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
9.7.8. Transposing Key Zones ........................................................................ 74
9.8. MIDI Message Types and Assignments ............................................................ 75
9.8.1. MIDI Message Types – Type Menu ........................................................ 75
9.8.2. Assignments for Knobs ......................................................................... 76
9.8.3. Assignments for Buttons ....................................................................... 76
9.8.4. Assignments for Key Zones ................................................................... 77
9.8.5. Assignments for the Touch Strip ............................................................ 78
9.8.6. Assignments for Switch Pedals .............................................................. 79
9.8.7. Assignments for Continuous Pedals ....................................................... 79
10. Host Integration ...................................................................................................... 81
10.1. Integration with MASCHINE .......................................................................... 81
10.1.1. Basic Control Functions ...................................................................... 82
10.1.2. Advanced Integration Control Functions ............................................... 83
10.2. Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ....................................... 86
10.3. Integration with Ableton Live .......................................................................... 88
10.4. Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo .............................................. 89
11. Browsing the Library ................................................................................................ 91
11.1. Browser Basics ............................................................................................. 91
11.1.1. Product Types: Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects ................... 91
11.1.2. Loops and One-shots .......................................................................... 92
11.1.3. About the Library and Meta-Information ................................................ 92
11.1.4. Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ............................... 92
11.2. Opening the Browser ..................................................................................... 93
11.3. Loading Preset Files ..................................................................................... 94
11.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content .................................... 95
11.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product ..................................................................... 95
11.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank ........................................................................ 98
11.7. Resetting the Product Selection .................................................................... 100
11.8. Types and Characters Tags .......................................................................... 101
11.8.1. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters .................................... 102
11.8.2. Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level ....................................... 104
11.9. Working with Favorites ................................................................................. 105
11.9.1. Adding Preset Files to the Favorites .................................................... 105
11.9.2. Displaying Favorites in the Results List ............................................... 107
11.9.3. Removing Preset Files from the Favorites ........................................... 108
11.10. Performing a Text Search ........................................................................... 108
11.11. Displaying Preset File Information ............................................................... 109
11.12. Auditioning your Preset Files ....................................................................... 109
12. Working with Effects ............................................................................................... 111
12.1. Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel .................................................................. 111
12.2. Adding Effects ............................................................................................. 111
12.3. Selecting Plug-in Slots ................................................................................. 114
12.4. Reordering Effects ....................................................................................... 114
12.5. Scrolling the Plug-in Chain ........................................................................... 115
12.6. Bypassing Effects ........................................................................................ 115