MANUAL
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Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................... 12 1.1 Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... 12 1.2 Box Contents .............................................................................................................................. 14 1.3 System Requirements .............................................
Table of Contents 6 7 5.2.2 Product Selector ........................................................................................................ 47 5.2.3 Files Pane .................................................................................................................. 49 5.3 Perform Panel ............................................................................................................................. 50 5.4 Plug-in Panel .................................................
Table of Contents 8 7.4 Adjusting Master Volume ............................................................................................................ 75 7.5 Preferences ................................................................................................................................. 75 Preferences – Audio Page .......................................................................................... 76 7.5.2 Preferences – MIDI Page ...............................................
Table of Contents 9.7 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 ................................................................
Table of Contents 11.4 Loading Preset Files ................................................................................................................... 154 11.5 Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ................................................................ 155 11.6 Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File ..................................................................... 157 11.7 Filtering Instrument Preset Files by Bank .......................................
Table of Contents 13.3 Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files .................................................................. 194 13.4 Working with the Files Pane ........................................................................................................ 197 13.4.1 Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane .............................................. 198 13.4.2 Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar ............................................
Table of Contents 15.8.2 Chord Type ................................................................................................................. 229 15.8.3 Chord Position ........................................................................................................... 232 16 Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator ............................................................................ 234 16.1 Playing Arpeggiator Sequences ...............................................................
Table of Contents 16.10 Setting the Hold Parameter ........................................................................................................ 248 Index ........................................................................................................................
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Document Conventions 1 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Thank you for choosing KOMPLETE KONTROL! The KOMPLETE KONTROL software and its dedicated keyboard—the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series—form a tightly integrated music production and performance system that brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the heart of your workflow.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Document Conventions ▪ Text appearing in (drop-down) menus (such as Open…, Save as… etc.) in the software and paths to locations on your hard disk or other storage devices is printed in italics. ▪ Text appearing elsewhere (labels of buttons, controls, text next to checkboxes etc.) in the software is printed in blue. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text appearing somewhere on the screen.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Box Contents 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 The unlabeled buttons and knobs on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. For better reference, we applied a special formatting here: throughout the document, the elements are capitalized and numbered, so the buttons above the displays are written Button 1 to Button 8, while the knobs under the displays are written Knob 1 to Knob 8. 1.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL System Requirements 1.3 System Requirements For KOMPLETE KONTROL to fully function as indented, your system needs to meet certain requirements. The latest KOMPLETE KONTROL system requirements and compatibility information is available here: www.native-instruments.com/products/komplete/keyboards/komplete-kontrol-s-series/specifications/ KOMPLETE KOMPLETE KONTROL is optimized for use with KOMPLETE 11 SELECT, KOMPLETE 11 and KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility 1.4 Accessibility KOMPLETE KONTROL offers a set of accessibility features for visually-impaired users.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility ▪ Transpose and Fixed Velocity buttons The Perform and Edit section is located at the top left of the keyboard. It contains six buttons that are arranged in two rows. The buttons in the first row are (from left to right): ▪ SHIFT ▪ SCALE (Edit) ▪ ARP (Edit) The buttons in the second row are (from left to right): ▪ UNDO (Redo) ▪ QUANTIZE ▪ AUTO The Transport section is located directly below the Perform and Edit section.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility The Preset and Page buttons are located to the bottom right of the Perform and Edit section, below the Solo and Mute buttons. The four buttons are arranged in a column. The buttons are (from top to bottom): ▪ PRESET Up ▪ PRESET Down ▪ Page Left and Page Right (next to each other) The Arrange buttons, which are only functional in MASCHINE, are located to the right of the Solo and Mute buttons and the Preset and Page buttons.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility ▪ SETUP The 4-D encoder is located directly below the Navigation and Mode buttons. The Transpose and Fixed Velocity buttons are located at the far left of the keyboard next to the keybed and directly above the Pitch and Modulation wheels. The three buttons are arranged in a row. The buttons are (from left to right): ▪ FIXED VEL (TS Mode) ▪ OCT Down ▪ OCT Up 1.4.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility 1.4.3 Training Mode KOMPLETE KONTROL Training Mode makes it easy to locate a specific button or parameter without accidentally triggering an action. When Training Mode is activated, all button presses and parameter names are announced but the corresponding action is not triggered.
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility Feature Accessible from Keyboard Accessibility Enable and disable Accessibility mode Yes Browser Browse for Factory and User Preset files Yes Switch between Category and Vendor sorting Yes Set or sort by Favorites Yes Save and edit User Preset files No Browse for NKS plug-ins from other vendors Yes Adjust key Instrument parameters Yes Custom map Instrument parameters No Adjust Scale & Chord parameters Yes Adjust Arp parameters Yes Touch Stri
New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.0.2 2 New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.0.2 The release of KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.0.2 brings the following new features, improvements, and changes: NKS Effect and VST Effect Support KOMPLETE KONTROL now supports NKS Effects and VST Effects. In addition to the loaded Instrument you can load Effects to further tweak your sound. The Effects are arranged in a horizontal series inside the new Plug-in chain.
New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.0.2 Ableton Live Host Integration Change After updating the KOMPLETE KONTROL application to version 2.0 you need to set up Ableton Live Host Integration again due to a change in the Integration design. For more information refer to ↑4.3.3, Setting up Ableton Live (macOS) or ↑4.3.4, Setting up Ableton Live (Windows) respectively.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow 3 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow KOMPLETE KONTROL brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the heart of your workflow. Its advanced integration in a number of hosts enables you to quickly capture ideas, with immediate access to the sounds you need—all directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow is streamlined to remove any obstacles when sketching out a new song in a supported host: 1.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow ▪ Host integration: Advanced integration in a number of hosts allows you control core functionality directly from the keyboard. For more information, refer to ↑4.3, Setting up Host Integration and ↑10, Host Integration. ▪ Browser: The Browser is your interface for finding, loading and organizing Instruments, Effects, and Preset files from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL 4 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL This section provides basic setup information and guides you through the process of integrating KOMPLETE KONTROL with supported hosts. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is installed both as a stand-alone application as well as a VST, Audio Unit, and AAX plug-in. 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 Instruments and Effects.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer 4.1 Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer To connect the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to your computer: 1. Attach the device end of the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of the keyboard. 2. Attach the computer end of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 (or later) port on your computer. 3. Press the power switch on the rear panel of the keyboard to switch it on.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up the Stand-Alone Application 4.2 Setting up the Stand-Alone Application When you launch the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from its installation directory, it starts as a stand-alone application independently from a host. By default, the application uses the standard audio interface of your computer. In order to use another audio interface, and receive MIDI notes from the keyboard, you need to configure the application in its Preferences. Configuring Audio Interface 1.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up the Stand-Alone Application Preferences panel — Audio page Enabling MIDI Control 1. Click on MIDI to display the MIDI page. 2. Click on Input to display the available devices for incoming MIDI signals. 3. Click the Komplete Kontrol checkboxes to activate incoming MIDI signals from the keyboard.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration Preferences panel — MIDI page (entries may vary on your computer) → The software is configured and ready to be controlled with the keyboard. The MIDI Output settings are required for using KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features with other MIDI instruments. 4.3 Setting up Host Integration KOMPLETE KONTROL integrates with a number of hosts to facilitate a fluent workflow for performing and recording music with your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration ▪ Apple Logic Pro X ▪ Apple GarageBand ▪ Ableton Live 9 ▪ Steinberg Cubase Artist 8.5/9/9.5 ▪ Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5/9/9.5 ▪ Steinberg Nuendo 7/8 Before using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to control a supported host, a few configuration steps are required: 4.3.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration 3. In Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, open the Device Setup. from the Devices menu (Steinberg Cubase 9.5: Studio Setup from the Studio menu). 4. Click the + button in the upper left corner of the Device Setup and select Komplete Kontrol S-Series from the drop-down menu. 5. Set MIDI Input and MIDI Output for Komplete Kontrol S-Series to the ports named Komplete Kontrol DAW (macOS) / KOMPLETE KONTROL (not KOMPLETE KONTROL EXT, Windows).
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration 6. Paste the folders you have copied to the clipboard into the MIDI Remote Scripts folder. Installing the KOMPLETE KONTROL Instrument Racks KOMPLETE KONTROL is loaded into Ableton Live in the form of an Instrument Rack. In order to make the required Instrument Rack available in Ableton Live’s browser, it must be added to your Ableton Live User Library: 1.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration 2. To load KOMPLETE KONTROL in Ableton Live, drag the KOMPLETE KONTROL Instrument Rack from the browser to an empty MIDI track. You can find it here in the Ableton Live browser: Instruments/Instrument Rack/KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg. → You are now ready to use KOMPLETE KONTROL within Ableton Live. You must use the KOMPLETE KONTROL Instrument Rack (KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg) to ensure a reliable connection with the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration 1. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Host Integration\Ableton Live\ 2. Copy the KOMPLETE KONTROL VST.adg file to the clipboard. 3. Paste the file you have copied to the clipboard into your Ableton Live Instrument Rack folder. By default this folder is located here: C:\Users\*Username*\Documents\Ableton \User Library\Presets\Instruments\Instrument Rack\ Configuring Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard 4.4 Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard provides you two pedal inputs (in the form of 1/4" sockets) on its rear panel: PEDAL A and PEDAL B. The pedal inputs on the rear panel of the keyboard. These inputs both allow you to connect either a continuous or a switch pedal in order to further refine your performance. They can be freely configured for sustain or expression behavior.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard 3. Select the pedal input you want to configure, either Pedal A or Pedal B. 4. Select Switch from the Mode drop-down menu. 5. Depending on inverted tip/ring connectivity of the pedal, select either Tip or Ring. → The pedal input is configured for a switch pedal with sustain behavior. If you need to change the MIDI Control Change message assigned to the pedal input, refer to ↑9, Using the MIDI Assignment Editor.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard 2. Select the control element type PEDALS. 3. Select the pedal input you want to configure, either Pedal A or Pedal B. 4. Select Continuous from the Mode drop-down menu. → The pedal input is configured for a continuous pedal with expression behavior. If you need to change the MIDI Control Change message assigned to the pedal input, refer to ↑9, Using the MIDI Assignment Editor.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard Option Description Invert toggle switch Some continuous pedals internally support the inverted pedal range but cannot be configured on the pedal directly. The Invert Range function allows you to invert the range of the pedal connected to the keyboard. Swap T/R toggle switch Allows you to use pedals with inverted tip/ring connectivity. Recalibrate button Allows you to recalibrate the input.
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard ▪ If KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application, you need to activate the corresponding MIDI inputs and outputs of the keyboard on the MIDI page of the Preferences. For more information refer to ↑8.3, Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller. ▪ If KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a plug-in in a host, the MIDI configuration is managed by the host. For more information refer to ↑8.
Software Overview 5 Software Overview This section gives an overview of the areas and controls of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. 1 3 2 Overview of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. (1) Header: Provides access to general functions like the Main menu, the Preset display, the Transport and Master Volume controls, as well as options to show and hide user interface areas. For more information, refer to ↑5.1, Header.
Software Overview Header 5.1 Header The header is where you find general settings that affect KOMPLETE KONTROL globally. It also lets you access additional user interface areas. 1 2 4 3 5 7 6 9 8 11 10 13 12 15 14 The header. (1) KOMPLETE KONTROL logo: Opens the About screen, which shows the version number of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. (2) Browser button: Shows or hides the Browser.
Software Overview Header (9) Keyboard button: Shows the currently connected keyboard, S25, S49, S61, or S88. If multiple instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (for example in a host), clicking the button connects the keyboard to this instance. This indicator only appears if at least one compatible device is connected. (10) Transport controls: Lets you start, stop, and reset the internal clock.
Software Overview Browser 5.2 Browser The Browser gives you access to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and lets you add, edit, and organize Preset files. It consists of the Library pane together with the Product selector, and of the Files pane which are explained in the following overviews. For more information on using the Browser and managing your Preset files, refer to ↑11, Browsing the Library, ↑12, Working with Effects, respectively ↑13, Managing the Library.
Software Overview Browser 5.2.1 Library Pane The Library pane is the place where you browse for Instruments, Effects, and Preset files. It consists of the following elements: 1 2 3 4 5 6 11 7 10 8 9 The Library pane. (1) Library: Displays the Library pane. (2) Product Type icon: Displays the current context either of browsing for Instruments or browsing for Effects. This is determined automatically by the currently selected Plug-in slot in the Plug-in chain.
Software Overview Browser (4) Product selector: Selects a particular Instrument or Effect, Instrument category, and bank of the selected Product. Only Preset files matching your selection are displayed in the Results list (7). (5) TYPES: Lets you browse for Preset files based on Type and Sub-Type tags that have been applied to them. You can collapse or expand this section by clicking on the little arrow next to TYPES.
Software Overview Browser 5.2.2 Product Selector When browsing for Instruments or Effects the Product selector allows you to limit your search to a certain category, a particular Product, and Banks of Instruments. 1 2 3 The Product selector. (1) Product selector header: The header shows the selected Product—if there is no selection it shows a generic label (All Instruments or All Effects). A click on the header opens or closes the Product selector.
Software Overview Browser (2) Category / Vendor selector: Allows you to sort the Product list by Category or by Vendor. (3) Product list: Shows all Products that are available in your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Software Overview Browser 5.2.3 Files Pane The Files pane contains following elements: 1 2 3 4 5 6 The Files pane in the Browser. (1) Files: Displays the Files pane. (2) Favorite bar: Displays all your favorite folders. A click on any favorite folder lets you jump directly to that particular path and display its content in the Result list (5).
Software Overview Perform Panel (3) Location bar: Displays the selected path. The Location bar provides various tools to quickly navigate your file system. (4) Recent Locations button: Opens a list of the last visited locations for quickly jumping to any of them. (5) Results list: Displays the content (files and folders) of the folder shown in the Location bar. Only files compatible with KOMPLETE KONTROL are displayed.
Software Overview Plug-in Panel (2) ARP: Clicking the round button left of ARP switches the Arpeggiator on or off. Clicking the ARP label displays the Arpeggiator’s parameters. See ↑16, Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator for details. (3) Parameter pages: If multiple pages of parameters are available, you can switch between them here. For more information, refer to ↑15, Playing and Editing Scales and Chords. 5.
Software Overview MIDI Assignment Editor 1 2 Overview Plug-in Chain Panel (1) Plug-in chain: Shows the loaded Instrument and added Effects in horizontal arrangement. (2) Plug-in slot: Each Plug-in slot represents a Plug-in and displays the Product’s name and image. Use the Plug-in slots to directly load Plug-ins, bypass Effects and customize the order. 5.
Software Overview MIDI Assignment Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 Overview of the MIDI Assignment editor. (1) Templates pane: Allows you to create and manage your Templates for MIDI assignments. (2) Templates pane button: Shows/hides the Templates pane. (3) KNOBS, BUTTONS, PEDALS, TOUCHSTRIP: Here you can select the type of control element to which you can make MIDI assignments. (4) Pages / Pedal A and Pedal B: For the Knobs and Buttons you can have multiple assignments, organized in pages.
Software Overview Plug-in Area 5.7 Plug-in Area The Plug-in area of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is where your Instruments and Effects are displayed once you have loaded them from the Browser. Each Instrument offers a different set of controls and parameters that are all easily controlled directly on the computer screen or from the keyboard. Parameter changes are mutually reflected by both the displays on the keyboard and the Instrument’s user interface in the Plug-in area.
Keyboard Overview 6 Keyboard Overview The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard is tightly integrated into the software and can be used to browse, control and play your Products as well as to control supported hosts. The keyboard is available in two sizes: The S49, and S61 are equipped with the same topquality semi-weighted Fatar keybed with aftertouch. Beyond the keybed, all keyboards come with identical features.
Keyboard Overview (2) Perform and Edit section: Lets you edit and control the Smart Play features, i.e. playing scales, chords, and arpeggiator sequences. The settings made in the Perform and Edit section are displayed in the Control section (5) and are reflected by the Light Guide and keybed (7). (3) Solo and Mute buttons: Let you instantly solo and mute any Sound or Group in supported hosts. (4) Arrange buttons: Let you switch between the different arrangement views and modes in supported hosts.
Keyboard Overview Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 Keyboard Interface rear view. (1) Kensington Lock: Attaches a Kensington lock for protecting the keyboard against theft. (2) MIDI IN/OUT socket: Connect devices for MIDI control. (3) Pedal A and Pedal B sockets: Connects sustain and expression pedals. (4) PSU socket (15V - 1.2A): Connects the optional power supply which can be purchased separately in the Native Instruments online shop.
Keyboard Overview Perform and Edit Section 6.1 Perform and Edit Section The buttons in the Perform and Edit section on the far left of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard let you switch the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator on or off and access their parameter for editing. The parameters are visible in the displays and editable with the knobs in the Control section. 1 2 3 6 5 4 The Perform and Edit section.
Keyboard Overview Transport Section 6.2 Transport Section The TRANSPORT section at the far left on the keyboard gives you quick and easy access to functions like play, record, loop, etc. in supported hosts. 1 2 3 6 5 4 The Transport section. (1) LOOP: Switches between standard and loop playback. (2) METRO: Switches the metronome on or off. (3) TEMPO: Lets you tap in the tempo. (4) STOP: Stops playback. (5) REC (Count-in): REC (Count-in) switches record on or off.
Keyboard Overview Control Section 6.3 Control Section The Control section is located at the center of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The knobs, buttons, and displays are automatically assigned to parameters of the loaded Product or selected mode. They provide immediate control and allow for deep editing of various aspects of KOMPLETE KONTROL. 1 2 3 The controls of the Control section.
Keyboard Overview Mode Buttons 6.4 Mode Buttons 1 2 3 6 5 4 Mode Buttons. (1) BROWSER: Displays the Browser in the Control section. (2) PLUG-IN: Displays the Plug-in Chain and the selected plug-in the Control section. (3) MIXER: Displays the mixer of supported hosts in the Control section. (4) SETUP: Displays the hardware serial number and the firmware version, and lets you change the display brightness.
Keyboard Overview Navigation and the 4-D Encoder 6.5 Navigation and the 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, for adjusting values of parameters, and for controlling Products.
Keyboard Overview Keybed and Light Guide 6.6 Keybed and Light Guide 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.
Keyboard Overview Modulation Wheels 6.7 Modulation Wheels The two Modulation Wheels to the left of the keybed let you control pitch and modulation parameters of the loaded Instrument. Modulation Wheels The left Modulation Wheel, called Pitch Wheel, lets you adjust the pitch of the loaded Instrument. The right Modulation Wheel, called Modulation Wheel, lets you adjust the default modulation parameter of the loaded Instrument.
Keyboard Overview Touch Strip 6.8 Touch Strip The Touch Strip is an intuitive control element that gives you immediate control over Instrument parameters. It can send MIDI pitchbend or control change messages and can be configured in the MIDI Assignment editor. For more information, refer to ↑9, Using the MIDI Assignment Editor. The Touch Strip.
Keyboard Overview Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons 6.9 Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons 1 2 3 Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons. (1) FIXED VEL (TS Mode) : Sets the note velocity for all keys to a fixed value of 127. (2 - 3) OCTAVE (Semi) down and OCTAVE (Semi) up : Transpose the entire keybed one octave down / up. Pressing SHIFT + OCTAVE (Semi) down / up transposes the entire keybed a semitone down / up. Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets the keybed to the central octave.
Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views 7 Global Controls and Preferences This sections introduces the global controls and the Preferences you can access via the Header of KOMPLETE KONTROL. 7.1 Instrument Views Once you have loaded an Instrument from the Browser, it appears in the Plug-in area of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Most KOMPLETE Instruments come equipped with more than one view, giving you access to another set of controls or letting you edit certain features in finer detail.
Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views 7.1.1 Default View The Default View is the view that first appears when you load an Instrument from the Browser. It gives you access to some of the most important features of each NKS Instrument with an easy-to-use interface. POLYPLEX in Default View. 7.1.2 Additional View Most NKS Instruments have more parameters that can be displayed at once in small surface and therefore come with a second, Additional View.
Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views POLYPLEX in Additional View. Besides of selecting Additional View via the KOMPLETE KONTROL Menu and the application menu, you can also do this by clicking the + button in the KOMPLETE KONTROL header. Clicking it again will return to the Default View. The + button opens and closes the Additional View.
Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views 7.1.3 Edit View Edit view is only available for Instruments powered by KONTAKT or REAKTOR. In the Edit View you have also the possibility to open any KOMPLETE Instrument that can be loaded or played by either the KONTAKT PLAYER or REAKTOR PLAYER. This gives you access to all the flexible controls and features you would normally have when using KONTAKT or REAKTOR in stand-alone mode. POLYPLEX in Edit View.
Global Controls and Preferences Switching Instances 7.2 Switching Instances When two or more instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (e.g. as a plugin on different tracks of the host), you can choose which instance you want to control from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. Switching to an Instance from the Software ► To switch the keyboard to a particular instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, click the Connect button (keyboard icon) in the header of that instance.
Global Controls and Preferences Switching Instances Switching to an Instance from the Keyboard If you use KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in in a host without advanced integration, you cannot rely on automatic switching between instances. However, you can still select a particular instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from the keyboard using its displays and 4-D encoder. To display and switch between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances from the keyboard, follow the instructions below: 1.
Global Controls and Preferences Transport and Tempo 7.3 Transport and Tempo If KOMPLETE KONTROL is used as a stand-alone application, it features its own Transport and Tempo controls. They are used by sequenced KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments as well as the Arpeggiator. Additionally, the tempo is used by all Instruments that allow you to set timing parameters in relation to the musical tempo (e.g. rhythmic modulation, delay effects).
Global Controls and Preferences Transport and Tempo 7.3.1 Resetting the Clock Resetting the Clock in the Software ▪ When the internal clock is stopped, clicking the Reset button allows you to reset the internal clock. Clicking the Play button will start playback from the beginning. ▪ When the internal clock is running, clicking the Reset button allows you to reset the internal clock and resume playback from the beginning.
Global Controls and Preferences Adjusting Master Volume 2. While holding TEMPO turn Knob 1 in the Control section. → The tempo is adjusted in increments of 1 BPM. 7.4 Adjusting Master Volume The Master Volume slider lets you adjust the overall output volume of KOMPLETE KONTROL. The Volume meter shows the current peak level of the output signal. Master Volume controls. In order to adjust the output volume: ► Click and drag the slider to the left or to the right.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences ► Click Edit > Preferences in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu: 7.5.1 Preferences – Audio Page The Audio page holds settings related to your audio interface when KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the audio configuration is managed by the host, and the Audio page is not available.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Preferences panel — Audio page Setting Description Driver Here you can select the audio driver. Device This allows you to choose from the available devices if you have connected more than one audio interface. Status This shows you whether your audio interface is currently running. Sample Rate This displays the selected sample rate of your audio interface. Please restart KOMPLETE KONTROL after changing the sample rate.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Setting Description Buffer Size macOS: This slider allows you to adjust the buffer size of your audio interface in samples. Lower values result in a more immediate playing response but increase the CPU load, and may result in audible clicks and pops. Larger values decrease the CPU load but introduce a larger latency (a small delay between hitting a pad and hearing it).
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.2 Preferences – MIDI Page The MIDI page allows you to set up the MIDI input and output ports that you want to use when KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the MIDI configuration is managed by the host, and the MIDI page is not available.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Element Description Input Clicking Input displays a list of all the available MIDI inputs of your system. You can activate/deactivate each input by clicking the checkbox next to its name. Output Clicking Output displays a list of all the available MIDI outputs of your system. You can activate/deactivate each input by clicking the checkbox next to its name.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Usage Data Tracking in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. To enable or disable Usage Tracking: 1. Open the General page of the Preferences by clicking Preferences… in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu. 2. Click the Allow usage data tracking checkbox to enable or disable user data tracking.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.4 Preferences – Library Page The Library page allows you to edit the locations of all KOMPLETE KONTROL Library files (both Factory and User) that appear in the Library pane of the Browser. At the top of the page, the Factory and User buttons allow you to switch between the Factory pane and the User pane. Factory Pane The Factory pane shows all factory libraries available. These libraries will appear in the Factory view of the Browser’s Library pane.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Element Description Location column Shows the path of each library. If you have moved any library to another location on your computer, click the folder icon on the left of that library and select its new path. Product column Shows the name of each product. These names cannot be edited. Rescan button If you have made any change to a library (e.g., changed its location), select it in the list and click the Rescan button to rescan that library.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences User Pane The User pane shows all user libraries currently used. These include KOMPLETE KONTROL’s standard user directory as well as any other user directory you might have defined. These libraries will appear in the User view of the Browser’s Library pane. Preferences panel – the Library page’s User pane.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Element Description Location column Shows the path of each library. If you have moved any library to another location on your computer, click the folder icon on the left of that library and select its new path. Alias column Shows the alias stored for each library. Click an alias to edit it. Defining aliases for your user folders is not mandatory, but it can be of great help when working on different computers (see description below).
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Adding Folders to the User Library In the User pane of the Library page, you can add other folders to the user content of your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. To do this: 1. Click Add at the bottom of the pane. A folder selection dialog opens up. 2. In the dialog, navigate to the desired folder on your computer and click OK (Choose on macOS). → All KOMPLETE KONTROL-compatible files found in the selected folder are added to your user content in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.5 Preferences – Plug-ins Page The Plug-ins page allows you to manage your VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL. At the top of the page, the Manager and Locations buttons allow you to switch between the Manager pane and the Locations pane. Manager Pane The Manager Pane allows you to view and manage all VST plug-ins available in KOMPLETE KONTROL. By default, all available plug-ins are activated for use in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Preferences panel — the Plug-ins page's Manager pane. Element Description Checkbox column Activates or deactivates a plug-in for use in KOMPLETE KONTROL. Plug-in column Lists all available VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL. Always use latest version of NI Plugins If this option is enabled (default), Library content is loaded with the latest version of the associated plug-in.
Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Locations Pane The Locations pane allows you manage the folders containing your plug-ins on the hard drive. KOMPLETE KONTROL scans these folders for VST plug-ins and adds them to the Manager pane. You can Add and Remove folders from the list, as well as use the Rescan function to update the available plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL according to any changes made to the folders or their contents.
Global Controls and Preferences Keyboard Settings Setting Description Plug-in column Lists all folders that KOMPLETE KONTROL scans for VST plug-ins. Add Opens a file dialogue that lets you add another folder to the list. Remove Removes the currently selected folder from the list. Rescan Scans all folders in the list for compatible plug-ins and updates the Manager pane accordingly. 7.
Global Controls and Preferences Loading a Plug-in in Default State ▪ Velocity / SCALING: Lets you adjust the velocity response curve of the keybed. Use the Soft 3, Soft 2, Soft 1 settings to compensate for gentle playing (velocity response is more sensitive), and the Hard 1, Hard 2, Hard 3 settings to compensate for strong playing (velocity response is insensitive). ▪ Displays / BRIGHTNESS: Lets you adjust the brightness of the keyboard’s displays. 7.
Global Controls and Preferences Loading a Plug-in in Default State → The Plug-in is loaded. All parameters are set to their default values. Loading Plug-ins in default state is only possible in the software.
MIDI Communication 8 MIDI Communication KOMPLETE KONTROL provides you with flexible MIDI control and host automation capabilities for easy integration with your MIDI environment. In this section you are provided with overall information about MIDI communication and Host automation and you learn how to use the keyboard in MIDI mode and as stand-alone MIDI controller.
MIDI Communication Host Automation ▪ Routing and recording processed MIDI notes: KOMPLETE KONTROL outputs the MIDI notes generated by the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator through the MIDI outputs of the standalone application as well as the plug-in. You can route the MIDI notes to other MIDI instruments or record them as a MIDI pattern in the host. MIDI output is only supported by the stand-alone application as well as the VST and AAX versions of the plug-in.
MIDI Communication Host Automation Automation ID Parameter 007 Chord Type (Scale) 026 Arp On / Off 027 Mode (Arp) 028 Type (Arp) 029 Rate (Arp) 030 Sequence (Arp) 031 Swing (Arp) 032 Octaves (Arp) 033 Dynamic (Arp) 034 Gate (Arp) 035 Retrigger (Arp) 036 Repeat (Arp) 037 Offset (Arp) 038 Inversion (Arp) 039 Min. Key (Arp) 040 Max. Key (Arp) 041 Hold (Arp) 8.1.
MIDI Communication Host Automation Changing the State of an On/Off Switch To change the state of an on/off switch: 1. Click the corresponding button with your computer mouse. 2. Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter.
MIDI Communication Host Automation Selecting Another Entry from a Drop-Down Menu To select another entry from a drop-down menu: 1. Click the corresponding menu with your computer mouse and select an entry. 2. Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter. Changing the Value of a Drag Control To change the value of a drag control: 1. Click and drag the corresponding drag control with your computer mouse.
MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode 2. Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter. Some hosts let you handle automation by using automation IDs that are mapped to specific parameters of the plug-in. KOMPLETE KONTROL comes with a predefined list of automation IDs that lets the host find them automatically. 8.
MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller MIDI Assignment The MIDI mode’s versatility is made possible by the MIDI Assignment editor, which allows you to freely define MIDI assignments for the controls on the keyboard. For more information, refer to ↑9, Using the MIDI Assignment Editor. 1. Use the Page left / right buttons on the keyboard to switch between Pages you created in the MIDI Assignment editor. 2.
MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller Control El- Message ement Type CC# Pedal A Tip 64 Gate Controller Mode / Type Range / Control Function Values 0-127 Damper Pedal On / Off (Sustain) Ring 65 Pedal B Controller 11 - 0-127 Expression Controller Pitch Wheel Pitch Bend - - 0-16384 Pitch Bend Modulatio Controller n Wheel 1 - 0-127 Modulation Wheel or Lever Touch Strip 11 Mode: Standard 0-127 Expression Controller Controller Display: Unipolar LED
MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller Control El- Message ement Type CC# Mode / Type Range / Control Function Button 1 Controller 112 Toggle (Action on Down) Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Button 2 Controller 113 Toggle (Action on Down) Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Button 3 Controller 114 Toggle (Action on Down) Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Button 4 Controller 115 Toggle (Action on Down) Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Button 5 Controller 116 Toggle (Action on Down
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor The Mapping System 9 Using the MIDI Assignment Editor This section guides you through the process of assigning MIDI messages to control elements and creating Key Zones using the MIDI Assignment editor. It also makes you familiar with the mapping system and gives you the reference information of MIDI message types and assignments. When using the MIDI Assignment editor, all keyboard controls (i.e. navigation, transport, etc.) are blocked. 9.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor Pages You can have multiple assignments, organized within Pages. A Page contains eight knobs and eight buttons, and corresponds to the hardware. One Page can be selected and loaded at a time. You can have up to four Pages which can be directly selected in the MIDI Assignment editor and from the keyboard. When you select another Page, all assignments for the control elements in the Page area are updated accordingly.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements 9.3 Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements This tutorial covers the workflow of assigning MIDI messages to the knobs, buttons, pedals, and the Touch Strip. If you intend to create new Key Zones, refer to section ↑9.6, Creating Key Zones. In order to assign MIDI messages to control elements: 1. Click on the MIDI Assignment editor button to open the MIDI Assignment editor. 2. Select a MIDI Template in the Templates pane.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements 5. Select the MIDI message using the drop-down menus and options in the Definition area. ⇨ The available drop-down menus and options in the Definition area vary depending on the selected type of control element as well as from the selections in the Definition area itself. 6. If required select or create another page for making multiple assignments. 7.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating a New MIDI Template Renaming Control Elements As the default names do not reveal which parameters they are assigned to, you can rename them: 1. Double-click the name of the control element. 2. Enter the desired name with a maximum length of seven characters. 3. Press the enter key to confirm. → The name of the control element has changed. 9.4 Creating a New MIDI Template When using the keyboard in different situations, e.g.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating a New MIDI Template ⇨ The Add Template dialog appears. 2. Enter a name for the new MIDI Template. 3. Click Add. → The new MIDI Template is created. The MIDI Templates are arranged in alphabetical order.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Renaming MIDI Templates 9.5 Renaming MIDI Templates If you want to change the name of an existing MIDI Template, proceed as follows: 1. Right-click the MIDI Template and select Rename from the context menu. ⇨ The Rename Template dialog with the current MIDI Template name appears. 2. Enter the desired MIDI Template name. 3. Click Rename to confirm. → The MIDI Template name has changed.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6 Creating Key Zones The MIDI Assignment editor allows you to manage Key Zones. Key Zones can be used to assign different MIDI channels to certain keys. In this section you learn about Key Zones, how you can create them, how you select another MIDI channel and set the Light Guide color, and how you transpose key pitches. 9.6.1 About Key Zones A Key Zone is a group of contiguous keys to which you can assign a particular MIDI channel.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones Key Zones in the KEYS Tab At the top of the KEYS tab, the depicted Keybed area allows you to define and manage your Key Zones over the full range of notes: The Keybed area lets you easily create and modify your Key Zones. The Keybed area shows 128 keys along with a few additional elements: ▪ Each existing Key Zone is shown with its color and borders on the keybed. ▪ The octave markers under the keybed indicates the beginning of each octave.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6.2 Splitting a Key Zone The process of creating a new Key Zone is straight-forward, and can be achieved by selecting and splitting an existing Key Zone. In order to split a Key Zone: 1. Select an existing Key Zone. If there is only one Key Zone it is always selected by default. 2. Click the +Split button to the right above the keybed area. → The Key Zone is split into two halves.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones If the selected Key Zone is only one-key-wide, the +Split button is disabled.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6.3 Selecting another MIDI Channel for a Key Zone After creating a new Key Zone you can select another MIDI channel for the Key Zone so that it can be used to control another instrument. To select another MIDI channel for a Key Zone: 1. Select the Key Zone for which you want to select another MIDI channel. 2. Select a MIDI channel from the Channel drop-down menu. → The Key Zone’s MIDI channel has changed.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6.4 Recoloring Key Zone When splitting Key Zones the newly created Key Zone automatically gets one of 16 different colors assigned. If you want to recolor a Key Zone, proceed as follows: 1. Select the Key Zone you want to recolor. 2. Select a color from the Color drop-down menu. → The Key Zone’s color has changed and is reflected by the Light Guide. Repeat the aforementioned steps if you want to change the colors for other Key Zones.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6.5 Resizing Key Zones To resize a Key Zone: 1. Select the Key Zone you want to resize. 2. Hover the mouse over the selected Key Zone’s lower or upper border. 3. Click and drag your mouse horizontally to the position of your liking and release. → The Key Zone is resized. Since Key Zones cannot overlap, dragging the border of a Key Zone simultaneously resizes the neighboring Key Zone so that both Key Zones stay “in contact”.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 9.6.6 Disabling a Key Zone Disabling a Key Zone disables the assignments for all included keys: from then on, these keys will no longer trigger any notes. For example, this can be useful when you want to avoid triggering unwanted MIDI messages by mistake as you play keys in the neighboring Key Zones, or simply to have a clean, better organized keybed. To disable a Key Zone: 1. Select the Key Zone you want to disable. 2.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones → The Key Zone and its MIDI assignment are disabled and grayed out in the Keybed area. Repeat the aforementioned steps if you want to disable other Key Zones. On the Light Guide of your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard, a disabled Key Zone will be indicated by unlit LEDs for the corresponding keys. Re-enabling Key Zones You can re-enable a Key Zone at any time. To re-enable a Key Zone: 1. Select the Key Zone you want to re-enable.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 2. Select the value Note from the Type drop-down menu. → The Key Zone with its MIDI assignment is re-enabled. Repeat the aforementioned steps if you want to re-enable other Key Zones. 9.6.7 Deleting a Key Zone You can delete a Key Zone as follows: 1. Hover the mouse over the Key Zone you want to delete. 2. Click the little cross icon that appears when hovering the mouse over a Key Zone.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones If you only have one Key Zone set up, the cross icon is not available when hovering the mouse the Key Zone. 9.6.8 Transposing Key Zones By transposing a Key Zone you raise or lower the MIDI notes assigned to all keys included in a Key Zone by the same interval, for example, this is useful if you want the keys in separate Key Zones to trigger the same MIDI notes.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Creating Key Zones 2. Turn the Transpose knob to raise or lower the MIDI notes by the desired value. → The Key Zone is transposed. When splitting a transposed Key Zone, the original transpose value is also applied to the newly created Key Zone. The original transpose value also is applied to the newly created Key Zone. If you transpose one-key wide Key Zones, you can specify the pitch for one-shot samples.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments 9.7 MIDI Message Types and Assignments In this section you find reference information about the MIDI message types provided in the Type menu and about the several assignments for control elements and for Key Zones. 9.7.1 MIDI Message Types – Type Menu For all control elements, the assignment definition starts with the same menu: the Type menu.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments ▪ Pitchbend: Sends MIDI pitchbend messages on a specific MIDI channel set by the Channel parameter (range from 1 to 16, 1 by default). This message changes the pitch of the MIDI notes sent on the same MIDI channel. Depending on the MIDI destination, it can also be used to control other parameters. ▪ Off: Deactivates MIDI for the control element. Select this entry to disable the control element or action.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments ◦ Step: Defines the increment to use. Increase the Step value to trigger greater jumps in the target parameter value. If you choose a negative value for Step, the control will be inverted. ◦ Resolution: Adjusts the sensitivity of the control element to your actions. At high Resolution values, a little movement of the control element will be enough to trigger the message.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments 9.7.3 Assignments for Buttons For the buttons, the Type menu offers the entries Control Change, Program Change, and Note.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments ▪ Trigger: In this mode, only one message is sent when you hit the control element. For instance, this can be useful for switching to another program (preset, patch…) or for triggering one-shot samples (e.g. drum sounds or any other envelope-controlled sounds). In this mode, you thus find only one VALUE setting, defining the value to be sent when you hit the control element. It goes from 0 to 127 (127 by default).
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments Color The Color setting defines which color should be used in the Light Guide (the LEDs above the keys on your keyboard) for the selected Key Zone: ▪ Red, Orange, Light Orange, Warm Yellow, Yellow, Lime, Green, Mint, Turquoise, Cyan, Blue, Plum, Violet, Purple, Magenta, and Fuchsia. Transpose The Transpose knob lowers or raises MIDI notes of a Key Zone. ▪ Value range from -127 to 127. ▪ Value 0 is always set by default. 9.7.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments 9.7.6 Assignments for Pedals (Switch) For Pedals used as switch, the Type menu offers the entries Control Change and Program Change.
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor MIDI Message Types and Assignments Off state (from 0 to 127, 0 by default), and On Value defines the value for the On state (0 to 127, 127 by default). For the Note message type, since the Off state is predefined (it’s the MIDI Note Off message), you find instead a single Value parameter defining the velocity of the MIDI Note On message. ▪ Gate: This mode is equal to Toggle with the difference that the state is active for the time the Pedal is held depressed.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE 10 Host Integration When using advanced host integration, the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard becomes the centerpiece of your studio setup. You can use it to control not only the Instrument or Effect loaded in KOMPLETE KONTROL but also core functionality of supported hosts. Before you can make use of advanced host integration you need to set it up first. For more information, refer to ↑4.3, Setting up Host Integration.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE ► Click on the Keyboard icon in the Header. Connect to MASCHINE using the Keyboard 1. Press INSTANCE on the keyboard. 2. Select the MASCHINE instance shown in the display. 3. Press Button 8 (SELECT) to connect the keyboard to MASCHINE. 10.1.1 Basic Control Functions The available basic control functions of MASCHINE mapped to the keyboard’s controls are grouped in the tables below.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE PERFORM Control Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Enable/disable Scale engine for selected Group SCALE (Edit) Enable/disable Arpeggiator for selected Group ARP (Edit) Edit Scale engine for selected Group SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) Edit Arpeggiator for selected Group SHIFT + ARP (Edit) Display quantization settings QUANTIZE Enable/disable quantization grid QUANTIZE + Knob 1 Adjust quantization value QUANTIZE + Knob 2 Enable/disable auto
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Mode Buttons Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Open Browser BROWSER Open Plug-in view PLUG-IN Open Mix mode MIXER Switch between MASCHINE and KOMPLETE KONTROL instances INSTANCE Enter MIDI Mode MIDI Display hardware serial number and firmware version, and change display brightness SETUP KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series - Manual - 132
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE 10.1.2 Advanced Integration Control Functions The advanced integration controls using the Arrange buttons located to the left of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard’s displays and the MIXER button are listed below. Ideas View When you press SCENE on the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series, you are presented with the Ideas view in the displays. This view is identical to the Ideas view of the MASCHINE software and gives you instant control over Scenes and Patterns.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Select Scene or create new Scene, respectively Button 1–8 Select another Pattern in Scene and select the corresponding Group in touch Knob 1–8 Insert copy of selected Scene SHIFT + Button 4 (DUPLICATE) Insert empty Scene SHIFT + Button 5 (INSERT) Delete selected Scene SHIFT + Button 6 (DELETE) When enabled, the next Scene that is selected will be forced to play from start SHIFT + Button 8 (RETRIGG
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Pattern View When you press PATTERN on the keyboard, you are presented with the Pattern view in the displays. The Pattern view is the recommended view for recording. MASCHINE’s Pattern view on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Select Pattern or create new Pattern for the selected Scene Button 1–8 Select another Sound in Pattern Knob 1 Select another Pattern Turn 4-D encoder or move 4-D encoder up or down Select another Group Move 4-D encoder to the left or to the right Double Pattern length SHIFT + Button 3 (DOUBLE) Insert copy of selected Pattern SHIFT + Button 4 (DUPLICATE) Insert empty Pattern SHIFT + Button 5 (INS
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Track view on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Mix mode on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Plug-In View When you press PLUG-IN on the keyboard, you are presented with the Plug-in view in the displays. The Page buttons give access to other pages containing further functions to control the selected Plug-in with the keyboard. Plug-in view on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Select MASTER channel Button 1 (MASTER) Select GROUP channel Button 2 (GROUP) Select SOUND channel Button 3 (SOUND) Select next or previous Plug-in in Plug-in chain or in Plug-in Browser Button 5 and 6 Quick browse Preset files for selected Plug-in Button 8 Select Preset files in Quick browse Push 4-D encoder Select next or previous parameter page Page Left/Page Right Adjust parameter values K
Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Key mode on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. 10.2 Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand If you own Apple Logic Pro X or GarageBand, you can control many of their functions directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The available functions mapped to the sections of the keyboard are listed below. For more information on how to set up Host Integration with Apple Logic Pro X or GarageBand, refer to ↑4.3.
Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Transport Control Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Start playback PLAY (Restart) Restart playback SHIFT + PLAY (Restart) Start recording REC (Count-In) Punch out when recording PLAY (Restart) Punch in when playing REC (Count-In) Stop playback/recording at current position STOP Relocate playhead position to song start when STOP stopped Scroll playhead position Turn 4-D encoder Enable/di
Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Edit Control Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Undo action UNDO (Redo) Redo action SHIFT + UNDO (Redo) Quantize to grid value QUANTIZE Toggle automation between Read mode and Touch mode AUTO Enable/disable Scale engine SCALE (Edit) Change Scale engine parameters SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) Enable/disable Arpeggiator ARP (Edit) Mute and Solo Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPL
Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Mixer Controls Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Mute/unmute track M + Button 1–8 Solo/unsolo track S + Button 1–8 Jump to track Button 1–8 Switch Bank Page Left/Page Right Set Knob 1–8 to control panorama SHIFT + move 4-D encoder up Set Knob 1–8 to control volume SHIFT + move 4-D encoder down Select previous Track Move 4-D encoder left Select next Track Move 4-D encoder right Coarse adjust panorama/volu
Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Transport Control Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Start playback PLAY (Restart) Start recording REC (Count-In) Restart playback/recording PLAY (Restart) Stop playback/recording at current position STOP Relocate playhead position to song start when STOP stopped Start Arranger recording SHIFT + REC (Count-In) Scroll playhead position Turn 4-D encoder Enable/disable loop mode LOOP Enable/disable metronome METRO Tap tem
Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Arranger Control Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Select previous/next Track Move 4-D encoder left/right Select previous/next Clip Slot in Track 4-D encoder down/up Start/stop selected Clip Push 4-D encoder Mute/unmute selected Track M Solo/unsolo selected Track S Mixer Control Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Mute/unmute Channel M + Button 1–8 Solo/unsolo Channel S + Button 1–8 Jump to Trac
Host Integration Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo 10.4 Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo If you own Steinberg Cubase or Nuendo, you can control many of their functions directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The available functions mapped to the sections of the keyboard are listed below. For more information on how to set up Host Integration with Cubase/Nuendo, refer to ↑4.3.2, Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo.
Host Integration Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo Editing Action in Cubase and Nuendo Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Undo action UNDO (Redo) Redo action SHIFT + UNDO (Redo) Set quantize to grid value QUANTIZE Enable/disable automation write AUTO Enable/disable Scale engine SCALE (Edit) Edit Scale engine parameters SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) Enable/disable Arpeggiator ARP (Edit) Edit Arpeggiator parameters SHIFT + ARP (Edit) Mute and Solo Action in Cubase and Nuendo Button on K
Host Integration Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo Mixer control Action in Cubase and Nuendo Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Mute/unmute track M + Button 1–8 Solo/unsolo track S + Button 1–8 Jump to track Button 1–8 Select previous/next track Move 4-D encoder left/right Switch Bank Page Left/Page Right Set Knob 1–8 to control panorama SHIFT + move 4-D encoder up Set Knob 1–8 to control volume SHIFT + move 4-D encoder down Coarse adjust Panorama/Volume for selected Track Knob
Browsing the Library Browser Basics 11 Browsing the Library The Browser is the place where you can find and load Instruments, Effects, and Preset files in KOMPLETE KONTROL as well as organizing your own Preset files. You will at first learn about the Browser basics followed by explaining the browsing workflows. This section details both, the workflows in the software and on the keyboard side by side.
Browsing the Library Browser Basics ▪ Consequently, when you select any other Plug-in slot, the Product Type is set to Effect which is reflected by the respective icon in the Browser. For more information on the Plug-in chain and usage, refer to ↑5.5, Plug-in Chain Panel respectively ↑12, Working with Effects. 11.1.2 About the Library and Meta-Information To organize, find, keep track of, and provide you thousands of Preset files at any time ready for loading, KOMPLETE KONTROL makes use of a Library.
Browsing the Library Browser Basics You can also save the sounds you created in KOMPLETE KONTROL to the User content section of the Library pane. 11.1.3 Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks Besides of browsing KOMPLETE KONTROL Library the Browser also allows you to navigate your file system in a classic way. For each way the Browser provides a single pane with its own tools: ▪ The Library pane allows you to browse the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Browsing the Library Overview of the Browser on the Keyboard The Browser button in the header. In stand-alone mode, you can also open/close the Browser from your computer keyboard via the [B] key. Opening the Browser on the Keyboard On the Plug-in page when the Plug-in chain is entirely empty the displays show No INSTRUMENT Loaded. No Instrument loaded In order to call up the Browser on the keyboard’s displays: ► Press the BROWSE button. 11.
Browsing the Library Loading Preset Files The Browser on the keyboard´s displays. ▪ The left display allows you to narrow your search by selecting the content type (factory or user content), as well as a product category, a product, a bank, and a sub-bank. ▪ The right display allows to further refine your search by selecting the desired Type (and possibly Mode) tags. It also shows you the corresponding result list. 11.
Browsing the Library Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ► To load a Preset file, double click the corresponding entry in the Results list. Loading a Preset File Using the Keyboard To load a Preset file using the Keyboard: 1. Open the Browser by pressing the BROWSER button. 2. Select a Preset file in the Results list by turning Knob 8 in the Control section or by turning the 4-D encoder. 3.
Browsing the Library Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content The Content selector. ► Click the NI icon to search the factory content, or click the User icon to search the user content. Choosing Between Factory and User Content on the Keyboard In order to choose between Factory and User content on the keyboard: ► Press Button 4 to choose between Factory content (USER off) and User content (USER on). By default, the Factory content is selected.
Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File 11.6 Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File The Product selector allows you to limit your search to a certain Product category, a particular Product, or a specific Bank of the Product. You can load a Product along with its default Preset file directly from the Product selector in the Library pane. By default there is no particular selection in the Product selector header; it reads All Instruments or All Effects.
Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File 2. Sort the Instruments by Category or by Vendor using the Category / Vendor selector. 3. Navigate through the Instrument groups to find the Instrument to your liking. 4. Place the mouse over the Instrument entry in the Product selector and click on the arrow symbol that appears in the upper right corner of the Instrument entry.
Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File → The Instrument with its default Preset file has been loaded into the first Plug-in slot of the Plug-in chain. With your selection the Product selector automatically closes, the Instrument name and icon appear in the Product selector header. You can now browse for all Preset files associated with your selection in the Results list.
Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File Loading an Instrument using the Keyboard In order to load an Instrument on the keyboard: 1. Press and hold SHIFT to access the secondary Browser functions. 2. While holding SHIFT press Button 1 for sorting the Product list by CATEGORY or press Button 2 for sorting the Product list by VENDOR. By default the Product list is showing all Instruments. 3. Release SHIFT. 4. Turn Knob 1 to select a category or a vendor, respectively.
Browsing the Library Filtering Instrument Preset Files by Bank 5. Turn Knob 2 to scroll through the Product list and find an Instrument to your liking. 6. Press Button 8 to load the Instrument. → The Instrument with its default Preset file has been loaded into the first Plug-in slot of the Plug-in chain. You can now browse for all Preset files associated with your selection in the Results list. 11.
Browsing the Library Filtering Instrument Preset Files by Bank The Bank menu showing All Banks for POLYPLEX To select a particular Bank of Preset files for the selected Instrument: 1. Click the arrow under the Instrument icon to open the Bank drop-down menu. 2. Choose a Bank from the available entries. → Upon your selection the Bank drop-down menu closes and displays the selected Bank. The results list underneath further narrow its content accordingly.
Browsing the Library Resetting the Selection ► Turn Knob 3 to select the desired Bank of the Instrument. → The Results list only displays the associated Preset files. 11.8 Resetting the Selection In order to select another Product, or show Preset files for all Products in your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library, you have to reset the selection: To reset the selection made in the Product selector: ► Click the little cross at the right of the Prodcut name. → The selection is reset.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters Products are shown in the Product selector only if the Library contains files for them. If a particular Instrument does not show up, make sure that it is installed correctly and has been updated to the latest available version. Resetting the Instrument Selection on the Keyboard To reset the Instrument selection: ► Turn Knob 2 anti-clockwise until ALL PRODUCTS is shown above in the display. → The Instrument selection is reset. 11.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters TYPES and MODES filters for MASSIVE As soon the desired tags in the tag filters are selected the search is limited to the Preset files that are tagged correspondingly. Tags can also be deselected to broaden the search. TYPES The tags of the TYPE filter are structured into two hierarchical levels—top-level tags and sublevel tags. ▪ At first the TYPES filter displays the available top-level tags only.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters ▪ In general, Mode tags will rather refer to technical terms (e.g., Arpeggiated, Percussive, Synthetic, etc.). ▪ The MODES filter is always displayed. You can start your search with the MODES filter before (or even without) using the TYPES filter. ▪ However, the list of tags available in the MODES filter will vary depending on the tags selected in the TYPES filter.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters 11.9.1 Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes The MODES tag filter is not available when browsing Effects. In this tutorial you will learn how to filter find a bass line Preset file exemplary from the MONARK Instrument using the Types filter. We assume here you have already selected the MONARK Instrument in the Product selector. For now the TYPES filter shows only top-level tags: The MONARK Instrument is selected in the Product selector.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters ⇨ Upon your selection the second level of tags appears underneath with Sub-Types like Analog Bass, Fingered Bass, etc.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters 2. Select the Sub-Type matching the desired characteristic for your bass line. By selecting any of these tags, say, Distorted Bass, you will narrow your search to this particular SubType of bass sounds. 3. Select the Synthetic tag from the MODES filter. → The Results list is filtered accordingly to the Types and Modes filters. This method allows you to quickly find various Preset files for an Instrument with similar characteristics.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters 1. Turn Knob 5 (All Types) to select the Bass tag from the Types filter. ⇨ Upon your selection the second level of tags appears above Knob 6 displaying All SubTypes. 2. Turn Knob 6 to select the Sub-Type matching the desired characteristic for your bass line, say, Distorted Bass. → The Results list is filtered accordingly to the Types and Modes filters.
Browsing the Library Types and Modes Tag Filters 11.9.2 Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level The MODES tag filter is not available when browsing Effects. In both TYPES and MODES filter you can select multiple tags from the same level: 1. Hold [Shift] on your computer keyboard and click two tags at a particular level to select these tags and all tags in-between. 2.
Browsing the Library Working with Favorites The KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser showing all Favorites tagged with the Type Bass 11.10.1 Adding Preset Files to the Favorites To add a Preset File to the Favorites: 1. Place the mouse cursor over any selected or unselected entry in the Results list. ⇨ The entry is highlighted and the Set Favorite icon on right appears.
Browsing the Library Working with Favorites 2. Click on the Set Favorite icon to add the corresponding Preset file to the Favorites. → The Preset file is added to the Favorites, indicated by the lit Set Favorite icon next to its name. You can add any Preset File in the Results list to the Favorites, no matter if it is selected or not. Adding Preset Files to the Favorites on the Keyboard In order to add a Preset File to the Favorites on the keyboard: 1.
Browsing the Library Working with Favorites → The Preset File is added to the Favorites, indicated by the lit Set Favorite icon next to its name. 11.10.2 Displaying Favorites in the Results List To activate the Favorites filter: ► Click on the Favorites icon next to the search field to activate the Favorites filter.
Browsing the Library Working with Favorites → The Favorites icon is now lit and the Results list shows all favorite Preset Files. Displaying all Favorites in the Results list on the Keyboard In order to display all Favorites in the Results list on the keyboard: ► Press Button 4. → The Favorites icon is now highlighted in the display and the Results list shows all favorite Preset Files. 11.10.
Browsing the Library Working with Favorites ► Click on the lit Set Favorite icon to remove the corresponding Preset file from the Favorites. → The Preset file is removed from the Favorites, indicated by the hidden Set Favorite icon. The next time you select the Favorites filter, the Preset file will not be shown in the Results list. You can also remove a Preset file from the Favorites when the Results list is not filtered by Favorites.
Browsing the Library Performing a Text Search 11.11 Performing a Text Search In the search field you can enter your search query. The search considers all properties such as Preset file names, Instruments, Banks, Type and Mode tags, directly as you type. The search field. 1. Click in the search field. 2. Type the desired text to limit the Results to files containing this text. → As you start typing, the list of matches will start narrowing in the result list below.
Browsing the Library Auditioning your Preset Files The Information box provides various information on the selected file(s). If the selected files have different characteristics, the corresponding fields in the Information box will read multi. 11.13 Auditioning your Preset Files When you are browsing Preset Files, you can audition Preset Files by using the Prehear feature at the bottom of the Browser. For this you need to enable the Prehear feature. The Prehear controls. 1.
Browsing the Library Auditioning your Preset Files Auditioning Your Preset Files using the Keyboard You can also enable/disable the Prehear feature on the keyboard: 1. Press and hold SHIFT. 2. Press Button 8 (PREHEAR) to enable/disable the Prehear feature. 3. Release SHIFT. 4. Turn Knob 8 to select another Preset File in the Results list. → Upon selection this Preset file is played back and the previous Preset file stops playing instantly.
Working with Effects Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel 12 Working with Effects In this section you learn how to work with the Plug-in chain in terms of adding Effects, and organizing the Plug-in chain. Also, this section assumes you are familiar using the Browser and already loaded an Instrument. For more information on using the Browser, refer to ↑11, Browsing the Library. 12.
Working with Effects Adding Effects → The Plug-in chain panel and the loaded Instrument are displayed. You can now add Effects to the Plug-in chain. On the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard the Plug-in chain is displayed on the Plug-in page. 12.2 Adding Effects Assuming an Instrument has already been loaded into the first Plug-in slot you can then add Effects to the Plug-in chain.
Working with Effects Adding Effects 1. Click on the empty Plug-in slot to select it. 2. Browse for an Effect of your liking.
Working with Effects Adding Effects → The Effect is loaded. Its image (or a generic icon for non-NKS Plug-ins) and name are shown in the second Plug-in slot. To add more Effects to the Plug-in chain, repeat the aforementioned steps. Adding Effects using the Keyboard In order to add an Effect to the Plug-in chain using the keyboard: 1. Press the PLUG-IN button to show the Plug-in page. 2. Press Button 6 until you select the empty Plug-in slot. 3. Press the BROWSE button to open the Browser.
Working with Effects Selecting Plug-in Slots ⇨ The label below Button 1 shows the current Product Type EFFECTS. 4. Select an Effect together with a Preset file. 5. Press Button 8 or the 4-D encoder to load the selection. → The Effect is added to the second Plug-in slot in the Plug-in chain. To add more Effects to the Plug-in chain, repeat the aforementioned steps. 12.
Working with Effects Reordering Effects Selecting another Plug-in Slot using the Keyboard In order to select another Plug-in slot in the Plug-in chain using the keyboard: 1. Press PLUG-IN to show the Plug-in page. 2. Press Button 5 or Button 6 to select the previous or next Plug-in slot in the Plug-in chain. → The Plug-in controls are mapped to the encoders accordingly. You can also select another Plug-in Slot using Button 5 and 6 directly in the Browser. 12.
Working with Effects Scrolling the Plug-in Chain ⇨ The white line between the borders of the Plug-in slots is the current position for dropping the Plug-in slot. 3. Drop the Effect into a new position in the effects chain. → The Plug-in slot now sits at another position in the Plug-in chain and the other Plug-in slots have moved accordingly. Reordering Effects on the Keyboard In order to move an Effect in the Plug-in chain: 1. Press the PLUG-IN button. 2.
Working with Effects Bypassing Effects Right scroll arrow In order to scroll through the Plug-in chain: ► Click the scroll arrow for the respective direction. 12.6 Bypassing Effects If you temporarily want to listen to the Instrument without a specific Effect for an A/B comparison but do not want to delete it from the Plug-in chain, you can bypass Effects. In order to bypass an Effect: 1. Hover the mouse over the Plug-in slot containing the Effect you want to bypass.
Working with Effects Bypassing Effects → The Effect is now bypassed and the image is grayed out. Bypassing Effects using the Keyboard 1. Press the PLUG-IN button to show the Plug-in page. 2. Select the Plug-in slot containing the Effect you want to bypass in the Plug-in chain. 3. Press and hold SHIFT in order to access additional controls. 4. While holding SHIFT press Button 7 (BYPASS). 5. The Effect is now bypassed and its name is grayed out.
Working with Effects Removing Effects 12.7 Removing Effects In order to remove an Effect from the Plug-in chain: 1. Hover the mouse over the Plug-in slot containing the Effect you want to remove. ⇨ Additional controls are displayed. 2. Click the Remove button at the top right of the Plug-in slot. → The Effect is now removed from the Plug-in chain. Removing Effects from the Plug-in Chain using the Keyboard In order to remove an Effect from the Plug-in chain: 1.
Working with Effects Removing Effects 4. The Effect is removed from the Plug-in chain.
Managing the Library Saving Preset Files to the User Library 13 Managing the Library With the Browser you can also organize your own Preset files. In this section you will learn how you save and manage your own Preset files in the User Library and how to import KOMPLETE KONTROL-compatible user files. The workflows for organizing Instrument Preset files and the workflows for organizing Effect Preset files are identical.
Managing the Library Saving Preset Files to the User Library Saving a Preset File Follow the instructions to save a sound in a new Preset file: 1. Select the Instrument or Effect Plug-in slot for which you wish to save a Preset file. 2. In the File submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu, click on Save : Or, if you want to save a Preset file you are working on with a new name, click on Save As… in the File submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu: 3.
Managing the Library Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library → Your new Preset file immediately appears in the user content section of the Library pane. 13.2 Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library You can delete user Preset files directly from the Results list: 1. Right-click the desired Preset file and select Delete from the context menu. If you want to delete several user Preset files at once, first select them as described above, and rightclick any of them.
Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files 13.3 Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files When you save user Preset files in KOMPLETE KONTROL, they are automatically assigned to Instruments and Banks depending on the Instrument you are using. To further define the attributes of your user Preset files, you can edit the Type and Mode tags as well as the general properties of the file.
Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files 2. Click on TYPES to edit the Type tags for your Preset file: 3. Click and drag the upper edge of the Attribute Editor upwards to increase its size. This makes it easier to navigate in the list of available tags.
Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files 4. Assign the appropriate tags to your Preset file by clicking the checkboxes next to their names. 5. Click on MODES to edit the Mode tags for your Preset file. You can assign them in the same way you assigned the Type tags before, by clicking on the checkboxes next to their names.
Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane 6. Click on PROPERTIES to edit additional information included in your Preset file. You can enter your name in the Author field, or, in case you intend to share the Preset file, leave a note in the Comment field for other users to read. 7. To apply any changes made in the Attribute Editor, click on APPLY. → Your Preset file is now tagged according to your selection of Types and Modes and the properties are saved.
Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane The Results list of the Files pane. 13.4.1 Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane In the Files pane the Results list offers a context menu with additional commands. You can open it with a right-click on the selected entry or entries, respectively. The context menu in the result list of the Files pane. Following commands are available: Command Description Add to Favorites (folders only) Adds the selected folder to your Favorites.
Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane Command Description Refresh Refreshes the display of the list, in case items have been modified in that folder. Find in Explorer / Find in Finder Opens an Explorer/Finder window pointing to the selected folder. Sort by Name Sorts the Result list according to the item names. Sort by Date Sorts the Result list according to the item dates. 13.4.
Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane ◦ If all the levels cannot be displayed in the path, click the double left-pointing arrow left of the path to display the remaining upper levels (up to the Workspace, representing the highest level in your file system), and select any entry in the list to jump to that location. 13.4.3 Navigating to Recent File Locations The Recent Locations button shows a clock icon at the right of the Location bar: The Recent Location button.
Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane The Favorite bar, at the top of the Files pane. Favorite folders can be useful if you often return to the same location while browsing your file system in the Files pane. The default favorite folders are the roots of each of your hard disks, your desktop folder, and your user folder. Jumping to Favorite Folders ► Click any favorite folder in the Favorite bar to jump to that location.
Managing the Library Loading VST Plug-ins 2. In the Results list, right-click the desired folder and select Add to Favorites from the context menu. You can also remove any Favorite from the Favorite bar: ► To remove a favorite folder, right-click it in the Favorite bar and select Remove from Favorites. 13.5 Loading VST Plug-ins KOMPLETE Instruments and VST plug-ins supporting the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) are automatically loaded when you call up a Preset file from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments ► Select the plug-in you want to load in the Plug-ins submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu. If your VST plug-ins do not show up in the Plug-ins submenu, check if the VST plug-in folders on your hard drive are correctly added to the Locations pane on the Preferences’ Plug-ins page. 13.
Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments NKS Instruments can be found in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser next to your KOMPLETE Instruments. All of their Preset files are fully tagged, so filtering in the Browser gives you matching results from both KOMPLETE Instruments and NKS Instruments. And when you load a Preset file from an NKS Instrument, its parameters are automatically mapped to the controls on the keyboard.
Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments 3. Click on Add a serial in the top-left corner of Native Access. 4. Enter the serial number of the Instrument and click ADD SERIAL. 5. Click BROWSE and open the folder containing the Instrument files in the file dialog.
Managing the Library Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files 6. Click on INSTALL to add the Instrument to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. → The Instrument is installed. KOMPLETE KONTROL automatically scans for the new content and adds it to the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and the KONTAKT Browser reference the Instrument files contained in the folder.
Managing the Library Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files For this you will have to import the files into the Library first. Importing files does not mean they will be moved from the directory they currently reside in, they will only be referenced by the Browser. That’s why whenever you move files, make sure to update the paths to their respective directories in the Library page of the Preferences panel. The Files pane allows you to import whole folders.
Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters About Pre-Mapped Instruments and Effects 14 Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters This section introduces you to controlling Instrument and Effect parameters using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and explains how to customize parameter mappings. 14.
Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters Switching Parameter Pages 14.3 Switching Parameter Pages Many Instruments and Effects are equipped with much more than eight parameters. To provide quick access to additional parameters, the Page buttons (left and right arrows) to the left of the Control section let you skip through parameter pages. This remaps the knobs to a different set of Instrument parameters.
Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel ▪ Add pages to the Control section, or delete existing pages. ▪ Add and rename sections on the pages to group controls. In order to make your changes permanent, you have to save the Preset file to the KOMPLETE KONTROL User Library. For more information, refer to ↑13.1, Saving Preset Files to the User Library.
Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel 1. Double-click on the empty space above a parameter, enter a name, and then press [enter] or click elsewhere to create a new section starting with the chosen parameter. 2. To rename an existing section, double-click on it and enter a new name. Press [enter] or click elsewhere to confirm the changes. The name of each control is shown below the corresponding knob in the Plug-in panel (5).
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords A Note about Music Theory 15 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Scale engine comes equipped with a vast amount of scales that you can select and use to play your Instruments. This opens up possibilities to play an Instrument such as a piano according to, e.g., the minor pentatonic scale without hitting a “false” note. In Chord mode you can use the provided scales to combine individual note harmonies into chords.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Activating the Scale Engine white and black keys (each representing a semitone) within an octave. By playing only the keys belonging to some scale, you are certain to stay “in key” within that scale. Important to note though, is that scales are not made up by absolute note values, but rather consist of relative changes in pitch—or steps along the scale.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Playing a Scale 1. Click the Perform panel button in the Header to show the Perform panel. ⇨ The Perform panel appears. 2. To switch on the Scale engine, click the check box next to SCALE in the Perform section so it is filled blue. Activating the Scale Engine on the Keyboard ► To switch on the Scale engine, press SCALE (Edit) in the Perform and Edit section on the keyboard. 15.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Playing Chords 1. Press SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) to map the displays and knobs of the Control section to the Scale engine parameters. 2. To select a scale, turn Knob 2 (BANK, by default set to MAIN) and Knob 3 (TYPE, by default set to MAJOR) until you find a scale you like. 3. To play the scale you selected, ensure that the SCALE (Edit) button is lit. ⇨ The keys on the keyboard are now mapped to the notes in the selected scale.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Editing Scales and Chords 4. To enable playing full chords, ensure that the SCALE (Edit) button is lit. ⇨ Chord mode is activated and set to Harmonizer. Pressing any key automatically activates and plays back the nearest lit key according to the mapping by selected scale.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters ▪ To define how the selected scale is mapped to the keys of the keyboard, use the KEY MODE parameter. ▪ To automatically generate custom chords while playing on the keyboard, use the CHORD parameters Mode, Type, and Position. 15.6 Setting the Scale Parameters The SCALE parameters Root Note, Bank, and Type allow you to select the scale to be mapped to the keys of the keyboard and set its root note.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters ▪ D ▪ D# ▪ E ▪ F ▪ F# ▪ G ▪ G# ▪ A ▪ A# ▪ B 15.6.2 Scale Bank and Type The second and third SCALE parameters from the left are Bank and Type. On the keyboard, they are mapped to Knob 2 and Knob 3 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Use them to decide the scale pattern according to which the notes will be mapped onto the keys of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters The Light Guide indicates the active keys in the selected Type via lit LEDs, while inactive keys are unlit.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Chromatic Main Chrom 1 ♭2 2 ♭3 3 4 ♭5 5 ♭6 6 ♭7 7 Major Main Major 1234567 Minor Main Minor 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Harm Min Main Harm Min 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7 Maj Pent Main Maj Pent 12356 Min Pent Main Min Pent 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7 Blues Main Blues 1 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 ♭7 Japanese Main Japanese 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6 Freygish Main Freygish 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Gypsy Main Gypsy 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7 Arabic Main Ar
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Dorian b5 Modes Dor b5 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 6 ♭7 Harm Phryg Modes Har Phry 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7 Phryg Major Modes Phry Maj 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 6 7 Lydian b3 Modes Lyd b3 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 7 Major Locrian Modes Maj Loc 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Minor Locrian Modes Min Loc 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Super Locrian Modes Sup Loc 1 ♭2 ♭3 ♭4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Lydian ♭7 Jazz Lyd ♭7 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 Altered Jazz Altered 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Hungarian Maj World Hung Maj 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 Neapolitan World Neapoltn 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7 Spanish World Spanish 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Greek World Greek 1 2 ♭3 ♭4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Jewish 1 World Jewish 1 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Jewish 2 World Jewish 2 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 Indian 1 World Indian 1 1 ♭2 ♭3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7 Indian 2 World Indian 2 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 7 Indian 3 World Indian 3 1 ♭2 2 4 5 ♭6 6 In
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Ryukuan 5-Tone Ryukuan 13457 Abhogi 5-Tone Abhogi 1 2 ♭3 4 6 Bhupathi 5-Tone Bhupkali 1 2 3 5 b6 Hindolam 5-Tone Hindolam 1 ♭3 4 ♭6 ♭7 Bhupalam 5-Tone Bhupalam 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 b6 Amritavarshini 5-Tone Amrita 1 3 ♯4 5 7 Octatonic Modern Octatonc 1 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 ♯5 6 7 Acoustic Modern Acoustic 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 Augmented Modern Augmentd 1 ♭3 3 5 ♯5 7 Tritone Modern Tritone 1 ♭2 3 ♭
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Mixolydian Major Mixolyd 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7 Major Minor Major Maj Min 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Harmonic Major Major Har Maj 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 7 Dbl Har Major Major Dbl Maj 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 7 Neapolitan Maj Major Nea Maj 1 ♭2 3 4 5 6 7 Major Locrian Major Maj Loc 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Blues Major Major Blues Ma 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6 Bebop Major Major Bebop Ma 1 2 3 4 5 ♯5 6 7 Hexa 1 Major Hexa 1 123567 Hex
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Key Mode Parameter Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Hexa 1 Minor Hexa 1 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6 ♭7 Hexa 2 Minor Hexa 2 1 2 ♭3 4 5 b6 Penta 1 Minor Penta 1 1 2 ♭3 5 b6 Penta 2 Minor Penta 2 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7 Penta 3 Minor Penta 3 1 ♭3 5 ♭6 ♭7 15.7 Setting the Key Mode Parameter The KEY MODE parameter Mode. The only KEY MODE parameter is Mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 3 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Key Mode Parameter Mapped Mode (Default) In Mapped mode, the notes are mapped to the keyboard according to the selected scale. Notes outside of the selected scale are not active. Pressing the corresponding keys will trigger the next available note in the selected scale. The Light Guide highlights the active keys via lit LEDs. The Root Note is indicated by a brighter lit LED.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Scale Type Mapping in Key Mode: Easy White Keys C3 D3 E3 F3 G3 A3 B3 Corresponding Mapping R 2 3 4 5 6 7 Example with Root Note: C C D E F G A B Corresponding Mapping R 2 b3 4 5 b6 b7 Example with Root Note: C D Eb F G Ab Bb Major Minor C 15.8 Setting the Chord Parameters 15.8.1 Chord Mode The CHORD parameter Mode. The first CHORD parameter is Mode.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters The Light Guide indicates the keys being played back in a chord via fully lit LEDs, while active keys are half-lit and inactive keys are unlit. CHORD Mode has one inactive (Off) and two active states, which are described in detail below: ▪ Off ▪ Harm ▪ Chd Set Harm If CHORD Mode is set to Harm, the CHORD Type menu allows you to specify the interval of notes in the selected SCALE Type that will constitute the chord: E.g.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters The SCALE Type and KEY MODE parameters are not available when CHORD Mode is set to Chd Set. 15.8.2 Chord Type The CHORD parameter Type. The second CHORD parameter is Type. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 6 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Use it to define a chord that will be generated from a single note used as input.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters If CHORD Mode is set to Harm, then CHORD Type will offer you a selection of individual notes present in the selected SCALE Type. This means that for all scales except the 12-tone Chrom scale (see further below), you can select the interval of notes that will make up your chord. The note interval is added onto the key of an incoming MIDI note, either from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard or from the host.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters If CHORD Mode is set to Chd Set and, for example, the Root Note is set to C, then the CHORD Type menu presents you with a list of selectable chords. Values are, e.g., Maj 4 and Min 7, which would generate a major and minor chord, respectively—both using C as the chord’s root note.
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Chord Type Semitones Added above Played Note Octave 12 Perf 4 (Perfect 4) 5 Perf 5 (Perfect 5) 7 Major 4 and 7 Minor 3 and 7 Sus 4 (Suspended 4) 5 and 7 Maj 7 (Major 7) 4, 7 and 11 Min 7 (Minor 7) 3, 7 and 10 Dom 7 (Dominant 7) 4, 7 and 10 Dom 79(Dominant 9) 4, 7, 10 and 14 Min 7 b5 (Minor 7 b5) 3, 6 and 10 Dim 7 (Diminished 7) 3, 6 and 9 Aug (Augumented) 4 and 8 Quartal 5, 10 and 15 Trichd (Trichord) 5 and 11
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters The third CHORD parameter is Position. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 7 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Use it to spread the notes of a chord generated from a single note and to aid a more musical transition between chords. The Position parameter is available when CHORD Type is set to Harm or Chd Set and includes the following values: Position Description Root The root-position of the selected chord is always played.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator 16 Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Smart Play features a flexible and versatile Arpeggiator that lets you play your Instruments in note sequences according to the keys you press on the keyboard. You can also use the Arpeggiator in combination with the scales and chords created with the Scale engine. To play an arpeggiated note sequence you only need to press any key on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard or receive an incoming MIDI note from the host.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Playing Arpeggiator Sequences Activating the Arpeggiator on the Keyboard ► To switch on the Arpeggiator, press ARP (Edit) in the Perform and Edit section on the keyboard. 16.1 Playing Arpeggiator Sequences KOMPLETE KONTROL lets you create and play complex arpeggiator sequences using Smart Play. 1. Switch on the Arpeggiator by pressing the ARP (Edit) button on the keyboard. 2. Press a number of keys to start the Arpeggiator. 3.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard 2. Releasing the sustain pedal with no keys pressed stops the sequence and all playing notes. Releasing the sustain pedal with keys still pressed removes all notes from the sequence except those corresponding to the pressed keys—the sequence continues with the pressed keys only. 16.3 Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard The Arpeggiator snapshots let you quickly recall four sets of Arpeggiator settings.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Editing the Arpeggiator 16.4 Editing the Arpeggiator The Arpeggiator’s parameters give you many possibilities to shape your own note sequences. ► To edit the Arpeggiator parameters in the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, click on ARP in the Perform panel so it is highlighted. ► To enable Arpeggiator Edit mode and map the Arpeggiator parameters to the keyboard’s Control section, press SHIFT + ARP (Edit).
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Main Parameters 16.5 Setting the Main Parameters The MAIN parameters Mode and Type allow you to switch between Arp and Note Repeat mode and change the playback direction of the arpeggiator sequence. The MAIN parameters Mode and Type. 16.5.1 Main Mode The first MAIN parameter is Mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 1 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. lt lets you select either Arp or Note Repeat.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Main Parameters 16.5.2 Main Type The second MAIN parameter, Type, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 2 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It sets the sequential order of the arpeggiated notes. Choose whether your arpeggiated chord should be played from the root note and up, the other way around, or even simultaneously.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters 16.6.1 Rhythm Rate The first RHYTHM parameter, Rate, is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 3 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It sets the beat of the Arpeggiator in relation to global tempo in musical values, ranging from 1/1 to 1/128. All note values (except 1/1 and 1/128) are available as basic notes, dotted notes, and triplets. Dotted notes are 1.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters ▪ 1/32 Triplet (1/32 T) ▪ 1/64 ▪ 1/128 Dotted (1/128 D) ▪ 1/64 Triplet (1/64 T) ▪ 1/128 16.6.2 Rhythm Sequence The second RHYTHM parameter, Sequence, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 4 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It gives you a way of adding interesting rhythms to your arpeggiated notes. Select one of eight different sequences and apply it to the arpeggiator sequence you are playing.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters To display the set value of the SEQUENCE parameter, tap Knob 4. 16.6.3 Rhythm Swing The third RHYTHM parameter, Swing, is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 5 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. Adding Swing to your note sequence can make it feel less quantized and sound more natural. Swing works by introducing a delay to every second note in a sequence.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Other Parameters The OTHER parameters Octaves, Dynamic, and Gate. 16.7.1 Other Octaves The first OTHER parameter, Octaves, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 6 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It lets you decide the range of the arpeggiator sequence.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Other Parameters 16.7.2 Other Dynamic The second OTHER parameter, Dynamic, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard it is mapped to Knob 7 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It reads the velocity of the input— e.g. a key you pressed on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard or an incoming MIDI note from the host—and scales it by the factor you set with the Dynamic parameter. The scaling is applied per note.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Advanced Parameters The ADVANCED parameters Retrigger, Repeat, Offset, and Inversion. 16.8.1 Advanced Retrigger The first ADVANCED parameter, Retrigger, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 1 of the Control section when page 2 is selected in Arp Edit mode. Retrigger sets a number of steps in the arpeggiator sequence after which the sequence restarts its cycle, regardless of the number of pitches in the sequence.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Advanced Parameters 16.8.3 Advanced Offset The third ADVANCED parameter, Offset, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 3 of the Control section when page 2 is selected in Arp Edit mode. Offset sets a number by which the steps in the arpeggiator sequence are shifted in the cycle.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Range Parameters The RANGE parameters Min. Key and Max. Key. 16.9.1 Range Min. Key The first RANGE parameter, Min. Key, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 5 of the Control section when page 2 is selected in Arp Edit mode. Min. Key sets the lowest key that can be used as an input for the arpeggiator sequence. The Arpeggiator can still generate pitches below the Min. Key setting. 16.9.2 Range Max.
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Hold Parameter 16.10 Setting the Hold Parameter The HOLD parameter On / Off. The HOLD parameter On/Off is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Button 3 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. The HOLD function allows you to latch the notes played by the Arpeggiator. When set to On, the Arpeggiator will continuously play a sequence according to the last pressed keys on the keyboard.
Index Index Numerics A 4-D encoder [62] Accessibility [16] activate speech output [19] feature overview [20] keyboard overview [16] Training mode [20] ARP (Edit) button [58] Arpeggiator [237] advanced parameters [244] Dynamic [244] editing [237] Gate [244] Gate Reset [244] Groove [242] Hold [248] Inversion [246] Main [238] Main mode [238] Main type [239] Max. Key [247] Min.
Index Offset [246] B Other [242] Browser [41] playing sequences [235] Files pane [49] Range [243] [246] in the displays [153] rate [240] Library pane [45] Repeat [245] Loading Preset files [154] Retrigger [245] Product selector [47] rhythm [239] [241] showing and hiding [152] Sequence [241] Browsing sustain pedal control [235] choosing factory or user content [155] Swing [242] displaying Preset file information [177] tempo [240] filtering by Bank [161] Velocity [244] filtering by T
Index C E Chord mode [227] Effects [180] Chord position [233] bypassing [187] Chord type [229] reordering [185] chromatic Scale [231] Chords [213] Chord Set [227] editing Chords [216] generating [227] [229] [233] Harmonizer [227] playing Chords [215] Chromatic Scale [231] Content selector [45] Control section [60] Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters [208] about pre-mapped Instruments and Effects [208] F Favorites adding [172] displaying [174] removing [175] working with Favorites [171]
Index H integration with Apple Logic Pro X [141] Header integration with MASCHINE [129] integration with Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo Browser [42] [147] CPU meter [43] setting up [30] Keyboard button [43] setting up Ableton Live on macOS [32] Main menu [42] setting up Ableton Live on Windows [34] Master Volume control [43] setting up Apple GarageBand [31] MIDI Assignement editor button [43] setting up Apple Logic ProX [31] NI logo [43] setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo [31] Perform panel butt
Index K Transport section [55] Keyboard Transpose and Fixed Velocity buttons [56] controls [55] USB connector [57] overview [55] Keyboard settings [90] Keyboard LEDs [63] KOMPLETE KONTROL Keyboard overview [55] key features [24] Arrange buttons [56] setting up [26] Buttons 1-8 [60] Workflow [24] Control section [56] displays [60] Kensington Lock [57] keybed [56] Knobs 1-8 [60] Light Guide [56] MIDI IN/OUT socket [57] Navigation and Mode buttons [56] Pedal A and Pedal B sockets [57] Pedals:P
Index L LEDs [63] Latency [78] Loading a Plug-in in default state [91] LEDs Location bar Keybed [63] Light Guide [63] Library [151] importing your own files [206] organizing [191] saving Preset files [191] tags [151] navigating file locations [199] Locations bar adding and removing file location favorites [201] jumping to file location favorites [201] navigating to recent file locations [200] LOOP button [59] Library pane [45] Content selector [45] Control bar [46] EDIT button [46] Favorites [4
Index M assigning a MIDI channel to Key Zone [113] Master Volume assigning MIDI messages to control elements [104] adjusting in the software [75] adjusting with the Keyboard [75] Master Volume control [43] METRO button [59] MIDI automation [94] configuration [79] connecting external equipment [39] Controlling MIDI applications and devices [93] assignments [102] creating a new Key Zone [111] creating new MIDI Template [106] deleting Key Zone [118] disabling a Key Zone [116] MIDI Templates [103] openi
Index Mode Buttons O BROWSER button [61] OCTAVE (Semi) down button [66] INSTANCE button [61] OCTAVE (Semi) up button [66] MIDI button [61] MIXER button [61] PLUG-IN button [61] SETUP button [61] MODES filter [46] Modulation Wheels [64] Modulation Wheel [64] Pitch Wheel [64] Music theory Arpeggiator sequence [213] Chords [213] Scales [212] N Native Kontrol Standard [203] NKS installing KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments with NKS Support [204] installing NKS Intruments [203] installing VST plug-ins wit
Index P Edit mode [209] Pedals overview [51] configuring pedal inputs (expression) [37] Plug-in slot [52] configuring pedal inputs (sustain) [36] Plug-ins connecting pedals [36] Perform and Edit Section [58] Perform panel [50] Loading a Plug-in in default state [91] Preferences [75] Audio page [76] overview [50] Audio Routings [76] Scale [212] General page [80] PLAY (Restart) button [59] Library page [82] Plug-in area [54] MIDI page [79] Plug-in chain Plug-ins page [87] bypassing Effe
Index Product selector header [47] Product types Instrument and Effect [150] S Sample rate selecting [77] Scale [212] Q QUANTIZE button [58] available Scale parameters [216] Chord [227] R Chord mode [227] REC (Count-in) button [59] Chord Position [233] Removing Effects [189] Chord Type [229] Reordering Effects [185] editing Scales [216] Resetting the clock Key mode [225] from the Keyboard [74] playing a Scale [214] in the software [74] Root Note [217] Results list [46] Scale [217] Roo
Index connecting the keyboard to the computer [27] Host integration [30] Stand-alone application [28] SHIFT button [58] Software Overview [41] Browser [41] [44] Header [41] [42] MIDI Assigment editor [52] Plugin- area [41] Plug-in area [54] Soundcard output routing [76] settings [76] Stand-alone application Setting up [28] STOP button [59] Switching Instances [71] T Tags categories of [151] using tags to find Preset files [151] Tempo adjusting Tempo from the keyboard [74] adjusting Tempo in the soft
Index U editing tags and properties [194] UNDO (Redo) button [58] saving [192] Usage Data Tracking enabling/disabling [81] User Library adding folders [86] removing folders [86] V Volume Control [43] VST plug-ins [87] [202] loading [202] managing [87] User Preset files deleting [193] KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series - Manual - 260
