Software; Driver; Mapping Application - Native Instruments AUDIO KONTROL 1 Operation Manual

3.2. Software

The software section of AUDIO KONTROL 1 is divided into two programs:
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The Driver, which handles communication between the AUDIO KONTROL 1
hardware and your computer.
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The Mapping Application, which waits for events at the hardware's top panel
elements, reported by the driver, and maps them to software actions.

3.2.1. Driver

The driver basically acts like any other driver supporting a device connected to
your computer. It is an interface between your computer and the real world (in our
case, the AUDIO KONTROL 1 hardware). The AUDIO KONTROL 1 driver handles
different types of signals: audio signals are routed to your computer's correspond-
ing audio driver (ASIO™, Core Audio™...), MIDI signals are routed to your music
applications, and interactions at the hardware's top panel (also called "hardware
events") are sent to the Mapping Application.
Some of the driver parameters can be edited via the Driver Control Panel. Please
refer to section 7.2 for more info on how to edit the driver's parameters.

3.2.2. Mapping Application

AUDIO KONTROL 1 lets you control your music applications (or, in fact, any other
application) from the four Controllers on the hardware top panel. These Controllers
are assigned to specific commands in your target application (for example a key-
board shortcut or a MIDI message).
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