So (like every other new Komplete Kontrol user here, apparently) I solved the very confusing issue of my sustain pedal not working properly by programming it in the Komplete Kontrol program (as shown here https://support.native-instruments.com/hc/en-us/articles/115005166305-How-to-Configure-Sustain-Expression-Pedals-on-a-KOMPLETE-KONTROL-MK2-Keyboard?_ga=2.135044081.1754254419.1646603244-2109971184.1644634236).
My problem is this: it resets every single time I restart my computer, and I have to go through the time-consuming process of setting this up by hand every single time I want to use my sustain pedal (waiting for it to scan hundreds of VSTs one by one, on every single launch). This is absolutely crazy. Is there a way to save these settings as the permanent default so I never have to do this again?