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Can I copy/paste keys?
Yes. While the copy/paste buttons of old have been removed from the key boxes, copying and
pasting keys is still possible in the Advanced Editor.
1. In the main window, click anywhere on a key's background (anywhere that is not the
"open modulation window" button or the "key name" box) — this selects a key for
copying/pasting.
2. Go up to the Edit menu in the menu bar and select "Copy Key" to copy the selected key
— select "Paste Key" to paste to the selected key. Alternatively, keyboard ninjas can just
press [Command+C] ([Ctrl+C] on Windows) to copy, and [Command+V] ([Ctrl+V] on
Windows) to paste.
Can I control the SoftStep LEDs/Display from an external source?
Yes. The SoftStep LEDs and display can definitely be controlled from an external source. Please
see the External Control of SoftStep section for more detailed information.
Why does my SoftStep make a humming/buzzing sound? Can I
make it stop?
SoftStep 1 hardware uses electroluminescent wire (EL wire) to light the keys — this is the cause
of the buzzing sound. The sound should not be present in your audio chain, just physically
coming from the SoftStep. The only way to make this completely go away is by turning off the
backlighting. This can be done in the Settings section of both the Basic and Advanced editors.
SoftStep 2 hardware should not hum or buzz at all.
Can I use a USB hub with the MIDI Expander?
No. Plugging a USB hub into the EXPAND port on a MIDI Expander will not work, and will not
allow for multiple SoftSteps to be used with a single Expander. The SoftStep must be plugged
directly into a MIDI Expander for it to work properly.
Will the MIDI Expander work with non-KMI controllers?
No. Only KMI USB MIDI controllers will work with the Expander's EXPAND port. Plugging
another USB MIDI device in will result in no MIDI being output.
What is a modline?
A modline (short for "modulation line") is a collection of settable options/parameters in the
Advanced Editor that define how a SoftStep key should act. They let you select the type of
data, how the data should be processed, and how to output the data.
This is where all the action happens. She who controls the modlines, controls the SoftStep
universe.
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