Softstep

The SoftStep is built on the technology from my first patent, and was the first product I worked on that was widely distributed at high volumes. It has seen two hardware iterations and a number in software, including a massive port from Max/MSP to C++. From the KMI website: 

SoftStep 2 is a generational leap beyond traditional pedalboards: an unbreakable, programmable MIDI foot controller, giving you unmatched connectivity to any and all of your rigs. The 10 gesture-sensitive pads register pressure and position, allowing you not just precision, but expression in your foot controls. SoftStep 2’s status-indicating LEDs and crystal-clear alphanumeric display ensure you never get lost, whether on a dark stage or deep in the groove.

At 18” and 1.3 pounds, SoftStep 2 travels with you anywhere in a backpack or gig bag, and is rugged enough to be thrown onto the stage night after night. SoftStep 2 is easy to use out of the box, with built-in compatibility with all major music software. The combination of LED feedback and pads layered with our Smart Fabric sensors gives you a centralized control source at the tips of your toes—freeing your hands to actually play.

role(s):

• Lead software developer

• Inventor (see Patent)

• Algorithm designer

• Firmware prototyper

• UI/UX designer

technology:

• Max/MSP

• C, C++

• Qt