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
Navigation and Mode buttons overview.
(1) BROWSER: Activates Browser control functions. For more information, refer to Browsing the
Library.
(2) PLUG-IN (MIDI): Accesses plug-in control functions for the selected plug-in. For more informa-
tion, refer to Working with Effects. Using SHIFT + PLUG-IN (MIDI) accesses MIDI mode that al-
lows you to use the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard as a MIDI controller.
(3) TRACK (Instance): When using KOMPLETE KONTROL in a host with advanced integration
features, pressing TRACK (Instance) provides you with Track control functions. For more informa-
tion, refer to Host Integration. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL in a host without advanced in-
tegration, this button lets you switch between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances.
(4) 4-D encoder: The 4-Directional Push encoder (referred to as the 4-D encoder) combines the
functionalities of a conventional joystick, of a button, and of a continuous encoder. These aspects
make it a multi-functional control element that can be used for navigation, adjusting values of pa-
rameters, and controlling Products. Hence, it can be pushed in four directions: up, down, left, and
right, as well as being pressed and rotated.
Depending on the menu or context, the available actions differ:
• The display is navigated by pushing the 4-D encoder in a direction.
• 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 confirmed by pressing the 4-D encoder.
For more information, refer to Browsing the Library, Working with Effects, and Controlling Instru-
ment and Effect Parameters.
6.4. Transpose Buttons
Transpose buttons.
Keyboard Overview
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