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Title Page
Disclaimer
Contact
Table of Contents
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Document Conventions
- Box Contents
- System Requirements
- Accessibility
New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9
The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer
- Setting up the Stand-Alone Application
- Setting up Host Integration
- Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard
- Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard
Software Overview
- Header
- Browser
- Perform Panel
- Plug-in Panel
- Instrument Area
Keyboard Overview
- Transport Section
- Perform Section
- Control Section
- Light Guide
- Touch Strips
- Transpose Buttons
Global Controls and Preferences
- Instrument Views
- Switching Instances
- Transport and Tempo
  - Resetting the Clock
  - Adjusting Tempo
- Adjusting Master Volume
- Preferences
MIDI Communication
- Host Automation
  - Automation IDs for the Perform Panel
  - Recording Automation
- Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode
- Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller
Host Integration
- Integration with MASCHINE
- Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- Integration with Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
- Integration with Ableton Live
Browsing the Library
- Browser Basics
- Selecting Browse Mode Keyboard
- Opening the Browser
- Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File
- Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- Resetting the Instrument Selection
- Types and Modes Filters
  - Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes
  - Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level
- Working with Favorites
- Performing a Text Search
- Displaying Preset File Information
- Auditioning your Preset Files
- Browsing via the On-Screen Overlay
Managing the Library
- Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- Working with the Files Pane
- Loading VST Plug-ins
- Installing NKS Instruments
- Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
Controlling Instrument Parameters
- Pre-Mapped Instruments
- Adjusting Parameters
- Switching Parameter Pages
- Customizing Parameter Mappings
Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- A Note about Music Theory
- Playing a Scale
- Playing Chords
- Editing Scales and Chords
- Setting the Scale Parameters
  - Scale Root Note
  - Scale Bank and Type
- Setting the Key Mode Parameter
- Setting the Chord Parameters
Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator
- Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
- Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
- Editing the Arpeggiator
- Setting the Main Parameters
  - Main Mode
  - Main Type
- Setting the Rhythm Parameters
- Setting the Other Parameters
- Setting the Advanced Parameters
- Setting the Range Parameters
  - Range Min. Key
  - Range Max. Key
- Setting the Hold Parameter
Configuring the Touch Strips
- Accessing the Touch Strip Settings
- Configuring the Pitch Strip
  - Adjusting Absolute Mode
  - Enabling Relative Mode
- Configuring the Modulation Strip
  - Modulation Strip Modes
  - Selecting and Editing a Modulation Strip Mode
Troubleshooting
Index

5.5 Instrument Area .......................................................................................................................... 41

6 Keyboard Overview ....................................................................................................

6.1 Transport Section ....................................................................................................................... 45

6.2 Perform Section .......................................................................................................................... 46

6.3 Control Section ........................................................................................................................... 47

6.4 Light Guide ................................................................................................................................. 49

6.5 Touch Strips ............................................................................................................................... 50

6.6 Transpose Buttons ...................................................................................................................... 50

7 Global Controls and Preferences ................................................................................

7.1 Instrument Views ........................................................................................................................ 51

7.1.1 Default View .............................................................................................................. 52

7.1.2 Additional View .......................................................................................................... 52

7.1.3 Edit View ................................................................................................................... 54

7.2 Switching Instances ................................................................................................................... 55

7.3 Transport and Tempo .................................................................................................................. 57

7.3.1 Resetting the Clock ................................................................................................... 58

7.3.2 Adjusting Tempo ........................................................................................................ 58

7.4 Adjusting Master Volume ............................................................................................................ 59

7.5 Preferences ................................................................................................................................. 59

7.5.1 Preferences – Audio Page .......................................................................................... 60

7.5.2 Preferences – MIDI Page ............................................................................................ 63

7.5.3 Preferences – General Page ....................................................................................... 64

7.5.4 Preferences – Library Page ........................................................................................ 66

7.5.5 Preferences – Plug-ins Page ..................................................................................... 71

7.5.6 Preferences – Hardware Page .................................................................................... 74

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