User's Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
- 4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5. Software Overview
- 6. Keyboard Overview
- 7. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8. MIDI Communication
- 9. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
- 10. Host Integration
- 11. Browsing the Library
- 11.1. Browser Basics
- 11.2. Opening the Browser
- 11.3. Loading Preset Files
- 11.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- 11.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
- 11.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- 11.7. Resetting the Product Selection
- 11.8. Types and Characters Tags
- 11.9. Working with Favorites
- 11.10. Performing a Text Search
- 11.11. Displaying Preset File Information
- 11.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
- 12. Working with Effects
- 13. Working with Loops and One-Shot Samples
- 14. Managing the Library
- 14.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- 14.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- 14.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- 14.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
- 14.5. Working with the Files Pane
- 14.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
- 14.7. Installing NKS Instruments
- 14.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
- 15. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
- 16. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 17. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 17.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 17.2. Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
- 17.3. Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
- 17.4. Editing the Arpeggiator
- 17.5. MAIN Parameters
- 17.6. RHYTHM Parameters
- 17.7. OTHER Parameters
- 17.8. ADVANCED Parameters
- 17.9. RANGE Parameters
- 17.10. HOLD Parameter
- 18. Envelopes
9.6. Renaming MIDI Templates .............................................................................. 71
9.7. Creating Key Zones ........................................................................................ 72
9.7.1. About Key Zones .................................................................................. 72
9.7.2. Splitting Key Zones ............................................................................... 73
9.7.3. Selecting MIDI Channels for Key Zones ................................................. 74
9.7.4. Recoloring Key Zones ........................................................................... 74
9.7.5. Resizing Key Zones .............................................................................. 75
9.7.6. Disabling Key Zones ............................................................................. 76
9.7.7. Deleting a Key Zone ............................................................................. 77
9.7.8. Transposing Key Zones ........................................................................ 78
9.8. MIDI Message Types and Assignments ............................................................ 79
9.8.1. MIDI Message Types – Type Menu ........................................................ 79
9.8.2. Assignments for Knobs ......................................................................... 80
9.8.3. Assignments for Buttons ....................................................................... 80
9.8.4. Assignments for Key Zones ................................................................... 81
9.8.5. Assignments for the Touch Strip ............................................................ 82
9.8.6. Assignments for Switch Pedals .............................................................. 83
9.8.7. Assignments for Continuous Pedals ....................................................... 83
10. Host Integration ...................................................................................................... 85
10.1. Integration with MASCHINE .......................................................................... 85
10.1.1. Basic Control Functions ...................................................................... 86
10.1.2. Advanced Integration Control Functions ............................................... 87
10.2. Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ....................................... 90
10.3. Integration with Ableton Live .......................................................................... 92
10.4. Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo .............................................. 93
10.5. Integration with PreSonus Studio One ............................................................ 94
10.6. Integration with Hosts using MCU Protocol ..................................................... 96
11. Browsing the Library ................................................................................................ 98
11.1. Browser Basics ............................................................................................. 98
11.1.1. Product Types: Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects ................... 98
11.1.2. Loops and One-shots .......................................................................... 99
11.1.3. About the Library and Meta-Information ................................................ 99
11.1.4. Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ............................... 99
11.2. Opening the Browser .................................................................................... 100
11.3. Loading Preset Files .................................................................................... 101
11.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ................................... 102
11.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product .................................................................... 102
11.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank ....................................................................... 105
11.7. Resetting the Product Selection .................................................................... 107
11.8. Types and Characters Tags .......................................................................... 108
11.8.1. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters .................................... 109
11.8.2. Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level ....................................... 111
11.9. Working with Favorites ................................................................................. 112
11.9.1. Adding Preset Files to the Favorites .................................................... 112
11.9.2. Displaying Favorites in the Results List ............................................... 114
11.9.3. Removing Preset Files from the Favorites ........................................... 115