User Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows
- 4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5. Software Overview
- 6. Keyboard Overview
- 7. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8. Browsing the Library
- 8.1. Browser Basics
- 8.2. Opening the Browser
- 8.3. Loading Preset Files
- 8.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- 8.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
- 8.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- 8.7. Resetting the Product Selection
- 8.8. Types and Characters Tags
- 8.9. Working with Favorites
- 8.10. Performing a Text Search
- 8.11. Displaying Preset File Information
- 8.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
- 9. Working with Effects
- 10. Managing the Library
- 10.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- 10.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- 10.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- 10.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
- 10.5. Working with the Files Pane
- 10.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
- 10.7. Installing NKS Instruments
- 10.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
- 11. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
- 12. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 13. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 14. MIDI Communication
- 15. Host Integration
Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 1
2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................ 2
2.1. Document Conventions ..................................................................................... 2
2.2. Box Contents ................................................................................................... 3
2.3. System Requirements ....................................................................................... 3
2.4. Accessibility ..................................................................................................... 3
2.4.1. Keyboard Overview ................................................................................ 4
2.4.2. Activating Accessibility Features .............................................................. 5
2.4.3. Training Mode ........................................................................................ 6
2.4.4. Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................. 6
3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows ....................................................................... 8
4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................ 10
4.1. Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer ....................................................... 10
4.2. Setting up the Stand-Alone Application ............................................................. 11
4.3. Setting up Host Integration .............................................................................. 12
4.3.1. Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ...................................... 12
4.3.2. Setting up Ableton Live ......................................................................... 13
4.4. Connecting a Sustain Pedal to the Keyboard .................................................... 13
5. Software Overview .................................................................................................... 14
5.1. Header .......................................................................................................... 14
5.2. Browser ......................................................................................................... 15
5.2.1. Library Pane ........................................................................................ 16
5.2.2. Product Selector ................................................................................... 17
5.2.3. Files Pane ............................................................................................ 18
5.3. Perform Panel ................................................................................................ 20
5.4. Plug-in Panel .................................................................................................. 20
5.5. Plug-in Chain Panel ........................................................................................ 20
5.6. Plug-in Area ................................................................................................... 21
5.7. Sampler ......................................................................................................... 22
5.7.1. Envelopes ............................................................................................ 23
6. Keyboard Overview .................................................................................................. 25
6.1. Perform and Edit Section ................................................................................ 26
6.2. Transport Section ........................................................................................... 27
6.3. Navigation and Mode Buttons .......................................................................... 27
6.4. Transpose Buttons .......................................................................................... 28
7. Global Controls and Preferences ............................................................................... 30
7.1. Instrument Views ............................................................................................ 30
7.1.1. Default View ......................................................................................... 31
7.1.2. Additional View ..................................................................................... 31
7.1.3. Edit View ............................................................................................. 32