Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S25, Komplete Kontrol S88 User Manual

MANUAL

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Document authored by: Jan Ola Korte, Christian Schulz, Gustav Sto. Tomas, David Gover, and Nicolas Sidi

Software version: 1.9.2 (12/2017)

Hardware version: KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK1

Special thanks to the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in making this a better product.

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Table of Contents

1 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ...............................................................................			10
1.1	Document Conventions ...............................................................................................................		10
1.2	Box Contents ..............................................................................................................................		12
1.3	System Requirements .................................................................................................................		12
1.4	Accessibility ...............................................................................................................................		14
	1.4.1	Keyboard Overview .....................................................................................................	14
	1.4.2	Activating Accessibility Features ...............................................................................	16
	1.4.3	Training Mode ............................................................................................................	16
	1.4.4	Feature Overview .......................................................................................................	17
2 New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9 ...................................................................			19
3 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow ............................................................................			20
4 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ..................................................................................			22
4.1	Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer ..................................................................................		23
4.2	Setting up the Stand-Alone Application ......................................................................................		24
4.3	Setting up Host Integration ........................................................................................................		26
4.4	Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard ............................................................................................		28
4.5	Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard ................................................................		29
5 Software Overview .....................................................................................................			31
5.1	Header ........................................................................................................................................		32
5.2	Browser ......................................................................................................................................		34
	5.2.1	Library Pane ..............................................................................................................	35
	5.2.2	Instrument Selector ...................................................................................................	37
	5.2.3	Files Pane ..................................................................................................................	39
5.3	Perform Panel .............................................................................................................................		40
5.4	Plug-in Panel ..............................................................................................................................		41

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5.5	Instrument Area ..........................................................................................................................		41
6 Keyboard Overview ....................................................................................................			43
6.1	Transport Section .......................................................................................................................		45
6.2	Perform Section ..........................................................................................................................		46
6.3	Control Section ...........................................................................................................................		47
6.4	Light Guide .................................................................................................................................		49
6.5	Touch Strips ...............................................................................................................................		50
6.6	Transpose Buttons ......................................................................................................................		50
7 Global Controls and Preferences ................................................................................			51
7.1	Instrument Views ........................................................................................................................		51
	7.1.1	Default View ..............................................................................................................	52
	7.1.2	Additional View ..........................................................................................................	52
	7.1.3	Edit View ...................................................................................................................	54
7.2	Switching Instances ...................................................................................................................		55
7.3	Transport and Tempo ..................................................................................................................		57
	7.3.1	Resetting the Clock ...................................................................................................	58
	7.3.2	Adjusting Tempo ........................................................................................................	58
7.4	Adjusting Master Volume ............................................................................................................		59
7.5	Preferences .................................................................................................................................		59
	7.5.1	Preferences – Audio Page ..........................................................................................	60
	7.5.2	Preferences – MIDI Page ............................................................................................	63
	7.5.3	Preferences – General Page .......................................................................................	64
	7.5.4	Preferences – Library Page ........................................................................................	66
	7.5.5	Preferences – Plug-ins Page .....................................................................................	71
	7.5.6	Preferences – Hardware Page ....................................................................................	74

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8	MIDI Communication .................................................................................................			77
	8.1	Host Automation .........................................................................................................................		78
		8.1.1	Automation IDs for the Perform Panel ........................................................................	78
		8.1.2	Recording Automation ...............................................................................................	79
	8.2	Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode ...............................................................................................		82
	8.3	Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller ...................................................................		83
9	Host Integration		........................................................................................................	84
	9.1	Integration with MASCHINE ........................................................................................................		84
	9.2	Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ..................................................................		90
	9.3	Integration with Steinberg Cubase / Nuendo ..............................................................................		91
	9.4	Integration with Ableton Live ......................................................................................................		92
10	Browsing the Library ..................................................................................................			93
	10.1	Browser Basics ...........................................................................................................................		93
		10.1.1	Browse Modes ............................................................................................................	93
		10.1.2	About the Library and Meta-Information ....................................................................	94
		10.1.3	Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ...................................................	95
	10.2	Selecting Browse Mode Keyboard ................................................................................................		96
	10.3	Opening the Browser ..................................................................................................................		96
	10.4	Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ................................................................		97
	10.5	Loading an Instrument with its default Preset File .....................................................................		99
	10.6	Filtering Preset Files by Bank .....................................................................................................		102
	10.7	Resetting the Instrument Selection ............................................................................................		104
	10.8	Types and Modes Filters .............................................................................................................		105
		10.8.1	Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes ..................................................................	107
		10.8.2	Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level ............................................................	110
	10.9	Working with Favorites ...............................................................................................................		110

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		10.9.1	Adding Preset Files to the Favorites ...........................................................................	111
		10.9.2	Displaying Favorites in the Results List .....................................................................	112
		10.9.3	Removing Preset Files from the Favorites ..................................................................	113
	10.10	Performing a Text Search ............................................................................................................		115
	10.11	Displaying Preset File Information ..............................................................................................		115
	10.12	Auditioning your Preset Files ......................................................................................................		116
	10.13	Browsing via the On-Screen Overlay ...........................................................................................		118
11	Managing the Library .................................................................................................			120
	11.1	Saving Preset Files to the User Library .......................................................................................		120
	11.2	Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library .........................................................................		122
	11.3	Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files ..................................................................		123
	11.4	Working with the Files Pane ........................................................................................................		126
		11.4.1	Additional Features in the Results List in the Files Pane ...........................................	127
		11.4.2	Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar ....................................................	128
		11.4.3	Navigating to Recent File Locations ..........................................................................	129
		11.4.4	Working with File Location Favorites ..........................................................................	129
	11.5	Loading VST Plug-ins .................................................................................................................		131
	11.6	Installing NKS Instruments .........................................................................................................		133
	11.7	Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files ...............................................................		136
12	Controlling Instrument Parameters .............................................................................			138
	12.1	Pre-Mapped Instruments ............................................................................................................		138
	12.2	Adjusting Parameters .................................................................................................................		138
	12.3	Switching Parameter Pages ........................................................................................................		139
	12.4	Customizing Parameter Mappings ..............................................................................................		139
13 Playing and Editing Scales and Chords .......................................................................				142
	13.1	A Note about Music Theory ..........................................................................................................		143

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13.2	Playing a Scale ...........................................................................................................................		144
13.3	Playing Chords ...........................................................................................................................		145
13.4	Editing Scales and Chords .........................................................................................................		145
13.5	Setting the Scale Parameters .....................................................................................................		146
	13.5.1	Scale Root Note .........................................................................................................	147
	13.5.2	Scale Bank and Type .................................................................................................	148
13.6	Setting the Key Mode Parameter .................................................................................................		154
13.7	Setting the Chord Parameters ....................................................................................................		156
	13.7.1	Chord Mode ...............................................................................................................	156
	13.7.2	Chord Type .................................................................................................................	158
	13.7.3	Chord Position ...........................................................................................................	161
14 Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator ............................................................................			163
14.1	Playing Arpeggiator Sequences ..................................................................................................		164
14.2	Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator .......................................................................		165
14.3	Editing the Arpeggiator ..............................................................................................................		165
14.4	Setting the Main Parameters ......................................................................................................		166
	14.4.1	Main Mode .................................................................................................................	167
	14.4.2	Main Type ..................................................................................................................	167
14.5	Setting the Rhythm Parameters ..................................................................................................		168
	14.5.1	Rhythm Rate ..............................................................................................................	168
	14.5.2	Rhythm Sequence ......................................................................................................	169
	14.5.3	Rhythm Swing ...........................................................................................................	170
14.6	Setting the Other Parameters .....................................................................................................		171
	14.6.1	Other Octaves ............................................................................................................	171
	14.6.2	Other Dynamic ...........................................................................................................	172
	14.6.3	Other Gate .................................................................................................................	172

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14.7	Setting the Advanced Parameters ..............................................................................................		173
	14.7.1	Advanced Retrigger ...................................................................................................	173
	14.7.2	Advanced Repeat .......................................................................................................	174
	14.7.3	Advanced Offset ........................................................................................................	174
	14.7.4	Advanced Inversion ...................................................................................................	174
14.8	Setting the Range Parameters ....................................................................................................		175
	14.8.1	Range Min. Key ..........................................................................................................	175
	14.8.2	Range Max. Key .........................................................................................................	175
14.9	Setting the Hold Parameter ........................................................................................................		176
15 Configuring the Touch Strips ......................................................................................			177
15.1	Accessing the Touch Strip Settings ............................................................................................		177
15.2	Configuring the Pitch Strip .........................................................................................................		180
	15.2.1	Adjusting Absolute Mode ...........................................................................................	180
	15.2.2	Enabling Relative Mode .............................................................................................	181
15.3	Configuring the Modulation Strip ...............................................................................................		183
	15.3.1	Modulation Strip Modes .............................................................................................	183
	15.3.2	Selecting and Editing a Modulation Strip Mode .........................................................	186
16 Troubleshooting		........................................................................................................	188
Index	........................................................................................................................		190

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Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL

Document Conventions

1Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL

Thank you for choosing KOMPLETE KONTROL!

The KOMPLETE KONTROL software and its dedicated keyboard—the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series—form a tightly integrated music production and performance system that brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the heart of your workflow.

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.

We hope you enjoy this fantastic instrument as much as we do. —The team at Native Instruments

1.1Document Conventions

This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential issues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can be expected:

The speech bubble icon indicates a useful tip that may often help you to solve a task more efficiently.

The exclamation mark icon highlights important information that is essential for the given context.

The red cross icon warns you of serious issues and potential risks that require your full attention.

Furthermore, the following formatting is used:

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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. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text appearing somewhere on the screen.

▪Text appearing on the displays of the controller is printed in light grey. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text on a controller display.

▪Text appearing on labels of the hardware controller is printed in orange. Whenever you see this formatting applied, you will find the same text on the controller.

▪Important names and concepts are printed in bold.

▪References to keys on your computer’s keyboard you’ll find put in square brackets (e.g., “Press [Shift] + [Enter]”).

►Single instructions are introduced by this play button type arrow.

→Results of actions are introduced by this smaller arrow.

Naming Convention

Throughout the documentation we will refer to KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard (or just keyboard) as the hardware controller and KOMPLETE KONTROL software as the software installed on your computer.

The term “effect” will sometimes be abbreviated as “FX” when referring to elements in the MASCHINE software and hardware. These terms have the same meaning.

Unlabeled Buttons on the Keyboard

The buttons and knobs above and below the displays on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard do not have labels.

For better reference, we applied a special formatting here: throughout the document, the elements 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.

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Box Contents

1.2Box Contents

The box contains the following items:

▪Information flyer providing:

▪the hardware serial number of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard

▪a web link for downloading the KOMPLETE SELECT software bundle (including KOMPLETE KONTROL)

▪KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard

▪Safety Instructions flyer

▪USB cable

The included 3 meter USB cable only works in conjunction with the KOMPLETE KON-

TROL S88 keyboard.

▪ Power supply

1.3System Requirements

For KOMPLETE KONTROL to fully function as indented, your system needs to meet certain requirements. The latest KOMPLETE KONTROL system requirements and compatibility information 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.

The latest KOMPLETE system requirements and compatibility information is available here:

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System Requirements

www.native-instruments.com/products/komplete/bundles/komplete-11/specifications/

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Accessibility

1.4Accessibility

KOMPLETE KONTROL offers a set of accessibility features for visually-impaired users. These are focused exclusively on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard itself and include speech output via your computer for the following features:

▪Perform, Transpose, Page left / right, and key navigation buttons

▪All Browser functions

▪Instance switching

▪The current edit mode, including the Plug-in Panel and the Perform panel (Scale, Arp, Touch Strip)

▪Names of parameters and parameter sections when touching knobs, including all edit modes

The accessibility features are particularly useful when combined with KOMPLETE KON-

TROL’s host integration and Apple VoiceOver in Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand.

1.4.1Keyboard Overview

►The buttons and knobs on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard are organized in the following groups:

▪Transpose

▪Perform

▪Transport

▪Control section

▪Navigate

The Transpose section is located at the far left of the keyboard next to the keybed and directly above the two Touch Strips. It contains two buttons that are arranged in a row.

The buttons are (from left to right):

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Accessibility

▪OCT –

▪OCT +

The Perform section is located at the top left of the keyboard. It contains three buttons that are arranged in a row.

The buttons are (from left to right):

▪SHIFT

▪SCALE

▪ARP

The Transport section is located directly below the Perform section. It contains six buttons that are arranged in two rows.

The buttons in the first row are (from left to right):

▪LOOP

▪RWD

▪FFW

The buttons in the second row are (from left to right):

▪PLAY

▪REC

▪STOP

The Control section is located in the center of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. It contains eight knobs that are arranged in a row at the top of the keyboard. Directly to the left of these are two small buttons to switch the parameter pages left and right.

The Navigate section is located at the top right of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. It contains ten buttons and a large click encoder. These are arranged as follows:

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			Accessibility


BROWSE	Control encoder	PRESET Up

INSTANCE		PRESET Down

BACK	Up	Enter

Left	Down	Right

1.4.2Activating Accessibility Features

In order to activate or deactivate the accessibility features from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard while the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is running:

1.Press and hold the SHIFT button on the top left of the keyboard.

2.While holding SHIFT press the PRESET Up button on the top right of the keyboard.

→The speech output confirms that the accessibility features have been activated or deactivated.

The accessibility features are designed to be used with the KOMPLETE KONTROL plugin. However, the KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened after initial installation and after installing additional Instruments. This will ensure that all Instruments are displayed correctly in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.

Activating the accessibility features automatically switches KOMPLETE KONTROL’s

Browse Mode to Hardware.

1.4.3Training Mode

KOMPLETE KONTROL Training Mode makes it easy to locate a specific button or parameter without accidentally triggering an action. When Training Mode is activated, all button presses and parameter names are announced but the corresponding action is not triggered.

►To activate or deactivate Training Mode from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard while the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is running, double-press the SHIFT button on the top left of the keyboard.

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Accessibility

Training Mode is only available when the accessibility features have been activated.

1.4.4Feature Overview

The following table outlines the availability of accessibility features for different aspects of KOMPLETE KONTROL from both the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.

	Feature	Accessible
		from Key-
		board

Accessibility	Enable and disable Accessibility mode	Yes

Browser	Browse for Factory and User Preset files	Yes

	Switch between Category and Vendor sorting	Yes

	Set or sort by Favorites	Yes

	Save and edit User Preset files	No

	Browse for NKS plug-ins from other vendors	Yes

Instrument control	Adjust key Instrument parameters	Yes

	Custom map Instrument parameters	No

Smart Play	Adjust Scale & Chord parameters	Yes

	Adjust Arp parameters	Yes

Touch Strips	Adjust Touch Strip parameters	Yes

Training mode	Find a control without accidentally triggering actions	Yes

Preferences	Adjust software & hardware preferences	No

Software dialog	Be notified if a dialog box opens in the software	Yes
	(dialog content is not available for speech output)

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Accessibility

Accessibility for KOMPLETE KONTROL’s host integration is only available when using Apple VoiceOver in Logic Pro X and GarageBand. For more information about KOMPLETE KONTROL’s host integration features, refer to ↑9, Host Integration.

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New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9

2New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9

KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.9 adds support for the next generation of KOMPLETE KONTROL S49 and S61 keyboards. Additionally, it introduces the comprehensive Preview function to the Browser. Now you can preview sounds when browsing Factory Preset files for all KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments.

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The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow

3The 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 keyboard.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow is streamlined to remove any obstacles when sketching out a new song in a supported host:

1.Select a track that hosts the KOMPLETE KONTROL plug-in with the navigation controls on the keyboard. This is made possible by KOMPLETE KONTROL’s advanced host integration.

2.Find a Preset file you like from any of the Instruments in your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library by browsing with the keyboard, supported by the Browser’s filters and Preview functions.

3.Use the keyboard’s Control section to adjust the loaded Instrument and create your own unique sound.

4.Optionally, you can enable KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features to enrich your playing with the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator.

5.Record a new clip in the host, conveniently controlling transport and loop functions directly from the keyboard. Again, made possible by KOMPLETE KONTROL’s advanced host integration.

6.If you need to start over, undo and redo functions are right at your fingertips. To further refine your recording, you can apply quantization and automation to a clip by pressing the corresponding buttons on the keyboard.

→You have quickly captured a musical idea, and can continue sketching out a new song by repeating the process and layering more tracks.

Key Features

The following key features facilitate the KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow:

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The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow

▪Host integration: Advanced integration in a number of hosts allows you control core functionality directly from the keyboard. For more information, refer to ↑4.3, Setting up Host Integration and ↑9, Host Integration.

▪Browser: The Browser is your interface for finding, loading and organizing Instruments and Preset files from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. For more information, refer to ↑10, Browsing the Library and ↑11, Managing the Library.

▪Instrument control: The Touch Strips and knobs on the keyboard are pre-mapped to all KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments for immediate control. For more information, refer to ↑12, Controlling Instrument Parameters and ↑15, Configuring the Touch Strips.

▪Smart Play: The Scale engine and the Arpeggiator let you play and generate scales, chords, and arpeggiator sequences. For more information, refer to ↑13, Playing and Editing Scales and Chords and ↑14, Playing and Editing the Arpeggiator.

Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

4Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

This section provides basic setup information and guides you through the process of integrating 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.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened once before using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, and after installing new Instruments.

The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application directly communicates with your audio and MIDI interfaces, which you can configure in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. When KOMPLETE KONTROL is used as a plug-in within a host, the communication with your audio and MIDI interfaces is managed by the host.

For details about the audio and MIDI configuration of the host, and how to load plugins, please refer to its documentation.

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer

4.1Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer

This section assumes that you have assembled and connected the power supply according to the instructions printed on the Safety Instructions flyer found in the product box.

To connect the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to your computer:

1.Attach the device end of the included USB cable to the USB socket on the rear panel of the keyboard.

2.Attach the computer end of the USB cable to an available USB 2.0 (or later) port on your computer.

3.Press the power switch on the rear panel of the keyboard to switch it on.

→The keyboard is now detected by the operating system.

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Setting up the Stand-Alone Application

4.2Setting 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 application in its Preferences.

1.In the Main menu click on Edit > Preferences to open the Preferences.

2.Click on Audio to display the Audio page.

3.Select the hardware driver supported by your audio interface from the Driver drop-down menu.

4.Select the audio interface from the Device drop-down menu.

5.Select the left and right output channels of your audio interface you want to use for KOMPLETE KONTROL’s master output in the Komplete Kontrol Out 1 L and Komplete Kontrol Out 1 R drop-down menus under Routings.

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Setting up the Stand-Alone Application

Preferences panel — Audio page

6.Click on MIDI to display the MIDI page.

7.Click on Input to display the available devices for incoming MIDI signals.

8.Click the Komplete Kontrol checkboxes to activate incoming MIDI signals from the keyboard.

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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.

4.3Setting up Host Integration

KOMPLETE KONTROL integrates with a number of hosts to facilitate a fluent workflow for performing and recording music with your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.

Advanced integration of KOMPLETE KONTROL is available in the following hosts:

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Setting up Host Integration

▪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 configuration 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 KONTROL 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 KOMPLETE 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.

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard

4.4Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard

The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard provides you two pedal inputs (in the form of 1/4" sockets) on its rear panel: SUSTAIN and EXPRESSION.

The pedal inputs on the rear panel of the keyboard.

These inputs allow you to connect sustain and expression pedals in order to further refine your performance.

▪SUSTAIN: Lets you connect a footswitch to control sustain of the notes you play. This is an on/off switch.

▪EXPRESSION: Lets you connect an expression pedal to control e.g. velocity. This is a continuous control.

You can define the MIDI messages assigned to the pedal inputs in the Controller Editor application. For more information, refer to the Controller Editor Manual.

Connecting Pedals

1.Connect the sustain pedal to the SUSTAIN input at the rear panel of the keyboard.

2.Connect the expression pedal to the EXPRESSION input at the rear panel of the keyboard.

Setting the Polarity for the Sustain Pedal

The keyboard automatically configures the polarity for the connected sustain pedal when you switch on the keyboard.

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard

►Set your sustain pedal to the ‘off’ or ‘non-pressed’ state when switching on the keyboard to ensure the polarity is configured correctly.

If the sustain pedal acts inversely, you can correct the polarity by following the steps below:

1.Switch off the keyboard.

2.Set your sustain pedal to the ‘off’ or ‘non-pressed’ state.

3.Switch on the keyboard.

→The correct polarity for your sustain pedal is set.

4.5Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard

The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard has dedicated MIDI sockets that allow you to directly connect other MIDI devices using a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable and integrate the keyboard into your MIDI setup.

The MIDI sockets on the rear panel of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.

To connect your external MIDI equipment:

1.Connect the device receiving MIDI signals to the MIDI OUT socket on the rear panel of the keyboard using a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable.

2.Connect the device sending MIDI signals to the MIDI IN socket on the rear panel of the keyboard using a 5-pin DIN MIDI cable.

→The MIDI equipment is connected.

Depending on your use case, additional configuration is required in the software:

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Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL

Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard

▪If KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application, you need to activate the corresponding MIDI inputs and outputs of the keyboard on the MIDI page of the Preferences.

▪If KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a plug-in in a host, the MIDI configuration is managed by the host.

▪If you are using the keyboard as MIDI controller without a USB connection, MIDI data is directly sent and received via the keyboard’s MIDI IN and MIDI OUT sockets.

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