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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

6 Keyboard Overview

The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard is tightly integrated in the software and can be used to

browse, control and play your Instruments as well as to control supported hosts.

The keyboard is available in four sizes: The S25, S49, and S61 are equipped with the same

top-quality semi-weighted Fatar keybed with aftertouch. The S88 comes with professional,

fully-weighted, hammer-action keys, also made by Fatar. Beyond the keybed, all KOM-

PLETE KONTROL keyboards come with identical features.

The keyboard is equipped with the following sections:

KOMPLETE KONTROL S25

(1) PERFORM section: Lets you edit and control the Smart Play features, i.e. playing scales,

chords, and arpeggiator sequences. The settings made in the PERFORM section are displayed

in the Control section (5) and are reflected by the Light Guide and keybed (7).

Keyboard Overview

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