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
6.5. 4-D Encoder ................................................................................................... 38
6.6. Keybed and Light Guide .................................................................................. 39
6.7. Touch Strip ..................................................................................................... 39
6.8. Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons .............................................................. 40
7. Global Controls and Preferences ............................................................................... 41
7.1. Instrument Views ............................................................................................ 41
7.1.1. Default View ......................................................................................... 42
7.1.2. Additional View ..................................................................................... 42
7.1.3. Edit View ............................................................................................. 43
7.2. Switching Instances ........................................................................................ 44
7.3. Transport and Tempo ...................................................................................... 45
7.3.1. Resetting the Clock .............................................................................. 45
7.3.2. Adjusting Tempo ................................................................................... 46
7.4. Adjusting Master Volume ................................................................................. 46
7.5. Preferences ................................................................................................... 47
7.5.1. Preferences – Audio Page .................................................................... 47
7.5.2. Preferences – MIDI Page ...................................................................... 48
7.5.3. Preferences – General Page ................................................................. 49
7.5.4. Preferences – Library Page ................................................................... 50
7.5.5. Preferences – Plug-ins Page ................................................................. 53
7.5.6. Preferences - Features Page ................................................................. 55
7.6. Keyboard Settings .......................................................................................... 56
7.7. Loading a Plug-in in Default State .................................................................... 56
8. MIDI Communication ................................................................................................ 58
8.1. Mapping MIDI Controls to Third-Party Controllers ............................................. 59
8.2. Host Automation ............................................................................................. 60
8.2.1. Recording Automation .......................................................................... 60
8.2.2. Automation IDs for the Perform Panel .................................................... 61
8.3. Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode ................................................................... 61
8.4. Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller ......................................... 62
9. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor .............................................................................. 64
9.1. The Mapping System ...................................................................................... 64
9.2. Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor ............................................................... 65
9.3. Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements ................................................. 65
9.4. Renaming Control Elements ............................................................................ 66
9.5. Creating a New MIDI Template ........................................................................ 67
9.6. Renaming MIDI Templates .............................................................................. 67
9.7. Creating Key Zones ........................................................................................ 68
9.7.1. About Key Zones .................................................................................. 68
9.7.2. Splitting Key Zones ............................................................................... 69
9.7.3. Selecting MIDI Channels for Key Zones ................................................. 70
9.7.4. Recoloring Key Zones ........................................................................... 70
9.7.5. Resizing Key Zones .............................................................................. 71
9.7.6. Disabling Key Zones ............................................................................. 72
9.7.7. Deleting a Key Zone ............................................................................. 73