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Komplete KONTROL S-Series - User Manual

Komplete KONTROL S-Series
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MANUAL

Table of Contents

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Summary

Disclaimer

Contact Information

Welcome to KOMPLETE KONTROL

Installation and Getting Started

Manual Conventions

System Requirements

Accessibility Features

Accessibility Overview

Outlines the availability of accessibility features for KOMPLETE KONTROL on keyboard and software.

Hardware Overview

Details the five main sections of the KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES keyboard.

Training Mode

Explains how to locate buttons and parameters without accidental actions.

What Is New in KOMPLETE KONTROL 1.8

Basic Concepts

KOMPLETE KONTROL and KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES

The Browser and the Navigate Section

Describes the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser and the Navigate section for library access.

The Perform Panel and PERFORM Section (Smart Play)

Explains Smart Play functions for scales, chords, and arpeggios.

The Light Guide

Details how LEDs on the keybed visualize Smart Play parameters.

The Control Section and Instrument Parameters

Covers automatic mapping of keyboard controls to instrument parameters.

The Transport Section and Your Host Application

Explains controlling host applications via the Transport section.

Adjusting the KOMPLETE KONTROL Software Interface

Showing;Hiding the Browser

Instructions on how to display or conceal the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser.

Showing;Hiding the Perform Panel

Instructions on how to display or conceal the Perform Panel.

Showing;Hiding the Plug-in Panel

Instructions on how to display or conceal the Plug-in Panel.

Selecting Instrument Views

Details how to switch between Default, Additional, or Edit views.

Loading Instruments

Stand-Alone and Plug-in Mode

Transport and Navigate Controls

Explains transport and navigation controls in plug-in and stand-alone modes.

Audio and MIDI Handling

Details audio and MIDI configuration in stand-alone and plug-in modes.

Multiple Plug-in Instances

Discusses opening and managing multiple KOMPLETE KONTROL instances.

Switching Instances

Provides instructions for switching between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances.

Configuring Your Host Application

Guides on setting up your DAW for integrated use with KOMPLETE KONTROL.

Controlling MASCHINE with KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES

MIDI Mode

Switching Controller Modes

Instructions for switching between KOMPLETE KONTROL and MIDI modes.

Host Control in MIDI Mode

Details automatic mode switching based on host track focus.

Stand-Alone Operation

Explains using the keyboard as a stand-alone MIDI controller.

Preferences Panel

Preferences - Audio Page

Configures audio interface settings for stand-alone operation.

Preferences - MIDI Page

Sets up MIDI input and output ports for stand-alone use.

Preferences - Library Page

Manages KOMPLETE KONTROL Library file locations.

Preferences - Plug-ins Page

Manages VST plug-ins available within KOMPLETE KONTROL.

Preferences - Hardware Page

Customizes key response and Light Guide settings.

Connecting External MIDI Equipment

Incoming and Outgoing MIDI

Incoming MIDI and Host Automation

Covers controlling instruments and parameters via MIDI and host automation.

Outgoing MIDI and Host Control

Details sending MIDI data and controlling the host application.

MIDI Mode and Stand-alone Operation

Explains using the keyboard in MIDI mode and stand-alone operation.

Native Map Control

Controlling Parameters via MIDI and Host Automation

Recording Automation

Guides on how to record automation data within your host application.

Automation IDs

Lists reserved automation IDs for KOMPLETE KONTROL perform parameters.

Using Pedals with KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES

Quick Start Guide

KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES and MIDI Mode

Explains initial keyboard modes upon startup.

First Steps

Guides on initial setup, starting with the Browser.

Finding and Loading an Instrument Preset

Tutorial on navigating and loading instrument presets from the Library.

Controlling Instruments

Controlling Instrument Parameters

How to control loaded instrument parameters using keyboard knobs.

More than Eight Parameters: Switching Parameter Pages

Explains how to navigate and remap knobs across parameter pages.

Using Smart Play: Scale, Arp, and the Light Guide

Selecting a Scale

Instructions for accessing and editing scale parameters.

Playing Chords

Guides on how to create and play chords using Smart Play.

Playing Arpeggiated Chords

Explains how to play chords as arpeggiated note sequences.

What’s Next?

KOMPLETE KONTROL Software Overview

Software Interface Overview

Header Controls

Plug-in Panel

Instrument Area

Default View

Describes the initial view upon loading an instrument.

Additional View

Details the secondary view for more instrument controls.

Edit View

Enables access to full instrument controls for KONTAKT/REAKTOR.

KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES Overview

Keyboard Interface Overview

MIDI Mode

Switching Controller Modes

Instructions for switching between KOMPLETE KONTROL and MIDI modes.

Host Control in MIDI Mode

Details automatic mode switching based on host track focus.

Stand-Alone Operation

Explains using the keyboard as a stand-alone MIDI controller.

Host Control and the Transport Section

Transport Controls

Details the functions of the TRANSPORT section buttons.

Automatic Track Focus and Navigate Section

Explains track navigation and automatic mode switching.

Switching between KOMPLETE KONTROL Instances

Guides on switching between KOMPLETE KONTROL instances.

Control Section

Control Section Controls

Overview of the controls within the Control Section.

Native Map Functionality

Explains the automatic parameter mapping protocol.

Controlling Instrument Parameters with Control Section

How to control instrument parameters using the Control Section.

Controlling Smart Play with Control Section

Guides on editing Smart Play parameters via the Control Section.

Controlling Touch Strip Settings with Control Section

How to edit Touch Strip settings using the Control Section.

Touch Strips

Pitch Strip

Details the functionality and settings of the Pitch Strip.

Modulation Strip

Explains the behavior and modes of the Modulation Strip.

The Light Guide

Instrument Mapping

Shows how the Light Guide visualizes instrument mappings.

Smart Play Mapping

Explains how the Light Guide reflects Smart Play settings.

KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser

Browser Basics

The Library

Describes the Library's role in organizing and accessing files.

Native Kontrol Standard (NKS)

Explains the NKS format for third-party integration.

Browsing Library vs. Hard Disks

Searching and Loading Files from the Library

Overview of the Library pane

Details the elements within the Library pane.

Choosing Between Factory and User Content

Guides on selecting factory or user content in the Browser.

Selecting or Loading Instrument and Bank

Instructions for selecting instruments and banks.

Filtering by Types and Modes

Explains how to filter files using Type and Mode tags.

Performing a Text Search

How to use the search field to find files.

Using the Result List in the Library Pane

Details how to navigate and interact with search results.

Using Favorites in the Library Pane

Guides on managing and activating Favorites.

Loading and Importing Files from File System

Overview of the Files Pane

Details the elements within the Files pane.

Using Favorites

Explains how to use Favorites for quick file system navigation.

Using the Location Bar

Guides on navigating and modifying the selected path.

Navigating to Recent Locations

How to access and jump to recently visited locations.

Using the Result List in the Files Pane

Details how to navigate and interact with files in the Files pane.

Importing Files to KOMPLETE KONTROL Library

Instructions for importing files into the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library.

Saving Files to the User Library

Displaying and Editing File Information

Displaying File Information

How to view file properties using the Information button.

Editing File Tags and Properties

Guides on assigning and editing file tags and properties.

Attribute Editor Basics

Explains the basic usage of the Attribute Editor.

The BANK Page

Details the BANK page attributes in the Attribute Editor.

The TYPES and MODES Pages

Explains how to modify Type and Mode tags in the Attribute Editor.

The PROPERTIES Page

Details the Manufacturer, Author, and Comment attributes.

Browsing with KOMPLETE KONTROL S-SERIES

Browse Mode and Hardware Browsing

Explains the two browse modes: on-screen overlay and hardware-only.

Hardware Browsing

Guides on using hardware controls for browsing without the computer screen.

Browser Overview

Details features accessible via BROWSE button in different modes.

Choosing Factory;User Content via On-Screen Overlay

How to switch between factory and user content on the overlay.

Selecting Instrument via On-Screen Overlay

Guides on selecting instruments from the overlay.

Selecting Bank via On-Screen Overlay

Instructions for selecting a bank from the overlay.

Filtering by Types via On-Screen Overlay

Explains filtering by instrument types on the overlay.

Filtering by Modes via On-Screen Overlay

Explains filtering by sound characteristics using modes.

Using Result List in On-Screen Overlay

Details how to navigate and interact with search results on overlay.

Filtering by Favorites via On-Screen Overlay

Guides on activating and using Favorites filter on the overlay.

Adding and Removing Favorites

Instructions for managing presets in Favorites.

KOMPLETE KONTROL Smart Play

Software Perform Panel Overview

Keyboard PERFORM Section Overview

SCALE Button Functions

Details how to use the SCALE button for scale engine control.

ARP Button Functions

Details how to use the ARP button for arpeggiator control.

A Note about Music Theory

Scales

Explains the basic concepts of musical scales.

Chords

Explains the basic concepts of musical chords.

Arpeggios

Explains the basic concepts of musical arpeggios.

Scale Engine

Scale Parameters

Scale Settings

Details Root Note, Bank, and Type parameters for scales.

Key Mode Settings

Explains the three modes for scale mapping: Guide, Mapped, Easy.

Chord Mode Settings

Details the Off, Harm, and Chd Set modes for chord generation.

Chord Type Settings

Explains how to define chord intervals based on Harm or Chd Set.

Chord Position Settings

Details the Root, +/- values, and Auto settings for chord inversion.

Arpeggiator

Arp Parameters

Main Parameters (Mode, Type)

Controls Arp/Note Repeat mode and playback direction.

Rhythm Parameters (Rate, Sequence, Swing)

Allows creation of rhythms for arpeggiated notes.

Other Parameters (Octaves, Dynamic, Gate)

Adjusts note range, velocity, and length for arpeggios.

Advanced Parameters (Retrigger, Repeat, Offset, Inversion)

Explores alternative versions of the Arp sequence.

Range Parameters (Min. Key, Max. Key)

Changes the range of keys that trigger the Arp sequence.

Hold Parameter

Allows latching notes played by the arpeggiator.

Using ARP with a Sustain Pedal

Scale and Arp MIDI Output

MIDI Output from Stand-alone Application

Configures MIDI output for the stand-alone application.

MIDI Output from KOMPLETE KONTROL Plug-in

Enables MIDI output for VST/AAX plug-in versions.

Troubleshooting and Getting Help

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Software Won’t Start

Solutions for when the KOMPLETE KONTROL software fails to launch.

No Output from KOMPLETE Instrument

Troubleshoots audio output issues with loaded instruments.

Latency Issues

Tips for optimizing performance and reducing audio latency.

Software Crashes

Guidance on reporting software crashes to support.

Software Updates

Recommendations for installing software updates.

Getting Help Resources

Knowledge Base

Information on accessing the online knowledge base.

User Forum

Information on accessing the Native Instruments User Forum.

Technical Support

Guidance on contacting Technical Support for assistance.

Registration Support

Information on contacting Registration Support.

Komplete KONTROL S-Series Specifications

General IconGeneral
Velocity SensitivityYes
AftertouchYes
Control Knobs8
MIDI I/OYes
Pitch and Mod WheelsYes
ConnectivityUSB
DAW IntegrationYes (with supported DAWs)
Software IncludedKomplete Select
Light GuideYes
Power SupplyUSB bus powered
Number of Keys49 or 61