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Description
Introducing the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step, a revolutionary tool that redefines your musical performance by giving your feet commanding power. This unique MIDI foot controller allows you to effortlessly play and manage your soft-synths, keyboards, or sound modules via USB or MIDI, adding a new layer of creativity to your musical journey.
The 12 Step is not just about playing notes; it's about expressing them. With Foot Pressure and Key Tilt, it supports Channel Pressure and Polyphonic Aftertouch, enabling highly expressive performance gestures that truly set your music apart. Whether you're latching notes or chords, toggling them on/off, or playing legato, the 12 Step ensures a seamless and dynamic performance.
Its backlit keys and display make it incredibly comfortable to use on stage, even under low lighting conditions. Plus, it seamlessly integrates with your iPad and iOS devices for an effortless plug-and-play experience. And with its rugged build from Elastomeric and Carbon Fiber composites, the 12 Step is as durable as it is functional.
Key Features:
- Polyphonic: Allows up to 5 note chords with a single touch
- Expressive: Features Velocity Sensitive, Poly Aftertouch & Pitch Bend
- Portable: Easily fits in a gig bag or backpack, weighing only 1 lb
- Rugged: Constructed from Elastomeric and Carbon Fiber composites for unmatched durability
- Familiar Layout: Chromatic keyboard layout with 13 keys for intuitive use
Product specs
| Brand | Keith McMillen Instruments |
| Model | 12 Step |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals |
| Pedal Format | Floor Unit |
FAQs
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What kind of connectivity options does the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step offer?
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The 12 Step connects via USB to your computer or MIDI device, allowing for seamless integration with digital audio workstations (DAWs) and other MIDI-compatible equipment.
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Is the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step compatible with popular DAWs?
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Yes, the 12 Step is compatible with most popular DAWs, including Ableton Live, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools, enabling versatile use in various production environments.
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Can the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step be used for live performances?
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Absolutely, the 12 Step is designed for live performance, offering a robust and portable solution for musicians needing foot control over MIDI instruments or software.
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How many notes can the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step play simultaneously?
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The 12 Step can play up to five notes simultaneously, allowing for the creation of chords and complex musical phrases with ease.
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Does the Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step require external power?
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No, the 12 Step is powered via USB, eliminating the need for an external power source and ensuring easy setup and portability.
Videos
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Keith McmIllen 12 Step Foot Control Keyboard
Reviews
PROS
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Easily mappable and user-friendly interface
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Supports advanced live looping techniques
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Can program up to 6 notes per button
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Pressure and tilt sensitivity for expressive control
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Compatible with various host programs
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Enhances the capability to play keyboard sounds while managing other instruments
CONS
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Learning curve for programming and setup might be steep for beginners
Critic Reviews
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Based on 1 Review and 7 Ratings
Artist usage
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In the attached image from PhotoBucket, Al Cisneros's Keith McMillen Instruments 12 Step MIDI Foot Controller is visible, positioned upside down.
At 9:35 in this rig rundown video, Vernon's Keith McMillen 12 Step Foot Controller can be seen.
Doug's Keith McMillen 12 Step Foot Controller can be seen at 27:05 in this video.
We were looking for a MIDI foot-pedal because we’re using more samples throughout the set. We were running it from the [Roland SP-]404SX, which is really just a sample trigger. So connecting the two - the Roland and 12 Step - allows us to have more limbs
Thomas Dolby is listed on Keith McMillen Artists page. He is quoted for using the QuNeo and the 12 Step.
Trey Gunn is listed on Keith McMillen Artists page. He is quoted for using the 12 Step, Soft Step and K-Mix.
“I've got this foot controller, the Keith McMillen 12 step, which is nice,” Bortnick says, “because it's bus powered and light weight, and has 12 buttons on it rather than the normal ten.” Bornick uses the foot controller to command presets in Ableton Live.
At 00:10 to 00:13 and at other parts of this YouTube video, Hunter Hunt-Hendrix is seen using Keith McMillen's 12 Step MIDI bass pedal keyboard controller. It can also be seen front and center at this performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wYIF_izDnQg
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