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Table Of Contents

Title Page
Disclaimer
Contact
Table of Contents
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Document Conventions
- Box Contents
- System Requirements
- Accessibility
New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9
The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer
- Setting up the Stand-Alone Application
- Setting up Host Integration
- Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard
- Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard
Software Overview
- Header
- Browser
- Perform Panel
- Plug-in Panel
- Instrument Area
Keyboard Overview
- Transport Section
- Perform Section
- Control Section
- Light Guide
- Touch Strips
- Transpose Buttons
Global Controls and Preferences
- Instrument Views
- Switching Instances
- Transport and Tempo
  - Resetting the Clock
  - Adjusting Tempo
- Adjusting Master Volume
- Preferences
MIDI Communication
- Host Automation
  - Automation IDs for the Perform Panel
  - Recording Automation
- Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode
- Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller
Host Integration
- Integration with MASCHINE
- Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- Integration with Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
- Integration with Ableton Live
Browsing the Library
- Browser Basics
- Selecting Browse Mode Keyboard
- Opening the Browser
- Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File
- Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- Resetting the Instrument Selection
- Types and Modes Filters
  - Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes
  - Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level
- Working with Favorites
- Performing a Text Search
- Displaying Preset File Information
- Auditioning your Preset Files
- Browsing via the On-Screen Overlay
Managing the Library
- Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- Working with the Files Pane
- Loading VST Plug-ins
- Installing NKS Instruments
- Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
Controlling Instrument Parameters
- Pre-Mapped Instruments
- Adjusting Parameters
- Switching Parameter Pages
- Customizing Parameter Mappings
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- A Note about Music Theory
- Playing a Scale
- Playing Chords
- Editing Scales and Chords
- Setting the Scale Parameters
  - Scale Root Note
  - Scale Bank and Type
- Setting the Key Mode Parameter
- Setting the Chord Parameters
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator
- Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
- Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
- Editing the Arpeggiator
- Setting the Main Parameters
  - Main Mode
  - Main Type
- Setting the Rhythm Parameters
- Setting the Other Parameters
- Setting the Advanced Parameters
- Setting the Range Parameters
  - Range Min. Key
  - Range Max. Key
- Setting the Hold Parameter
Configuring the Touch Strips
- Accessing the Touch Strip Settings
- Configuring the Pitch Strip
  - Adjusting Absolute Mode
  - Enabling Relative Mode
- Configuring the Modulation Strip
  - Modulation Strip Modes
  - Selecting and Editing a Modulation Strip Mode
Troubleshooting
Index

10.7 Resetting the Instrument Selection

In order to select another Instrument or show Preset files for all Instruments in your KOM-

PLETE KONTROL Library, you have to reset the Instrument selection:

► To reset the selection made in the Instrument selector, click the little cross at the right of

the Instrument name:

→

The Instrument selection is reset. The Instrument selector displays the generic label

All Instruments. The TYPES and MODES filters and the Results list under the Instrument

selector now include Preset files for all Instruments.

Instruments are shown in the Instrument selector only if the Library contains files for

them. If a particular Instrument does not show up, make sure that it is installed correct-

ly and has been updated to the latest available version.

Resetting the Instrument Selection on the Keyboard

To reset the Instrument selection:

► Turn Knob 2 anti-clockwise until ALL PRODUCTS is shown in the display below.

→ The Instrument selection is reset.

Browsing the Library

Resetting the Instrument Selection

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