Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
 - 1. Disclaimer
 - 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
 - 3. Accessibility
 - 4. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
 - 5. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
 - 6. Software Overview
 - 7. Keyboard Overview
 - 8. Global Controls and Preferences
 - 9. MIDI Communication
 - 10. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
 - 11. Host Integration
 - 12. Browsing the Library
- 12.1. Browser Basics
 - 12.2. Opening the Browser
 - 12.3. Loading Preset Files
 - 12.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
 - 12.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
 - 12.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
 - 12.7. Resetting the Product Selection
 - 12.8. Types and Characters Tags
 - 12.9. Working with Favorites
 - 12.10. Performing a Text Search
 - 12.11. Displaying Preset File Information
 - 12.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
 
 - 13. Working with Effects
 - 14. Working with Loops and One-Shot Samples
 - 15. Managing the Library
- 15.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
 - 15.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
 - 15.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
 - 15.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
 - 15.5. Working with the Files Pane
 - 15.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
 - 15.7. Installing NKS Instruments
 - 15.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
 
 - 16. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
 - 17. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
 - 18. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 18.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
 - 18.2. Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
 - 18.3. Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
 - 18.4. Editing the Arpeggiator
 - 18.5. MAIN Parameters
 - 18.6. RHYTHM Parameters
 - 18.7. OTHER Parameters
 - 18.8. ADVANCED Parameters
 - 18.9. RANGE Parameters
 - 18.10. HOLD Parameter
 
 - 19. Envelopes
 
The 4-D encoder situated below the Mode buttons.
Depending on the menu or context, the available actions differ:
• The  displays  are  navigated  by  pushing  the  4-D  encoder  in  a  direction  indicated  by  the  four
LEDs.
• Entries in a list are browsed by turning the 4-D encoder.
• The value of a highlighted parameter is adjusted by turning the 4-D encoder.
• A selection is conrmed by pressing the 4-D encoder.
For  more  information,  refer  to  Browsing  the  Library,  Working  with  Effects,  and  Controlling
Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters.
7.6. Keybed and Light Guide
The keybed enables you to play the loaded Instrument, Loop or One-shot. The Light Guide above
the keybed visualizes the key mapping of loaded Instruments and samples by color coding. Active
and  inactive  keys  respectively  sample  based  Instruments  are  indicated  by  the  LEDs.  The
Light  Guide  also  reflects  the  Smart  Play  settings.  This  means  when  you  select  e.g.,  a  scale  or
chord, the LEDs corresponding to the keys contained in that scale or chord will light up, whereas
inactive  keys  remain  unlit.  The  Light  Guide  also  gives  you  visual  feedback  when  you  play  back
incoming MIDI note patterns from the host.
The Keybed and the Light Guide.
For  more  information,  refer  to  Controlling  Instrument,  Loop,  One-shot  and  Effect  Parameters,
Smart  Play  –  Playing  and  Editing  Scales  and  Chords,  and  Smart  Play  –  Playing  and  Editing
Arpeggiator Sequences.
7.7. Touch Strip
The Touch Strip is an intuitive control element that gives you immediate control over Instrument
parameters. It can send MIDI pitch bend or control change messages and can be congured in the
MIDI Assignment editor.
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