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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

▪ MASCHINE 2

▪ Apple Logic Pro X

▪ Apple GarageBand

▪ Ableton Live 9

▪ Steinberg Cubase Artist 8.5/9/9.5

▪ Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5/9/9.5

▪ Steinberg Nuendo 7/8

Before using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to control a supported host, a few configura-

tion steps are required:

Configuring Your Host for Use with the Keyboard

For some of KOMPLETE KONTROL’s advanced integration features to function as intended,

the host must support these features. For an overview of which features that are supported by

which host, refer to the following Knowledge Base article: https://support.native-instru-

ments.com/hc/articles/210280325.

For detailed instructions about setting up supported hosts for use with the KOMPLETE KON-

TROL keyboard, refer to these Knowledge Base articles:

▪ Setting Up Apple Logic Pro X for KOMPLETE KONTROL:

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/210279905

▪ Setting Up Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL:

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/209557689

▪ Setting Up Apple GarageBand for KOMPLETE KONTROL:

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/210844489

▪ Setting Up Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo for KOMPLETE KONTROL:

https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/209557849

You can also find instructions about configuring Ableton Live for use with KOM-

PLETE KONTROL in the Ableton Live Setup document available as a PDF file in the

Host Integration Files subfolder of the KOMPLETE KONTROL installation folder on your

hard drive.

Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Setting up Host Integration

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