Newbie Help Needed with nanoKontrol2

[jeffb99]

After considerable time (and frustration!) getting my new NK2 setup with Cakewalk by Bandlab, I finally got the basic functions to work. But I have some questions...

--The 8 sets of controls affect volume, panning, etc for separate tracks. How do I get them to control virtual instruments within tracks? Spitfire Audio instruments list CC#1 for instrument volume, #19 for expression, etc.

--When my DAW is running, why does the Kontrol Editor not see my device as connected? If I close my DAW and re-open the Editor, its there. Is this normal?

--When my DAW is closed, why does the Editor open with an "Untitled* " config file? I was messing around and saved 2 of my own config files. Shouldn't it open with the last used/saved file?

--What does the Cycle button do?? I have the Parameter Guide pdf but I'm not seeing it.

Thanks for helping a newbie!!

--Jeff