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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
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
- Instrument Area
Keyboard Overview
- Transport Section
- Perform Section
- Control Section
- Light Guide
- Touch Strips
- Transpose Buttons
Global Controls and Preferences
- Instrument Views
- Switching Instances
- Transport and Tempo
  - Resetting the Clock
  - Adjusting Tempo
- Adjusting Master Volume
- Preferences
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
Host Integration
- Integration with MASCHINE
- Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
- Integration with Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo
- Integration with Ableton Live
Browsing the Library
- Browser Basics
- Selecting Browse Mode Keyboard
- Opening the Browser
- 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
- Browsing via the On-Screen Overlay
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
- 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
Configuring the Touch Strips
- Accessing the Touch Strip Settings
- Configuring the Pitch Strip
  - Adjusting Absolute Mode
  - Enabling Relative Mode
- Configuring the Modulation Strip
  - Modulation Strip Modes
  - Selecting and Editing a Modulation Strip Mode
Troubleshooting
Index

BROWSE Control encoder PRESET Up

INSTANCE PRESET Down

BACK Up Enter

Left Down Right

1.4.2 Activating Accessibility Features

In order to activate or deactivate the accessibility features from the KOMPLETE KONTROL key-

board while the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is running:

1. Press and hold the SHIFT button on the top left of the keyboard.

2. While holding SHIFT press the PRESET Up button on the top right of the keyboard.

→ The speech output confirms that the accessibility features have been activated or deacti-

vated.

The accessibility features are designed to be used with the KOMPLETE KONTROL plug-

in. However, the KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened after

initial installation and after installing additional Instruments. This will ensure that all In-

struments are displayed correctly in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.

Activating the accessibility features automatically switches KOMPLETE KONTROL’s

Browse Mode to Hardware.

1.4.3 Training Mode

KOMPLETE KONTROL Training Mode makes it easy to locate a specific button or parameter

without accidentally triggering an action. When Training Mode is activated, all button presses

and parameter names are announced but the corresponding action is not triggered.

► To activate or deactivate Training Mode from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard while

the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is running, double-press the SHIFT button on the top

left of the keyboard.

Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL

Accessibility

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