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Depending on the compatibility and version number of your host application, switching
between instances of KOMPLETE KONTROL may not function as described.
For use of KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES with Ableton Live, refer to the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL S-SERIES Ableton Live Setup document available as a PDF file in the
Host Integration Files subfolder of the Komplete Kontrol installation folder on your hard
disk.
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To select a KOMPLETE KONTROL instance from your keyboard, use the NAVIGATE up
and down buttons on your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES to select the track contain-
ing the instance in your DAW. The KOMPLETE KONTROL instance loaded on that track is
automatically selected.
For detailed information about selecting tracks and KOMPLETE KONTROL instances from your
keyboard, see section ↑5.4, Host Control and the Transport Section.
2.4.3 Configuring Your Host Application
Though KOMPLETE KONTROL can be used stand-alone, most of the time you will want to load
it as a plug-in in a host application. Before using the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES key-
board to control your host application, there are a few things to be aware of. To learn more
about the necessary configuration steps, continue reading below.
For detailed information on how to set up your DAW for fully integrated use with KOM-
PLETE KONTROL and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES, refer to the documentation of
your host application.
Configuring Your Host for Use with KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES
For some of KOMPLETE KONTROL’s advanced host integration features to function as intend-
ed, your host application must support these features. For an overview of which host integra-
tion features that are supported by which host applications, refer to the following Knowledge
Base article: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/210280325.
For information on how to configure your host application for use with external MIDI
hardware, refer to the documentation of your DAW.
Basic Concepts
Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
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