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Table Of Contents

Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer
2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 2.1. Document Conventions
- 2.2. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.6.0
- 2.3. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.6
- 2.4. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.3
- 2.5. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.0
- 2.6. Box Contents
- 2.7. System Requirements
3. Accessibility
- 3.1. Keyboard Overview
- 3.2. Activating Accessibility Features
- 3.3. Training Mode
- 3.4. Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts
- 3.5. MASCHINE Accessibility
4. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
5. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 5.1. Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer
- 5.2. Setting up the Stand-Alone Application
- 5.3. Setting up Host Integration
- 5.4. Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard
- 5.5. Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard
6. Software Overview
- 6.1. Header
- 6.2. Browser
- 6.3. Perform Panel
- 6.4. Plug-in Panel
- 6.5. Plug-in Chain Panel
- 6.6. MIDI Assignment Editor
- 6.7. Plug-in Area
- 6.8. Sampler Plug-In
  - 6.8.1. Envelopes
- 6.9. Audio Plug-In
7. Keyboard Overview
- 7.1. Perform and Edit Section
- 7.2. Transport Section
- 7.3. Control Section
- 7.4. Mode Buttons
- 7.5. 4-D Encoder
- 7.6. Keybed and Light Guide
- 7.7. Touch Strip
- 7.8. Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons
8. Global Controls and Preferences
- 8.1. Instrument Views
- 8.2. Switching Instances
- 8.3. Transport and Tempo
  - 8.3.1. Resetting the Clock
  - 8.3.2. Adjusting Tempo
- 8.4. Adjusting Master Volume
- 8.5. Preferences
- 8.6. Keyboard Settings
- 8.7. Loading a Plug-in in Default State
9. MIDI Communication
- 9.1. Mapping MIDI Controls to Third-Party Controllers
- 9.2. Host Automation
  - 9.2.1. Recording Automation
  - 9.2.2. Automation IDs for the Perform Panel
- 9.3. Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode
- 9.4. Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller
10. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
- 10.1. The Mapping System
- 10.2. Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor
- 10.3. Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements
- 10.4. Renaming Control Elements
- 10.5. Creating a New MIDI Template
- 10.6. Renaming MIDI Templates
- 10.7. Creating Key Zones
- 10.8. MIDI Message Types and Assignments
11. Host Integration
- 11.1. Integration with MASCHINE
  - 11.1.1. Basic Control Functions
  - 11.1.2. Advanced Integration Control Functions
- 11.2. Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- 11.3. Integration with Ableton Live
- 11.4. Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo
- 11.5. Integration with PreSonus Studio One
- 11.6. Integration with Hosts using MCU Protocol
12. Browsing the Library
- 12.1. Browser Basics
- 12.2. Opening the Browser
- 12.3. Loading Preset Files
- 12.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content
- 12.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product
- 12.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank
- 12.7. Resetting the Product Selection
- 12.8. Types and Characters Tags
  - 12.8.1. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters
  - 12.8.2. Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level
- 12.9. Working with Favorites
- 12.10. Performing a Text Search
- 12.11. Displaying Preset File Information
- 12.12. Auditioning your Preset Files
13. Working with Effects
- 13.1. Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel
- 13.2. Adding Effects
- 13.3. Selecting Plug-in Slots
- 13.4. Reordering Effects
- 13.5. Scrolling the Plug-in Chain
- 13.6. Bypassing Effects
- 13.7. Removing Effects
14. Working with Loops and One-Shot Samples
- 14.1. Sampler Plug-In and Audio Plug-In Use Cases
- 14.2. Loading One-Shot Samples and Loops
- 14.3. Opening the Audio Plug-In or Sampler Plug-In
- 14.4. Switching between the Audio Plug-In and the Sampler Plug-In
- 14.5. Playback Behavior of Audio Plug-In in Host Software
15. Managing the Library
- 15.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library
- 15.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library
- 15.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files
- 15.4. Syncing Multiple Instances
- 15.5. Working with the Files Pane
- 15.6. Loading VST Plug-ins
- 15.7. Installing NKS Instruments
- 15.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files
16. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters
- 16.1. About Pre-Mapped Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects
- 16.2. Adjusting Parameters
- 16.3. Switching Parameter Pages
- 16.4. Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel
17. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 17.1. A Note about Music Theory
- 17.2. Activating the Scale Engine
- 17.3. Selecting and Playing a Scale
- 17.4. Playing Chords
- 17.5. Editing Scales and Chords
- 17.6. Setting the SCALE Parameters
  - 17.6.1. SCALE Root Note
  - 17.6.2. SCALE Bank and Type
- 17.7. Setting the KEY MODE Parameter
- 17.8. Setting the CHORD Parameters
18. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 18.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences
- 18.2. Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator
- 18.3. Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard
- 18.4. Editing the Arpeggiator
- 18.5. MAIN Parameters
  - 18.5.1. MAIN Mode
  - 18.5.2. MAIN Type
- 18.6. RHYTHM Parameters
- 18.7. OTHER Parameters
- 18.8. ADVANCED Parameters
- 18.9. RANGE Parameters
  - 18.9.1. RANGE Min. Key
  - 18.9.2. RANGE Max. Key
- 18.10. HOLD Parameter
19. Envelopes

Action in Cubase and Nuendo Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series

Fine adjust pan/volume SHIFT + Knob 1–8

11.5. Integration with PreSonus Studio One

If you own PreSonus Studio One, you can control many of its functions directly from the

KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The available functions mapped to the sections of the keyboard

are listed below.

For more information on how to set up Host Integration with Studio One, refer to Setting up

PreSonus Studio One.

Transport Control

Action in Studio One Control on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series

Start playback PLAY (Restart)

Start recording REC (Count-In)

Punch out while recording PLAY (Restart)

Punch in while playing REC (Count-In)

Restart playback SHIFT + PLAY (Restart)

Stop playback/recording at current position STOP (Clear)

Relocate playhead position to song start when

stopped

STOP (Clear)

Enable/disable count-in SHIFT + REC (Count-In)

Enable/disable metronome METRO

Enable/disable loop mode LOOP

Tap tempo TEMPO

Play from loop selection start Press the 4-D encoder

Set selection as loop area (not in Plugin Mode) SHIFT + Press the 4-D encoder

Editing

Action in Studio One Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series

Undo action UNDO (Redo)

Redo action SHIFT + UNDO (Redo)

Set quantize to grid value QUANTIZE (Auto)

Toggle Automation modes Read and Touch SHIFT + QUANTIZE (Auto)

Reset selected track volume to 0dB SHIFT + STOP (Clear)

Track Navigation

Action in Studio One Control on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series

Select previous/next clip Push 4-D encoder up/down

Select previous/next track Push 4-D encoder left/right

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