GETTING STARTED GUIDE
Master EQ
The Master EQ knobs and on/off switch control the master effects that are applied to the
Audio Outputs.
Variation Button
The Variation Button is a MIDI controller (default MIDI CC#29) that is programmed in most
Programs to modify the sound, such as adding a pad sound, changing the effects or some other
variation suited to changing with a switch.
For KB3 programs, the Variation Button controls the Rotary Speaker speed, switching between
fast and slow.
Transpose Buttons
The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Forte SE
keyboard in semitones (ST), also known as half steps.
Pitch and Modulation Wheels
These can be used to vary overall pitch and selected effects in real time.
Volume Slider
This controls the audio output level to external speakers and headphones.
Programmable Sliders
In Program Mode, the sliders are used to control various Program parameters (the last four
sliders and buttons are typically used for controlling effects). When KB3 Programs are being
played, the sliders control organ functions labeled in blue. In Multi Mode, the first four sliders
and buttons control Multi Zone volumes.
Save and Edit buttons
These buttons are used when editing Programs or Multis to create User-defined sounds.
Favorites Buttons
The Favorites buttons can be programmed to immediately take you to your favorite Programs
and Multis. To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a Favorites button, press and
hold the desired Favorites button for a few seconds until the display indicates that the favorite
has been saved.
Front Panel Overview
The Headphones Jack
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