User Manual
Table Of Contents
- Title Page
- Disclaimer
- Contact
- Table of Contents
- Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL
- Basic Concepts
- KOMPLETE KONTROL and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES
- Adjusting the KOMPLETE KONTROL Software Interface
- Loading Instruments
- Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode
- MIDI Mode
- Preferences
- Connecting External MIDI Equipment to KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES
- Incoming and Outgoing MIDI
- Native Map
- Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation
- Using Pedals with KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES
- Quick Start
- KOMPLETE KONTROL Software Overview
- KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES Overview
- KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser
- Browser Basics
- Searching and Loading Files from the Library
- Loading and Importing Files from Your File System
- Saving Files to the User Library
- Displaying and Editing File Information
- Browsing with the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES
- Browse Mode and Hardware Browsing
- Hardware Browsing
- Browser Overview
- Choosing Between Factory and User Content via the On-Screen Overlay
- Selecting a Product via the On-Screen Overlay
- Selecting a Bank via the On-Screen Overlay
- Filtering by Types via the On-Screen Overlay
- Filtering by Modes via the On-Screen Overlay
- Using the Result List in the On-Screen Overlay
- Filtering by Favorites via the On-Screen Overlay
- Adding and Removing Favorites
- KOMPLETE KONTROL Smart Play
- Troubleshooting – Getting Help
- Index
For detailed guides to help to you set up and configure your host application for use with KOM-
PLETE KONTROL S-SERIES, refer to these Knowledge Base articles:
▪ Setting up Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL:
https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/209557689
▪ Setting up Apple Logic for KOMPLETE KONTROL:
https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/210279905
▪ Setting up 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
2.5 MIDI Mode
Besides using your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES keyboard together with its dedicated
KOMPLETE KONTROL software, you can also use it as a powerful and highly versatile MIDI
controller to pilot any other MIDI-capable software application running on the computer it is
connected to via USB as well as any other MIDI-compatible hardware.
The MIDI ports on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES’ rear panel are only active when the
keyboard is connected to your computer via USB.
Switching to MIDI Mode
To switch your keyboard between KOMPLETE KONTROL mode and MIDI mode:
►
Press SHIFT + INSTANCE on your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES keyboard.
►
Learn more about MIDI mode in section ↑5.2, MIDI Mode.
Controller Editor
The versatility of the MIDI mode is made possible by the Controller Editor software, an applica-
tion that allows you to precisely define all MIDI assignments for your KOMPLETE KONTROL S-
SERIES keyboard. The Controller Editor is installed during the KOMPLETE KONTROL installa-
Basic Concepts
MIDI Mode
KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 35