Connecting A Dual Switch Pedal - Kurzweil Forte SE Getting Started Manual

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GETTING STARTED GUIDE

Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal

You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single stereo plug, such as the Kurzweil KFP-2S,

into the SW1 Pedal and SW2 Pedal jacks. Both SW1 and SW2 can support a dual pedal each

allowing up to 4 pedals to be utilized by the Forte SE. These are enumerated as SW1a, SW1b,

SW2a and SW2b. The Forte SE will recognize dual pedals that are wired as TS and RS, such

as the KFP-2S.

If you're not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto (center) pedal on a grand

piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing to play the melody without the

latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you depress the pedal will sustain when

you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward will not be sustained. Releasing the

pedal puts things back to normal. Of course it can be programmed to do other functions as

well

The CC (Volume) Jack

A continuous control pedal can be very useful for controlling volume, wah, or other effects by

foot.

The Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with the Forte SE, but it is also

possible to use third-party continuous control pedals designed for synthesizers.

The Rear Panel

The Pedal Jacks

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