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
The available drop-down menus and options in the Definition area vary depending on the se-
lected 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. When you have finished assigning MIDI messages, close the MIDI Assignment editor.
Your edits are saved to the MIDI Template.
For more information on MIDI message types and assignments, refer to MIDI Message Types and
Assignments.
9.4. 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.
9.5. Creating a New MIDI Template
When using the keyboard in different situations, e.g., in a studio or live on stage, you can create a
different MIDI Template for each setup.
To create a new Template:
Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
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