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1. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\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: C:\Users\*Username*\Documents\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 it from the drop-
down menu.
4. Leave both the Input and the Output for the KOMPLETE KONTROL control surface set to
None.
Loading KOMPLETE KONTROL in Ableton Live
The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened once before
using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, and after installing new Instru-
ments and Effects.
To load KOMPLETE KONTROL in Ableton Live, drag the KOMPLETE KONTROL Instrument
Rack (KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg) from the browser to an empty MIDI track. You can
find it here in the Ableton Live browser: Instruments/Instrument Rack/
KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Ableton Live refer to Integration with Ableton
Live.
4.4. Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard
The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard provides you two pedal inputs (in the form of 1/4" sockets)
on its rear panel: PEDAL A and PEDAL B.
The pedal inputs on the rear panel of the keyboard.
These inputs both allow you to connect either a continuous or a switch pedal in order to further
refine your performance. They can be freely configured for sustain or expression behavior.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
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