Native Instruments M32 User Manual

• The Files pane allows you to browse your hard disks by using the hierarchical folder structure
of your operating system. For example, you can use it to navigate KOMPLETE KONTROL-rele-
vant files that have not been imported into the KOMPLETE KONTROL Library—and you can
import them from there.
The Library pane and the Files pane can be accessed by clicking the corresponding tab at the top
of the Browser.
Click the desired tab to show the corresponding pane of the Browser.
Browsing and loading files from the file system using the KOMPLETE KONTROL
keyboard is not possible. The Browser called up from the keyboard can only load
files that have already been added to the Library. It is best to always import all your
files to the Library and tag them using the software Browser before use.
8.2. Opening the Browser
To open the Browser:
• Click on the Browser button (the magnifier symbol) in the header.
Alternatively you can also open the Browser by selecting View > Browser in the KOM-
PLETE KONTROL menu.
In stand-alone mode, you can also open/close the Browser from your computer key-
board via the [B] key.
Accessing the Browse Controls on the Keyboard
When the Plug-in chain is entirely empty the display shows Press BROWSER.
In order to access the Browser controls on the keyboard:
• Press the BROWSER button.
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