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
5. Press Button 8 to quick browse preset les for the selected Plug-in. Push the 4-D encoder to
select the preset le.
6. To delete a Plug-in from the chain, press Clear.
7. Adjust the parameter values of the Plug-in using Knobs 1–8. The Page buttons provide access
to other pages containing further functions to control. Select the next or previous parameter
page using the Page Left/Page Right buttons.
Performance
Use the Edit Controls, located in the upper, leftmost cluster of buttons, to access the Arpeggiator
and Scale Engine. Adjust the settings according to your performance needs.
1. To activate the scale engine for the selected Group, press Scale.
2. Edit the scale engine by pressing Shift + Scale.
3. To activate the Arpeggiator for the selected Group, press Arp.
4. Edit the Arpeggiator settings by pressing Shift + Arp.
5. To activate quantization, press Quantize + turn Knob 1. To adjust the quantization value press
Quantize + turn Knob 2.
Transport controls can be used to operate Maschine's playback. They are located on the lower left
side of the keyboard.
1. Press Play to start playback.
2. Press Metro to activate/deactivate the metronome.
3. To adjust the Master tempo, press Tempo and turn Knob 1.
4. Press Shift + Play to restart playback.
Recording
Pattern mode is the recommended mode for recording. The Pattern button is the second of the
Maschine Controls, located left of the Central Console. In Pattern mode, you can create and edit
Patterns, and use the 4-D encoder to move and edit note events. When you are ready to record a
Pattern:
1. Press Pattern on the keyboard.
2. Use Buttons 1–8 to select a Pattern or create a new Pattern for the selected Scene.
3. Push 4-D encoder left or right to select another Group, and use Knob 1 to select another Sound
in the Pattern.
4. Double the Pattern length by pressing Shift + Button 3.
5. Insert a copy of the selected Pattern by pressing Shift + Button 4, and insert an empty Pattern
by pressing Shift.
6. Activate the count-in by pressing Shift + Rec.
7. Start recording by pressing Rec and stop recording by pressing Stop.
8. Adjust the Position using Knob 2. Adjust the Start position using Knob 3. Adjust the Length of
the pattern using Knob 4.
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