Splits And Layers; Program Edit Mode; Multi Mode; Multi Edit Mode - Kurzweil Forte Musician's Manual

Splits and Layers

Programs can be Split into Multis, so that keys in one region of the keyboard play a different
program than another region. Programs can also be Layered into Multis, so that more than
one Program can be played by striking one key. Press the Split or Layer soft button to create
a Split or Layer Multi containing the current Program. You will then be able to add up to
three additional programs to create a Split or Layered Multi containing up to four Programs.

Program Edit Mode

Program Edit Mode allows you to change the parameters of a Program and save a
customized version as a user Program. Synthesis and effects parameters can be edited or
assigned to controllers. Also, Insert and Aux effects Chains can be selected.

Multi Mode

Multi mode allows you to play Multis, which are arrangements of up to 4 Programs split and/
or layered in Zones across selected ranges of the keyboard. The volume of the Program in
each Zone can be easily adjusted while you are playing by using sliders A through D, and each
Zone can be muted and enabled by using the Zone Mute buttons above these sliders. You can
create custom assignments for the remaining sliders, buttons and foot controllers to control
effects and synthesis parameters of each Program.

Multi Edit Mode

Multi Edit Mode is used to modify the many parameters that make up Multis, including
Program Selection, Volume, Pan, Controller assignments, effects and the layering and split
options. Multi Edit Mode allows for powerful customizations of the many built in sounds
available on Forte and allows you to make new and unique sound combinations for your own
performances and compositions.

Global Mode

Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the Forte. It allows you to edit
the master settings of the unit. It also allows you to restore factory defaults on the unit by
performing a Hard or Soft Reset. Some of the more common settings are summarized below.

MIDI Settings

MIDI channels, modes and other parameters related to transmitting and receiving MIDI are
set within the MIDI pages.

Info

The Info page shows a number of key settings for your Forte, including the current operating
system, object and sound versions. This is the place to check to see if you are running the
current operating system and object versions.
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