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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 2.0.2
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
- Plug-in Chain Panel
- MIDI Assignment Editor
- Plug-in Area
Keyboard Overview
- Perform and Edit Section
- Transport Section
- Control Section
- Mode Buttons
- Navigation and the 4-D Encoder
- Keybed and Light Guide
- Modulation Wheels
- Touch Strip
- Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons
Global Controls and Preferences
- Instrument Views
- Switching Instances
- Transport and Tempo
  - Resetting the Clock
  - Adjusting Tempo
- Adjusting Master Volume
- Preferences
- Keyboard Settings
- Loading a Plug-in in Default State
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
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
- The Mapping System
- Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor
- Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements
- Creating a New MIDI Template
- Renaming MIDI Templates
- Creating Key Zones
- MIDI Message Types and Assignments
Host Integration
- Integration with MASCHINE
  - Basic Control Functions
  - Advanced Integration Control Functions
- Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- Integration with Ableton Live
- Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo
Browsing the Library
- Browser Basics
- Opening the Browser
- Overview of the Browser on the Keyboard
- Loading Preset Files
- Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File
- Filtering Instrument Preset Files by Bank
- Resetting the Selection
- Types and Modes Tag 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
Working with Effects
- Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel
- Adding Effects
- Selecting Plug-in Slots
- Reordering Effects
- Scrolling the Plug-in Chain
- Bypassing Effects
- Removing Effects
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 and Effect Parameters
- About Pre-Mapped Instruments and Effects
- Adjusting Parameters
- Switching Parameter Pages
- Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- A Note about Music Theory
- Activating the Scale Engine
- 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
- Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
- 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
Index

9.6.5 Resizing Key Zones .................................................................................................... 115

9.6.6 Disabling a Key Zone ................................................................................................. 116

9.6.7 Deleting a Key Zone ................................................................................................... 118

9.6.8 Transposing Key Zones .............................................................................................. 119

9.7 MIDI Message Types and Assignments ....................................................................................... 121

9.7.1 MIDI Message Types – Type Menu .............................................................................. 121

9.7.2 Assignments for Knobs .............................................................................................. 122

9.7.3 Assignments for Buttons ........................................................................................... 124

9.7.4 Assignments for Key Zones ........................................................................................ 125

9.7.5 Assignments for the Touch Strip ................................................................................ 126

9.7.6 Assignments for Pedals (Switch) ............................................................................... 127

9.7.7 Assignments for Pedals (Continuous) ........................................................................ 128

10 Host Integration ........................................................................................................

129

10.1 Integration with MASCHINE ........................................................................................................ 129

10.1.1 Basic Control Functions ............................................................................................. 130

10.1.2 Advanced Integration Control Functions .................................................................... 133

10.2 Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand .................................................................. 141

10.3 Integration with Ableton Live ...................................................................................................... 144

10.4 Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo ......................................................................... 147

11 Browsing the Library ..................................................................................................

150

11.1 Browser Basics ........................................................................................................................... 150

11.1.1 Product Types: Instrument and Effect ........................................................................ 150

11.1.2 About the Library and Meta-Information .................................................................... 151

11.1.3 Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ................................................... 152

11.2 Opening the Browser .................................................................................................................. 152

11.3 Overview of the Browser on the Keyboard ................................................................................... 153

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