Selecting Programs And Multis - Kurzweil Forte Started Manual

Selecting Programs and Multis

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Selecting Programs and Multis
The Forte supports two types of sounds. The first type is a Program, and these are normally a
single instrument, such as a piano, or an organ. A Program is similar to a "preset" or "patch"
on other synthesizers. The Forte has an extensive range of factory Programs, and additional
memory for further user Programs. Both factory and user Programs are arranged into 20
categories.
The other type of sound is the more complex Multi. A Multi is a combination of Programs
arranged as layers and splits across the keyboard. They are similar to setups, from the Kurzweil
PC series, SP series and K2 series, and are similar to Combis or Multis from other synthesizers.
The Forte has a range of factory Multis and additional memory for further user Multis.
The Forte has been designed so that it is quick and easy to select Programs and Multis from
the front panel.
Use the following guide to audition the factory sounds on the Forte.
The Forte always powers up in Program Mode. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next
Buttons to browse Programs in the current category. To change categories, press a Category
button and its LED will light. To select a Program by ID number, press the Keypad Button
so that its LED lights. Use the numbers on the Category buttons to enter an ID number, then
press the Enter button. Press the Keypad Button again to return to Category selection. Press
the Voices and Mallets Category buttons simultaneously to hear a short demo song for the
currently selected Program. To return to Program Mode from a different mode, simply press
the Program Mode button.
In Program Mode, pressing a Category button will select a Category Default Program for that
Category. The Category Default Program can be set by the user for each Category. By default
the Forte has the Category Default Program for each Category set to the first Program of each
Category. To change the Category Default Program, first select the desired Program. Next,
press and hold the Category button of the currently selected Category for a few seconds until
the display indicates that the Category Default Program has been saved.
To play a Multi, simply press the Multi Mode Button and the Multi Mode Button LED will
light. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next Buttons to browse Multis.
In Program or Multi Mode, press the User button to view User edited Programs or Multis that
you have saved or loaded to the Forte. The LED on the User button will light. Press the User
button again to view factory Programs or Multis.
The Sliders, Wheels, Pedals and Switches can control each of the factory Programs and Multis,
to produce variations to the sound. When one of these controls is used the Forte LCD will
display information about the parameter that control is assigned to. Don't forget to try out
these controls as you explore the factory sounds on the Forte.
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