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Table Of Contents

Title Page
Disclaimer
Contact
Table of Contents
Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Document Conventions
- Box Contents
- System Requirements
- Accessibility
New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9.2
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
- MIDI Assignment Editor
- Instrument Area
Keyboard Overview
- Perform and Edit Section
- Transport Section
- Control Section
- Mode Buttons
- Navigation and the 4-D Encoder
- Keybed and Light Guide
- Modulation Wheels
- Touch Strip
- Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons
Global Controls and Preferences
- Instrument Views
- Switching Instances
- Transport and Tempo
  - Resetting the Clock
  - Adjusting Tempo
- Adjusting Master Volume
- Preferences
- Keyboard Settings
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
- Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
Host Integration
- Integration with MASCHINE
  - Overview of Basic Control Functions
  - Using the Arrange buttons
- Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- Integration with Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
- Integration with Ableton Live
Browsing the Library
- Browser Basics
  - About the Library and Meta-Information
  - Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks
- Opening the Browser
- Overview of the Browser on the Keyboard
- 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
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
- Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
- 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
Troubleshooting
Index

→ 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.

4.3.4 Setting up Ableton Live (Windows)

Ableton Live must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.

Installing the MIDI Remote Script

The MIDI Remote Script allows Ableton Live to recognize KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control

surface. It must be copied into Live’s MIDI Remote Scripts directory:

1. Ensure that Ableton Live is not running.

2. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Host

Integration\Ableton Live\

3. Copy the Komplete_Kontrol_Mk2 folder to the clipboard.

4. Navigate to the MIDI Remote Scripts folder in Ableton Live’s installation directory: C:\Pro-

gramData\Ableton\Live 9\Resources\MIDI Remote Scripts

5. Paste the folder 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. 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\

Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Setting up Host Integration

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