KEITH MCMILLEN SOFTSTEP

Put your best foot forward

FOR: Control freaks. The Keith McMillen SoftStep is one of the most intriguing devices we’ve come across in a long time. Simply calling it a USB controller doesn’t suffice—McMillen has dubbed the SoftStep a mouse for your feet, and we’re inclined to agree. The idea of being able to arm tracks and control the transport in Pro Tools with your hands otherwise occupied is appealing enough, but that’s just the beginning. Each of the 10 main foot controllers can have multiple assigned functions, which in turn can be applied with your choice of five ranges of motion.

NOT FOR: Those who still prefer being hands-on to being feet-on.