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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. Disclaimer ........................1 2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ................2 2.1. Document Conventions ..................2 2.2. Box Contents ....................3 2.3. System Requirements ..................3 2.4. Accessibility ..................... 3 2.4.1. Keyboard Overview ................4 2.4.2. Activating Accessibility Features .............. 5 2.4.3.
  • Page 3 7.2. Switching Instances ..................33 7.3. Transport and Tempo ..................33 7.3.1. Resetting the Clock ................34 7.3.2. Adjusting Tempo ................... 35 7.4. Adjusting Master Volume ................. 35 7.5. Preferences ....................36 7.5.1. Preferences – Audio Page ..............36 7.5.2. Preferences – MIDI Page ..............37 7.5.3.
  • Page 4 10.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files ........71 10.4. Syncing Multiple Instances ................74 10.5. Working with the Files Pane ................75 10.5.1. Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane ......75 10.5.2. Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar ........ 76 10.5.3.
  • Page 5 13.6.2. ADVANCED Repeat ................106 13.6.3. ADVANCED Offset ................106 13.6.4. ADVANCED Inversion ................ 106 13.7. RANGE Parameters ..................106 13.7.1. RANGE Min. Key ................107 13.7.2. RANGE Max. Key ................107 13.8. HOLD Parameter ..................107 14. MIDI Communication ....................109 14.1.

  • Page 6: Disclaimer

    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 document is subject to a License Agreement and may not be copied to other media. No part of this publication may be copied, reproduced or otherwise transmitted or recorded, for any purpose, without prior written permission by Native Instruments GmbH, hereinafter referred to as Native Instruments.

  • Page 7: Welcome To Komplete Kontrol

    Thank you for choosing KOMPLETE KONTROL! The KOMPLETE KONTROL software and its dedicated keyboard—the KOMPLETE KONTROL M32—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.

  • Page 8: Box Contents

    For KOMPLETE KONTROL to fully function as indented, your system needs to meet certain re- quirements. The latest KOMPLETE KONTROL system requirements and compatibility information is available here: https://www.native-instruments.com//komplete-kontrol-m32/specifications/ KOMPLETE KOMPLETE KONTROL is optimized for use with KOMPLETE SELECT, KOMPLETE and KOM- PLETE ULTIMATE.

  • Page 9: Keyboard Overview

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL • Perform, Transpose, Page left / right, and key navigation buttons. • All Browser functions. • 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. The accessibility features are particularly useful when combined with KOM- PLETE KONTROL’s host integration and Apple VoiceOver in Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand.

  • Page 10: Activating Accessibility Features

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL • 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 right of the Transport section. The two buttons are arranged in a row.

  • Page 11: Training Mode

    Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL The speech output confirms that the accessibility features have been activated or deactiva- ted. 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, Loops, One-shots and Effects are displayed correctly in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.
  • Page 12 Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL Feature Accessi- Keyboard Shortcut ble from Keyboard Instrument Adjust key Instrument parameters Knob 1 – 8 control Custom map Instrument parameters Smart Play Accessing Scale and Chord Parameters SHIFT + SCALE Edit Adjust Scale & Chord parameters Knob 1 –...

  • Page 13: The Komplete Kontrol Workflows

    The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows 3. THE KOMPLETE KONTROL WORKFLOWS KOMPLETE KONTROL brings all the sounds from KOMPLETE and the Native Kontrol Standard (NKS) to the center of your workflows, the stand-alone workflow and the host integration workflow. Stand-alone Workflow When using KOMPLETE KONTROL in stand-alone mode, the workflow is the following: Find Preset files you like from any of the Instruments, Loops, One-Shots and Effects by browsing with the keyboard, supported by the Browser’s filters.
  • Page 14 The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows • Instrument and Effect control: The knobs and Touch Strips on the keyboard are pre-mapped to all KOMPLETE and NKS Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects for immediate control. For more information, refer to Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Komplete Kontrol

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL 4. 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.

  • Page 16: Setting Up The Stand-Alone Application

    Click on MIDI to display the MIDI page. Click on Input to display the available devices for incoming MIDI signals. Click the checkbox representing your keyboard, for example, Komplete Kontrol M32 MIDI to activate incoming MIDI signals from the keyboard.

  • Page 17: Setting Up Host Integration

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL 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. 4.3.

  • Page 18: Setting Up Ableton Live

    Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL 4.3.2. Setting up Ableton Live Ableton Live must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL. Configuring Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL Once the MIDI Remote Script and the Instrument Rack file are installed in the correct location, you need to add KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control surface in Ableton Live's preferences: Launch Ableton Live.

  • Page 19: Software Overview

    Software Overview 5. 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 20: Browser

    The View button only appears if the loaded Instrument contains an Additional view. The View but- ton is not available when an Effect is selected. (9) Keyboard button: Shows the currently connected M32 keyboard. If multiple instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (for example in a host), clicking the button connects the keyboard to this instance.

  • Page 21: Library Pane

    Software Overview 5.2.1. Library Pane The Library pane is where you browse for Instruments, Loops, One-shots, Effects, and Preset files. It consists of the following elements: The Library pane. (1) Library: Displays the Library pane. (2) Product Type icon: Displays if you are currently browsing for Instruments, Loops or One- shots, or Effects.

  • Page 22: Product Selector

    Software Overview (6) CHARACTERS: Lets you browse for Preset files based on Characters tags that have been ap- plied to them. You can collapse or expand this section by clicking on the arrow next to CHARAC- TERS. For more information, refer to Types and Characters Tags.

  • Page 23: Files Pane

    Software Overview The Product selector. (1) Product selector header: The header displays the selected Product. If there is no selection it shows a generic label (All Instruments or All Effects). A click on the header opens or closes the Product selector. (2) Category / Vendor selector: Allows you to sort the Product list by Category or Vendor.
  • Page 24 Software Overview The Files pane in the Browser. (1) Files: Displays the Files pane. For more information, refer to Working with the Files Pane. (2) Favorite bar: Displays all your favorite folders. A click on any favorite folder lets you jump di- rectly to that particular path and display its content in the Result list (5).

  • Page 25: Perform Panel

    Software Overview 5.3. Perform Panel The Perform panel. (1) SCALE: Clicking the round button left of SCALE switches the Scale engine on or off. Clicking the SCALE label displays the Scale engine’s parameters. See Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords for details.

  • Page 26: Plug-In Area

    Software Overview Overview of the Plug-in Chain panel. (1) Plug-in chain: Displays the loaded Instrument and Effects. (2) Plug-in slot: Each Plug-in slot represents a Plug-in and displays the Product’s name and im- age. Use the Plug-in slots to directly load Plug-ins, bypass Effects and customize the order. For more information, refer to Working with Effects.

  • Page 27: Sampler

    Software Overview The Plug-in area displaying the Instrument Form. 5.7. Sampler When loading a sample from the Loops and One-shots tab in the Browser, the sample will be auto- matically loaded into the Sampler so it can be played immediately. Important parameters can be accessed via the GUI, but all parameters for the Sampler can be accessed via the Plug-in Panel or a connected keyboard.

  • Page 28: Envelopes

    Software Overview (6) LOOP: When the ON button is enabled, the sample will loop at a length determined by the Loop Point and End Point. (7) X FADE: Determines the type of fade between the loop points. (8) End Point: Sets the End point of the sample. When Loop is active, the End Point determines the length of the loop.
  • Page 29 Software Overview SUSTAIN: Sustain determines the constant level being kept after Decay until the note ends. RELEASE: Release determines how long the sound takes to fade out after the note has ended.

  • Page 30: Keyboard Overview

    The KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard is tightly integrated into the software and can be used to browse, control and play your Products as well as to control supported hosts. The M32 keyboard is available in one size. It is equipped with a top-quality, semi-weighted keybed. Beyond the keybed, all keyboards come with identical features.

  • Page 31: Perform And Edit Section

    For more information, refer to Transport Section. Rear View KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 rear view. (1) Kensington Lock slot: Allows you to attach a Kensington Lock to secure your device from theft. (2) Foot Pedal socket: Connects a sustain pedal.

  • Page 32: Transport Section

    Keyboard Overview (3) ARP (Edit): Switches the Arpeggiator on or off, and allows you to edit the Arp parameters. For more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences. (4) IDEAS: Opens the Ideas view in MASCHINE when used as a plug-in. For more information, refer to Host Integration.

  • Page 33: Transpose Buttons

    Keyboard Overview Navigation and Mode buttons overview. (1) BROWSER: Activates Browser control functions. For more information, refer to Browsing the Library. (2) PLUG-IN (MIDI): Accesses plug-in control functions for the selected plug-in. For more informa- tion, refer to Working with Effects.
  • Page 34 Keyboard Overview The OCTAVE (Fixed Velocity) down button transposes the entire keyboard one octave down. Us- ing SHIFT + OCTAVE (Fixed Velocity) sets the note velocity for all keys to a fixed value of 127. By default, the keys are sensitive to velocity: The harder you hit them, the louder the Sound will be.

  • Page 35: Global Controls And Preferences

    Global Controls and Preferences 7. GLOBAL CONTROLS AND PREFERENCES This sections introduces the global controls and the Preferences you can access via the Header of KOMPLETE KONTROL. 7.1. Instrument Views Once you have loaded an Instrument from the Browser, it appears in the Plug-in area of the KOM- PLETE KONTROL software.

  • Page 36: Default View

    Global Controls and Preferences 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 NKS Instrument with an easy-to- use interface.

  • Page 37: Edit View

    Global Controls and Preferences The + button opens and closes the Additional view. 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 loa- ded or played by either the KONTAKT PLAYER or REAKTOR PLAYER.

  • Page 38: Switching Instances

    Global Controls and Preferences 7.2. 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 can choose which instance you want to control from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.

  • Page 39: Resetting The Clock

    Global Controls and Preferences You can find the Transport and Tempo controls in the Header: Transport and tempo controls in KOMPLETE KONTROL. (1) Play button: Starts and stops the internal clock. This can be used to control the playback of sequenced KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments.

  • Page 40: Adjusting Tempo

    Global Controls and Preferences • Press SHIFT and PLAY (Restart) to reset the internal clock and to start playback from the beginning. When the internal clock is running: • Press SHIFT and PLAY (Restart) to reset the internal clock and to resume playback from the beginning.

  • Page 41: Preferences

    Global Controls and Preferences Adjusting Master Volume with the Keyboard To adjust the output volume on the keyboard: • Press and hold SHIFT and turn the Knob 1. Adjusting Master Volume with the Keyboard To adjust the output volume on the keyboard: •...

  • Page 42: Preferences - Midi Page

    Global Controls and 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. Sample This displays the selected sample rate of your audio interface.

  • Page 43: Preferences - General Page

    Native Instruments appli- cations when they are used in real life situations. The data sent to Native Instruments is one hun- dred percent anonymous and will not affect performance.

  • Page 44: Preferences - Library Page

    Global Controls and Preferences Usage Data Tracking in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. Enabling or Disabling Usage Data Tracking To enable or disable Usage Data Tracking: Open the General page of the Preferences by clicking Preferences… in the KOM- PLETE KONTROL menu. Click the Allow usage data tracking checkbox to enable or disable user data tracking.
  • Page 45 Global Controls and Preferences Preferences panel – the Library page’s Factory pane. 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 46 After adding a location (see Add below), click the field in the new row and in the 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.

  • Page 47: Preferences - Plug-Ins Page

    Removing Folders from the User Library You can also remove any user folder from your library—except the default user content directory Native Instruments User Content. 7.5.5. Preferences – Plug-ins Page The Plug-ins page allows you to manage your VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
  • Page 48 Global Controls and Preferences The option to Always use latest version of NI Plug-ins selects whether or not your Library con- tent is always loaded with the latest version of the associated plug-in. If this option is disabled, your Library content is loaded with the lowest required version of the associated plug-in found on the computer.

  • Page 49: Loading A Plug-In In Default State

    Scans all folders in the list for compatible plug-ins and updates the Manager pane accordingly. 7.6. Loading a Plug-in in Default State You can load a Plug-in in default state directly from the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu: • In the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu select e.g., Instruments > Native Instruments > Mas- sive.
  • Page 50 Global Controls and Preferences The Plug-in is loaded. All parameters are set to their default values. Loading Plug-ins in default state is only possible in the software.

  • Page 51: Browsing The Library

    Browsing the Library 8. BROWSING THE LIBRARY The Browser is where you access your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library with all its Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects. You can search, filter, and load Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Ef- fect Preset files as well as add them to your personal Favorites from the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.

  • Page 52: Loops And One-Shots

    Browsing the Library 8.1.2. Loops and One-shots The Browser divides samples into Loops and One-Shots. One-shots are typically sampled instru- ments or vocals, while loops are usually sections of music. Both filetypes can come from existing expansion packs and sounds.com. When a Loop is selected in the Browser with Prehear turned on, it will begin playing immediately in-sync with the host if transport is running.

  • Page 53: Opening The Browser

    Browsing the Library • The Files pane allows you to browse your hard disks by using the hierarchical folder structure of your operating system. For example, you can use it to navigate KOMPLETE KONTROL-rele- vant files that have not been imported into the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library—and you can import them from there.

  • Page 54: Loading Preset Files

    Browsing the Library 8.3. Loading Preset Files When the Browser is open, you can directly load any of the Preset files shown in the Results list. When loading a Preset file the corresponding product automatically opens in the Plug-in area. •...

  • Page 55: Filtering Preset Files By Product

    Browsing the Library • Click the User icon to search for User content in the Browser. The User Library is enabled when the icon lights up. To switch back to Factory content, click the User icon again to dese- lect it. Choosing Between Factory and User Content on the Keyboard In order to choose between Factory and User content on the keyboard: •...
  • Page 56 Browsing the Library The Product selector header shows the Product name. You can now browse for all Preset files associated with the selected Product in the Results list.

  • Page 57: Filtering Preset Files By Bank

    Browsing the Library Loading a Product with its Default Preset File You can also directly load a Product with its default Preset file: Hover the mouse over the Product entry in the Product selector. Click on the arrow symbol that appears in the upper right corner of the Product entry. The Product with its default Preset file is loaded.

  • Page 58: Resetting The Product Selection

    Browsing the Library Upon your selection the Bank menu closes and displays the selected Bank. The Results list further narrow its content accordingly. You can remove the selected Bank by clicking the little cross in the closed Bank menu. Filtering by Bank is not supported Filtering Preset files by Bank using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard is not supported.

  • Page 59: Types And Characters Tags

    Browsing the Library Products are only shown in the Product selector if the Library contains files for them. If a particular Instrument does not show up, make sure it is installed correctly and has been updated to the latest available version. Resetting the Instrument selection on the Keyboard To reset the Product selection: Skip directly to the Products Filter by pushing the 4-D encoder to the left until PRODUCTS is...
  • Page 60 Browsing the Library TYPES TYPES tags are structured into two hierarchical levels—top-level tags and sub-level tags. • At first the TYPES menu displays the available top-level tags only. • As soon as a tag in the top level is selected, the second level appears underneath with sub- tags of the selected top-tag.

  • Page 61: Filtering Preset Files By Types And Characters

    Browsing the Library 8.8.1. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters The CHARACTERS menu is not available when browsing Effects. In this tutorial you will learn how to find a bass line Preset file for the MONARK Instrument using the Types tags. To start, select the MONARK Instrument in the Product selector. The TYPES sec- tion currently shows only top-level tags: The MONARK Instrument is selected in the Product selector.

  • Page 62: Selecting Multiple Tags From The Same Level

    Browsing the Library Select the Analog tag from the CHARACTERS tags. The Results list is filtered according to the selected Types and Characters tags. This method allows you to quickly find Preset files for an Instrument with similar characteristics. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters Using the Keyboard In order to find a bass sound: Skip to the TYPES filter by pushing the 4-D encoder to the left or to the right until TYPES is shown in the first display line.

  • Page 63: Working With Favorites

    Browsing the Library The result list will include all files that correspond to at least one of the selected tags. Selecting multiple tags from the same level using the keyboard is not possible. Nev- ertheless, the display on the keyboard will show a * when multiple tags are selected in the software.

  • Page 64: Displaying Favorites In The Results List

    Browsing the Library 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. You can add any Preset file in the Results list to the Favorites, no matter if it is selected or not. Adding Preset Files to the Favorites on the Keyboard In order to add a Preset file to the Favorites on the keyboard: Select the Preset file you want to add to the Favorites in the Results list.

  • Page 65: Removing Preset Files From The Favorites

    Browsing the Library Displaying all Favorite Preset Files on the Keyboard In order to display all Favorites in the Results list on the keyboard: • Press SHIFT + BROWSER. The Results list shows all favorite Preset files. 8.9.3. Removing Preset Files from the Favorites To remove a Preset file from the Favorites: •...

  • Page 66: Performing A Text Search

    Browsing the Library 8.10. 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 Characters tags, directly as you type. The search field. Click in the search field.
  • Page 67 Browsing the Library Click the Prehear button (showing a little speaker icon) to enable/disable Prehear. When Prehear is enabled, you can directly hear Preset files as you select them in the Result list of the Library pane or Files pane. Drag the Prehear Volume slider next to the Prehear button to adjust the volume of the Preset files you are pre-listening to.

  • Page 68: Working With Effects

    Working with Effects 9. WORKING WITH EFFECTS In this section you learn how to work with the Plug-in chain in terms of adding Effects, and organiz- ing the Plug-in chain. Also, this section assumes you are familiar using the Browser and already loaded an Instrument.
  • Page 69 Working with Effects The Product Type icon in the Browser changes to Effects. The Product selector provides you with a list of the available Effects. Browse for an Effect to your liking. The Effect is loaded. Its image (or a generic icon for non-NKS Plug-ins) and name are shown in the second Plug-in slot.

  • Page 70: Selecting Plug-In Slots

    Working with Effects Adding Effects using the Keyboard Once an Instrument, Loop or One-shot has been loaded into the first Plug-in slot, you can then add an Effect to the Plug-in chain: Push the 4-D encoder right until you reach the first empty Plug-in slot. The display shows Press BROWSE Empty Slot.

  • Page 71: Scrolling The Plug-In Chain

    Working with Effects In order to move an Effect in the Plug-in chain: Hover the mouse over the Plug-in slot you want to move. Click and hold the left mouse button and move the mouse pointer to the desired position in the Plug-in chain.

  • Page 72: Bypassing Effects

    Working with Effects 9.6. Bypassing Effects If you temporarily want to listen to the Instrument without a specific Effect for an A/B comparison but do not want to delete it from the Plug-in chain, you can bypass Effects. In order to bypass an Effect: Hover the mouse over the Plug-in slot containing the Effect you want to bypass.
  • Page 73 Working with Effects Press PLUG-IN to access the Plug-in chain. Push the 4-D encoder to the left or to the right to select the Plug-in slot containing the Effect you want to remove. Press and hold SHIFT + push the 4-D encoder up. Press the 4-D encoder to confirm.

  • Page 74: Managing The Library

    Managing the Library 10. MANAGING THE LIBRARY With the Browser you can also organize your own Preset files. In this section you will learn how you save and manage your own Preset files in the User Library and how to import KOM- PLETE KONTROL-compatible user files.
  • Page 75 Managing the Library Or, if you want to save a Preset file you are working on with a new name, click on Save As… in the File submenu of the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu. Enter a name for your new Preset file and click Save in the Save Preset dialog to save the Preset file.

  • Page 76: Deleting User Preset Files From The User Library

    Managing the Library 10.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library You can delete user Preset files directly from the Results list: Right-click the desired Preset file and select Delete from the context menu. If you want to delete several user Preset files at once, first select them as described above, and right-click any of them.
  • Page 77 Managing the Library The Types and Characters tags are also recognized by the MASCHINE Browser. This way, you can easily find the user Preset files you saved with KOMPLETE KON- TROL in the User content section of MASCHINE’s Library pane. The CHARACTERS menu is not available when browsing Effects.
  • Page 78 Managing the Library Assign the appropriate tags to your Preset file by clicking the checkboxes next to the corre- sponding name. Click on CHARACTERS to edit the Characters tags for your Preset file. You can assign them in the same way you assigned the Type tags, by clicking on the appropriate checkboxes.

  • Page 79: Syncing Multiple Instances

    Managing the Library Click on PROPERTIES to edit additional information included in your Preset file. You can en- ter your name in the Author field, or, in case you intend to share the Preset file, leave a note in the Comment field for other users to read. To apply any changes made in the Attribute Editor, click APPLY.

  • Page 80: Working With The Files Pane

    Managing the Library 10.5. Working with the Files Pane This section details the actions you can perform that help you to browse for files on your hard disks using the Files pane. The Results list of the Files pane shows the files and folders found in the path selected in the Location bar above.

  • Page 81: Navigating To File Locations With The Location Bar

    Managing the Library Command Description Sort by Date Sorts the Result list according to the item dates. 10.5.2. Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar The Location bar shows and lets you modify the selected path. At any time the Results list will dis- play the content of the path shown here.

  • Page 82: Loading Vst Plug-Ins

    Managing the Library 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 sys- tem 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 83: Installing Nks Instruments

    Managing the Library 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 84 Managing the Library Installing KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments with NKS Support Third-party developers of KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments provide you with a folder that contains all Instrument files, including Preset files and samples. Instead of running an installer, this folder needs to be stored on the hard drive. The Instrument can then be activated with Native Ac- cess, which also adds it to the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.

  • Page 85: Importing Komplete Kontrol-Compatible User Files

    Managing the Library Click on INSTALL to add the Instrument to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. The Instrument is installed. KOMPLETE KONTROL automatically scans for the new content and adds it to the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and the KONTAKT Browser reference the In- strument files contained in the folder.
  • Page 86 Managing the Library Click the IMPORT button at the bottom right of the Browser. You will be presented with the Attribute Editor. In the Attribute Editor, tag the files you are about to import to the Library. Click OK at the bottom right of the Browser to import the files to the Library. All KOMPLETE KONTROL-compatible files found in the selected folder(s) are imported to your Library.

  • Page 87: Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-Shot And Effect Parameters

    Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters 11. CONTROLLING INSTRUMENT, LOOP, ONE-SHOT AND EFFECT PARAMETERS This section introduces you to controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect parameters using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard and explains how to customize parameter mappings. 11.1. About Pre-Mapped Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects 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...

  • Page 88: Customizing Parameter Mappings Using The Plug-In Panel

    Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters 11.4. Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel You can customize the parameter mapping for an Instrument’s Preset file by enabling Edit mode in the Plug-in panel. • To enable or disable the Plug-in panel’s Edit mode, click on the Edit mode button in the up- per right corner.
  • Page 89 Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters Each page (1) of the Control section on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard shows up as a label at the top of the Plug-in panel. Click on a label to view and edit the controls on this page. The current page is highlighted. To delete a page, click on the cross icon next to its label.

  • Page 90: Smart Play - Playing And Editing Scales And Chords

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords 12. SMART PLAY – 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, Loops and One-shots. 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 91: Activating The Scale Engine

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Chords Polyphonic Instruments let you play multiple notes simultaneously—in other words chords. As an example, let’s see how to build up a chord by selecting individual notes from a scale and playing them simultaneously.

  • Page 92: Selecting And Playing A Scale

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Activating the Scale Engine on the Keyboard • To switch on the Scale engine, press SCALE (Edit) in the Perform and Edit section on the keyboard. 12.3. Selecting and Playing a Scale To select and play a scale on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard, follow these instructions: Press SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) to map the knobs of the Control section to the Scale engine parameters.

  • Page 93: Editing Scales And Chords

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Chord mode is activated and set to Harmonizer. Pressing any key automatically activates and plays back the nearest lit key according to the mapping by selected scale. It also plays back the third and the fifth note above the pressed key in the selected scale, in accordance with the interval value set by Knob 6 (1-3-5, meaning the first, third, and fifth note of a chord).

  • Page 94: Scale Root Note

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords 12.6.1. SCALE Root Note The first SCALE parameter is Root Note. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 1 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. Setting the root note of a scale means deciding what key the scale will begin with.
  • Page 95 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Whole Tone Main WH Tone 1 2 3 ♯4 ♯5 ♭7 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 H-W Dim Main H-W Dim W-H Dim Main W-H Dim 1 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 ♯5 6 7...
  • Page 96 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Hungarian Maj World Hung Maj 1 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7 Neapolitan World Neapoltn Spanish World Spanish 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 Greek World Greek...
  • Page 97 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Scale Bank Type Degree Formula Messiaen II Modern Mes II 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7 1 2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7 7 Messiaen III Modern Mes III Messiaen IV Modern Mes IV...

  • Page 98: Setting The Key Mode Parameter

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords 12.7. Setting the KEY MODE Parameter The only KEY MODE parameter is Mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 3 of the Control section in Scale Edit mode. It defines how the selected is mapped to the keys of the keyboard. The KEY MODE parameter Mode.

  • Page 99: Setting The Chord Parameters

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords The Root Note is always mapped to the middle C key (commonly called C3). If the selected scale consists of seven notes, it matches the seven white keys of a single octave on the keyboard. In this case, the Root Note coincides with the key C across all octaves of the keyboard.

  • Page 100: Chord Type

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Harm If CHORDMode is set to Harm, the CHORDType menu allows you to specify the interval of notes in the selected SCALEType that will constitute the chord: E.g., a triad in the form of the root note, the third note, and the fifth note (CHORDType value 1-3-5).
  • Page 101 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords CHORD Type, CHORD Mode Set to Harmonizer The CHORD parameter Type, set value 1-3-5 (Mode set to Harm). If CHORDMode is set to Harm, then CHORDType will offer you a selection of individual notes present in the selected SCALEType.

  • Page 102: Chord Position

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords CHORD Type and the Chromatic Scale The Chrom scale consists of every semitone in an octave. This means that when you play every white key and every black key of an octave up or down, you are playing the 12-step Chrom scale. Since all semitones of an octave are present in the Scale, you can use all keys to form chords.
  • Page 103 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords Position Description Auto This provides a more human feel in the transition from one chord to another. The notes used to form each chord are automatically selected to provide the best inversion.

  • Page 104: Smart Play - Playing And Editing Arpeggiator Sequences

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences 13. SMART PLAY – PLAYING AND EDITING ARPEG- GIATOR SEQUENCES Smart Play features a flexible and versatile Arpeggiator that lets you play your Instruments, Loops and One-shots in note sequences according to the keys you press on the keyboard. You can also use the Arpeggiator in combination with the scales and chords created with the Scale engine.

  • Page 105: Editing The Arpeggiator

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences Playing Arpeggiator Sequences Switch on the Arpeggiator by pressing the ARP (Edit) button on the keyboard. Press a number of keys to start the Arpeggiator. The Arpeggiator automatically plays back the notes corresponding to the pressed keys as a sequence, rather than simultaneously.

  • Page 106: Main Parameters

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences • To change the range of available notes for the arpeggiator sequence, as well as their velocity and length, use the OTHER parameters Octaves, Dynamic, and Gate. • To explore alternative versions of the same arpeggiator sequence, use the ADVANCED param- eters Retrigger, Repeat, Offset, and Inversion.

  • Page 107: Rhythm Parameters

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences • Up, Down, Up & Down (UP-DOWN on the keyboard), Order Played (PLAYED on the key- board), Chord 13.4. RHYTHM Parameters The RHYTHM parameters Rate, Sequence, and Swing allow you to create interesting rhythms for the arpeggiator sequence.

  • Page 108: Rhythm Sequence

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences • 1/128 Dotted (1/128 D) • 1/64 Triplet (1/64 T) • 1/128 13.4.2. RHYTHM Sequence The second RHYTHM parameter, Sequence, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is mapped to Knob 4 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode. It gives you a way of adding interesting rhythms to your arpeggiated notes.

  • Page 109: Other Parameters

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences 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 Swing parameter has been applied, leaving the groove intact.

  • Page 110: Other Gate

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences To display the set value of the DYNAMIC parameter, tap Knob 7. 13.5.3. OTHER Gate The third OTHER Parameter, Gate, is available in both Arp and Note Repeat mode. On the key- board, it is mapped to Knob 8 of the Control section in Arp Edit mode.

  • Page 111: Advanced Repeat

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences • 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. 13.6.2.

  • Page 112: Range Min. Key

    Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences The RANGE parameters Min. Key and Max. Key. 13.7.1. RANGE Min. Key The first RANGE parameter, Min. Key, is only available in Arp mode. On the keyboard, it is map- ped to Knob 5 of the Control section when page 2 is selected in Arp Edit mode. Min. Key sets the lowest key that can be used as an input for the arpeggiator sequence.
  • Page 113 Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences The HOLD parameter On / Off. HOLDOn/Off is a switch control that lets you select the values On and Off. Pressing any key while HOLD is On will set a new sequence. To stop the Arpeggiator playback, set the HOLD parameter to Off.

  • Page 114: Midi Communication

    MIDI Communication 14. MIDI COMMUNICATION KOMPLETE KONTROL provides you with flexible MIDI control and host automation capabilities for easy integration with your MIDI environment. In this section you are provided with overall informa- tion about MIDI communication and Host automation. Incoming MIDI Instruments, Loops and One-shots loaded inside KOMPLETE KONTROL can be controlled via MIDI and the host (when KOMPLETE KONTROL is loaded as a plug-in):...
  • Page 115 MIDI Communication Connect your third-party controller to your computer. Start KOMPLETE KONTROL. Open the Preferences dialog, and select the MIDI tab. Click the checkbox next to the corresponding name of the third-party controller. The third-party controller is now ready to be used. Assigning Knobs to a Third-Party Controller To map a knob on your third party controller to KOMPLETE KONTROL: Click MIDI in the panel header of the software, to open the MIDI Learn panel.

  • Page 116: Host Automation

    MIDI Communication Hardware Configuration for MIDI Mapping When using the MIDI mapping feature in KOMPLETE KONTROL, a MIDI button can be configured to send a CC message on push and also on release. This mode is referred to as ‘Toggle’ mode. A MIDI button can also be configured to send a single message when it is clicked, as opposed to the two that are sent in Toggle mode.
  • Page 117 MIDI Communication Automation ID Parameter Reserved for Instance Recognition and Automatic Focus Follow Scale On / Off Root Note (Scale) Scale Type (Scale) Key Mode (Scale) Chord Mode (Scale) Chord Type (Scale) Arp On / Off Mode (Arp) Type (Arp) Rate (Arp) Sequence (Arp) Swing (Arp)

  • Page 118: Host Integration

    Host Integration 15. HOST INTEGRATION When using advanced host integration, the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard becomes the center- piece of your studio setup. You can use it to control not only the Instrument, Sample or Effect loa- ded in KOMPLETE KONTROL but also core functionality of supported hosts. Before you can make use of advanced host integration you need to set it up first.

  • Page 119: Basic Control Functions

    SHIFT + PLUG-IN (MIDI) 15.1.2. Advanced Integration Control Functions The advanced integration controls are listed below. IDEAS Control When you press IDEAS on the KOMPLETE KONTROL M32, you have instant control over Scenes and Patterns. The following actions are available:...

  • Page 120: Integration With Ableton Live

    Host Integration Action in MASCHINE Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 Select Group Push 4-D encoder left or right Select Scene SHIFT + push 4-D encoder left or right Create new Scene Hold SHIFT + push 4-D encoder to the right until New Scene Create is displayed.
  • Page 121 Host Integration Transport Control Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 Start playback PLAY (Restart) Start recording REC (Count-In) Restart playback/recording PLAY (Restart) Stop playback/recording at current position STOP Relocate playhead position to song start when stopped STOP...

  • Page 122: Integration With Apple Logic Pro X And Garageband

    Host Integration Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 Switching Instance Press SHIFT + TRACK (Instance). Turn the 4-D encoder to select the instance. Press 4-D encoder to confirm. Plug-in Control Action in Ableton Live Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 Control Instrument and Effect parameters Knob 1–8...
  • Page 123 Host Integration Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 Change Scale engine parameters SHIFT + SCALE (Edit) Enable/disable Arpeggiator ARP (Edit) Browser Control Action in Logic Pro X and GarageBand Button on KOMPLETE KONTROL M32...

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