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  • Page 1 MANUAL...
  • Page 2 The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Native Instruments GmbH. The software described by this docu- ment is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this...
  • Page 3 NATIVE INSTRUMENTS FRANCE SARL SHENZHEN NATIVE INSTRUMENTS COMPANY Limited 113 Rue Saint-Maur 203B & 201B, Nanshan E-Commerce Base Of 75011 Paris Innovative Services France Shi Yun Road, Shekou, Nanshan, Shenzhen www.native-instruments.com China www.native-instruments.com © NATIVE INSTRUMENTS GmbH, 2017. All rights reserved.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ................10 Document Conventions ....................... 10 Box Contents ..........................12 System Requirements ......................... 13 Accessibility ..........................14 New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9 ..............15 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow ................16 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ..................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Instrument Area .......................... 43 Keyboard Overview ....................44 Perform and Edit Section ......................47 Transport Section ........................48 Control Section ........................... 49 Mode Buttons ..........................50 The 4-Directional Push Encoder ....................51 Keybed and Light Guide ......................52 Modulation Wheels ........................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents 7.5.5 Preferences – Plug-ins Page ..................76 MIDI Communication ....................80 Host Automation ......................... 81 8.1.1 Automation IDs for the Perform Panel ................ 81 8.1.2 Recording Automation ....................82 Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode ....................85 Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller ..............
  • Page 7 Table of Contents 10.2 Opening the Browser ........................122 10.3 Overview of the Browser on the Keyboard ................... 122 10.4 Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ..............123 10.5 Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File ..............125 10.6 Filtering Preset Files by Bank .....................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents 11.6 Installing NKS Instruments ......................161 11.7 Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files ............... 164 12 Controlling Instrument Parameters ................166 12.1 Pre-Mapped Instruments ......................166 12.2 Adjusting Parameters ......................... 166 12.3 Switching Parameter Pages ......................167 12.4 Customizing Parameter Mappings ....................
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 14.5.1 Main Mode ......................... 196 14.5.2 Main Type ........................196 14.6 Setting the Rhythm Parameters ....................197 14.6.1 Rhythm Rate ......................197 14.6.2 Rhythm Sequence ...................... 198 14.6.3 Rhythm Swing ......................199 14.7 Setting the Other Parameters ..................... 200 14.7.1 Other Octaves ......................

  • Page 10: Welcome To Komplete Kontrol

    KOMPLETE KONTROL offers advanced integration with a number of hosts and provides full control of any Instruments supporting NKS, both from Native Instruments and partners. The keyboard lets you browse your Instruments in an intuitive way and play them creatively with KOMPLETE KONTROL’s unique Scale engine and Arpeggiator.
  • Page 11 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Document Conventions ▪ Text appearing in (drop-down) menus (such as Open…, Save as… etc.) in the software and paths to locations on your hard disk or other storage devices is printed in italics. ▪ Text appearing elsewhere (labels of buttons, controls, text next to checkboxes etc.) in the software is printed in blue.

  • Page 12: Box Contents

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Box Contents The unlabeled buttons and knobs on the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard. For better reference, we applied a special formatting here: throughout the document, the ele- ments are capitalized and numbered, so the buttons above the displays are written Button 1 to Button 8, while the knobs under the displays are written Knob 1 to Knob 8.

  • Page 13: System Requirements

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL System Requirements System Requirements For KOMPLETE KONTROL to fully function as indented, your system needs to meet certain re- quirements. The latest KOMPLETE KONTROL system requirements and compatibility informa- tion is available here: www.native-instruments.com/products/komplete/keyboards/komplete-kontrol-s-series/specifica- tions/ KOMPLETE KOMPLETE KONTROL is optimized for use with KOMPLETE 11 SELECT, KOMPLETE 11 and KOMPLETE 11 ULTIMATE.

  • Page 14: Accessibility

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Accessibility Accessibility KOMPLETE KONTROL’s accessibility features for visually-impaired users are currently not available for the new MK2 generation of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series key- board. They will be added as part of the next software update. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 14...

  • Page 15: New Features In Komplete Kontrol 1.9

    ▪ Now you can preview sounds when browsing Factory Preset files for all KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments. ▪ The new KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 or S61 keyboards take advanced integration with MA- SCHINE, Apple Logic Pro X, GarageBand, and Ableton Live to the next level, with full mix- er control and direct access to quantization, writing automation, and tap tempo from the keyboard.

  • Page 16: The Komplete Kontrol Workflow

    The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow KOMPLETE KONTROL brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the heart of your workflow. Its advanced integration in a number of hosts enables you to quickly capture ideas, with immediate access to the sounds you need—all directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard.
  • Page 17 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow ▪ Host integration: Advanced integration in a number of hosts allows you control core func- tionality directly from the keyboard. For more information, refer to ↑4.3, Setting up Host Integration ↑9, Host Integration. ▪ Browser: The Browser is your interface for finding, loading and organizing Instruments and Preset files from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Komplete Kontrol

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL This section provides basic setup information and guides you through the process of integrat- ing KOMPLETE KONTROL with supported hosts. The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is installed both as a stand-alone application as well as a VST, Audio Unit, and AAX plug-in.

  • Page 19: Connecting The Keyboard To The Computer

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer To connect the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard to your computer: Attach the ‘device end’ of the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of the keyboard.

  • Page 20: Setting Up The Stand-Alone Application

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up the Stand-Alone Application Setting up the Stand-Alone Application When you launch the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from its installation directory, it starts as a stand-alone application independently from a host. By default the application uses the standard audio interface of your computer. In order to use another audio interface, and receive MIDI notes from the keyboard, you need configure the ap- plication in its Preferences.
  • Page 21 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up the Stand-Alone Application Preferences panel — Audio page Click on MIDI to display the MIDI page. Click on Input to display the available devices for incoming MIDI signals. Click the Komplete Kontrol checkboxes to activate incoming MIDI signals from the key- board.

  • Page 22: Setting Up Host Integration

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration Preferences panel — MIDI page (entries may vary on your computer) The software is configured and ready to be controlled with the keyboard. → The MIDI Output settings are required for using KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features with other MIDI instruments.

  • Page 23: Setting Up Apple Logic Pro X And Garageband

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration ▪ Apple Logic Pro X ▪ Apple GarageBand ▪ Ableton Live Before using the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard to control a supported host, a few configuration steps are required: 4.3.1 Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand are automatically configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL once you launch the respective application for the first time after in- stalling the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
  • Page 24 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration Open your Applications folder and right-click the Ableton Live application symbol. In the context menu, click Show Package Contents. In the Ableton Live package, navigate to Contents > App-Resources > MIDI Re- mote Scripts.

  • Page 25: Setting Up Ableton Live (Windows)

    The MIDI Remote Script allows Ableton Live to recognize KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control surface. It needs to be copied into Live’s MIDI Remote Scripts directory: Ensure that Ableton Live is not running. Navigate to the following folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Native Instruments\Host Integration\Ableton Live\ Copy the Komplete_Kontrol_Mk2 folder to the clipboard.
  • Page 26 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Setting up Host Integration Copy the Komplete Kontrol VST.adg file to the clipboard. Paste the file you have copied to the clipboard into your Ableton Live Instrument Rack folder. By default this folder is located here: C:\Users\*Username*\Documents\Ableton \User Library\Presets\Instruments\Instrument Rack\ Configuring Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL Once the MIDI Remote Script and the Instrument Rack file are installed in the correct loca-...

  • Page 27: Connecting Pedals To The Keyboard

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard provides you two pedal inputs (in the form of 1/4" sockets) on its rear panel: PEDAL A PEDAL The pedal inputs on the rear panel of the keyboard. These inputs both allow you to connect either a continuous or a switch pedal in order to further refine your performance.
  • Page 28 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard Select Switch from the Mode drop-down menu. Depending on inverted tip/ring connectivity of the pedal, select either or Ring. The pedal input is configured for a switch pedal with sustain behavior. If you need to →...
  • Page 29 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard Select the pedal input you want to configure, either Pedal A Pedal Select Continuous from the Mode drop-down menu. The pedal input is configured for a continuous pedal with expression behavior. If you need →...

  • Page 30: Connecting External Midi Equipment To The Keyboard

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard When using the MIDI Assignment editor, all keyboard controls (i.e. navigation, transport, etc.) are blocked. Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard The KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard has dedicated MIDI sockets that allow you to di- rectly connect other MIDI devices using a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable and integrate the keyboard into your MIDI setup.

  • Page 31: Software Overview

    Software Overview Software Overview This section gives an overview of the areas and controls of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Overview of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. (1) Header: Provides access to general functions like the Main menu, the Preset display, the Transport and Master Volume controls, as well as options to show and hide user interface areas.

  • Page 32: Header

    Software Overview Header Header The header is where you find general settings that affect KOMPLETE KONTROL globally. It al- so lets you access additional user interface areas. 11 12 13 13 The header. (1) KOMPLETE KONTROL logo: Opens the About screen, which shows the version number of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
  • Page 33 Software Overview Header (10) Tempo control: Lets you adjust the tempo in BPM (beats per minute). (11) Master Volume control: Lets you adjust the overall output volume of KOMPLETE KON- TROL. The meter shows the current peak level of the output signal. (12) CPU meter: Represents the current load on your computer’s processor;...

  • Page 34: Browser

    Software Overview Browser Browser The Browser gives you access to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and lets you add, edit, and organize Preset files. In the Browser’s Library pane, you can browse for all the Instruments and Preset files contained in your Library. In the Files pane, you can find and load compatible files from your hard drive, or add them to the Library.

  • Page 35: Library Pane

    Software Overview Browser 5.2.1 Library Pane Library pane contains the following elements: Library pane. (1) Library: Displays the Library pane. (2) Content selector: The Globe icon selects factory content and the User icon selects user con- tent. Only Preset files of the selected content type are displayed in the results list (7). (3) Instrument selector: Selects a particular Instrument, Instrument category, and bank of the selected Instrument.
  • Page 36 Software Overview Browser (4) TYPES: Lets you browse for Preset files based on Type and Sub-Type tags that have been applied to them. You can collapse or expand this section by clicking on the little arrow next to TYPES. (5) MODES: Lets you browse for Preset files based on Mode tags that have been applied to them.

  • Page 37: Instrument Selector

    Software Overview Browser 5.2.2 Instrument Selector The Instrument selector allows you to limit your search to a certain Instrument category, a par- ticular Instrument, or a specific Bank of the Instrument. You can also load an Instrument along with its default Preset file directly from the Instrument selector. The Instrument selector.
  • Page 38 Software Overview Browser (1) Instrument selector header: The header shows the selected Instrument—if there is no selec- tion it shows a generic label (All Instruments). Click on the header to open or close the Instru- ment selector. (2) Category / Vendor selector: Allows you to sort the Instrument list by Category or by Vendor.

  • Page 39: Files Pane

    Software Overview Browser 5.2.3 Files Pane Files pane contains following elements: Files pane in the Browser. (1) Files tab: Displays the Files pane. (2) Favorite bar: Displays all your favorite folders. A click on any favorite folder lets you jump directly to that particular path and display its content in the Result list (5).

  • Page 40: Perform Panel

    Software Overview Perform Panel (3) Location bar: Displays the selected path. The Location bar provides various tools to quickly navigate your file system. (4) Recent Locations button: Opens a list of the last visited locations for quickly jumping to any of them.

  • Page 41: Plug-In Panel

    Software Overview Plug-in Panel (2) ARP: Clicking the round button left of switches the Arpeggiator on or off. Clicking the label displays the Arpeggiator’s parameters. See ↑14, Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator for details. (3) TOUCHSTRIP: Clicking the TOUCHSTRIP label displays the Touch Strips’ parameters. See Configuring the Touch Strips for details.
  • Page 42 Software Overview MIDI Assignment Editor Overview of the MIDI Assignment editor. (1) Templates Pane: Allows you to create and manage your Templates for MIDI assignments. (2) Templates Pane button: Shows/ hides the Templates pane. (3) KNOBS, BUTTONS, PEDALS: Here you can select the type of control element to which you can make MIDI assignments.

  • Page 43: Instrument Area

    Software Overview Instrument Area Instrument Area The Instrument area of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is where your Instruments are dis- played once you have loaded them from the Browser. Each Instrument offers a different set of controls and parameters that are all easily controlled directly on the computer screen or from the keyboard.

  • Page 44: Keyboard Overview

    Fatar keybed with aftertouch. Beyond the keybed, all keyboards come with identical features. The keyboard is equipped with the following sections: Top View KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 (1) Transport section: Controls the transport of supported hosts when KOMPLETE KONTROL is used as a plug-in. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 44...
  • Page 45 Keyboard Overview (2) Perform and Edit section: Lets you edit and control the Smart Play features, i.e. playing scales, chords, and arpeggiator sequences. The settings made in the Perform and Edit section are displayed in the Control section (5) and are reflected by the Light Guide and keybed (7). (3) Solo and Mute buttons: Let you instantly solo and mute any Sound or Group in supported hosts.
  • Page 46 Connects sustain and expression pedals. (4) PSU socket (15V - 1.2A): Connects the power supply which can be purchased separately in the Native Instruments online shop. connector: Connects the keyboard to your computer with the supplied USB cable. (6) Power button: Switches the keyboard on and off.

  • Page 47: Perform And Edit Section

    Keyboard Overview Perform and Edit Section Perform and Edit Section The buttons in the Perform and Edit section on the far left of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S- Series keyboard let you switch the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator on or off and access their parameter for editing.

  • Page 48: Transport Section

    Keyboard Overview Transport Section Transport Section TRANSPORT section at the far left on the keyboard gives you quick and easy access to functions like play, record, loop, etc. in supported hosts. The Transport section. (1) LOOP: Switches between standard and loop playback. (2) METRO: Switches the metronome on or off.

  • Page 49: Control Section

    Keyboard Overview Control Section Control Section The Control section is located at the center of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard. The knobs, buttons, and displays are automatically assigned to parameters of the loaded In- strument or selected mode. They provide immediate control and allow for deep editing of vari- ous aspects of KOMPLETE KONTROL.

  • Page 50: Mode Buttons

    Keyboard Overview Mode Buttons Mode Buttons Mode Buttons. (1) BROWSER: Displays the Browser in the Control section. (2) PLUG-IN: Displays the loaded Instrument in the Control section. (3) MIXER: Displays the mixer of supported hosts in the Control section. (4) SETUP: Displays the hardware serial number and the firmware version, and lets you change the display brightness.

  • Page 51: The 4-Directional Push Encoder

    Keyboard Overview The 4-Directional Push Encoder The 4-Directional Push Encoder The 4-Directional Push Encoder (referred to as the 4-D encoder) combines the functionalities of a conventional joystick, of a button, and of a continuous encoder. These aspects make it a multi-functional control element that can be used for navigation, for adjusting values of param- eters, and for controlling Instruments.

  • Page 52: Keybed And Light Guide

    Keyboard Overview Keybed and Light Guide Keybed and Light Guide The Light Guide visualizes the key mapping of loaded Instruments and sample mapping. By color coding sample based Instruments and indicating active and inactive keys in scales using the LEDs above the keybed. The Smart Play settings are also reflected by the Light Guide. This means that when you select e.g.

  • Page 53: Modulation Wheels

    Keyboard Overview Modulation Wheels Modulation Wheels The two Modulation Wheels to the left of the keybed let you control pitch and modulation pa- rameters of the loaded Instrument. Modulation Wheels The left Modulation Wheel, called Pitch Wheel, lets you adjust the pitch of the loaded Instru- ment.

  • Page 54: Touch Strip

    Keyboard Overview Touch Strip Touch Strip The Touch Strip is an intuitive control element that gives you immediate control over Instru- ment parameters. It sends MIDI Control Change message CC11 (Expression), which you can assign to Instrument parameters via MIDI learn. The Touch Strip.

  • Page 55: Transpose And Fixed Velocity Buttons

    Keyboard Overview Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons. FIXED VEL: Sets the note velocity for all keys to a fixed value of 127. (2 - 3) OCTAVE down / Semi Octave up / Semi: Transpose the entire keybed one octave down / up.

  • Page 56: Global Controls And Preferences

    Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views Global Controls and Preferences This sections introduces the global controls and the Preferences you can access via the Header of KOMPLETE KONTROL. Instrument Views Once you have loaded an Instrument from the Browser, it appears in the Instrument area of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.

  • Page 57: Default View

    Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views 7.1.1 Default View The Default View is the view that first appears when you load an Instrument from the Browser. It gives you access to some of the most important features of each KOMPLETE Instrument with an easy-to-use interface.
  • Page 58 Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views POLYPLEX in additional view. Besides of selecting Additional View via the KOMPLETE KONTROL Menu and the application menu, you can also do this by clicking the button in the KOMPLETE KONTROL header. Clicking it again will return to the Default View. The + button opens and closes the Additional View.

  • Page 59: Edit View

    Global Controls and Preferences Instrument Views 7.1.3 Edit View Edit view is only available for Instruments powered by KONTAKT or REAKTOR. In the Edit View you have also the possibility to open any KOMPLETE Instrument that can be loaded or played by either the KONTAKT PLAYER or REAKTOR PLAYER. This gives you access to all the flexible controls and features you would normally have when using KONTAKT or RE- AKTOR in stand-alone mode.

  • Page 60: Switching Instances

    Global Controls and Preferences Switching Instances Edit view enables you to access files that cannot be loaded from the KOMPLETE KON- TROL Browser, e.g. KONTAKT Multis which can be loaded from the KONTAKT Browser in edit view. Switching Instances When two or more instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (e.g. as a plug- in on different tracks of the host), you must choose which instance you want to control from the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard.
  • Page 61 Global Controls and Preferences Switching Instances Switching to an Instance from the Keyboard If you are using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in in a host without advanced integration, you cannot rely on automatic switching between instances. However, you can still select a particu- lar instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from the keyboard using its displays and 4- D encoder.

  • Page 62: Transport And Tempo

    Global Controls and Preferences Transport and Tempo Transport and Tempo If KOMPLETE KONTROL is used in stand-alone mode, it features its own transport and tempo settings. They are used by sequenced KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments as well as the Ar- peggiator.

  • Page 63: Clock Resetting Commands

    Global Controls and Preferences Transport and Tempo 7.3.1 Clock Resetting Commands Clock Resetting Commands from the Software ▪ When the internal clock is stopped, clicking the Reset button allows you to start playback from the beginning by pressing the Play button. ▪...

  • Page 64: Adjusting Master Volume

    Global Controls and Preferences Adjusting Master Volume While holding SHIFT push and turn the Control encoder. The tempo adjusts in increments of one. → Adjusting Master Volume The Master Volume slider lets you adjust the overall output volume of KOMPLETE KONTROL. The Volume meter shows the current peak level of the output signal.

  • Page 65: Preferences - Audio Page

    Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Click Edit > Preferences in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu: ► 7.5.1 Preferences – Audio Page Audio page holds settings related to your audio interface when KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the audio configuration is managed by the host, and the Audio page is not available.
  • Page 66 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Preferences panel — Audio page Setting Description Driver Here you can select the audio driver. Device This allows you to choose from the available devices if you have connected more than one audio interface. Status This shows you whether your audio interface is currently running.
  • Page 67 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Setting Description Buffer Size macOS: This slider allows you to adjust the buffer size of your audio interface in samples. Lower values result in a more immediate playing response but increase the CPU load, and may result in audible clicks and pops.

  • Page 68: Preferences - Midi Page

    Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.2 Preferences – MIDI Page MIDI page allows you to set up the MIDI input and output ports that you want to use when KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the MIDI configuration is managed by the host, and the MIDI page is not available.

  • Page 69: Preferences - General Page

    Native Instruments ap- plications when they are used in real life situations. The data sent to Native Instruments is one hundred percent anonymous and will not affect performance.
  • Page 70 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Usage Data Tracking in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. To enable or disable Usage Tracking: Open the General page of the Preferences by clicking Preferences… in the MASCHINE menu. Click the Allow usage data tracking checkbox to enable or disable user data tracking. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 70...

  • Page 71: Preferences - Library Page

    Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.4 Preferences – Library Page Library page allows you to edit the locations of all KOMPLETE KONTROL Library files (both Factory and User) that appear in the Library pane of the Browser. At the top of the page, the Factory User buttons allow you to switch between the...
  • Page 72 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Element Description Location column Shows the path of each library. If you have moved any library to another location on your computer, click the folder icon on the left of that library and select its new path. Product column Shows the name of each product.
  • Page 73 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences User Pane User pane shows all user libraries currently used. These include KOMPLETE KONTROL’s standard user directory as well as any other user directory you might have defined. These libra- ries will appear in the User view of the Browser’s Library pane.
  • Page 74 Alias column to set the alias for that new location. The alias of the default user folder, Native Instruments User Directory, cannot be edited — this is the location where all your user files will be stored by default. Scan user content...
  • Page 75 Removing Folders from the User Library You can also remove any user folder from your library—except the default user content directo- Native Instruments User Content. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 75...

  • Page 76: Preferences - Plug-Ins Page

    Global Controls and Preferences Preferences 7.5.5 Preferences – Plug-ins Page Plug-ins page allows you to manage your VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL. At the top of the page, the Manager Locations buttons allow you to switch between the Manager pane and the Locations pane.
  • Page 77 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Preferences panel — the Plug-ins page's Manager pane. Element Description Checkbox column Activates or deactivates a plug-in for use in KOMPLETE KONTROL. Plug-in column Lists all available VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL. Always use latest If this option in enabled (default), Library content is loaded version of NI Plug- with the latest version of the associated plug-in.
  • Page 78 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Locations Pane Locations pane allows you manage the folders containing your plug-ins on the hard drive. KOMPLETE KONTROL scans these folders for VST plug-ins and adds them to the Manager pane. You can Remove folders from the list, as well as use the Rescan function to update the available plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL according to any changes made to the...
  • Page 79 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences Setting Description Plug-in column Lists all folders that KOMPLETE KONTROL scans for VST plug-ins. Opens a file dialogue that lets you add another folder to the list. Remove Removes the currently selected folder from the list. Rescan Scans all folders in the list for compatible plug-ins and updates the...

  • Page 80: Midi Communication

    MIDI Communication MIDI Communication KOMPLETE KONTROL provides you with flexible MIDI control and host automation capabili- ties for easy integration with your MIDI environment. Incoming MIDI KOMPLETE KONTROL and the Instruments you load inside it can be controlled via MIDI and the host (when KOMPLETE KONTROL is loaded as a plug-in): ▪...

  • Page 81: Host Automation

    MIDI Communication Host Automation MIDI output is only supported by the stand-alone application as well as the VST and AAX versions of the plug-in. The AU (Audio Unit) version of the plug-in does not support MIDI output. Host Automation When you load KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in in a host, the parameters of the loaded In- strument, the Scale engine, and the Arpeggiator become available for automation from the host.

  • Page 82: Recording Automation

    MIDI Communication Host Automation Automation ID Parameter Mode (Arp) Type (Arp) Rate (Arp) Sequence (Arp) Swing (Arp) Octaves (Arp) Dynamic (Arp) Gate (Arp) Retrigger (Arp) Repeat (Arp) Offset (Arp) Inversion (Arp) Min. Key (Arp) Max. Key (Arp) Hold (Arp) 8.1.2 Recording Automation Many hosts require that you have enabled transport record in order to record automation, while others make use of dedicated automation controls.
  • Page 83 MIDI Communication Host Automation Changing the State of an On/Off Switch To change the state of an on/off switch: Click the corresponding button with your computer mouse. Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 83...
  • Page 84 MIDI Communication Host Automation Selecting Another Entry from a Drop-Down Menu To select another entry from a drop-down menu: Click the corresponding menu with your computer mouse and select an entry. Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter. Changing the Value of a Drag Control To change the value of a drag control: Click and drag the corresponding drag control with your computer mouse.

  • Page 85: Using The Keyboard In Midi Mode

    MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode Turn the knob on the keyboard currently assigned to the corresponding parameter. Some hosts let you handle automation by using automation IDs that are mapped to specific parameters of the plug-in. KOMPLETE KONTROL comes with a predefined list of automation IDs that lets the host find them automatically.

  • Page 86: Using The Keyboard As Stand-Alone Midi Controller

    MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller MIDI Assignment The MIDI mode’s versatility is made possible by the MIDI Assignment editor, which allows you to freely define MIDI assignments for the controls on the keyboard. For more information, refer ↑8.4, Using the MIDI Assignment Editor.
  • Page 87 MIDI Communication Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller Control El- Message Mode / Type Range / Control Function ement Type Values Touch Controller Mode: Standard 0-127 Expression Strip Controller Display: Unipolar LED Mode: Bar Encoder 1 Controller Absolute 0-127 Undefined Encoder 2 Controller Absolute...

  • Page 88: Using The Midi Assignment Editor

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Control El- Message Mode / Type Range / Control Function ement Type Values Button 6 Controller Toggle (Action on Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Down) Button 7 Controller Toggle (Action on Off 0 / On 127 Undefined Down) Button 8...
  • Page 89 MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Select or create a Template in the Templates pane. Select the type of control element. Select the control element you want to assign a MIDI message to. Define the MIDI message using the several drop-down menus and options in the Defini- tion area.

  • Page 90: Renaming Control Elements

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor If required select or create another page for making multiple assignments. When you finished assigning MIDI messages, close the MIDI Assignment editor. Your edits are saved to the Template(s). → 8.4.2 Renaming Control Elements Apart from assigning MIDI messages you can also rename the control element to your liking.

  • Page 91: The Mapping System

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor 8.4.3 The Mapping System Whatever you do on the keyboard, the MIDI Assignment editor translates it into a MIDI mes- sage that is then sent to the desired MIDI port — this is what the MIDI Assignment editor is all about: mapping human actions to MIDI events.

  • Page 92: Midi Message Types - Type Menu

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor 8.4.4 MIDI Message Types – Type Menu For all control elements, the assignment definition starts with the same menu: the Type menu. Type drop-down menu specifies the type of MIDI message that has to be sent upon action on this control element.

  • Page 93: Assignments For Knobs

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor 8.4.5 Assignments for Knobs For the Knobs, the Type menu offers the entries Control Change and Program Change. Depend- ing on the selected entry, the further available options differ subsequently. The following table details the different combinations of options: Type Menu Value Mode Menu...

  • Page 94: Assignments For Buttons

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor ◦ Resolution: Adjusts the sensitivity of the control element to your actions. At high Res- olution values, a little movement of the control element will be enough to trigger the message. At lower Resolution values, you will have to move it more frankly to trigger the message.

  • Page 95: Assignments For Pedals (Switch)

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Mode Menu Values for Buttons For the buttons control elements listed in the above table, and only for some of the MIDI mes- sage types available for these control elements, you can choose from different behaviors for the way the data is sent.
  • Page 96 MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor Type Menu Mode Menu Range Value Number Step / Wrap Value Value Min / Max Step (-128 to (0-127) 127) / Wrap Program Toggle / Gate Off / On Change (0-127) Trigger 0 - 127 Min / Max Step (-128 to (0-127)

  • Page 97: Assignments For Pedals (Continuous)

    MIDI Communication Using the MIDI Assignment Editor controlled sounds). In this mode, you thus find only one numeric field called Value, defin- ing the value to be sent when you hit the control element. It goes from 0 to 127 (127 by default).

  • Page 98: Host Integration

    Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Host Integration When using advanced host integration, the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard becomes the centerpiece of your studio setup. You can use it to control not only the Instrument loaded in KOMPLETE KONTROL, but also core functionality of supported hosts. Advanced integration between the new MK2 generation of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S- Series keyboard and Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo is coming soon.

  • Page 99: Overview Of Basic Control Functions

    Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Connect to MASCHINE using the Keyboard Press INSTANCE on the keyboard. ► Select the MASCHINE instance shown in the display. ► Press Button 8 (SELECT) to connect the keyboard to MASCHINE. ► 9.1.1 Overview of Basic Control Functions The available basic control functions mapped to the sections of the keyboard are listed below.
  • Page 100 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE PERFORM Section Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE SCALE Enable/disable SCALE for the selected Group Enable/Disable ARP for the selected Group SHIFT SCALE Edit SCALE for the selected Group SHIFT Edit ARP for the selected Group QUANTIZE Opens the Quantize settings AUTO...
  • Page 101 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE MIDI Enters MIDI Mode SETUP Displays the hardware serial number and the firmware version, and lets you change the display brightness. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 101...

  • Page 102: Using The Arrange Buttons

    Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE 9.1.2 Using the Arrange buttons The advanced integration controls using the Arrange buttons available basic control functions mapped to the sections of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard are listed below. Ideas View When you press SCENE on the KOMPELTE KONTROL S-Series, you are presented with the Ideas view in the displays.
  • Page 103 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE SHIFT + Button 6 (DELETE) Deletes the selected Scene. SHIFT + Button 8 (RETRIGGER) If enabled, the next Scene that is selected will be forced to play from the start. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 103...
  • Page 104 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Pattern View When you press PATTERN on the keyboard, you are presented with the Pattern view in the dis- plays. The Pattern view is the recommended view for recording. MASCHINE’s Pattern view on the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard. Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE Button 1–8...
  • Page 105 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE Knob 5 Zooms in or zooms out the pattern view. Knob 6 Moves the focused area in the displays. TRACK View When you press and hold TRACK on the keyboard, you are presented with the Track view in the displays.
  • Page 106 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Mix View When you press MIXER on the keyboard, you are presented with the Mix mode in the displays. The Mix mode displays eight of 16 channel strips with Sounds and Groups. The further eight Sounds can be displayed by pressing the Page buttons.
  • Page 107 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series Action in MASCHINE Pressing the 4-D encoder Toggles between Volume and Pan to control. Turning the 4-D encoder Adjusts Volume or Pan. Plug-In View When you press PLUG-IN on the keyboard, you are presented with the Plug-in view in the dis- plays.
  • Page 108 Host Integration Integration with MASCHINE Key Mode When you press KEY MODE on the keyboard, you are presented with the Key mode in the dis- plays. When Key mode is active the Keybed and Light Guide reflect the PADs behavior and PADs colors as of the MASCHINE controller.

  • Page 109: Integration With Apple Logic Pro X And Garageband

    Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand If you own Apple Logic Pro X or GarageBand, you can control many of their functions directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard. The available functions mapped to the sec- tions of the keyboard are listed below.
  • Page 110 Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Perform (KK) Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) SHIFT Accesses secondary control function SCALE Turns Scale & Chord Engine On / Off Edit Changes Scale & Chord Parameters Turns Arp Engine On / Off Edit...
  • Page 111 Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Track Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) (Mute) Mutes / un-mutes focused Track MIXER: press and hold + press Button 1-8 to mute / un-mute the track (Solo) Solos / un-solos focused Track...
  • Page 112 Host Integration Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand Arrange Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) SCENE PATTERN SELECT KEY MODE CLEAR Navigation Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) BROWSER Opens the Browser (KK)

  • Page 113: Integration With Ableton Live

    Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live 4-D Encoder Primary Action Function Secondary Ac- Function tion (SHIFT) Up / Down Selects Track Left / Right Selects Clip MIXER: selects channel Push Launches selected Clip BROWSER: Load selected Preset Turn MIXER: adjusts Pan / Volume of selected Track BROWSER: navigates selected list Buttons 1-8...
  • Page 114 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Transport Button Function Button Function (primary ac- secondary ac- tion) tion (SHIFT) PLAY Stopped: Starts transport Playing: Restarts transport from song start Recording: Restarts transport from song start Starts Clip recording Start Arranger Recording STOP Stopped: Relocates transport to song start...
  • Page 115 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Edit Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) UNDO Undoes Ableton Live Action Redo Redoes Ableton Live Action QUANTIZE Quantizes to default value 1/16 for focused Clip AUTO Toggles Automation On / Off for focused track Track Button...
  • Page 116 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Instrument (KK) Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) PRESET Selects previous Instrument Preset in Browser search PRESET Down Selects next Instrument Preset in Browser search PAGE Left PLUG-IN: Selects previous parameter page BROWSER: Selects previous Product page...
  • Page 117 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) KEY MODE CLEAR Navigation Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) BROWSER Browser (KK) PLUG-IN (KK) Instrument Parameters MIXER Mixer SHIFT + Knob: Fine Control...
  • Page 118 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live 4-D Encoder Primary Action Function Secondary Ac- Function tion (SHIFT) Select Previous Clip Slot MIXER: Toggle Volume and Pan Except BROWSER: N/A Control Down Select Next Clip Slot MIXER: Toggle Volume and Pan Except BROWSER: N/A Control Left Select Previous Track...
  • Page 119 Host Integration Integration with Ableton Live Buttons 1-8 Button Function Button secon- Function dary action (primary ac- (SHIFT) tion) 1 - 8 Various (see labels) MIXER: Selects Track KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 119...

  • Page 120: Browsing The Library

    Browsing the Library Browser Basics Browsing the Library The Browser is the place where you can find and load Instruments and Preset Files in KOM- PLETE KONTROL as well as organizing your own Preset files. You will at first learn about the Browser basics followed by explaining the browsing workflows.

  • Page 121: Browsing The Library Vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks

    Browsing the Library Browser Basics Included Files in the Library The Preset files included in the Library are all KOMPLETE KONTROL-relevant files found in the folders whose paths are listed in the Library page of the Preferences panel. You can also save the sounds you created in KOMPLETE KONTROL to the User content sec- tion of the Library pane.

  • Page 122: Opening The Browser

    Browsing the Library Opening the Browser 10.2 Opening the Browser A click on the Browser button (the magnifier symbol) in the header opens and closes the Browser. You can also select View > Browser in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu. The Browser button in the header. In stand-alone mode, you can also open/close the Browser from your computer keyboard via the [B] key.

  • Page 123: Choosing Between Factory Content And User Content

    Browsing the Library Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content The Browser on the keyboard´s displays. ▪ The left display allows you to narrow your search by selecting the content type (factory or user content), as well as a product category, a product, a bank, and a sub-bank. ▪...
  • Page 124 Browsing the Library Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content Press Button 3 to choose between Factory content (USER off) and User content (USER ► on). By default, the Factory content is selected. Choosing Between Factory and User Content on the Keyboard In order to choose between Factory and User content on the keyboard: Press the left and right Page buttons choose between FACTORY...

  • Page 125: Loading An Instrument With Its Default Preset File

    Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File 10.5 Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File The Instrument selector allows you to limit your search to a certain Instrument category, a par- ticular Instrument, or a specific Bank of the Instrument. You can load an Instrument along with its default Preset file directly from the Instrument selector in the Library pane.
  • Page 126 Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File Sort the Instruments by Category or by Vendor using the Category / Vendor selector. Navigate through the Instrument groups to find the Instrument to your liking. Place the mouse over the Instrument entry in the Instrument selector and click on the ar- row symbol that appears in the upper right corner of the Instrument entry.
  • Page 127 Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File The Instrument with its default Preset file has been loaded. With your selection the In- → strument selector automatically closes, the Instrument name and icon appear in the In- strument selector header.
  • Page 128 Browsing the Library Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File Loading an Instrument using the Keyboard In order to load an Instrument on the keyboard: Press and hold SHIFT to access the secondary Browser functions. While holding SHIFT press Button 1 for sorting the Instrument list by CATEGORY or press Button 2 for sorting the Instrument list by VENDOR.

  • Page 129: Filtering Preset Files By Bank

    Browsing the Library Filtering Preset Files by Bank Turn Knob 2 to scroll through the Instrument list and find an Instrument to your liking. Press Button 8 to load the Instrument. The Instrument with its default Preset File has been loaded. You can now browse for all →...
  • Page 130 Browsing the Library Filtering Preset Files by Bank The Bank menu showing All Banks for POLYPLEX To select a particular Bank of Preset files for the selected Instrument: Click the arrow under the Instrument icon to open the Bank drop-down menu. Choose a Bank from the available entries.

  • Page 131: Resetting The Instrument Selection

    Browsing the Library Resetting the Instrument Selection Turn Knob 3 to select the desired Bank of the Instrument. ► The Results list only displays the associated Preset files. → 10.7 Resetting the Instrument Selection In order to select another Instrument or show Preset files for all Instruments in your KOM- PLETE KONTROL Library, you have to reset the Instrument selection: To reset the selection made in the Instrument selector, click the little cross at the right of ►...

  • Page 132: Types And Modes Filters

    Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters Instruments are shown in the Instrument selector only if the Library contains files for them. If a particular Instrument does not show up, make sure that it is installed correct- ly and has been updated to the latest available version. Resetting the Instrument Selection on the Keyboard To reset the Instrument selection: Turn Knob 2 anti-clockwise until...
  • Page 133 Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters TYPES MODES filters for MASSIVE As soon the desired tags in the tag filters are selected the search is limited to the Preset files that are tagged correspondingly. Tags can also be deselected to broaden the search. Types The tags of the TYPE...
  • Page 134 Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters ▪ In general, Mode tags will rather refer to technical terms (e.g., Arpeggiated, Percussive, Synthetic, etc.). ▪ The MODES filter is always displayed. You can start your search with the MODES filter be- fore (or even without) using the TYPES filter.

  • Page 135: Filtering Preset Files By Types And Modes

    Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters 10.8.1 Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes In this tutorial you will learn how to filter find a bass line Preset file exemplary from the MON- ARK Instrument using the Types filter. We assume here you have already selected the MON- Instrument in the Instrument selector.
  • Page 136 Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters ⇨ Upon your selection the second level of tags appears underneath with Sub-Types like Ana- Bass, Fingered Bass, etc. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 136...
  • Page 137 Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters Select the Sub-Type matching the desired characteristic for your bass line. By selecting any of these tags, say, Distorted Bass, you will narrow your search to this particular Sub- Type of bass sounds. Select the Synthetic tag from the...
  • Page 138 Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters Turn Knob 5 (All Types) to select the Bass tag from the Types filter. ⇨ Upon your selection the second level of tags appears above Knob 6 displaying All Sub- Types. Turn Knob 6 to select the Sub-Type matching the desired characteristic for your bass line, say, Distorted Bass.

  • Page 139: Selecting Multiple Tags From The Same Level

    Browsing the Library Types and Modes Filters 10.8.2 Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level In both TYPES MODES filter you can select multiple tags from the same level: Hold [Shift] on your computer keyboard and click two tags at a particular level to select ►...

  • Page 140: Adding Preset Files To The Favorites

    Browsing the Library Working with Favorites The KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser showing all Favorites tagged with the Type Bass 10.9.1 Adding Preset Files to the Favorites To add a Preset File to the Favorites: Place the mouse cursor over any selected or unselected entry in the Results list. ⇨...
  • Page 141 Browsing the Library Working with Favorites Click on the Set Favorite icon to add the corresponding Preset file to the Favorites. The Preset file is added to the Favorites, indicated by the lit Set Favorite icon next to its → name.

  • Page 142: Displaying Favorites In The Results List

    Browsing the Library Working with Favorites The Preset File is added to the Favorites, indicated by the lit Set Favorite icon next to its → name. 10.9.2 Displaying Favorites in the Results List To activate the Favorites filter: Click on the Favorites icon next to the search field to activate the Favorites filter. ►...

  • Page 143: Removing Preset Files From The Favorites

    Browsing the Library Working with Favorites The Favorites icon is now lit and the Results list shows all favorite Preset Files. → Displaying all Favorites in the Results list on the Keyboard In order to display all Favorites in the Results list on the keyboard: Press Button 4.
  • Page 144 Browsing the Library Working with Favorites Click on the lit Set Favorite icon to remove the corresponding Preset file from the Favor- ► ites. The Preset file is removed from the Favorites, indicated by the hidden Set Favorite icon. → The next time you select the Favorites filter, the Preset file will not be shown in the Re- sults list.

  • Page 145: 10.10 Performing A Text Search

    Browsing the Library Performing a Text Search 10.10 Performing a Text Search In the search field you can enter your search query. The search considers all properties such as Preset file names, Instruments, Banks, Type and Mode tags, directly as you type. The search field.

  • Page 146: 10.12 Auditioning Your Preset Files

    Browsing the Library Auditioning your Preset Files The Information box provides various information on the selected file(s). If the selected files have different characteristics, the corresponding fields in the Information box will read multi. 10.12 Auditioning your Preset Files When you are browsing Preset Files, you can audition Preset Files by using the Prehear feature at the bottom of the Browser.
  • Page 147 Browsing the Library Auditioning your Preset Files In order to hear audio of the Prehear feature it is mandatory to configure the audio inter- face in the Preferences of KOMPLETE KONTROL. Auditioning Your Preset Files using the Keyboard You can also enable/disable the Prehear feature on the keyboard: Press Button 5 (PREHEAR) to enable/disable the Prehear feature.

  • Page 148: Managing The Library

    PLETE KONTROL Library. On your hard drive, the user Preset file s are saved in the following folder (sorted by Instrument, in corresponding subfolders): ▪ Windows: C:\Users\<your user name>\Documents\Native Instruments\User Content\ ▪ macOS: Macintosh HD/Users/<your user name>/Documents/Native Instruments/User Con- tent/ The files saved for KOMPLETE Instruments with KOMPLETE KONTROL are compatible with the stand-alone and plug-in versions.
  • Page 149 Managing the Library Saving Preset Files to the User Library In the File submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu, click on Save : Or, if you want to save a Preset file you are working on with a new name, click on Save As…...

  • Page 150: Deleting User Preset Files From The User Library

    Managing the Library Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library Your new Preset file immediately appears in the user content section of the Library pane. → 11.2 Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library You can delete user Preset file s directly from the Results list: Right-click the desired Preset file and select Delete from the context menu.

  • Page 151: Editing The Tags And Properties Of User Preset Files

    Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files 11.3 Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files When you save user Preset file s in KOMPLETE KONTROL, they are automatically assigned to Instruments and Banks depending on the Instrument you are using. To further define the at- tributes of your user Preset file s, you can edit the Type and Mode tags as well as the general properties of the file.
  • Page 152 Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files Click and drag the upper edge of the Attribute Editor upwards to increase its size. This makes it easier to navigate in the list of available tags. KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 152...
  • Page 153 Managing the Library Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files Assign the appropriate tags to your file by clicking the checkboxes next to their names. Click on MODES to edit the Mode tags for your file. You can assign them in the same way you assigned the Type tags before, by clicking on the checkboxes next to their names.

  • Page 154: Working With The Files Pane

    Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane Click on PROPERTIES to edit additional information included in your file. You can enter your name in the Author field, or, in case you intend to share the file, leave a note in the Comment field for other users to read.

  • Page 155: Additional Features In The Results List In The Files Pane

    Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane The Result list of the Files pane. 11.4.1 Additional Features in the Results List in the Files Pane In the Files Pane the Results list offers a context menu with additional commands. You can open it with a right-click on the selected entry or entries, respectively.

  • Page 156: Navigating To File Locations With The Location Bar

    Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane Command Description Refresh Refreshes the display of the list, in case items have been modified in that folder. Find in Explorer / Find in Finder Opens an Explorer/Finder window pointing to the selected folder.

  • Page 157: Navigating To Recent File Locations

    Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane ◦ If all the levels cannot be displayed in the path, click the double left-pointing arrow left of the path to display the remaining upper levels (up to the Workspace, representing the highest level in your file system), and select any entry in the list to jump to that location.
  • Page 158 Managing the Library Working with the Files Pane The Favorite bar, at the top of the Files pane. Favorite folders can be useful if you often return to the same location while browsing your file system in the Files pane. The default favorite folders are the roots of each of your hard disks, your desktop folder, and your user folder.

  • Page 159: Loading Vst Plug-Ins

    Managing the Library Loading VST Plug-ins In the Results list, right-click the desired folder and select Add to Favorites from the con- text menu. You can also remove any Favorite from the Favorite bar: To remove a favorite folder, right-click it in the Favorite bar and select Remove from Fa- ►...
  • Page 160 Managing the Library Loading VST Plug-ins KOMPLETE Instruments and NKS Instruments in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser However, you can also load plug-ins directly, allowing you to integrate any VST plug-in in KOM- PLETE KONTROL. This way you can play your VST plug-ins using the Smart Play features, map their parameters to the controls on the keyboard, and save Preset files for them in your KOM- PLETE KONTROL User Library.

  • Page 161: Installing Nks Instruments

    Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments Click on the plug-in you want to load in the Plug-ins submenu of the KOMPLETE KON- ► TROL menu. If your VST plug-ins do not show up in the Plug-ins submenu, check if the VST plug-in folders on your hard drive are correctly added to the Locations pane on the Preferences’...
  • Page 162 Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments NKS Instruments can be found in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser next to your KOM- PLETE Instruments. All of their Preset file s are fully tagged, so filtering in the Browser gives you matching Results from both KOMPLETE Instruments and NKS Instruments. And when you load a Preset file from an NKS Instrument, its parameters are automatically mapped to the controls on the keyboard.
  • Page 163 Managing the Library Installing NKS Instruments Click on Add a serial in the top-left corner of Native Access. Enter the serial number of the Instrument and click SERIAL. ⇨ Native Access asks you to browse to the folder containing the Instrument files. Before you do this, ensure that you have copied the folder to its final location on your computer.

  • Page 164: Importing Komplete Kontrol-Compatible User Files

    Managing the Library Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files Click on INSTALL to add the Instrument to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. The Instrument is installed. KOMPLETE KONTROL automatically scans for the new con- → tent and adds it to the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and the KONTAKT Browser reference the Instrument files contained in the folder.
  • Page 165 Managing the Library Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files For this you will have to import the files into the Library first. Importing files does not mean they will be moved from the directory they currently reside in, they will only be referenced by the Browser.

  • Page 166: Controlling Instrument Parameters

    Controlling Instrument Parameters Pre-Mapped Instruments Controlling Instrument Parameters This section introduces you to controlling Instrument parameters using the KOMPLETE KON- TROL S-Series keyboard and explains how to customize parameter mappings. 12.1 Pre-Mapped Instruments All KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments are pre-mapped , which means that the keyboard’s knobs and Touch Strips are automatically assigned to key parameters as soon as you load an Instrument in KOMPLETE KONTROL.

  • Page 167: Switching Parameter

    Controlling Instrument Parameters Switching Parameter Pages 12.3 Switching Parameter Pages Many Instruments are equipped with much more than eight parameters. To provide quick ac- cess to additional parameters, the Page buttons (left and right arrows) to the left of the Control section let you skip through parameter pages.
  • Page 168 Controlling Instrument Parameters Customizing Parameter Mappings ▪ Add pages to the Control section, or delete existing pages. ▪ Add and rename sections on the pages to group controls. In order to make your changes permanent, you have to save the Preset file to the KOM- PLETE KONTROL User Library.
  • Page 169 Controlling Instrument Parameters Customizing Parameter Mappings Double-click on the empty space above a parameter, enter a name, and then press [enter] ► or click elsewhere to create a new section starting with the chosen parameter. To rename an existing section, double-click on it and enter a new name. Press [enter] or ►...

  • Page 170: Playing And Editing Scales And Chords

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Playing and Editing Scales and Chords KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Scale engine comes equipped with a vast amount of scales that you can select and use to play your Instruments. This opens up possibilities to play an Instrument such as a piano according to, e.g., the minor pentatonic scale without hitting a “false”...

  • Page 171: A Note About Music Theory

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords A Note about Music Theory To switch on the Scale engine, click the blue check box next to SCALE in the Perform ► section so it is filled. Activating the Scale Engine on the Keyboard To switch on the Scale engine, press SCALE in the Perform and Edit section on the key-...

  • Page 172: Playing A Scale

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Playing a Scale white and black keys (each representing a semitone) within an octave. By playing only the keys belonging to some scale, you are certain to stay “in key” within that scale. Important to note though, is that scales are not made up by absolute note values, but rather consist of relative changes in pitch—or steps along the scale.

  • Page 173: Playing Chords

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Playing Chords Press Edit (SHIFT + SCALE) to map the displays and knobs of the Control section to the Scale engine parameters. To select a scale, turn Knob 2 (BANK, by default set to MAIN) and Knob 3 (TYPE, by de- fault set to MAJOR) until you find a scale you like.

  • Page 174: Setting The Scale Parameters

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters To edit the Scale engine parameters in the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, click on ► SCALE in the Perform panel so it is highlighted. To enable Scale Edit mode and map the Scale engine parameters to the keyboard’s Con- ►...

  • Page 175: Scale Root Note

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters SCALE parameters Root Note, Bank, and Type. 13.5.1 Scale Root Note The first SCALE parameter is Root Note. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 1 of the Con- trol section in Scale Edit mode.

  • Page 176: Scale Bank And Type

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters ▪ A# ▪ B 13.5.2 Scale Bank and Type The second and third SCALE parameters from the left are Bank and Type. On the keyboard, they are mapped to Knob 2 and Knob 3 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Use them to decide the scale pattern according to which the notes will be mapped onto the keys of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard.
  • Page 177 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Maj Pent Main Maj Pent 1 2 3 5 6 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7 Min Pent Main Min Pent 1 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 ♭7 Blues Main Blues...
  • Page 178 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Major Locrian Modes Maj Loc 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Minor Locrian Modes Min Loc 1 ♭2 ♭3 ♭4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Super Locrian Modes Sup Loc...
  • Page 179 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Jewish 1 World Jewish 1 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 Jewish 2 World Jewish 2 1 ♭2 ♭3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7 Indian 1 World Indian 1...
  • Page 180 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula 1 ♭2 ♭3 5 b6 Bhupalam 5-Tone Bhupalam Amritavarshini 5-Tone Amrita 1 3 ♯4 5 7 1 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 ♯5 6 7 Octatonic Modern Octatonc 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7...
  • Page 181 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Scale Parameters Scale Bank Type Degree Formula 1 ♭2 3 4 5 6 7 Neapolitan Maj Major Nea Maj 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 Major Locrian Major Maj Loc 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6 Blues Major Major Blues Ma...

  • Page 182: Setting The Key Mode Parameter

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Key Mode Parameter Scale Bank Type Degree Formula 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7 Penta 2 Minor Penta 2 1 ♭3 5 ♭6 ♭7 Penta 3 Minor Penta 3 13.6 Setting the Key Mode Parameter KEY MODE parameter Mode.
  • Page 183 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Key Mode Parameter Guide Mode In Guide mode, the notes are mapped to the keyboard in the same way as in Mapped mode, however notes outside of the selected scale remain active. The mapping only affects the repre- sentation of the scale by means of the Light Guide.

  • Page 184: Setting The Chord Parameters

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Scale Type Mapping in Key Mode: Easy Minor Corresponding Mapping R Example with Root Note: C 13.7 Setting the Chord Parameters 13.7.1 Chord mode CHORD parameter Mode. The first CHORD parameter is Mode.
  • Page 185 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Harm CHORD Mode is set to Harm, the CHORD Type menu allows you to specify the interval of notes in the selected SCALE Type that will constitute the chord: E.g. a triad in the form of the root note, the third note, and the fifth note (CHORD Type value 1-3-5).

  • Page 186: Chord Type

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters 13.7.2 Chord Type CHORD parameter Type. The second CHORD parameter is Type. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 6 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Use it to define a chord that will be generated from a single note used as input.
  • Page 187 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters The note interval is added onto the key of an incoming MIDI note, either from the KOM- PLETE KONTROL S-Series keyboard or from the host. For example, you can select to play a C minor triad by setting Root Note to C,...
  • Page 188 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters ▪ Maj 1 ▪ Maj 2 ▪ Maj 3 ▪ Maj 4 ▪ Maj 5 ▪ Maj 6 ▪ Maj 7 ▪ Maj 8 ▪ Min 1 ▪ Min 2 ▪...

  • Page 189: Chord Position

    Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Chord Type Semitones Added above Played Note Major 4 and 7 Minor 3 and 7 Sus 4 (Suspended 4) 5 and 7 Maj 7 (Major 7) 4, 7 and 11 Min 7 (Minor 7) 3, 7 and 10 Dom 7 (Dominant 7)
  • Page 190 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Setting the Chord Parameters Position parameter is available when CHORD Type is set to Harm or Chd Set and includes the following values: Position Description Root The root-position of the selected chord is always played. -1 to -8 Decreasing Position with negative values moves the highest note of the current chord down by an octave, this inverts the chord to...

  • Page 191: Playing And Editing The Arpeggiator

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Smart Play features a flexible and versatile Arpeggiator that lets you play your Instruments in note sequences according to the keys you press on the keyboard. You can also use the Arpeg- giator in combination with the scales and chords created with the Scale engine.

  • Page 192: Playing Arpeggiator Sequences

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Playing Arpeggiator Sequences To switch on the Arpeggiator, click the blue check box next to in the Perform panel ► so it is filled. Activating the Arpeggiator on the Keyboard To switch on the Arpeggiator, press in the Perform and Edit section on the keyboard.

  • Page 193: Using A Sustain Pedal To Control The Arpeggiator

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator To adjust the OCTAVES reach of the Arpeggiator, turn Knob 6 (by default set to 1) to e.g. 14.2 Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator You can use a sustain pedal to control the Arpeggiator.

  • Page 194: Editing The Arpeggiator

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Editing the Arpeggiator Arpeggiator snapshots in the Control section 14.4 Editing the Arpeggiator The Arpeggiator’s parameters give you many possibilities to shape your own note sequences. To edit the Arpeggiator parameters in the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, click on ►...

  • Page 195: Setting The Main Parameters

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Main Parameters Available Arpeggiator Parameters ▪ To switch between Arp and Note Repeat mode and change the playback direction of the arpeggiator sequence, use the MAIN parameters Mode and Type. ▪ To create interesting rhythms for the arpeggiator sequence, use the RHYTHM parameters Rate, Sequence, and Swing.

  • Page 196: Main Mode

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Main Parameters 14.5.1 Main Mode The first MAIN parameter is Mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 1 of the Control section when Arpeggiator Edit mode is selected. lt lets you select either Arp or Note Repeat. Depending on your selection, a different set of Arpeggiator parameters will be available for fur- ther editing.

  • Page 197: Setting The Rhythm Parameters

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters 14.6 Setting the Rhythm Parameters RHYTHM parameters Rate, Sequence, and Swing allow you to create interesting rhythms for the arpeggiator sequence. RHYTHM parameters Rate, Sequence, and Swing. 14.6.1 Rhythm Rate The first RHYTHM parameter, Rate, is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode.

  • Page 198: Rhythm Sequence

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters ▪ 1/8 Dotted (1/8 ▪ 1/4 Triplet (1/4 ▪ 1/8 ▪ 1/16 Dotted (1/16 ▪ 1/8 Triplet (1/8 ▪ 1/16 ▪ 1/32 Dotted (1/32 ▪ 1/16 Triplet (1/16 ▪ 1/32 ▪ 1/64 Dotted (1/64 ▪...

  • Page 199: Rhythm Swing

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Rhythm Parameters ▪ Off ▪ 1 ▪ 2 ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 To display the set value of the SEQUENCE parameter, tap Knob 4. 14.6.3 Rhythm Swing The third RHYTHM...

  • Page 200: Setting The Other Parameters

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Other Parameters Using Swing in combination with the Gate parameter adds further variations in note duration. For example, if Gate is set to 100%, KOMPLETE KONTROL sends a MIDI note-off message before each note and plays back the sequence legato. If Gate is set to values larger or smaller than 100%, then notes will be scaled after the value of the...

  • Page 201: Other Dynamic

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Other Parameters ▪ 3 ▪ 4 ▪ 5 ▪ 6 ▪ 7 ▪ 8 To display the set value of the OCTAVES parameter, tap Knob 6. 14.7.2 Other Dynamic The second OTHER parameter, Dynamic, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard it is mapped to Knob 7 of the Control section when Arpeggiator Edit mode is selected.

  • Page 202: Setting The Advanced Parameters

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Advanced Parameters GATE RESET function, mapped to Button 4 of the Control section lets you reset the GATE parameter to its default value of 100% at any time. To display the set value of the GATE parameter, tap Knob 8.

  • Page 203: Advanced Repeat

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Advanced Parameters ▪ If the arpeggiator sequence consists of 6 pitches, the Sequence is 1 - 2 - 3 - rest - 4 - 5 - 6 – rest, and Retrigger is set to 5, the Arpeggiator output is 1 - 2 - 3 - rest - 4 -repeat. 14.8.2 Advanced Repeat The second...

  • Page 204: Setting The Range Parameters

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Range Parameters ▪ If the arpeggiator sequence consists of a 3 note cycle (1 - 2 - 3), Type is set to Up, and Inversion is set to 1, the Arpeggiator output is 1 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 3 - repeat. ▪...

  • Page 205: 14.10 Setting The Hold Parameter

    Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator Setting the Hold Parameter The Arpeggiator can still generate pitches above the Max. Key setting. 14.10 Setting the Hold Parameter HOLD parameter On / Off. HOLD parameter On / Off is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode. On the key- board, it is mapped to Button 3 of the Control section when Arpeggiator Edit mode is selected.

  • Page 206: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If you are experiencing problems related to your product that the supplied documentation does not cover, you can get further help in the Support section of the Native Instruments website: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc The Support section allows you to search both the Knowledge Base and the Support Communi- ty for content related to your issue.
  • Page 207 Please open and read this Readme file before contacting Technical Support. User Forum In the Native Instruments User Forum, you can discuss product features directly with other users and with experts moderating the forum. You can reach the User Forum via: http:// www.native-instruments.com/forum.

  • Page 208: Index

    Index Index [198] Sequence Snapshots [193] ARP button [47] [199] Swing Arpeggiator [194] [197] Tempo Advanced [202] [196] Type [201] Dynamic Velocity [201] [201] Gate Arpeggiator Mode [202] Gate Reset [196] Note Repeat Groove [199] Arpeggiator sequence [172] [194] [205] Hold Arpeggiator Snaphots [193]...
  • Page 209 Index Chord mode [184] Favorites [139] Chord Position [189] [139] Chord Type [186] Show [139] [188] File Chromatic Scale [148] Chords [172] saving to the Library [184] Chord Set [184] [186] [189] Generating Gate [201] [184] Harmonizer Gate Reset [202] Chromatic Scale [188] Configuration...
  • Page 210 Index IMPORT button [165] Latching the Arpeggiator Importing your files into the Library [164] [205] Hold INSTANCE Latency [67] [85] LEDs button Instances Keybed [52] [60] [52] Switching Light Guide Inversion [203] Library [120] [164] importing your own files [148] saving files to Keyboard Light Guide...
  • Page 211 Index Master Volume [33] Octaves [200] Max. Key [204] Offset [203] MIDI Overview [81] [44] automation Keyboard configuring [68] [30] connecting external equipment Perform panel [81] controlling parameters via [170] Scale [85] Mode PERFORM section MIDI Mode [85] [47] ARP button Min.
  • Page 212 Index Rate [197] Sample Repeat [203] [146] pre-listening Result list Sample rate [40] [154] [66] in Files pane selecting Saving in Library pane [36] Retrigger [202] [148] files to the Library Root Note [175] SCALE [170] [184] [186] [189] Chord [184] Chord mode [189]...
  • Page 213 Index settings [65] Swing [199] Volume Control [33] Switching Instances [60] VST plug-ins [76] [159] [159] loading [76] managing Tag Filter [132] using Text search [145] using in Browser TRANSPORT section [48] Troubleshooting [206] Type [196] TYPES Filter [36] KOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 213...

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