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  • Page 1: Calibrating Expression Pedal And Cv Outs

    t e p S e r S a n U a l 3.0.1...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    1.3 USING 12 STEP2 ..................................9 Playing Notes and Chords ................................9 Changing Presets ..................................9 Changing Octaves ..................................9 1.4 EXTERNAL CONTROL OF 12 STEP2 ............................10 Changing Presets With Program Changes ..........................10 Controlling 12 Step LEDs .................................10 1.5 CALIBRATING EXPRESSION PEDAL AND CV OUTS ....................... 1 1 Calibrating Expression Pedal ..............................
  • Page 3 Gain ....................................20 Offset ....................................20 Curve ....................................20 Min/Max ..................................20 Add/Delete Modlines ..............................20 Control Voltage ..................................21 Local 12 Step2 CV Control ............................21 External USB-MIDI CV Control ............................21 Key Behavior ...................................22 Key Mode ..................................22 Note Mode ..................................22 2.4 SETLIST TAB ....................................23 Selecting Presets for the Setlist ..............................23...
  • Page 4 Getting Started...
  • Page 5 Hello, and welcome to the 12 Step manual. The purpose of this document is to provide a resource with helpful, detailed information regarding the use of the 12 Step2 and 12 Step Editor software. UeStiOnS eedbaCk OntaCt...

  • Page 6: 12 Step2 Hardware

    12 Step2 Hardware...

  • Page 7: Hardware Overview

    12 S 12 S ardWare 1.1 h ardWare vervieW Enter +Oct -Oct Select B ASS (1) Keys Step on the keys to output notes and other MIDI messages. Each key has an accompanying red LED for visual feedback. (2) Select Button The select key is a special, multi-function key used to change presets, shift octaves, and switch between note modes.

  • Page 8: Connecting 12 Step2

    Plug an expression pedal into the 12 Step2 and use it as a MIDI control source. Use a 1/4” to 1/8” TRS adapter cable to connect the 12 Step2 to the expression pedal. The range of the expression pedal can be calibrated with the 12 Step Editor software.

  • Page 9: Using 12 Step2

    To play notes on the 12 Step2, simply step on one of the keys (just not the special “Select” key). Typically, a note (or notes) will turn on when the key is pressed and turn off when the key is released — this behavior can be changed using the various Note Modes.

  • Page 10: External Control Of 12 Step2

    12 S ardWare 1.4 e 12 S xternal OntrOl Of The 12 Step2 can control a wide variety of MIDI software and hardware, but it can also be controlled by the USB MIDI port. hanGinG reSetS rOGraM hanGeS When in Standalone Mode, changing 12 Step2 presets via external software/hardware is possible using Program Change messages.

  • Page 11: Calibrating Expression Pedal

    12 S 12 S ardWare 1.5 C Cv O alibratinG xpreSSiOn edal and You can calibrate the expression pedal range and CV voltage output with the 12 Step Editor software. Both calibration windows can be opened from the “Hardware” menu item. alibratinG xpreSSiOn edal...

  • Page 12: Calibrating Cv Outs

    12 S 12 S ardWare Cv O alibratinG The voltage sent from the CV Outs can be fine-tuned to accomodate drifting oscillators and non-western or experimental tonalities. Calibration happens by octave or by note with the help of the “Calibrate CV Outs” window.

  • Page 13: Step Editor Software

    12 Step Editor...

  • Page 14: Editor Software Overview

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.1e ditOr OftWare vervieW The 12 Step Editor software allows for up to 64 fully customizable presets to be edited and loaded onto a connected 12 Step. MIDI notes, CC messages, program changes, preset ordering/management — all this and more can be customized using the editor.

  • Page 15: Note Entry Tab

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.2 n ntry The Note Entry tab is where you choose which notes will be played by each key. Each key can play up to 5 notes. 1) k Each key contains five slots. Each slot can hold a single MIDI note anywhere from 0 (C-2) to 127 (G8). To edit a key, do the following: 1) Click on the key to edit.
  • Page 16 12 S 12 S ditOr 3) e UttOnS The Note Entry tab contains a number of helpful buttons that can be used to speed up the editing process. Opy and aSte Click “Copy Key” to copy the MIDI notes of the selected key to the clipboard. Click “Paste Key” to paste the MIDI notes from the clipboard onto the selected key.

  • Page 17: Midi Parameters Tab

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.3 Midi p araMeterS The MIDI Parameters tab is where more advanced/detailed MIDI parameters are set. The MIDI channel can be defined, program and bank changes can be set up, CC settings can be altered, and more. OiCe OiCe 12 Step is capable of outputting MIDI Notes simultaneously on two separate “voices”.

  • Page 18: Program Change

    12 S 12 S ditOr rOGraM hanGe Sets a Program Change value to output whenever the preset is loaded. This is useful for loading specific presets/settings whenever a certain 12 Step preset is selected. • Range: 0-127 MSb/lSb Sets a Bank Select message to output whenever the preset is loaded. •...

  • Page 19: Sensor Sources

    12 S 12 S ditOr Outputs values as MIDI pitch bend messages. Outputs values as MIDI Channel Pressure messages. hannel reSSUre Outputs values as MIDI Note Aftertouch messages. ftertOUCh enSOr OUrCeS Select the type of sensor data to use (e.g. pressure, velocity, tilt, key number). elOCity Outputs a value representing the amount of force a key is triggered with.

  • Page 20: Gain

    12 S 12 S ditOr nverted An inverted version of the KeyNum source. Instead of outputting an incrementing value from 1 to 13, the inverted version outputs a decrementing value from 127-115. edal If an expression pedal is connected, this source will output the current value coming from the pedal. Rocking the pedal back (heel down, toe up) results in lower values, rocking the pedal forward (heel up, toe down) results in higher values.

  • Page 21: Control Voltage

    OCal OntrOl You can control the CV outs with the 12 Step2 keys. If multiple notes are assigned to a 12 Step2 key, only the first note (the note at the top of the key in the Editor) controls CV.

  • Page 22: Key Behavior

    Note Modes that determine how the notes are played and held. Select the Key Mode and Note Mode options to be saved with the preset. “Key Mode”, formerly “Key Safety”, determines how many 12 Step2 keys can be pressed at once. • Mono: Only one key can be activated at a time.

  • Page 23: Setlist Tab

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.4 S etliSt The “Setlist” is the selection of presets that will be sent to the 12Step2’s internal memory when you press the “Send Setlist to 12 Step” button. The setlist allows up to 64 presets. eleCtinG reSetS fOr the etliSt...

  • Page 24: Settings Tab

    Thru to audition changes while editing 12 Step settings. aCkliGht riGhtneSS OntrOl Adjusts the brightness of the 12 Step2 key backlight LEDs. This feature is only available when using 12 Step2, and is disabled when legacy hardware is connected. OlUMe reSet...

  • Page 25: Presets Section

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.6 p reSetS eCtiOn The top-left area of the 12 Step Editor’s main window is home to the presets section. This is where presets are selected and where all preset management is handled. reSet eleCtiOn rOpdOWn Clicking this displays a list of all presets.

  • Page 26: Menu Bar

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.7 M A number of useful functions and settings can be accessed via the menu bar. 12 S ditOr Note: Windows users can find these items in the Help menu. 12 S bOUt ditOr Displays version information about the 12 Step Editor. •...
  • Page 27 12 S 12 S ditOr aSte reSet Pastes a copied preset to a brand new preset. This option is only available if a preset has already been copied. lear etliSt Completely clears the setlist. All slots will be disabled and set to [EMPTY]. OpUlate etliSt Automatically fills the setlist with presets, up to the maximum of 64 presets.

  • Page 28: Factory Presets

    12 S 12 S ditOr 2.8 f aCtOry reSetS The 12 Step Editor has 20 factory presets to get you started, and to demonstrate features. There is also an “init” preset to serve as a blank slate when you create your own presets. The 12 Step factory presets are: hrOMatiC A basic, monophonic, chromatic preset with notes from C2-C3...
  • Page 29 12 S 12 S ditOr CtaveS A preset with each key playing an interval of an octave from C2-C3 OWer hOrdS A preset with each key playing a power chord (root-fifth-octave) from C2-C3 inOr A preset with each key playing an interval of a minor 10th from C2-C3 ajOr A preset with each key playing an interval of a major 10th from C2-C3 CtaveS...

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