User Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows
- 4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5. Software Overview
- 6. Keyboard Overview
- 7. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8. Browsing the Library
- 8.1. Browser Basics
- 8.2. Opening the Browser
- 8.3. Loading Preset Files
- 8.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- 8.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
- 8.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- 8.7. Resetting the Product Selection
- 8.8. Types and Characters Tags
- 8.9. Working with Favorites
- 8.10. Performing a Text Search
- 8.11. Displaying Preset File Information
- 8.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
- 9. Working with Effects
- 10. Managing the Library
- 10.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- 10.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- 10.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- 10.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
- 10.5. Working with the Files Pane
- 10.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
- 10.7. Installing NKS Instruments
- 10.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
- 11. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
- 12. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 13. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 14. MIDI Communication
- 15. Host Integration
4.3.2. Setting up Ableton Live
Ableton Live must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
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 Link / MIDI tab.
3. In a free control surface slot select KOMPLETE KONTROL A from the Control Surface
drop-down menu.
4. For the control surface input select KOMPLETE KONTROL A DAW in the Input drop-down
menu.
5. For the control surface output select KOMPLETE KONTROL A DAW in the Output drop-
down menu.
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:
1. Ensure that the keyboard is connected to your computer.
2. In Ableton Live, select the Plug-ins folder in the Browser to display the installed plug-ins.
3. Drag the KOMPLETE KONTROL entry from the Browser list to an empty MIDI track.
You are now ready to use KOMPLETE KONTROL within Ableton Live.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Ableton Live refer to Integration with Ableton
Live.
4.4. Connecting a Sustain Pedal to the Keyboard
The keyboard provides you with a pedal input on its rear panel: FOOT PEDAL. This input allows
you to connect a sustain pedal or footswitch to control sustain of the notes you play.
To connect the sustain pedal to the keyboard:
• Connect the sustain pedal to the FOOT PEDAL input at the rear panel of the keyboard.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
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