Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- 1. Disclaimer
- 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 3. Accessibility
- 4. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
- 5. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
- 6. Software Overview
- 7. Keyboard Overview
- 8. Global Controls and Preferences
- 9. MIDI Communication
- 10. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor
- 11. Host Integration
- 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
- 12.9. 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
- 14. Working with Loops and One-Shot Samples
- 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
- 17. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
- 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
- 18.6. RHYTHM Parameters
- 18.7. OTHER Parameters
- 18.8. ADVANCED Parameters
- 18.9. RANGE Parameters
- 18.10. HOLD Parameter
- 19. Envelopes
Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 1
2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL .............................................................................. 2
2.1. Document Conventions ....................................................................................... 3
2.2. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.6.0 ......................................................... 4
2.3. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.6 ......................................................... 4
2.4. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.3 ......................................................... 5
2.5. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.0 ......................................................... 5
2.6. Box Contents ...................................................................................................... 6
2.7. System Requirements ......................................................................................... 6
3. Accessibility .............................................................................................................. 7
3.1. Keyboard Overview .............................................................................................. 7
3.2. Activating Accessibility Features .......................................................................... 9
3.3. Training Mode ..................................................................................................... 9
3.4. Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts .......................................................... 10
3.5. MASCHINE Accessibility .................................................................................... 11
3.5.1. MASCHINE Software Overview .................................................................. 11
3.5.2. Known Issues .......................................................................................... 11
3.5.3. MASCHINE Keyboard Overview ................................................................. 12
3.5.4. MASCHINE Workflows .............................................................................. 13
4. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow .......................................................................... 17
5. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................... 18
5.1. Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer .......................................................... 18
5.2. Setting up the Stand-Alone Application ............................................................... 19
5.3. Setting up Host Integration ................................................................................ 20
5.3.1. Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ............................................ 21
5.3.2. Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo ......................................................... 21
5.3.3. Setting up Ableton Live ............................................................................. 22
5.3.4. Setting up PreSonus Studio One ................................................................ 23
5.4. Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard .................................................................... 23
5.5. Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard .......................................... 25
6. Software Overview .................................................................................................... 27
6.1. Header ............................................................................................................. 27
6.2. Browser ........................................................................................................... 28
6.2.1. Library Pane ............................................................................................. 28
6.2.2. Product Selector ....................................................................................... 30
6.2.3. Files Pane ................................................................................................ 31
6.2.4. Browser on the Keyboard .......................................................................... 32
6.3. Perform Panel ................................................................................................... 32
6.4. Plug-in Panel ..................................................................................................... 33
6.5. Plug-in Chain Panel ........................................................................................... 33
6.6. MIDI Assignment Editor ..................................................................................... 34
6.7. Plug-in Area ...................................................................................................... 35
6.8. Sampler Plug-In ................................................................................................ 35
6.8.1. Envelopes ................................................................................................ 36
6.9. Audio Plug-In .................................................................................................... 38
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