Native Instruments Komplete Kontrol S88 MK2, Komplete Kontrol S49 MK2 Users Manual
MANUAL
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Document authored by: Jan Ola Korte, Christian Schulz, Gustav Sto. Tomas, David Gover, and
Nicolas Sidi
Software version: 2.0.5 (10/2018)
Hardware version: KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2
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
Table of Contents
1 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ...............................................................................
1.1 Document Conventions ............................................................................................................... 12
1.2 Box Contents .............................................................................................................................. 15
1.3 System Requirements ................................................................................................................. 15
1.4 Accessibility ............................................................................................................................... 16
1.4.1 Keyboard Overview ..................................................................................................... 16
1.4.2 Activating Accessibility Features ............................................................................... 19
1.4.3 Training Mode ............................................................................................................ 20
1.4.4 Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts ................................................................. 20
2 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow ............................................................................
3 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ..................................................................................
3.1 Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer .................................................................................. 26
3.2 Setting up the Stand-Alone Application ...................................................................................... 27
3.3 Setting up Host Integration ........................................................................................................ 29
3.4 Connecting Pedals to the Keyboard ............................................................................................ 35
3.5 Connecting External MIDI Equipment to the Keyboard ................................................................ 38
3.3.1 Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand .......................................................... 30
3.3.2 Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo ........................................................................ 30
3.3.3 Setting up Ableton Live (macOS) ............................................................................... 31
3.3.4 Setting up Ableton Live (Windows) ............................................................................ 33
4 Software Overview .....................................................................................................
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4.1 Header ........................................................................................................................................ 41
4.2 Browser ...................................................................................................................................... 43
4.2.1 Library Pane .............................................................................................................. 44
4.2.2 Product Selector ........................................................................................................ 46
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4.3 Perform Panel ............................................................................................................................. 50
4.4 Plug-in Panel ..............................................................................................................................51
4.5 Plug-in Chain Panel ................................................................................................................... 52
4.6 MIDI Assignment Editor .............................................................................................................. 53
4.7 Plug-in Area ............................................................................................................................... 55
4.2.3 Files Pane .................................................................................................................. 48
4.2.4 Browser on the Keyboard ........................................................................................... 49
5 Keyboard Overview ....................................................................................................
5.1 Perform and Edit Section ............................................................................................................ 59
5.2 Transport Section ....................................................................................................................... 61
5.3 Control Section ........................................................................................................................... 62
5.4 Mode Buttons ............................................................................................................................. 63
5.5 4-D Encoder ................................................................................................................................65
5.6 Keybed and Light Guide .............................................................................................................. 66
5.7 Touch Strip ................................................................................................................................. 67
5.8 Transpose and Fixed Velocity Buttons ......................................................................................... 68
6 Global Controls and Preferences ................................................................................
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6.1 Instrument Views ........................................................................................................................ 69
6.2 Switching Instances ................................................................................................................... 73
6.3 Transport and Tempo .................................................................................................................. 75
6.4 Adjusting Master Volume ............................................................................................................ 77
6.1.1 Default View .............................................................................................................. 70
6.1.2 Additional View .......................................................................................................... 70
6.1.3 Edit View ................................................................................................................... 72
6.3.1 Resetting the Clock ................................................................................................... 76
6.3.2 Adjusting Tempo ........................................................................................................ 76
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6.5 Preferences .................................................................................................................................78
6.6 Keyboard Settings .......................................................................................................................92
6.7 Loading a Plug-in in Default State ............................................................................................. 93
6.5.1 Preferences – Audio Page .......................................................................................... 78
6.5.2 Preferences – MIDI Page ............................................................................................ 81
6.5.3 Preferences – General Page ....................................................................................... 82
6.5.4 Preferences – Library Page ........................................................................................ 84
6.5.5 Preferences – Plug-ins Page ..................................................................................... 89
7 MIDI Communication .................................................................................................
7.1 Host Automation ......................................................................................................................... 96
7.2 Using the Keyboard in MIDI Mode ............................................................................................... 98
7.3 Using the Keyboard as Stand-Alone MIDI Controller ................................................................... 99
7.1.1 Recording Automation ............................................................................................... 96
7.1.2 Automation IDs for the Perform Panel ........................................................................ 97
8 Using the MIDI Assignment Editor ...............................................................................
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8.1 The Mapping System .................................................................................................................. 102
8.2 Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor .......................................................................................... 103
8.3 Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements ........................................................................... 105
8.4 Renaming Control Elements ....................................................................................................... 107
8.5 Creating a New MIDI Template ................................................................................................... 107
8.6 Renaming MIDI Templates .......................................................................................................... 109
8.7 Creating Key Zones ..................................................................................................................... 110
8.7.1 About Key Zones ........................................................................................................ 110
8.7.2 Splitting a Key Zone ................................................................................................... 112
8.7.3 Selecting another MIDI Channel for a Key Zone ......................................................... 114
8.7.4 Recoloring Key Zone ................................................................................................... 115
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8.8 MIDI Message Types and Assignments ....................................................................................... 122
8.7.5 Resizing Key Zones .................................................................................................... 116
8.7.6 Disabling a Key Zone ................................................................................................. 117
8.7.7 Deleting a Key Zone ................................................................................................... 119
8.7.8 Transposing Key Zones .............................................................................................. 120
8.8.1 MIDI Message Types – Type Menu .............................................................................. 122
8.8.2 Assignments for Knobs .............................................................................................. 123
8.8.3 Assignments for Buttons ........................................................................................... 125
8.8.4 Assignments for Key Zones ........................................................................................ 126
8.8.5 Assignments for the Touch Strip ................................................................................ 127
8.8.6 Assignments for Pedals (Switch) ............................................................................... 128
8.8.7 Assignments for Pedals (Continuous) ........................................................................ 129
9 Host Integration ........................................................................................................
9.1 Integration with MASCHINE ........................................................................................................ 131
9.2 Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand .................................................................. 143
9.3 Integration with Ableton Live ...................................................................................................... 146
9.4 Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo ......................................................................... 149
9.1.1 Basic Control Functions ............................................................................................. 131
9.1.2 Advanced Integration Control Functions .................................................................... 135
10 Browsing the Library ..................................................................................................
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10.1 Browser Basics ........................................................................................................................... 153
10.2 Opening the Browser .................................................................................................................. 156
10.3 Loading Preset Files ................................................................................................................... 157
10.1.1 Product Types: Instrument and Effect ........................................................................ 153
10.1.2 About the Library and Meta-Information .................................................................... 153
10.1.3 Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ................................................... 154
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10.4 Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content ................................................................ 158
10.5 Filtering Preset Files by Product ................................................................................................. 159
10.6 Filtering Preset Files by Bank ..................................................................................................... 163
10.7 Resetting the Product Selection .................................................................................................. 166
10.8 Types and Modes Tag Filters ....................................................................................................... 167
10.9 Working with Favorites ............................................................................................................... 175
10.10 Performing a Text Search ............................................................................................................ 181
10.11 Displaying Preset File Information .............................................................................................. 181
10.12 Auditioning your Preset Files ...................................................................................................... 182
10.8.1 Filtering Preset Files by Types and Modes .................................................................. 170
10.8.2 Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level ............................................................ 174
10.9.1 Adding Preset Files to the Favorites ........................................................................... 175
10.9.2 Displaying Favorites in the Results List ..................................................................... 178
10.9.3 Removing Preset Files from the Favorites .................................................................. 180
11 Working with Effects .................................................................................................
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11.1 Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel ............................................................................................... 184
11.2 Adding Effects ............................................................................................................................ 185
11.3 Selecting Plug-in Slots ............................................................................................................... 188
11.4 Reordering Effects ...................................................................................................................... 189
11.5 Scrolling the Plug-in Chain ........................................................................................................ 190
11.6 Bypassing Effects .......................................................................................................................191
11.7 Removing Effects ....................................................................................................................... 193
12 Managing the Library .................................................................................................
12.1 Saving Preset Files to the User Library ....................................................................................... 195
12.2 Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library ......................................................................... 197
12.3 Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files .................................................................. 198
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12.4 Working with the Files Pane ........................................................................................................ 201
12.5 Loading VST Plug-ins ................................................................................................................. 206
12.6 Installing NKS Instruments ......................................................................................................... 207
12.7 Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files ............................................................... 210
12.4.1 Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane .............................................. 202
12.4.2 Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar .................................................... 203
12.4.3 Navigating to Recent File Locations .......................................................................... 204
12.4.4 Working with File Location Favorites .......................................................................... 205
13 Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters ..............................................................
13.1 About Pre-Mapped Instruments and Effects ............................................................................... 212
13.2 Adjusting Parameters ................................................................................................................. 212
13.3 Switching Parameter Pages ........................................................................................................ 213
13.4 Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel ........................................................ 213
14 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords ...................................................
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14.1 A Note about Music Theory .......................................................................................................... 216
14.2 Activating the Scale Engine ........................................................................................................218
14.3 Selecting and Playing a Scale .................................................................................................... 219
14.4 Playing Chords ........................................................................................................................... 219
14.5 Editing Scales and Chords ......................................................................................................... 220
14.6 Setting the SCALE Parameters .................................................................................................... 221
14.7 Setting the KEY MODE Parameter ............................................................................................... 230
14.8 Setting the CHORD Parameters .................................................................................................. 233
14.6.1 SCALE Root Note ........................................................................................................ 221
14.6.2 SCALE Bank and Type ................................................................................................ 222
14.8.1 CHORD Mode ............................................................................................................. 233
14.8.2 CHORD Type ............................................................................................................... 234
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14.8.3 CHORD Position ......................................................................................................... 238
15 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences ............................................
15.1 Playing Arpeggiator Sequences .................................................................................................. 241
15.2 Using a Sustain Pedal to Control the Arpeggiator ....................................................................... 242
15.3 Using Arpeggiator Snapshots on the Keyboard ........................................................................... 242
15.4 Editing the Arpeggiator .............................................................................................................. 243
15.5 MAIN Parameters ........................................................................................................................ 244
15.6 RHYTHM Parameters ................................................................................................................... 245
15.7 OTHER Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 248
15.8 ADVANCED Parameters ............................................................................................................... 250
15.9 RANGE Parameters ..................................................................................................................... 252
15.5.1 MAIN Mode ................................................................................................................. 244
15.5.2 MAIN Type .................................................................................................................. 245
15.6.1 RHYTHM Rate ............................................................................................................ 246
15.6.2 RHYTHM Sequence ..................................................................................................... 247
15.6.3 RHYTHM Swing .......................................................................................................... 248
15.7.1 OTHER Octaves .......................................................................................................... 249
15.7.2 OTHER Dynamic ......................................................................................................... 249
15.7.3 OTHER Gate ............................................................................................................... 250
15.8.1 ADVANCED Retrigger ................................................................................................. 251
15.8.2 ADVANCED Repeat ..................................................................................................... 251
15.8.3 ADVANCED Offset ...................................................................................................... 251
15.8.4 ADVANCED Inversion .................................................................................................. 252
15.9.1 RANGE Min. Key ......................................................................................................... 253
15.9.2 RANGE Max. Key ......................................................................................................... 253
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15.10 HOLD Parameter ......................................................................................................................... 253
Index ........................................................................................................................
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Document Conventions
1 Welcome 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 and Effects 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
1.1 Document 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.
Unlabeled Buttons on the Keyboard
The buttons and knobs above and below the displays on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
do not have labels.
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
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Document Conventions
The unlabeled buttons and knobs on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
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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1.2 Box Contents
The box contains the following items:
▪ KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
▪ USB cable
The included 3 meter USB cable only works in conjunction with the KOMPLETE KONTROL S88
keyboard.
▪ Power supply (only included in the KOMPLETE KONTROL S88 box)
▪ Information flyer providing:
◦ the hardware serial number of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
◦ a web link for downloading the KOMPLETE KONTROL software and the KOMPLETE SELECT
software bundle
▪ Safety Instructions flyer
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1.3 System 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:
http://www.native-instruments.com/komplete-kontrol-s-series/specifications/
KOMPLETE
KOMPLETE KONTROL is optimized for use with KOMPLETE SELECT, KOMPLETE and KOMPLETE ULTIMATE.
The latest KOMPLETE system requirements and compatibility information is available here:
http://www.native-instruments.com/products/komplete/
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1.4 Accessibility
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 buttons
▪ All Browser functions
▪ Instance switching
▪ The current edit mode, including the Plug-in panel and the Perform panel (Scale, Arp)
▪ Names of parameters and parameter sections when touching knobs, including all edit
modes
▪ Tempo (KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application only)
The accessibility features are particularly useful when combined with KOMPLETE KONTROL’s host
integration and Apple VoiceOver in Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand.
Accessibility
1.4.1 Keyboard Overview
The buttons and knobs on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard are organized in the following
groups:
▪ Perform and Edit section
▪ Transport section
▪ Solo and Mute buttons
▪ Preset and Page buttons
▪ Arrange buttons (only functional in MASCHINE)
▪ Control section
▪ Navigation and Mode buttons
▪ 4-Directional Push Encoder (referred to as the 4-D encoder)
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▪ Transpose and Fixed Velocity buttons
The Perform and Edit section is located at the top left of the keyboard. It contains six buttons
that are arranged in two rows.
The buttons in the first row are (from left to right):
▪ SHIFT
▪ SCALE (Edit)
▪ ARP (Edit)
The buttons in the second row are (from left to right):
▪ UNDO (Redo)
▪ QUANTIZE
▪ AUTO
The Transport section is located directly below the Perform and Edit section. It contains six
buttons that are arranged in two rows.
The buttons in the first row are (from left to right):
Accessibility
▪ LOOP
▪ METRO
▪ TEMPO
The buttons in the second row are (from left to right):
▪ PLAY (Restart)
▪ REC (Count-In)
▪ STOP
The Solo and Mute buttons are located to the top right of the Perform and Edit section. The
two buttons are arranged in a row.
The buttons are (from left to right):
▪ Mute
▪ Solo
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The Preset and Page buttons are located to the bottom right of the Perform and Edit section,
below the Solo and Mute buttons. The four buttons are arranged in a column.
The buttons are (from top to bottom):
▪ PRESET Up
▪ PRESET Down
▪ Page Left and Page Right (next to each other)
The Arrange buttons, which are only functional in MASCHINE, are located to the right of the
Solo and Mute buttons and the Preset and Page buttons. The five buttons are arranged in a
column.
The buttons are (from top to bottom):
▪ SCENE
▪ PATTERN
▪ TRACK
▪ KEY MODE
▪ CLEAR
Accessibility
The Control section is located in the center of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. It contains
eight buttons and eight knobs. The buttons are arranged in a row at the very top of the keyboard. The knobs are arranged in a row directly above the keybed.
The Navigation and Mode buttons are on the top right of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
The six buttons are arranged in two rows.
The buttons in the first row are (from left to right):
▪ BROWSER
▪ PLUG-IN
▪ MIXER
The buttons in the second row are (from left to right):
▪ INSTANCE
▪ MIDI
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▪ SETUP
The 4-D encoder is located directly below the Navigation and Mode buttons.
The Transpose and Fixed Velocity buttons are located at the far left of the keyboard next to the
keybed and directly above the Pitch and Modulation wheels. The three buttons are arranged in
a row.
The buttons are (from left to right):
▪ FIXED VEL (TS Mode)
▪ OCT Down
▪ OCT Up
1.4.2 Activating 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 MIXER button on the top right of the keyboard.
Accessibility
→ The accessibility features are activated or deactivated.
When the accessibility features are activated, you can choose whether or not speech output
should be enabled for names of Preset files while browsing:
1. Press and hold the SHIFT button on the top left of the keyboard.
2. While holding SHIFT, press Button 5 in the Control section.
→ Speech output for names of Preset files while browsing is enabled or disabled.
The accessibility features are designed to be used with the KOMPLETE KONTROL plug-in. However,
the KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened after initial installation and after installing additional Instruments and Effects. This will ensure that all Instruments and Effects
are displayed correctly in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.
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1.4.3 Training 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.
Activating Training Mode
► 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.
Training Mode is only available when the accessibility features have been activated.
1.4.4 Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts
The following overview outlines the availability of accessibility features for different aspects of
KOMPLETE KONTROL from both the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. In the table you also can find the relevant keyboard shortcut.
Accessibility
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Accessibility
Feature Accessible from
Keyboard Shortcut
Keyboard
Accessibility Mode Enable or disable Accessibility
mode
Enable or disable speech
output for names of Preset
files
Browser Browse for Factory and User
Preset files
Yes SHIFT + MIXER
SHIFT + Button 5
Yes Page left button
or Page right
button
Switch between Category and
Yes SHIFT + Knob 1
Vendor sorting
Set Preset file Favorites Yes SHIFT + Knob 4
Sort by Favorites SHIFT + Knob 3
Save and edit User Preset files No
Browse for NKS plug-ins from
other vendors
Yes Supported by
default
Instrument control Adjust key Instrument
Yes Knob 1 – 8
parameters
Custom map Instrument
No
parameters
Smart Play Accessing Scale and Chord
Parameters
Adjust Scale & Chord
Yes SHIFT + SCALE
Edit
Knob 1 – 8
parameters
Accessing Arp Parameters Yes SHIFT + ARP Edit
Adjust Arp parameters Knob 1 – 8
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Accessibility
Feature Accessible from
Keyboard Shortcut
Keyboard
Selecting Parameter Pages Page left or Page
right
Touch Strips Adjust Touch Strip parameters No
Tempo Adjust BPM Yes TEMPO + Knob 1
Training mode Find a control without
Yes
accidentally triggering actions
Enabling or disabling Training
mode
Preferences Adjust software & hardware
Yes Double-press
SHIFT
No
preferences
Software dialog Be notified if a dialog box
opens in the software (dialog
Yes Supported by
default
content is not available for
speech output)
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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The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
2 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
KOMPLETE KONTROL brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard
(NKS) to the center 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 Preset files you like from any of the Instruments and Effects 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 Effect(s) 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.
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The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflow
Key Features
The following key features facilitate the KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow:
▪ Browser: The Browser is your interface for finding, loading and organizing Instruments, Ef-
fects, and Preset files from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. For more information, refer
to ↑10, Browsing the Library, ↑11, Working with Effects, and ↑12, Managing the Library.
▪ Instrument and Effect control: The Touch Strip and knobs on the keyboard are pre-mapped to
all KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments and Effects for immediate control. For more information, refer to ↑13, Controlling Instrument and Effect Parameters and ↑8.8.5, Assignments
for the Touch Strip.
▪ Smart Play: The Scale engine and the Arpeggiator let you play and generate scales, chords,
and arpeggiator sequences. For more information, refer to ↑14, Smart Play – Playing and
Editing Scales and Chords and ↑15, Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences.
▪ Host integration: Advanced integration in a number of hosts allows you control core func-
tionality directly from the keyboard. For more information, refer to ↑3.3, Setting up Host
Integration and ↑9, Host Integration.
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3 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL
This section provides basic setup information for using the KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone
software, and guides you through the process of integrating KOMPLETE KONTROL in 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 and Effects.
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 plug-ins, please
refer to its documentation.
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Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer
3.1 Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer
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.
Non-powered USB hubs are not supported. The keyboard should always be connected directly to the
USB port of the computer, or be used with a powered USB hub.
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Setting up the Stand-Alone Application
3.2 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 to configure the
application in the Preferences.
Configuring Audio Interface
1. In the KOMPLETE KONTROL 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. Under Routings, 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.
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Setting up the Stand-Alone Application
Preferences panel — Audio page
Enabling MIDI Control
1. Click on MIDI to display the MIDI page.
2. Click on Input to display the available devices for incoming MIDI signals.
3. Click the Komplete Kontrol checkboxes to activate incoming MIDI signals from the keyboard.
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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.
3.3 Setting 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:
▪ MASCHINE 2
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Setting up Host Integration
▪ 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:
3.3.1 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 installing the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Ensure that the keyboard is connected and
switched on before launching the application.
A dialog asks you to confirm this after launching the application:
► When the message OSC app “KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series” wants to connect to Logic
Pro X / GarageBand appears on screen, click OK.
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 and Effects.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Logic Pro X / GarageBand refer to ↑9.2, Inte-
gration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand.
3.3.2 Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo
Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
1. Ensure that the keyboard is connected and switched on before launching the application.
2. Launch Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo.
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