatible with the
editors. Aside from the differences listed in the previous question they should behave the
same. Just note that only one SoftStep can be edited at a time using the editors.
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