4 Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROLThis section provides basic setup information and guides you through the process of integrat-ing KOMPLETE KONTROL with supported hosts.The KOMPLETE KONTROL software is installed both as a stand-alone application as well as aVST, Audio Unit, and AAX plug-in.The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application must be opened once before usingthe plug-in within your DAW for the first time, and after installing new Instruments.The KOMPLETE KONTROL stand-alone application directly communicates with your audio andMIDI interfaces, which you can configure in the KOMPLETE KONTROL Preferences. WhenKOMPLETE KONTROL is used as a plug-in within a host, the communication with your audioand 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.Setting up KOMPLETE KONTROLKOMPLETE KONTROL - Manual - 18