User Manual

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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

5.1 Header

The header is where you find general settings that affect KOMPLETE KONTROL globally. It al-

so lets you access additional user interface areas.

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The header.

(1) KOMPLETE KONTROL logo: Opens the About screen, which shows the version number of the

KOMPLETE KONTROL software.

(2) Browser button: Shows or hides the Browser.

(3) Main menu: Opens the Main menu, which contains a number of general functions and set-

tings, including the Preferences.

(4) Preset display: Displays the name of the loaded Preset file or KONTAKT key switch. The ar-

row buttons on the right skip to the next Preset file in the Browser’s result list.

(5) Perform panel button: Shows or hides the Perform panel, which gives you access to the pa-

rameters of the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator. The Perform panel button lights up blue

when the Scale engine and/or the Arpeggiator are enabled.

(6) Plug-in panel button: Shows or hides the Plug-in Panel, which allows you to customize the

parameter mapping for the Control section on the keyboard for every Preset file.

(7) View button: Switches between Default view and Additional view of the loaded Instrument.

The View button only appears if the loaded Instrument contains an Additional view.

(8) Keyboard button: Shows the currently connected keyboard, S25, S49, S61, or S88. If multi-

ple instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (for example in a host), click-

ing the button connects the keyboard to this instance. This indicator only appears if at least

one compatible device is connected.

Software Overview

Header

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