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Table of Contents
1. Disclaimer .................................................................................................................. 1
2. Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................ 2
2.1. Document Conventions ..................................................................................... 2
2.2. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.3.0 ................................................... 3
2.3. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.6 ................................................... 3
2.4. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.3 ................................................... 3
2.5. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.0 ................................................... 4
2.6. Box Contents ................................................................................................... 5
2.7. System Requirements ....................................................................................... 5
2.8. Accessibility ..................................................................................................... 5
2.8.1. Keyboard Overview ................................................................................ 6
2.8.2. Activating Accessibility Features .............................................................. 7
2.8.3. Training Mode ........................................................................................ 8
2.8.4. Feature Overview and Keyboard Shortcuts .............................................. 8
3. The KOMPLETE KONTROL Workflows ..................................................................... 10
4. Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROL ............................................................................ 12
4.1. Connecting the Keyboard to the Computer ....................................................... 12
4.2. Setting up the Stand-Alone Application ............................................................ 13
4.3. Setting up Host Integration .............................................................................. 14
4.3.1. Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ...................................... 15
4.3.2. Setting up Ableton Live ......................................................................... 15
4.3.3. Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo .................................................... 16
4.3.4. Setting up PreSonus Studio One ........................................................... 17
4.4. Connecting a Sustain Pedal to the Keyboard .................................................... 17
5. Software Overview .................................................................................................... 18
5.1. Header .......................................................................................................... 18
5.2. Browser ......................................................................................................... 19
5.2.1. Library Pane ........................................................................................ 20
5.2.2. Product Selector ................................................................................... 21
5.2.3. Files Pane ............................................................................................ 22
5.3. Perform Panel ................................................................................................ 24
5.4. Plug-in Panel .................................................................................................. 24
5.5. Plug-in Chain Panel ........................................................................................ 25
5.6. MIDI Assignment Editor .................................................................................. 25
5.7. Plug-in Area ................................................................................................... 26
5.8. Sampler Plug-In .............................................................................................. 27
5.8.1. Envelopes ............................................................................................ 28
5.9. Audio Plug-In ................................................................................................. 30
6. Keyboard Overview .................................................................................................. 32
6.1. Perform and Edit Section ................................................................................ 33
6.2. Transport Section ........................................................................................... 34
6.3. Navigation and Mode Buttons .......................................................................... 35
6.4. Transpose Buttons .......................................................................................... 36
7. Global Controls and Preferences ............................................................................... 37
7.1. Instrument Views ............................................................................................ 37
7.1.1. Default View ......................................................................................... 38
7.1.2. Additional View ..................................................................................... 38
7.1.3. Edit View ............................................................................................. 39
7.2. Switching Instances ........................................................................................ 40
7.3. Transport and Tempo ...................................................................................... 40
7.3.1. Resetting the Clock .............................................................................. 41
7.3.2. Adjusting Tempo ................................................................................... 42
7.4. Adjusting Master Volume ................................................................................. 42
7.5. Preferences ................................................................................................... 42
7.5.1. Preferences – Audio Page .................................................................... 43
7.5.2. Preferences – MIDI Page ...................................................................... 44
7.5.3. Preferences – General Page ................................................................. 45
7.5.4. Preferences – Library Page ................................................................... 46
7.5.5. Preferences – Plug-ins Page ................................................................. 49
7.5.6. Preferences - Features Page ................................................................. 51
7.6. Loading a Plug-in in Default State .................................................................... 52
8. MIDI Communication ................................................................................................ 54
8.1. Mapping MIDI Controls to Third-Party Controllers ............................................. 54
8.1.1. Setting up a Third-Party Controller ......................................................... 57
8.1.2. Assigning Knobs to a Third-Party Controller ........................................... 58
8.1.3. Assigning Buttons to a Third-Party Controller ......................................... 58
8.1.4. Enabling Takeover Mode ....................................................................... 59
8.1.5. Hardware Configuration for MIDI Mapping .............................................. 60
8.1.6. Share Mapping Across Instances .......................................................... 60
8.2. Host Automation ............................................................................................. 61
8.2.1. Recording Automation .......................................................................... 61
8.2.2. Automation IDs for the Perform Panel .................................................... 61
9. Using the MIDI Assignment Editor .............................................................................. 63
9.1. The Mapping System ...................................................................................... 65
9.2. Opening the MIDI Assignment Editor ............................................................... 66
9.3. Assigning MIDI Messages to Control Elements ................................................. 66
9.4. Renaming Control Elements ............................................................................ 67
9.5. Creating a New MIDI Template ........................................................................ 67
9.6. Renaming MIDI Templates .............................................................................. 68
9.7. MIDI Message Types and Assignments ............................................................ 69
9.7.1. MIDI Message Types – Type Menu ........................................................ 69
9.7.2. Assignments for Knobs ......................................................................... 70
9.7.3. Assignments for Switch Pedals .............................................................. 70
9.7.4. Assignments for Continuous Pedals ....................................................... 71
10. Host Integration ...................................................................................................... 72
10.1. Integration with MASCHINE .......................................................................... 72
10.1.1. Basic Control Functions ...................................................................... 73
10.1.2. Advanced Integration Control Functions ............................................... 73
10.2. Integration with Ableton Live .......................................................................... 75
10.3. Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand ....................................... 76
10.4. Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo .............................................. 78
10.5. Integration with PreSonus Studio One ............................................................ 79
11. Browsing the Library ................................................................................................ 81
11.1. Browser Basics ............................................................................................. 81
11.1.1. Product Types: Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects ................... 81
11.1.2. Loops and One-shots .......................................................................... 82
11.1.3. About the Library and Meta-Information ................................................ 82
11.1.4. Browsing the Library vs. Browsing Your Hard Disks ............................... 82
11.2. Opening the Browser ..................................................................................... 83
11.3. Loading Preset Files ..................................................................................... 84
11.4. Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content .................................... 84
11.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product ..................................................................... 85
11.6. Filtering Preset Files by Bank ........................................................................ 87
11.7. Resetting the Product Selection ..................................................................... 88
11.8. Types and Characters Tags ........................................................................... 89
11.8.1. Filtering Preset Files by Types and Characters ..................................... 91
11.8.2. Selecting Multiple Tags from the Same Level ........................................ 92
11.9. Working with Favorites .................................................................................. 93
11.9.1. Adding Preset Files to the Favorites ..................................................... 93
11.9.2. Displaying Favorites in the Results List ................................................ 94
11.9.3. Removing Preset Files from the Favorites ............................................ 95
11.10. Performing a Text Search ............................................................................ 96
11.11. Displaying Preset File Information ................................................................ 96
11.12. Auditioning your Preset Files ........................................................................ 96
12. Working with Effects ................................................................................................ 98
12.1. Opening the Plug-in Chain Panel ................................................................... 98
12.2. Adding Effects .............................................................................................. 98
12.3. Selecting Plug-in Slots ................................................................................. 100
12.4. Reordering Effects ....................................................................................... 100
12.5. Scrolling the Plug-in Chain ........................................................................... 101
12.6. Bypassing Effects ........................................................................................ 102
12.7. Removing Effects ......................................................................................... 102
13. Working with Loops and One-Shot Samples ............................................................ 104
13.1. Sampler Plug-In and Audio Plug-In Use Cases .............................................. 104
13.2. Loading One-Shot Samples and Loops ......................................................... 104
13.3. Opening the Audio Plug-In or Sampler Plug-In ............................................... 105
13.4. Switching between the Audio Plug-In and the Sampler Plug-In ....................... 106
13.5. Playback Behavior of Audio Plug-In in Host Software ..................................... 106
14. Managing the Library ............................................................................................. 107
14.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library .......................................................... 107
14.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library ............................................ 109
14.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files ...................................... 109
14.4. Syncing Multiple Instances ........................................................................... 112
14.5. Working with the Files Pane ......................................................................... 113
14.5.1. Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane .......................... 113
14.5.2. Navigating to File Locations with the Location Bar ............................... 114
14.5.3. Navigating to Recent File Locations .................................................... 114
14.5.4. Working with File Location Favorites ................................................... 114
14.6. Loading VST Plug-ins .................................................................................. 115
14.7. Installing NKS Instruments ........................................................................... 116
14.8. Importing KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files ............................... 118
15. Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters ................................. 120
15.1. About Pre-Mapped Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects ....................... 120
15.2. Adjusting Parameters ................................................................................... 120
15.3. Switching Parameter Pages ......................................................................... 120
15.4. Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel ............................. 121
16. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords ............................................... 123
16.1. A Note about Music Theory .......................................................................... 123
16.2. Activating the Scale Engine .......................................................................... 124
16.3. Selecting and Playing a Scale ...................................................................... 125
16.4. Playing Chords ............................................................................................ 125
16.5. Editing Scales and Chords ........................................................................... 126
16.6. Setting the SCALE Parameters ..................................................................... 126
16.6.1. SCALE Root Note .............................................................................. 127
16.6.2. SCALE Bank and Type ...................................................................... 127
16.7. Setting the KEY MODE Parameter ................................................................ 131
16.8. Setting the CHORD Parameters ................................................................... 132
16.8.1. CHORD Mode ................................................................................... 132
16.8.2. CHORD Type .................................................................................... 133
16.8.3. CHORD Position ............................................................................... 135
17. Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences ........................................ 137
17.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences .................................................................... 137
17.2. Editing the Arpeggiator ................................................................................. 138
17.3. MAIN Parameters ........................................................................................ 139
17.3.1. MAIN Mode ....................................................................................... 139
17.3.2. MAIN Type ........................................................................................ 139
17.4. RHYTHM Parameters .................................................................................. 140
17.4.1. RHYTHM Rate .................................................................................. 140
17.4.2. RHYTHM Sequence .......................................................................... 141
17.4.3. RHYTHM Swing ................................................................................ 141
17.5. OTHER Parameters ..................................................................................... 142
17.5.1. OTHER Octaves ................................................................................ 142
17.5.2. OTHER Dynamic ............................................................................... 142
17.5.3. OTHER Gate ..................................................................................... 143
17.6. ADVANCED Parameters .............................................................................. 143
17.6.1. ADVANCED Retrigger ........................................................................ 143
17.6.2. ADVANCED Repeat ........................................................................... 144
17.6.3. ADVANCED Offset ............................................................................ 144
17.6.4. ADVANCED Inversion ........................................................................ 144
17.7. RANGE Parameters ..................................................................................... 144
17.7.1. RANGE Min. Key ............................................................................... 145
17.7.2. RANGE Max. Key .............................................................................. 145
17.8. HOLD Parameter ......................................................................................... 145
1. 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.
“Native Instruments”, “NI” and associated logos are (registered) trademarks of Native Instruments
GmbH.
Mac, macOS, GarageBand, Logic and iTunes are registered trademarks of Apple Inc., registered
in the U.S. and other countries.
Windows and DirectSound are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States
and/or other countries.
Ableton Live™ and LINK™ are a trademarks of Ableton AG.
ASIO and VST are a trademark and software of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners and use of them does not imply
any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
Document authored by: Native Instruments GmbH
Software version: 2.3 (01/2020)
Hardware version: KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series
Special thanks to the Beta Test Team, who were invaluable not just in tracking down bugs, but in
making this a better product.
Disclaimer
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2. WELCOME TO KOMPLETE KONTROL
Thank you for choosing KOMPLETE KONTROL!
The KOMPLETE KONTROL software and its dedicated keyboard—the KOMPLETE KONTROL A-
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 con-
trol of any Instruments supporting NKS, both from Native Instruments and partners. The keyboard
lets you browse your Instruments, Loops, One-Shots 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
2.1. Document Conventions
This document uses particular formatting to point out special facts and to warn you of potential is-
sues. The icons introducing the following notes let you see what kind of information can be expec-
ted:
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:
• 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 soft-
ware 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.
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• 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 key-
board) as the hardware controller and KOMPLETE KONTROL software as the software installed
on your computer.
2.2. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.3.0
The following new features have been added to KOMPLETE KONTROL:
MIDI Mode Assignments for KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series and M32
Configure knobs, keybed and pedals via the MIDI Assignment editor in the KOMPLETE KON-
TROL Standalone software.
For more information, refer to MIDI Assignment Editor.
2.3. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.6
The following new features have been added to KOMPLETE KONTROL:
PreSonus Studio One Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL
KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards now support integration in PreSonus Studio One.
For more information, refer to Integration with PreSonus Studio One.
Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series
and M32
KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series and M32 keyboards now support integration in PreSonus Studio
One.
For more information, refer to Integration with Steinberg Cubase and Nuendo.
2.4. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.3
The following new features have been added to KOMPLETE KONTROL:
Audio Plug-in
The new Audio plug-in specializes in keeping audio loops playing in-sync with the project in your
host software and has the optional ability to do so without influencing the key of the loop. Further-
more, you can transpose the loop while it plays so that it fits the key of your song.
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For more information on the Audio plug-in, refer to Audio Plug-In.
For more information on using the Audio plug-in, refer to Working with Loops and One-Shot Sam-
ples.
MCU Support for KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2
KOMPLETE KONTROL S-Series MK2 now supports integration in hosts with MCU control.
MIDI Control Takeover Mode for Third-Party Controllers
When using third-party controllers, you can now enable Takeover mode to prevent potential pa-
rameter jumps caused by mismatching knob positions between software and hardware.
For more information, refer to Enabling Takeover Mode.
Improvements to Host Integration
Previously, you had to start KOMPLETE KONTROL as a stand-alone application to scan your li-
brary for Instruments, Samples, and Effects before using the plug-in in your host. This step is now
no longer necessary. Instead, when you use KOMPLETE KONTROL in your host directly after in-
stallation, a dialog is presented, allowing you to scan your library.
2.5. New Features in KOMPLETE KONTROL 2.1.0
The following new features have been added to KOMPLETE KONTROL:
MIDI Mapping for Third-Party Controllers
• It is now possible to control some of KOMPLETE KONTROL's parameters via a third-party
MIDI controller. For more information, refer to MIDI Communication.
Sounds.com Integration
• Browse on Sounds.com, create your own collections of loops and one-shots and send them di-
rectly to the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.
Improvements to the Browser
• Samples are now cataloged in separate Loops and One-shots tabs in the Browser. For more
information, refer to Loops and One-shots.
• Previews of Loops selected in the Browser will be played in sync with the current project. When
a loop is selected with Prehear turned on, it will begin playing immediately in-sync with the
project if transport is running. For more information, refer to Loops and One-shots
• Filters and product selections will be remembered when switching between Content types and
Factory/User Libraries in the Browser.
• Browser content synchronization between multiple running instances. When running multiple
instances of KOMPLETE KONTROL, either as Standalone and/or as a plug-in, updates to the
Library will be synced across the instances. For example, if you delete a sample from your
User Library in one instance, the sample will no longer be present in the other instances. Simi-
larly, if you save a preset in one instance, that preset will then be available in the other instan-
ces also.
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Improved Support for A-Series Keyboards
• When Browsing with A-Series keyboards, you can now jump quickly to the Results list by hold-
ing SHIFT and pushing right on the 4-D Encoder.
• When Browsing with A-Series keyboards, you can fast scroll through the Browser Results list
by holding SHIFT and twisting the 4-D Encoder.
• Automatic Plug-in Focus and device auto-connect for A-Series keyboards when used with
Ableton Live.
• It is now possible to enter PLUG-IN from MIDI on A-Series keyboards.
• Accessibility for A-Series keyboards.
2.6. Box Contents
The box contains the following items:
•KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
•USB cable
• Information flyer providing:
• the hardware serial number of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
• a web link for downloading the KOMPLETE KONTROL software and the KOMPLETE SE-
LECT software bundle
•Safety Instructions flyer
2.7. System Requirements
For KOMPLETE KONTROL to fully function as indented, your system needs to meet certain re-
quirements. The latest KOMPLETE KONTROL system requirements and compatibility information
is available here:
https://www.native-instruments.com//komplete-kontrol-a25-a49-a61/specifications/
KOMPLETE
KOMPLETE KONTROL is optimized for use with KOMPLETE SELECT, KOMPLETE and KOM-
PLETE ULTIMATE.
The latest KOMPLETE system requirements and compatibility information is available here:
http://www.native-instruments.com/products/komplete/
2.8. 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, and key navigation buttons.
• All Browser functions.
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• 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.
2.8.1. 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
• Control section
• Navigation and Mode buttons
• 4-Directional Push Encoder (referred to as the 4-D encoder)
• 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):
•LOOP
•METRO
•TEMPO
The buttons in the second row are (from left to right):
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•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.
The buttons are (from left to right):
• Mute
• Solo
The Preset buttons are located to the bottom right of the Perform and Edit section, above the Solo
and Mute buttons. The four buttons are arranged in a column.
The buttons are (from top to bottom):
•PRESET Up
•PRESET Down
The Control section is located in the center of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. It contains
eight knobs. The knobs are arranged in a row directly above the keybed.
The Navigation buttons are on the top right of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard. The three
buttons are arranged in one row, (from left to right):
•BROWSER
•PLUG-IN
•TRACK
The 4-D encoder is located directly below the Navigation buttons.
The Transpose buttons are located at the far left of the keyboard next to the keybed and directly
above the Pitch and Modulation wheels. The two buttons are arranged in a row.
The buttons are (from left to right):
•OCT Down / FIXED VEL (TS Mode)
•OCT Up
2.8.2. Activating Accessibility Features
In order to activate or deactivate the accessibility features from the KOMPLETE KONTROL key-
board 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 IDEAS button, located third to the right, in the second row on
the keyboard.
The speech output confirms that the accessibility features have been activated or deactiva-
ted.
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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.
2.8.3. Training Mode
KOMPLETE KONTROL Training Mode makes it easy to locate a specific button or parameter with-
out accidentally triggering an action. When Training Mode is activated, all button presses and pa-
rameter 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.
2.8.4. 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 KOM-
PLETE KONTROL software. In the table you also can find the relevant keyboard shortcut.
Feature Accessi-
ble from
Keyboard
Keyboard Shortcut
Accessibility
Mode
Enable or disable Accessibility mode Yes SHIFT + IDEAS
Enable or disable speech output for names of Preset
files
SHIFT + Button 5
Browser Browse for Factory and User Preset files Yes Page left button or Page
right button
Switch between Category and Vendor sorting Yes SHIFT + Knob 1
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 parameters Yes Knob 1 – 8
Custom map Instrument parameters No
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Feature Accessi-
ble from
Keyboard
Keyboard Shortcut
Smart Play Accessing Scale and Chord Parameters Yes SHIFT + SCALE Edit
Adjust Scale & Chord parameters Knob 1 – 8
Accessing Arp Parameters Yes SHIFT + ARP Edit
Adjust Arp parameters Knob 1 – 8
Selecting Parameter Pages Page left or Page right
Tempo Adjust BPM Yes TEMPO + Knob 1
Training
mode
Find a control without accidentally triggering actions Yes
Enabling or disabling Training mode Yes Double-press SHIFT
Preferences Adjust software & hardware preferences No
Software di-
alog
Be notified if a dialog box opens in the software (dialog
content is not available for speech output)
Yes Supported by default
Accessibility for KOMPLETE KONTROL’s host integration is only available when us-
ing Apple VoiceOver in Logic Pro X and GarageBand. For more information about
KOMPLETE KONTROL’s host integration features, refer to Host Integration.
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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:
1. 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.
2. Use the keyboard’s Control section to adjust the loaded Instrument and Effect(s) and create
your own unique sound.
3. Optionally, you can enable KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features to enrich your play-
ing with the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator.
Host Integration Workflow
KOMPLETE KONTROL’s advanced integration in a number of hosts enables you to quickly cap-
ture ideas, with immediate access to the sounds you need, all directly from the KOMPLETE KON-
TROL keyboard.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL host integration 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 KON-
TROL Library by browsing with the keyboard, supported by the Browser’s filters.
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 play-
ing 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 inte-
gration.
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 corre-
sponding buttons on the keyboard.
You have quickly captured a musical idea and can continue sketching out a new song by re-
peating the process and layering more tracks.
Key Features
The following key features facilitate the KOMPLETE KONTROL workflow:
•Browser: The Browser is your interface for finding, loading and organizing Instruments, Loops,
One-Shots, Effects, and Preset files from the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library. For more infor-
mation, refer to Browsing the Library, Working with Effects and Managing the Library.
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•Instrument and Effect control: The knobs on the keyboard are pre-mapped to all KOMPLETE
and NKS Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects for immediate control. For more informa-
tion, refer to Controlling Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters.
•Smart Play: The Scale engine and the Arpeggiator let you play and generate scales, chords,
and arpeggiator sequences. For more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing
Scales and Chords and Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Sequences.
•Host integration: Advanced integration in a number of hosts allows you control core function-
ality directly from the keyboard. For more information, refer to Setting up Host Integration and
Host Integration.
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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.
The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application directly communicates with your audio and
MIDI interfaces, which you can configure in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. When KOM-
PLETE 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.
4.1. 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.
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4.2. 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 an-
other audio interface, and receive MIDI notes from the keyboard, you need to configure the appli-
cation 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 Kom-
plete Kontrol Out 1 R drop-down menus.
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 checkbox representing your keyboard, for example, Komplete KontrolA25 MIDI to
activate incoming MIDI signals from the keyboard.
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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. Setting up Host Integration
KOMPLETE KONTROL integrates with a number of hosts to facilitate a fluent workflow for per-
forming and recording music with your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
Advanced integration of KOMPLETE KONTROL is available in the following hosts:
• MASCHINE 2
• Apple Logic Pro X
• Apple GarageBand
• Ableton Live 10
• Steinberg Cubase Artist 8.5/9/9.5/10
• Steinberg Cubase Pro 8.5/9/9.5/10
• Steinberg Nuendo 8/9/10
• PreSonus Studio One 4.5
Before using the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to control a supported host, a few configuration
steps are required:
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4.3.1. Setting up Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand
Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand are automatically configured for advanced integration with
KOMPLETE KONTROL once you launch the respective application for the first time after installing
the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. Ensure that the keyboard is connected and switched on be-
fore launching the application.
A dialog asks you to confirm this after launching the application:
• When the message OSC app “KOMPLETE KONTROL A-Series” wants to connect to
Logic Pro X / GarageBand appears on screen, click OK.
If you have not started KOMPLETE KONTROL as stand-alone application once be-
fore using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, KOMPLETE KONTROL will
ask you to scan your library for installed Instruments and Effects. In this case, click
the Scan Library button to scan your library.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Logic Pro X / GarageBand refer to Integration
with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand.
4.3.2. Setting up Ableton Live
Before you can load KOMPLETE KONTROL instances into Ableton Live, you must configure Able-
ton Live for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Configuring Ableton Live for KOMPLETE KONTROL
To add KOMPLETE KONTROL as a control surface in Ableton Live's preferences:
1. Launch Ableton Live.
2. In Ableton Live, go to the Preferences and open the Link / MIDI tab.
3. In a free control surface slot select KOMPLETE KONTROL A from the Control Surface
drop-down menu.
4. For the control surface input select KOMPLETE KONTROL A DAW in the Input drop-down
menu.
5. For the control surface output select KOMPLETE KONTROL A DAW in the Output drop-
down menu.
For detailed instructions about setting up Ableton Live for use with the KOMPLETE KONTROL A-
Series keyboard, refer to: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/articles/209557689
You can also find instructions about configuring Ableton Live for use with KOM-
PLETE 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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Loading KOMPLETE KONTROL in Ableton Live
To load KOMPLETE KONTROL:
1. Ensure that the keyboard is connected to your computer.
2. In Ableton Live, select the Plug-ins folder in the Browser to display the installed plug-ins.
3. Drag the KOMPLETE KONTROL entry from the Browser list to an empty MIDI track.
You are now ready to use KOMPLETE KONTROL within Ableton Live.
If you have not started KOMPLETE KONTROL as stand-alone application once be-
fore using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, KOMPLETE KONTROL will
ask you to scan your library for installed Instruments and Effects. In this case, click
the Scan Library button to scan your library.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Ableton Live refer to Integration with Ableton
Live.
4.3.3. Setting up Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo
Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo must be configured for advanced integration with KOMPLETE KON-
TROL.
1. Ensure that the keyboard is connected and switched on before launching the application.
2. Launch Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo.
3. In Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, open the Device Setup. from the Devices menu (Steinberg
Cubase 9.5: Studio Setup from the Studio menu).
4. Click the + button in the upper left corner of the Device Setup and select Komplete Kon-
trol A-Series from the drop-down menu.
5. Set MIDI Input and MIDI Output for Komplete Kontrol A-Series to the ports named Kom-
plete Kontrol DAW (macOS) / KOMPLETE KONTROL (not KOMPLETE KONTROL EXT,
Windows).
Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo is now ready to be used with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
If you have not started KOMPLETE KONTROL as stand-alone application once be-
fore using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, KOMPLETE KONTROL will
ask you to scan your library for installed Instruments and Effects. In this case, click
the Scan Library button to scan your library.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for Steinberg/Nuendo refer to Integration with Stein-
berg Cubase and Nuendo.
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4.3.4. Setting up PreSonus Studio One
PreSonus Studio One 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 PreSonus Studio One.
3. In Studio One, open the Preferences menu, then select External Devices.
4. Press Add and select Komplete Kontrol A-Series from the drop-down menu.
5. Set MIDI Input and MIDI Output for Komplete Kontrol A-Series to the ports named Kom-
plete Kontrol DAW (macOS) / KOMPLETE KONTROL (Windows).
PreSonus Studio One is now ready to be used with KOMPLETE KONTROL.
If you have not started KOMPLETE KONTROL as stand-alone application once be-
fore using the plug-in within your DAW for the first time, KOMPLETE KONTROL will
ask you to scan your library for installed Instruments and Effects. In this case, click
the Scan Library button to scan your library.
For a detailed overview of Integration controls for PreSonus Studio One refer to Integration with
PreSonus Studio One.
4.4. Connecting a Sustain Pedal to the Keyboard
The keyboard provides you with a pedal input on its rear panel: FOOT PEDAL. This input allows
you to connect a sustain pedal or footswitch to control sustain of the notes you play.
To connect the sustain pedal to the keyboard:
• Connect the sustain pedal to the FOOT PEDAL input at the rear panel of the keyboard.
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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.
For more information, refer to Header.
(2) Plug-in area: Shows your loaded Instrument, Loop, One-shot or Effect and enables you control
it directly in the software. For more information, refer to Plug-in Area.
(3) Browser: Provides access to your Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects. It also enables
you to add, edit, and manage your Preset files. For more information, refer to Browser.
5.1. Header
The header is where you find general settings that affect KOMPLETE KONTROL globally. It also
lets you access additional user interface areas.
The header.
(1) KOMPLETE KONTROL logo: Opens the About screen, which shows the version number of
the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
(2) Browser button: Shows or hides the Browser. For more information, refer to Browser.
(3) KOMPLETE KONTROL menu: Opens the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu, which contains a
number of general functions and settings, including the Preferences.
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(4) Preset display: Displays the name of the loaded Preset file or KONTAKT key switch. The ar-
row buttons on the right skip to the next Preset file in the Browser’s Results list.
(5) Perform panel button: Shows or hides the Perform panel, which gives you access to the pa-
rameters of the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator. The Perform panel button lights up blue when
the Scale engine and/or the Arpeggiator are enabled. For more information, refer to Perform Pan-
el.
(6) Plug-in panel button: Shows or hides the Plug-in panel, which allows you to customize the
parameter mapping for the Control section on the keyboard for every Preset file. For more informa-
tion, refer to Plug-in Panel.
(7) Plug-in chain panel button: Shows or hides the Plug-in chain panel and lights up white when
enabled. For more information, refer to Plug-in Chain Panel.
(8) View button: Switches between Default view and Additional view of the loaded Instrument.
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 keyboard, A25, A49, or A61. If multiple in-
stances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software are running (for example in a host), clicking the
button connects the keyboard to this instance. This indicator only appears if at least one compati-
ble device is connected. When a third-party keyboard is used, the MIDI button will be displayed
instead of the Keyboard. Use the MIDI button to assign third-party controllers to Native Map. For
more information, refer to Switching Instances.
(10) Transport controls: Lets you start, stop, and reset the internal clock. When KOM-
PLETE KONTROL is loaded as a plug-in in a host, the transport automatically follows the host
transport and this feature is greyed out. For more information, refer to Transport and Tempo.
(11) Tempo control: Lets you adjust the tempo in BPM (beats per minute). For more information,
refer to Transport and Tempo.
(12) Master Volume control: Lets you adjust the overall output volume of KOMPLETE KON-
TROL. The meter shows the current peak level of the output signal. For more information, refer to
Adjusting Master Volume.
(13) CPU meter: Represents the current load on your computer’s processor; it should not go
above 70% to avoid clicks and interruptions.
(14) NI logo: The NI logo opens the About screen, which shows the version number of the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL software.
5.2. Browser
The Browser provides you access to your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and lets you add, edit,
and organize Preset files. It consists of the Library pane together with the Product selector, and of
the Files pane which are explained in the following overviews.
For more information on using the Browser and managing your Preset files, refer to Browsing the
Library, Working with Effects, and Managing the Library.
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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:
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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. This is dependant on which Plug-in slot in the Plug-in chain is selected. For more
information on switching between Product Types, refer to Product Types: Instruments, Loops,
One-shots and Effects.
(3) Content selector: The Globe icon selects factory content and the User icon selects user con-
tent. Only Preset files of the selected content type are displayed in the Results list (8). For more
information, refer to Choosing Between Factory Content and User Content.
(4) Product selector: Selects a particular Product or Effect, Product category, and Bank of the se-
lected Product. Only Preset files matching your selection are displayed in the Results list (8). For
more information, refer to Product Selector.
(5) TYPES: Browse for Preset files based on Type and Sub-Type tags that have been applied to
them. You can collapse or expand this section by clicking on the arrow next to TYPES. For more
information, refer to Types and Characters Tags.
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(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.
(7) Favorites: When the icon is enabled, only favorite Preset files are displayed in the Results list
(8). For more information, refer to Working with Favorites.
(8) Results list: Displays all Preset files that match your entered search criteria. For more informa-
tion, refer to Loading Preset Files.
(9) Control bar: Provides useful tools when browsing and editing the KOMPLETE KONTROL Li-
brary:
• The Information button (i) displays additional information for the selected Preset file(s).
• The EDIT button opens the Attribute editor for displaying and editing the tags and properties
of the selected Preset file(s).
For more information, refer to Displaying Preset File Information.
(10) Prehear controls: Lets you audition Preset files. For more information, refer to Auditioning
your Preset Files.
(11) Search field: Lets you perform a text search. For more information, refer to Performing a Text
Search.
5.2.2. Product Selector
When browsing for Instruments, Loops, One-shots or Effects, the Product selector enables you to
limit your search to a specific Category/Vendor, Product, and Bank. Only Preset files matching
your selection are displayed in the Results list.
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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.
(3) Product list: Displays all Products that are available in your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.
If Category is selected in the Category / Vendor selector, the Product list is sorted by the follow-
ing categories:
•DRUMS & PERCUSSION
•SAMPLED INSTRUMENTS
•SYNTHESIZERS
•NO CATEGORY
If Vendor is selected in the Category / Vendor selector, the Product list is sorted by the names of
the manufacturers.
For more information, refer to Filtering Preset Files by Product and Filtering Preset Files by Bank.
5.2.3. Files Pane
The Files pane contains following elements:
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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). For more information, refer
to Working with File Location Favorites.
(3) Location bar: Displays the selected path. The Location bar provides various tools to quickly
navigate your file system. For more information, refer to Navigating to File Locations with the Loca-
tion Bar.
(4) Recent Locations button: Opens a list of the last visited locations for quickly jumping to any
of them. For more information, refer to Navigating to Recent File Locations.
(5) Results list: Displays the content (files and folders) of the folder shown in the Location bar.
Only files compatible with KOMPLETE KONTROL are displayed. For more information, refer to
Additional Results List Features List in the Files Pane.
(6) Control bar: Provides useful tools when browsing your file system:
• The Information button (i) displays additional information about the selected files.
• The IMPORT button lets you import the content of the selected folder to the KOMPLETE KON-
TROL Library. Before any files are imported, you can choose which tags will be assigned to the
files in the Attribute editor.
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For more information, refer to Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files and Importing
KOMPLETE KONTROL-Compatible User Files.
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.
(2) ARP: Clicking the round button left of ARP switches the Arpeggiator on or off. Clicking the ARP
label displays the Arpeggiator’s parameters. See Smart Play – Playing and Editing Arpeggiator Se-
quences for details.
(3) Parameter pages: If multiple pages of parameters are available, you can switch between them
here.
For more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords.
5.4. Plug-in Panel
The Plug-in Panel lets you view and customize the parameters mapped to the Control section on
the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard for individual Preset files. The amount of pages and param-
eters vary depending on the loaded Instrument or Effect.
The Plug-in panel.
For more information, refer to Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel.
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5.5. Plug-in Chain Panel
The Plug-in chain panel is situated at the top of the Plug-in area. The Plug-in chain is the place
where you can directly load Instrument Plug-ins and Samples (Plug-in slot 1), and Effect Plug-ins
(Plug-in slot 2 onwards) and arrange them in horizontal series. Each Plug-in is loaded into a Plug-
in slot to create the Plug-in chain. The arrangement of the Plug-ins is customizable, but only an
Instrument or a Sample can be loaded in to the first Plug-in slot.
Overview of the Plug-in Chain panel.
(1) Plug-in chain: Displays the loaded Instrument or Sample, 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.
5.6. MIDI Assignment Editor
The MIDI Assignment editor allows you to define what kind of MIDI messages are assigned to the
controls on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard in MIDI mode. This way you can use the key-
board with MIDI applications or MIDI devices that require specific MIDI messages to be sent in or-
der to control certain parameters or functions. Multiple templates can be configured for quick re-
call, allowing you to prepare controller assignments for different applications and/or devices. The
MIDI Assignment editor lets you change the assignments for the knobs, keys, and a connected
pedal.
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Overview of the MIDI Assignment editor.
(1) Templates Pane: Allows you to create and manage your Templates for MIDI assignments.
(2) Templates Pane button: Shows/hides the Templates pane.
(3) KNOBS, KEYS, PEDAL Tabs: Select the type of control element to which you can make MIDI
assignments.
(4) Pages / Pedal: For the knobs, you can have multiple assignments organized in pages. In this
section, you can manage up to four pages. Pedal assignments are global and not distinct per Tem-
plate. For the pedal, it is not possible to have multiple assignments.
(5) Control Elements: Select the control element for a MIDI assignment.
(6) Definition Area: Defines the MIDI assignment properties for the selected control element.
For more information, refer to Using the MIDI Assignment Editor.
5.7. Plug-in Area
The Plug-in area of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software is where your Instruments, Loops, One-
shots and Effects are displayed once you have loaded them from the Browser. Each Product offers
a different set of controls and parameters that are all easily controlled directly on the computer
screen or from the keyboard. Parameter changes are mutually reflected by both the displays on
the keyboard and the Instrument’s user interface in the Plug-in area.
For most Instruments, additional views are available that give you access to another
set of controls. See Instrument Views for details.
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The Plug-in area displaying the Instrument Form.
5.8. Sampler Plug-In
When loading a sample from the One-shots tab in the Browser, the sample will be automatically
loaded into the Sampler plug-in so it can be played immediately. Important parameters can be ac-
cessed via the GUI, but all parameters for the Sampler plug-in can be accessed via the Plug-in
Panel or a connected keyboard.
For more information on using the Sampler plug-in, refer to Working with Loops and One-Shot
Samples.
Sampler plug-in.
(1) Waveform display: Shows the waveform of the Sample.
(2) Start: Determines the Start point of the sample. When Loop is active, the Loop Point deter-
mines the start of the loop.
(3) PITCH: Defines the pitch of your sample and adjusts the pitch within three octaves up or down.
As this is a traditional sampler.
(4) ENVELOPE: Selects one of three envelope types (One-shot, AHD and ADSR). For more infor-
mation, refer to Envelopes.
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(5) Loop Point: Sets the point at which the loop will start playing. The Loop Point can be set inde-
pendently of the Start Point.
(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.
(9) Timeline: Shows the time scale in seconds.
5.8.1. Envelopes
An envelope allows you to modify the shape and timing of your sample, so you can create more
expressive and dynamic sounds. There are three Envelope types available in the Sampler plug-in;
One Shot, AHD and ADSR. Each Envelope will affect the playback and behavior of the sample.
One-shot
One-shot operates like a typical vintage drum machine; the sample is played in its entirety from
beginning to end, with no envelope. When this type is selected, no parameters are displayed.
The One-shot Envelope.
AHD
AHD disables the Sustain and Release controls of the ADSR envelope and replaces them with the
Hold parameter. AHD mode is ideal for triggering a sample for a certain amount of time, regardless
of how long the pad is held.
The AHD Envelope.
ATTACK: Attack determines how quickly the sample reaches full volume after being triggered.
HOLD: Hold determines how long the envelope will stay at its maximum level.
DECAY: Decay is used to adjust how fast the sample takes to fade to out.
ADSR
The ADSR Envelope is generally used for longer, sustained samples that require complex dynamic
control.
The ADSR Envelope.
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ATTACK: Attack determines how quickly the sample reaches full volume after being triggered.
DECAY: Decay determines how fast the envelope drops to the Sustain level.
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.
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5.9. Audio Plug-In
When you load a sample of content type Loop from the Browser, the sample is automatically loa-
ded into the Audio plug-in so you can play it immediately. The Audio plug-in specializes in keeping
audio loops playing in-sync with the project in your host software and has the optional ability to do
so without influencing the key of the loop. Furthermore, you can transpose the loop while it plays
so that it fits the key of your song. Important parameters can be accessed via the GUI, but all pa-
rameters for the Audio plug-in can be accessed via the Plug-in panel or a connected keyboard. As
for any Instrument or the Sampler plug-in, the Audio plug-in uses the first Plug-in slot in the Plug-in
chain.
For more information on using the Audio plug-in, refer to Working with Loops and One-Shot Sam-
ples.
The Audio plug-in provides you with the following elements and parameters:
Audio plug-in.
(1) Timeline: Shows the timeline of the loop in musical units, including bars and beats.
(2) Waveform display: Shows the waveform of the loaded loop. When a sample is played back, a
playhead is shown in the waveform display. With the scroll wheel of your mouse, you can zoom in
and out the waveform display. Right-clicking on the waveform display opens a context menu for
finding the loop on your computer.
(3) Start Marker: Determines the start point of the loop by moving it left or right. You can adjust the
Start Marker only from within the software.
(4) End Marker: Determines the end point of the loop by moving it left or right. You can adjust the
End Marker only from within the software.
(5) Fade: Sets a simple fade-in/fade-out amount to avoid pops or clicks that may occur when play-
ing loops with the Audio Plug-in.
(6) Tune: Transposes the tune of the loop within the range of -36 to +36 semitones. You can use
this control to set the playback pitch of the loop to 'C', and then the loop's pitch will match the pitch
of notes programmed into the host sequencer. This parameter is only available in Stretch and
Formant Engine mode (8).
(7) Pitchbend: Sets the Pitchbend range of the loop from -12 to +12 which is relative to the Tune
parameter. This parameter controls the effect of the Pitch Wheel/Slider on your MIDI controller.
This parameter is only available in Stretch and Formant Engine mode (8).
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(8) Engine: Here you can choose from three different playback engine modes from the drop-down
menu:
•Re-pitch: This playback engine mode matches the tempo of the loop to the host sequencer's
tempo by changing the playback rate of the loop, and playback rate changes will result in pitch
changes to the loop. Like a vinyl record, playing it faster will also cause the pitch of the loop to
rise, whereas slowing it down causes the overall pitch to drop. This mode is therefore more
suitable for non-pitched material, like drums and percussion, and has the benefit that the transi-
ents of sounds remain sharp and also uses significantly less CPU than the other Engine
modes. Since tempo and pitch are not independently adjustable with this Engine, any pitch au-
tomation you may have done via Events entered will be ignored, only the rhythm of the Events
will be used to gate the Loop on and off.
•Stretch: This playback engine mode provides complete independence between tempo and
pitch. With this engine, you can change the tempo of a loop without changing its pitch, you can
change its pitch without changing its tempo, or you can change both the tempo and pitch simul-
taneously. This mode even allows you to automate pitch changes by entering notes into the
host sequencer. As this mode provides complete tempo and pitch independence, and also
works on polyphonic material, it requires more CPU power than other Engines.
•Formant: This playback engine mode is best suited to pitched (tonal) audio as it preserves the
formant of the sound. By preserving the formant, it retains the intrinsic character and avoids
any shifts in pitch that would normally result in the undesirable cartoon-like effects on vocals
when they are pitched upwards or downwards.
(9) Tempo: Sets the original tempo of your loop so that the Audio plug-in can accurately play it in
sync, no matter what tempo you choose in your host sequencer. This is useful if your host software
has miscalculated the tempo while importing the loop. However, be aware that changing Tempo
during playback could affect the synchronization of your loop.
(10) Length: Sets the original length of your loop so that the Audio plug-in can accurately play it in
sync, no matter what tempo you choose in your host sequencer. This is useful if your host software
has miscalculated the length while importing the loop. However, be aware that changing Length
during playback could affect the synchronization of your loop.
All parameters of the Audio plug-in can be adjusted by clicking the parameter and dragging the
mouse upwards or downwards. Pressing the [SHIFT] key on your computer keyboard while drag-
ging sets finer increments.
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6. 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 keyboard is available in three sizes: The A25, A49, and A61 are equipped with the same top-
quality semi-weighted keybed. Beyond the keybed, all keyboards come with identical features.
The keyboard is equipped with the following sections:
Top View
KOMPLETE KONTROL A25 top view.
(1) Perform and Edit section: Lets you edit and control the Smart Play features, e.g., playing
scales, chords, and arpeggiator sequences. The settings made in the Perform and Edit section are
reflected in the display (2). For more information, refer to Perform and Edit Section.
(2) Display: The two lines display provides you information about current context of, e.g., the
Browser, the parameter assigned to a knob in the Control section, and the settings of the Perform
and Edit section.
(3) Preset buttons: The PRESET up / down buttons let you skip to the next or previous Preset file
of the loaded Product.
(4) Control section: The eight knobs dynamically adapt their assignment to the selected mode,
allowing for direct access to the available parameters. As the knobs are touch-sensitive, you can
tap them to see the current assignment in the display.
(5) Navigation and Mode buttons: Lets you browse your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and
navigate in your DAW with the 4-D encoder, as well as switch between BROWSER and PLUG-IN
mode. For more information, refer to Navigation and Mode Buttons.
(6) Keybed: Lets you play the loaded Instrument.
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(7) Pitch and Modulation Wheels: The Pitch Wheel on the left lets you adjust the pitch of the loa-
ded Instrument. The Modulation Wheel on the right lets you adjust the default modulation parame-
ter of the loaded Instrument.
(8) Transpose buttons: Transpose the keybed up or down by an octave, or set the note velocity
for all keys to a fixed value of 127. When KOMPLETE KONTROL is used as plug-in in MA-
SCHINE, you can switch between playing a single sound chromatically, and playing a Group
across 16 keys. For more information, refer to Transpose Buttons.
(8) Page Left (M) and Page Right (S) buttons: The Page Left (M) and Page Right (S) buttons let
you skip to the next parameter page and thus remap the knobs to another set of parameters. Us-
ing SHIFT, these buttons let you instantly solo or mute any Sound or Group in supported hosts.
For more information, refer to Host Integration.
(10) Transport section: Controls the transport of supported hosts when KOMPLETE KONTROL is
used as a plug-in. For more information, refer to Transport Section.
Rear View
KOMPLETE KONTROL A25 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.
(3) USB connector: Connects the keyboard to your computer with the supplied USB cable.
6.1. Perform and Edit Section
The buttons in the Perform and Edit section on the far left of the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard
activate the Scale engine, the Arpeggiator, and also access their parameters for editing purposes.
The parameters are visible in the display and can be adjusted using the knobs in the Control sec-
tion.
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Perform and Edit section.
(1) SHIFT: Accesses the secondary functions of buttons labeled as such, for example, the Edit
functions of the SCALE (Edit) and ARP (Edit) buttons.
(2) SCALE (Edit): Switches the Scale engine on or off, and allows you to edit the Scale engine
parameters. For more information, refer to Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords.
(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.
(5) QUANTIZE (AUTO): Enables you to quantize events to the step grid and lets you activate or
deactivate automation in supported hosts. For more information, refer to Host Integration.
(6) UNDO (Redo): Lets you undo or redo your last action in supported hosts. For more informa-
tion, refer to Host Integration.
6.2. Transport Section
In supported hosts, the TRANSPORT section at the far left on the keyboard provides you quick
and easy access to functions like play, record, loop, etc.
Transport section.
(1) LOOP: Switches between standard and loop playback.
(2) METRO: Switches the metronome on or off.
(3) TEMPO: Enables you to tap in the tempo.
(4) STOP: Stops playback.
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(5) REC(Count-in): Switches record on or off. SHIFT + REC(Count-in) switches the count-in on or
off.
(6) PLAY(Restart): Starts playback. SHIFT + PLAY(Restart) starts playback from the beginning.
6.3. Navigation and Mode Buttons
The Navigation and Mode buttons enable you to browse your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library and
navigate in your DAW with the 4-D encoder, as well as directly access Plug-in controls and Track
controls.
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. Using SHIFT + PLUG-IN (MIDI) accesses MIDI mode that al-
lows you to use the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard as a MIDI controller.
(3) TRACK (Instance): When using KOMPLETE KONTROL in a host with advanced integration
features, pressing TRACK (Instance) provides you with Track control functions. For more informa-
tion, refer to Host Integration. When using KOMPLETE KONTROL in a host without advanced in-
tegration, this button lets you switch between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances.
(4) 4-D encoder: The 4-Directional Push encoder (referred to as the 4-D encoder) combines the
functionalities of a conventional joystick, of a button, and of a continuous encoder. These aspects
make it a multi-functional control element that can be used for navigation, adjusting values of pa-
rameters, and controlling Products. Hence, it can be pushed in four directions: up, down, left, and
right, as well as being pressed and rotated.
Depending on the menu or context, the available actions differ:
• The display is navigated by pushing the 4-D encoder in a direction.
• Entries in a list are browsed by turning the 4-D encoder.
• The value of a highlighted parameter is adjusted by turning the 4-D encoder.
• A selection is confirmed by pressing the 4-D encoder.
For more information, refer to Browsing the Library, Working with Effects, and Controlling Instru-
ment, Loop, One-shot and Effect Parameters.
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6.4. Transpose Buttons
Transpose buttons.
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. With Fixed Velocity enabled, your keys play at the same volume no matter how hard you hit
them.
The OCTAVE (Key Mode) up button transposes the entire keybed one octave up. Using SHIFT +
OCTAVE (Key Mode) switches between playing a single Sound chromatically, and playing a
Group across 16 keys, when used with MASCHINE.
Pressing both buttons simultaneously resets the keybed to the central octave.
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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. Most KOMPLETE Instruments come equipped with more than one
view, giving you access to another set of controls or letting you edit certain features in finer detail.
The three possible Instrument views are Default View, Additional View, and Edit View which can
be selected directly in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu.
Instrument views in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu.
• Alternatively, you can switch between Default View and Additional View by clicking on the
View button in the Header (+ icon).
All Instrument parameters can be controlled at all time from the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard,
regardless of the selected Instrument view in the KOMPLETE KONTROL software.
The available views may vary with the loaded Instrument.
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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.
POLYPLEX in Default view.
7.1.2. Additional View
Most NKS Instruments have more parameters that can be displayed at once in small surface and
therefore come with a second, Additional View. The Additional View can give you access to de-
tailed edit controls or to a completely different set of controls altogether depending on the loaded
Instrument.
POLYPLEX in Additional view.
Besides of selecting Additional View via the KOMPLETE KONTROL Menu and the application
menu, you can also do this by clicking the + button in the KOMPLETE KONTROL header. Clicking
it again will return to the Default View.
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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. This gives you access to
all the flexible controls and features you would normally have when using KONTAKT or REAKTOR
in stand-alone mode.
POLYPLEX in Edit View.
Edit view enables you to access files that cannot be loaded from the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL Browser, e.g., KONTAKT Multis which can be loaded from the
KONTAKT Browser in edit view.
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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.
Switching to an Instance from the Software
• To switch the keyboard to a particular instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software, click
the Connect button (keyboard icon) in the header of that instance.
Automatic Switching in a Host
When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in in a host with advanced integration, the keyboard
automatically switches between controlling the KOMPLETE KONTROL software and MIDI mode,
depending on the content of the selected track.
• If you select a track that hosts the KOMPLETE KONTROL plug-in, the keyboard automatically
switches to this instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software. This allows you to immedi-
ately control all of your Product’s parameters from the keyboard.
• If you select a track that does not host the KOMPLETE KONTROL plug-in, the keyboard auto-
matically switches to MIDI mode. This allows you to assign the available controls on the key-
board to parameters in the host or in an inserted plug-in via MIDI learn (if supported).
Switching to an Instance from the Keyboard
If you use KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in in a host without advanced integration, you cannot
rely on automatic switching between instances. However, you can still select a particular instance
of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from the keyboard using its display and 4-D encoder.
To display and switch between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances from the keyboard, follow the in-
structions below:
1. Press SHIFT + INSTANCE to show all active instances of the KOMPLETE KONTROL soft-
ware on the keyboard display.
2. Use the 4-D encoder to select an instance.
3. Press the 4-D encoder to switch to the selected instance.
You can now control the selected instance of the KOMPLETE KONTROL software from the
keyboard.
7.3. Transport and Tempo
If KOMPLETE KONTROL is used as a stand-alone application, it features its own Transport and
Tempo controls. They are used by sequenced KONTAKT and REAKTOR Instruments as well as
the Arpeggiator. Additionally, the tempo is used by all Instruments that allow you to set timing pa-
rameters in relation to the musical tempo (e.g., rhythmic modulation, delay effects).
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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.
(2) Reset button: Resets the internal clock to its start position. Consequently, sequencers in KON-
TAKT and REAKTOR Instruments will start their playback from the beginning. The same applies to
the Arpeggiator.
(3) Tempo control: Sets the tempo in BPM (beats per minute).
When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, it is automatically synchronized to
the host. Therefore the Transport and Tempo controls are grayed out and inactive.
7.3.1. Resetting the Clock
You can reset the clock in the software and from the keyboard.
Resetting the Clock from the Keyboard
When the internal clock is stopped:
1. Press STOP to reset the internal clock.
2. Press PLAY (Restart) to start playback from the beginning.
When the internal clock is stopped:
• 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.
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7.3.2. Adjusting Tempo
You can adjust the tempo in the software and from the keyboard.
Adjusting Tempo in the Software
The Tempo control allows you to set the tempo in BPM (beats per minute):
1. Click the display and drag the mouse up or down.
2. Alternatively, double-click the display and enter a value numerically.
The tempo adjusts in increments of one.
Adjusting Tempo from the Keyboard
You can also use the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard to set the tempo in BPM (beats per mi-
nute):
• Hold TEMPO and turn Knob 1 in the Control section.
The tempo adjusts in increments of 1 BPM.
7.4. Adjusting Master Volume
The Master Volume slider lets you adjust the overall output volume of KOMPLETE KONTROL.
The Volume meter shows the current peak level of the output signal.
Master Volume controls.
In order to adjust the output volume:
• Click and drag the slider to the left or to the right.
This will adjust the output volume in 0.5 dB increments from -30 dB to +10 dB. Below -30 dB,
the keyboard’s volume control is exponentially scaled and quickly lowers the output signal to
complete silence.
7.5. Preferences
In the Preferences you can specify various settings for KOMPLETE KONTROL.
To open the Preferences:
• Click Edit > Preferences in the KOMPLETE KONTROL menu:
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7.5.1. Preferences – Audio Page
The Audio page holds settings related to your audio interface when KOMPLETE KONTROL is
running as a stand-alone application.
When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the audio configuration is man-
aged by the host, and the Audio page is not available.
The Routings section allows you to configure the connections between the virtual outputs of
KOMPLETE KONTROL and the physical outputs of your audio interface.
Preferences panel — Audio page.
Setting Description
Driver Here you can select the audio driver.
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Setting Description
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
Rate
This displays the selected sample rate of your audio interface. Please restart KOMPLETE KONTROL after
changing the sample rate.
Buffer
Size
macOS: This slider allows you to adjust the buffer size of your audio interface in samples. Lower values
result in a more immediate playing response but increase the CPU load, and may result in audible clicks
and pops. Larger values decrease the CPU load but introduce a larger latency (a small delay between hit-
ting a pad and hearing it). It is recommended to find the lowest value that does not cause clicks and pops
even when playing more demanding Products.
Windows: When using an ASIO driver, the Audio page shows an ASIO Config button instead of the Buf-
fer Size slider. Click this button to open the settings window of the selected ASIO driver.
Latency This shows the delays introduced by the current Buffer Size setting.
Routings Under Routings, you will be presented with a list of the 16 stereo outputs from KOMPLETE KONTROL: In
the right column, you can assign them to the outputs of your audio interface. Click the fields in the right
column to select the desired outputs via a drop-down menu.
7.5.2. Preferences – MIDI Page
The MIDI page allows you to set up the MIDI input and output ports that you want to use when
KOMPLETE KONTROL is running as a stand-alone application.
When using KOMPLETE KONTROL as a plug-in, the MIDI configuration is managed
by the host, and the MIDI page is not available.
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Preferences panel — MIDI page (entries may vary on your computer).
Element Description
Input Clicking Input displays a list of all the available MIDI inputs of your system. You can activate/deactivate
each input by clicking the checkbox next to its name.
Output Clicking Output displays a list of all the available MIDI outputs of your system. You can activate/deactivate
each input by clicking the checkbox next to its name.
Takeover
Mode
When using third-party controllers, you can select Pickup from the Takeover mode drop-down menu to
prevent potential parameter jumps caused by mismatching knob positions between software and hard-
ware. For more information, refer to Enabling Takeover Mode.
The MIDI Output settings are required for using KOMPLETE KONTROL’s Smart Play features with
other MIDI instruments.
7.5.3. Preferences – General Page
The General page holds Usage Data Tracking settings. Usage Data Tracking technology enables
KOMPLETE KONTROL to automatically track anonymous usage data that you can choose to
share with us.
Usage Data Tracking can be enabled or disabled in the General page of the Preferences in the
KOMPLETE KONTROL software. However, we encourage all users to keep Data Tracking ena-
bled as it provides a valuable tool for understanding the performance of 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.
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For more detailed information about Usage Data Tracking, please refer to the following Knowledge
Base article on the Native Instruments website: https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/
articles/209545029
Usage Data Tracking in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences.
Enabling or Disabling Usage Data Tracking
To enable or disable Usage Data Tracking:
1. Open the General page of the Preferences by clicking Preferences… in the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL menu.
2. Click the Allow usage data tracking checkbox to enable or disable user data tracking.
7.5.4. Preferences – Library Page
The Library page allows you to edit the locations of all KOMPLETE KONTROL Library files (both
Factory and User) that appear in the Library pane of the Browser.
At the top of the page, the Factory and User buttons allow you to switch between the Factory
pane and the User pane.
Factory Pane
The Factory pane shows all factory libraries available. These libraries will appear in the Factory
view of the Browser’s Library pane.
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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. These names cannot be edited.
Rescan button If you have made any change to a library (e.g., changed its location), select it in the list and click the
Rescan button to rescan that library.
User Pane
The User pane shows all user libraries currently used. These include KOMPLETE KONTROL’s
standard user directory as well as any other user directory you might have defined. These libraries
will appear in the User view of the Browser’s Library pane.
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Preferences panel – the Library page’s User 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.
Alias column Shows the alias stored for each library. Click an alias to edit it. Defining aliases for your user folders is
not mandatory, but it can be of great help when working on different computers (see description be-
low). 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.
Scan user con-
tent for changes
at start-up
Enabled by default, this option automatically detects any new added user content when starting
KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Add button Click Add to manually add directories to the user library. See below for more details.
Remove button Click Remove to remove the selected user library. Files will only be removed from the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL Browser, not from your hard disk.
Rescan button If you have made any change to a library (e.g., added/removed files), select it in the list and click the
Rescan button to rescan that library.
You can resize the Preferences panel at your convenience using the usual method
on your operating system. You can also resize each column by clicking and dragging
the limit between both column headers.
Adding Folders to the User Library
In the User pane of the Library page, you can add other folders to the user content of your KOM-
PLETE KONTROL Library. To do this:
1. Click Add at the bottom of the pane. A folder selection dialog opens up.
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2. In the dialog, navigate to the desired folder on your computer and click OK (Choose on ma-
cOS).
All KOMPLETE KONTROL-compatible files found in the selected folder are added to your
user content in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
KOMPLETE KONTROL-compatible files include ens, rkplr, nrkt, nksn, nfm8,
nabs, nki, nmsv, nbkt, nis.
Furthermore, the attributes (Instrument/Bank/Sub-Bank, Type/Sub-Type/Characters tags, as well
as properties) of all imported files will be retained.
By adding a folder to the user content of your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library, you make their files
available in the Browser’s Library pane for quick searching and loading.
Paths to folders added via the IMPORT button in the Browser’s Files pane will also
show up here. The only difference between adding folders via the Add button in
Preferences panel described here, and via the IMPORT button in the Files pane of
the Browser is that the latter allows you to directly tag the files as they are imported.
Note that the selected folder cannot contain, or be contained within, a folder already listed in the
User or Factory pane. If KOMPLETE KONTROL detects such a folder as you press OK (Choose
on macOS) in the folder selection dialog, a Duplicate Location message appears: Click OK to
return to the folder selection dialog and select another folder on your computer.
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.
At the top of the page, the Manager and Locations buttons allow you to switch between the Man-
ager pane and the Locations pane.
Manager Pane
The Manager Pane allows you to view and manage all VST plug-ins available in KOM-
PLETE KONTROL. By default, all available plug-ins are activated for use in KOMPLETE KON-
TROL.
• To deactivate a plug-in for use in KOMPLETE KONTROL, click on the checkbox icon next to
its name so it is unchecked.
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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.
For example, this option is required if you have installed both the full version of RE-
AKTOR 5 as well as a KOMPLETE Instrument that came with REAKTOR 6 Player.
By disabling the option, the REAKTOR 5 Factory Library will be loaded with the full
version of REAKTOR 5, while the KOMPLETE Instrument will be loaded with REAK-
TOR 6 Player. This is necessary since the REAKTOR 5 Factory Library is not au-
thorized for use with REAKTOR 6 Player.
Preferences panel — the Plug-ins page's Manager pane.
Element Description
Checkbox column Activates or deactivates a plug-in for use in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Plug-in column Lists all available VST plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Always use latest ver-
sion of NI Plug-ins
If this option is enabled (default), Library content is loaded with the latest version of the associ-
ated plug-in.
If this option is disabled, Library content is loaded with the lowest required version of the asso-
ciated plug-in.
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Locations Pane
The Locations pane allows you manage the folders containing your plug-ins on the hard drive.
KOMPLETE KONTROL scans these folders for VST plug-ins and adds them to the Manager
pane. You can Add and Remove folders from the list, as well as use the Rescan function to up-
date the available plug-ins in KOMPLETE KONTROL according to any changes made to the fold-
ers or their contents.
• To display the Locations pane, click the Locations button at the top of the Plug-ins page.
Preferences panel — the Plug-ins page's Locations pane.
Setting Description
Plug-in column Lists all folders that KOMPLETE KONTROL scans for VST plug-ins.
Add Opens a file dialogue that lets you add another folder to the list.
Remove Removes the selected folder from the list.
Rescan Scans all folders in the list for compatible plug-ins and updates the Manager pane accordingly.
7.5.6. Preferences - Features Page
Using the Features page, you can enable different configurations of KOMPLETE KONTROL.
Whenever a feature toggle is activated or deactivated, the software must be restarted for the
changes to take effect.
Element Description
Auto-Scan of Sounds.com Content Automatically scans the software for content from Sounds.com
Browser Tag Remapping Remaps the tags found in the Browser
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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.
The Plug-in is loaded. All parameters are set to their default values.
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Loading Plug-ins in default state is only possible in the software.
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8. MIDI COMMUNICATION
KOMPLETE KONTROL provides you with host automation capabilities for easy integration with
your MIDI environment. In this section you are provided with overall information about MIDI com-
munication 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):
•Triggering Instruments via MIDI notes: By default, incoming MIDI notes trigger the loaded In-
strument.
•Controlling parameters via host automation: You can control parameters of both KOM-
PLETE KONTROL and your loaded Instruments via host automation (when KOMPLETE KON-
TROL is loaded as a plug-in).
Receiving MIDI Clock
KOMPLETE KONTROL does not receive MIDI Clock. However, when using KOMPLETE KON-
TROL as a plug-in, it is automatically synchronized to the host tempo. The tempo display in KOM-
PLETE KONTROL’s header is grayed out and tempo is adjusted in the host.
Outgoing MIDI
You can also send MIDI data from KOMPLETE KONTROL:
•Triggering MIDI instruments and recording MIDI notes: KOMPLETE KONTROL sends MIDI
Note and Pitch Bend messages to the host and to any MIDI application.
•Routing and recording processed MIDI notes: KOMPLETE KONTROL outputs the MIDI
notes generated by the Scale engine and the Arpeggiator through the MIDI outputs of the
stand-alone application as well as the plug-in. You can route the MIDI notes to other MIDI in-
struments or record them as a MIDI pattern in the host.
For more information on Host Automation, refer to Host Automation.
8.1. Mapping MIDI Controls to Third-Party Controllers
MIDI Mapping enhances the user experience and provides more control over sound, workflows
and performance. KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboards are ready-mapped to the software. Third-
party keyboards and controllers can also be used to control some of the parameters in the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL software. These parameters include the eight knobs of the Native Map, param-
eter page switching, preset switching and plug-in switching.
Setting up a Third-Party Controller
To map a third-party controller to the KOMPLETE KONTROL software:
1. Connect your third-party controller to your computer.
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2. Start KOMPLETE KONTROL.
3. Open the Preferences dialog, and select the MIDI tab.
4. 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:
1. Click MIDI in the panel header of the software, to open the MIDI Learn panel.
2. Select a MIDI Learn knob in the software and then turn a knob on your keyboard.
3. It is now connected and the knobs should move in line with each other.
4. To map the remaining knobs, repeat this process.
MIDI Learn – Knobs page.
Assigning Buttons to a Third-Party Controller
You can also map buttons on your third-party controller to the software. This will allow you to select
another page of eight control knobs in the software using your keyboard. You can assign MIDI
CCs to move between parameter pages and switch between presets. To map a button to your key-
board:
1. Click MIDI in the panel header of the software.
2. Select the Buttons tab.
3. Select a button in the software and then press and button on you keyboard.
4. It is now connected and the button should act in accordance with the software.
5. To map the remaining buttons, repeat these steps.
MIDI Learn – Buttons page.
Enabling Takeover Mode Pickup for Knobs to prevent Parameter Jumps
When switching parameter pages, it can happen that knob positions in the software do not match
with the knob positions on your third party MIDI controller. To prevent potential parameter jumps,
you can enable the Takeover mode Pickup in the Preferences page MIDI.
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Takeover mode option on the MIDI page in the Preferences.
When Pickup is enabled, turning the knobs on your third party MIDI controller will only change the
value of the corresponding parameter, when the knob pointer reaches (picks up) the respective
value in the software. KOMPLETE KONTROL highlights the difference between the knob positions
using white circles around the knobs in the Plug-in panel. The white circle indicates the knob posi-
tion in the software. The knob pointer indicates the position on the hardware.
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