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
 
• Re-pitch: This playback engine mode matches the tempo of the loop to the host sequencer's
tempo by changing the playback rate of the loop, and playback rate changes will result in pitch
changes to the loop. Like a vinyl record, playing it faster will also cause the pitch of the loop to
rise, whereas slowing it down  causes  the overall pitch to drop. This mode  is  therefore more
suitable  for  non-pitched  material,  like  drums  and  percussion,  and  has  the  benet  that  the
transients of sounds remain sharp and also uses signicantly less CPU than the other Engine
modes.  Since  tempo  and  pitch  are  not  independently  adjustable  with  this Engine,  any  pitch
automation  you  may  have  done  via  Events  entered  will  be  ignored,  only  the  rhythm  of  the
Events will be used to gate the Loop on and off.
• Stretch:  This  playback  engine  mode  provides  complete  independence  between  tempo  and
pitch. With this engine, you can change the tempo of a loop without changing its pitch, you can
change  its  pitch  without  changing  its  tempo,  or  you  can  change  both  the  tempo  and  pitch
simultaneously. This mode even allows you to automate pitch changes by entering notes into
the host sequencer. As this mode provides complete tempo and pitch independence, and also
works on polyphonic material, it requires more CPU power than other Engines.
• Formant: This playback engine mode is best suited to pitched (tonal) audio as it preserves the
formant of the sound. By preserving the formant, it retains the intrinsic character and avoids
any shifts in pitch that would normally result in the undesirable cartoon-like effects on vocals
when they are pitched upwards or downwards.
(9) Tempo: Sets the original tempo of your loop so that the Audio plug-in can accurately play it in
sync,  no  matter  what  tempo  you  choose  in  your  host  sequencer.  This  is  useful  if  your  host
software has miscalculated the tempo while importing the loop. However, be aware that changing
Tempo during playback could affect the synchronization of your loop.
(10) Length: Sets the original length of your loop so that the Audio plug-in can accurately play it in
sync,  no  matter  what  tempo  you  choose  in  your  host  sequencer.  This  is  useful  if  your  host
software has miscalculated the length while importing the loop. However, be aware that changing
Length during playback could affect the synchronization of your loop.
All parameters  of  the  Audio plug-in can be adjusted by clicking  the  parameter  and  dragging the
mouse  upwards  or  downwards.  Pressing  the  [SHIFT]  key  on  your  computer  keyboard  while
dragging sets ner increments.
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