User Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
- 4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5. Software Overview
- 6. Keyboard Overview
- 7. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8. MIDI Communication
- 9. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
- 10. Host Integration
- 11. Browsing the Library
- 11.1. Browser Basics
- 11.2. Opening the Browser
- 11.3. Loading Preset Files
- 11.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- 11.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
- 11.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- 11.7. Resetting the Product Selection
- 11.8. Types and Characters Tags
- 11.9. Working with Favorites
- 11.10. Performing a Text Search
- 11.11. Displaying Preset File Information
- 11.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
- 12. Working with Effects
- 13. Managing the Library
- 13.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- 13.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- 13.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- 13.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
- 13.5. Working with the Files Pane
- 13.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
- 13.7. Installing NKS Instruments
- 13.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
- 14. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
- 15. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 16. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 16.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 16.2. Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
- 16.3. Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
- 16.4. Editing the Arpeggiator
- 16.5. MAIN Parameters
- 16.6. RHYTHM Parameters
- 16.7. OTHER Parameters
- 16.8. ADVANCED Parameters
- 16.9. RANGE Parameters
- 16.10. HOLD Parameter
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Steinberg/Nuendo refer to Integration with Stein-
berg Cubase and Nuendo.
4.3.3. Setting up Ableton Live (macOS)
Ableton Live must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Installing the MIDI Remote Script
The MIDI Remote Script allows Ableton Live to recognize KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control sur-
face. It must be copied into Live’s MIDI Remote Scripts directory:
1. Ensure that Ableton Live is not running.
2. Navigate to the following folder: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instru-
ments/Host Integration/Ableton Live/
3. Copy the _NativeInstruments folder, as well as the Komplete_Kontrol_Mk2 folder to the
clipboard.
4. Open your Applications folder and right-click the Ableton Live application symbol. In the
context menu, click Show Package Contents.
5. In the Ableton Live package, navigate to Contents > App-Resources > MIDI Re-
mote Scripts.
6. Paste the folders you have copied to the clipboard into the MIDI Remote Scripts folder.
Installing the KOMPLETE KONTROL Instrument Racks
KOMPLETE KONTROL is loaded into Ableton Live in the form of an Instrument Rack. In order to
make the required Instrument Rack available in Ableton Live’s browser, it must be added to your
Ableton Live User Library:
1. Navigate to the following folder: Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/Native Instru-
ments/Host Integration/Ableton Live/.
2. Copy the KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg file to the clipboard.
3. Paste the file you have copied to the clipboard into your Ableton Live Instrument Rack folder.
By default this folder is located here: Macintosh HD/Users/*Username*/Music/Ableton/
User Library/Presets/Instruments/Instrument Rack/.
Configuring Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL
Once the MIDI Remote Script and the Instrument Rack file are installed in the correct location, you
need to add KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control surface in Ableton Live's preferences.
1. Launch Ableton Live.
2. In Ableton Live, go to the Preferences and open the MIDI / Sync tab.
3. Assign a free Control Surface slot to KOMPLETE KONTROL by selecting KOM-
PLETE KONTROL MK2 from the drop-down menu.
4. Leave both the Input and the Output for the KOMPLETE KONTROL control surface set to
None.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
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