Native Instruments M32 User Manual

Scale Bank Type Degree Formula
Messiaen II Modern Mes II 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7
Messiaen III Modern Mes III 1 2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 ♭6 ♭7 7
Messiaen IV Modern Mes IV 1 ♭2 2 4 ♯4 5 ♭6 7
Messiaen V Modern Mes V 1 ♭2 4 ♯4 5 7
Messiaen VI Modern Mes VI 1 2 3 4 ♯4 ♯5 ♯6 7
Messiaen VII Modern Mes VII 1 ♭2 2 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 ♭6 6 7
Major Scales
Scale Bank Type Degree Formula
Natural Major Natural 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Lydian Major Lydian 1 2 3 ♯4 5 6 7
Mixolydian Major Mixolyd 1 2 3 4 5 6 ♭7
Major Minor Major Maj Min 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7
Harmonic Major Major Har Maj 1 2 3 4 5 ♭6 7
Dbl Har Major Major Dbl Maj 1 ♭2 3 4 5 ♭6 7
Neapolitan Maj Major Nea Maj 1 ♭2 3 4 5 6 7
Major Locrian Major Maj Loc 1 2 3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7
Blues Major Major Blues Ma 1 2 ♭3 3 5 6
Bebop Major Major Bebop Ma 1 2 3 4 5 ♯5 6 7
Hexa 1 Major Hexa 1 1 2 3 5 6 7
Hexa 2 Major Hexa 2 1 2 3 4 5 6
Penta 1 Major Penta 1 1 2 3 5 6
Penta 2 Major Penta 2 1 3 4 5 7
Penta 3 Major Penta 3 1 3 5 6 7
Minor Scales
Scale Bank Type Degree Formula
Natural Minor Natural 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7
Dorian Minor Dorian 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 ♭7
Phrygian Minor Phrygian 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7
Minor Major Minor Min Maj 1 2 ♭3 4 5 6 7
Harmonic Minor Minor Har Min 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7
Dbl Har Minor Minor Dbl Min 1 2 ♭3 ♯4 5 ♭6 7
Neapolitan Min Minor Nea Min 1 ♭2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 7
Minor Locrian Minor Min Loc 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7
Blues Min Minor Blues Mi 1 ♭3 4 ♯4 5 ♭7
Bebop Minor Minor Bebop Mi 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 ♭7 7
Hexa 1 Minor Hexa 1 1 2 ♭3 5 ♭6 ♭7
Hexa 2 Minor Hexa 2 1 2 ♭3 4 5 b6
Penta 1 Minor Penta 1 1 2 ♭3 5 b6
Penta 2 Minor Penta 2 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭7
Penta 3 Minor Penta 3 1 ♭3 5 ♭6 ♭7
Smart Play – Playing and Editing Scales and Chords
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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