Native Instruments M32 User Manual

8. BROWSING THE LIBRARY
The Browser is where you access your KOMPLETE KONTROL Library with all its Instruments,
Loops, One-shots and Effects. You can search, filter, and load Instrument, Loop, One-shot and Ef-
fect Preset files as well as add them to your personal Favorites from the KOMPLETE KONTROL
software. You can also use your KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard, or a third-party controller, to
access the Browser, enabling you to search for Presets using only the hardware controls.
You can also save Preset files and tag them in KOMPLETE KONTROL to further add to your per-
sonal user content and build your personal sound library. They are automatically added to the User
section of the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library pane. Adding and editing tags can only be done us-
ing the software. For more information refer to section Saving Preset Files to the User Library and
Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files.
Browsing for Instruments or Effects
Since the same workflows apply to Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects, this section refers
to all product types as Products. The Browser automatically switches the product type to either Ef-
fects or Instruments, Loops, and One-shots, depending on the selected slot in the Plug-in chain.
For more information on Product Types and about switching between Product Types, refer to Prod-
uct Types: Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects.
For a detailed overview of the Browser elements, refer to Browser.
8.1. Browser Basics
This section describes general concepts related to the Browser.
8.1.1. Product Types: Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Ef-
fects
Although the Library contains Instruments, Loops, One-shots and Effects, it is not possible to
browse for these four Product Types at the same time. Depending on the selected Plug-in slot the,
Product Type in the Browser switches to “Instrument” or “Effect”:
• When you start KOMPLETE KONTROL or when you select the first Plug-in slot in the Plug-in
chain, the Product Type is set to Instruments and is represented by the respective icon in the
Browser.
• When the first Plug-in Slot is selected, you can choose between Instruments, Loops and One-
shots. The Product Type icon will be highlighted accordingly. Instruments is selected as the de-
fault Product Type.
• When you select any other Plug-in slot, the Product Type is set to Effects, which is reflected by
the respective icon in the Browser.
These icons also appear in the display on the KOMPLETE KONTROL keyboard.
For more information on the Plug-in chain and usage, refer to Plug-in Chain Panel and Working
with Effects.
Browsing the Library
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Native Instruments M32 Specifications

General

Keys	32
Connectivity	USB
Power	USB powered
Type	MIDI Keyboard Controller
Display	OLED
Software Included	Ableton Live Lite
DAW Integration	Ableton Live, Logic Pro X, Garageband, Cubase, Nuendo
Controls	8 knobs
Weight	2.2 lbs

Summary

5. SOFTWARE OVERVIEW

5.2. Browser

Introduces the Browser for finding, loading, and organizing instruments, loops, and presets.

5.2.1. Library Pane

Details the Library pane for browsing content by types, characters, and tags.

6. KEYBOARD OVERVIEW

Top View

Provides a detailed layout of the KOMPLETE KONTROL M32 keyboard's top controls.

7. GLOBAL CONTROLS AND PREFERENCES

7.5. Preferences

Accesses system-wide settings for KOMPLETE KONTROL.

7.5.1. Preferences – Audio Page

Configures audio driver, device, sample rate, and buffer size.

7.5.2. Preferences – MIDI Page

Sets up MIDI input and output ports for standalone operation.

7.5.5. Preferences – Plug-ins Page

Manages VST plug-in locations and activation.

8. BROWSING THE LIBRARY

8.1. Browser Basics

General concepts and overview of the KOMPLETE KONTROL Browser interface.

8.2. Opening the Browser

Methods to open and access the Browser interface.

8.3. Loading Preset Files

How to load preset files from the Browser and the keyboard.

8.5. Filtering Preset Files by Product

Selecting specific products to filter the displayed preset files.

8.8. Types and Characters Tags

Using tags to search for presets based on sound characteristics.

8.9. Working with Favorites

Managing and using favorite preset files for quick access.

8.10. Performing a Text Search

Using the search field to find presets by keywords.

9. WORKING WITH EFFECTS

9.2. Adding Effects

Steps to add effects to the instrument's plug-in chain.

9.6. Bypassing Effects

Temporarily disabling effects for A/B comparison.

9.7. Removing Effects

Deleting effects from the plug-in chain.

10. MANAGING THE LIBRARY

10.1. Saving Preset Files to the User Library

How to save custom sounds as user presets.

10.2. Deleting User Preset Files from the User Library

10.3. Editing the Tags and Properties of User Preset Files

11. CONTROLLING INSTRUMENT, LOOP, ONE-SHOT AND EFFECT PARAMETERS

11.2. Adjusting Parameters

How to control instrument and effect parameters using keyboard knobs.

11.4. Customizing Parameter Mappings using the Plug-in Panel

12. SMART PLAY – PLAYING AND EDITING SCALES AND CHORDS

12.2. Activating the Scale Engine

12.3. Selecting and Playing a Scale

How to choose and play scales using the keyboard.

12.4. Playing Chords

Methods for playing chords using Smart Play features.

12.5. Editing Scales and Chords

12.8. Setting the CHORD Parameters

12.8.1. CHORD Mode

12.8.2. CHORD Type

13. SMART PLAY – PLAYING AND EDITING ARPEGGIATOR SEQUENCES

13.1. Playing Arpeggiator Sequences

How to create and play arpeggiated note sequences.

13.2. Editing the Arpeggiator

Overview of Arpeggiator parameters for shaping note sequences.

13.3. MAIN Parameters

13.4. RHYTHM Parameters

13.5. OTHER Parameters

13.6. ADVANCED Parameters

14. MIDI COMMUNICATION

14.1. Mapping MIDI Controls to Third-Party Controllers

14.2. Host Automation

14.2.1. Recording Automation

15. HOST INTEGRATION

15.1. Integration with MASCHINE

15.2. Integration with Ableton Live

15.3. Integration with Apple Logic Pro X and GarageBand