User's Manual
Table Of Contents
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- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows
- 4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5. Software Overview
- 6. Keyboard Overview
- 7. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8. 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
Perform and Edit section.
(1) SHIFT: Accesses the secondary functions of buttons labeled as such, for example, the Edit
functions of the SCALE (Edit) and ARP (Edit) buttons.
(2) SCALE (Edit): Switches the Scale engine on or off, and allows you to edit the Scale engine
parameters. For more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords.
(3) ARP (Edit): Switches the Arpeggiator on or off, and allows you to edit the Arp parameters. For
more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences.
(4) IDEAS: Opens the Ideas view in MASCHINE when used as a plug-in. For more information,
refer to Host Integration.
(5) QUANTIZE (AUTO): Enables you to quantize events to the step grid and lets you activate or
deactivate automation in supported hosts. For more information, refer to Host Integration.
(6) UNDO (Redo): Lets you undo or redo your last action in supported hosts. For more informa-
tion, refer to Host Integration.
6.2. Transport Section
In supported hosts, the TRANSPORT section at the far left on the keyboard provides you quick
and easy access to functions like play, record, loop, etc.
Transport section.
(1) LOOP: Switches between standard and loop playback.
(2) METRO: Switches the metronome on or off.
(3) TEMPO: Enables you to tap in the tempo.
(4) STOP: Stops playback.
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