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- Page 1 TRANSPOSE REAL - TIME CONTROL SOUND SELECT MASTER EQ ASSIGNABLE SWITCHES VARIATION MODE CATEGORY STORAGE ZONE 1 ZONE 2 ZONE 3 ZONE 4 DELAY REVERB ACTIVE ROTARY S/F BRAKE ON/OFF CHOR/VIB DEPTH ON/OFF LOUD/SOFT DECAY F/S PITCH H/L KEY CLICK ARP ON/OFF PROGRAM PIANO...
- Page 2 CAUTION The lightning flash with the arrowhead symbol, within an equilateral triangle is intended to alert the user to the presence of uninsulated RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK "dangerous voltage" within the product's enclosure that may be of sufficient magnitude to constitute a risk of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN CAUTION: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK, The exclamation point within an equilateral triangle is intended...
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
AC receptacle. ©2015 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T.®, and Forte SE® are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective companies. Product features and specifications are subject to change without notice. -
Page 4: Kurzweil International Contacts
Kurzweil International Contacts Contact the Kurzweil office listed below to locate your local Kurzweil representative. Customers outside the US: US Customers: Young Chang Co., LTD. American Music & Sound 178-55, Gajwa-Dong, Seo-Ku 925 Broadbeck Dr #220 Newbury Park, CA 91320... -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Kurzweil International Contacts ..............iv Introducing Forte SE ..........1-1 Main Features ....................1-1 Do You Have Everything? ................1-3 Keeping the Forte SE up to date ..............1-3 Music Rack (Optional) .................. 1-3 Getting Started ............2-1 Before You Start… ..................2-1 Setting up the Forte SE ................ - Page 6 Contents The Edit Button ................... 3-12 The Save Button ..................3-12 Sound Select ....................3-13 Double Button Presses ................3-14 Terminology ............4-1 The Operating Modes ..........5-1 Program Mode ....................5-1 Multi Mode ..................... 5-2 Global Mode ....................5-3 Functions ......................
- Page 7 Contents The Layer FX (LYR_FX) Page ..............7-15 The COMMON Page ..................7-16 The KEYMAP Page ..................7-19 The LAYER Page ..................7-24 The PITCH Page ..................7-30 The AMP Page ..................... 7-30 The Algorithm (ALG) Page ................. 7-30 The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page .............. 7-37 The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page ............
- Page 8 Contents KB3 Editor: The OUTPUT Page ..............7-95 KB3 Editor: The LFO, ASR, FUN, and ARP Pages ........7-95 The Effects Chain Editor ........8-1 The MAIN Page ..................... 8-1 The MOD Pages .................... 8-2 FXLFO, FXASR, and FXFUN pages ............. 8-3 INFO page ......................
- Page 9 DELETE Page .................... 12-17 RESET ......................12-18 FILE (Storage page) .................. 12-19 STORE ....................... 12-21 System Mode ............13-1 Run Forte SE ....................13-2 System Update.................... 13-2 Run Diagnostics ..................13-7 System Reset ....................13-8 System Utilities ..................13-10 Troubleshooting ..........14-1 Maintenance ....................
- Page 10 Contents MIDI Implementation ..........A-1 Physical Specifications.........B-1 Programs ..............C-1 KB3 Programs............D-1 Introducing KB3 Programs ................D-1 Drawbars .......................D-2 KB3 Mode Buttons ..................D-2 Multis ..............E-1 Effects ..............F-1 Index ................ I-1...
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Page 11: Introducing Forte Se
Forte SE. Main Features Forte SE is Kurzweil’s latest entry in the Forte line of stage pianos. Some of the key specifications include: • FlashPlay technology with support for 2GB of Sound ROM •... - Page 12 • 1 jack on the rear panel for an optional continuous controller pedal: CC (Volume) Pedals (Optional) As described above, the Forte SE has three jacks on the rear panel for optional pedal controllers. Two jacks for switch pedals, which are typically used to control two-state (i.e., on / off) parameters such as sustain, sostenuto, and mute Zone.
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Page 13: Do You Have Everything
Don’t connect anything until you make sure the Forte SE is properly and safely situated. If your Forte SE keyboard has been out in the cold, give it time to warm up to room temperature before starting it, since condensation may have formed inside. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Don’t connect anything until you make sure the Forte SE is properly and safely situated. If your Forte SE keyboard has been out in the cold, give it time to warm up to room temperature before starting it, since condensation may have formed inside. -
Page 15: Updating The Forte Se
Balanced (“TRS” or “Stereo”) cables are recommended if your mixer or amp supports balanced inputs. Make sure your sound system is at a safe volume level. Also make sure that the Forte SE Master Volume slider (on the far left side of the front panel) is all the way down. -
Page 16: The Rear Panel
(a switch that decreases the input audio signal level, typically by 20dB) if it has one. To hear the capabilities of the Forte SE, you can play the demo songs. Press the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously to listen to a demo song. -
Page 17: The Midi (In And Out) Ports
MIDI transmitting port, and the IN port is the MIDI receiving port. Basic MIDI Hookup To use the Forte SE as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI port marked “Out” to the MIDI input port of the module that you want to control. - Page 18 Global Control Overrides page in Global Mode. Pedals are also independently assignable within each Program or each Zone of every Multi. Here are the default control settings for the five pedals used by Forte SE: SW 1a Pedal...
- Page 19 Getting Started The Pedal Jacks NOTE : Do not step on the switch pedals when powering up the Forte SE, as the state of the pedal is detected as part of the power up sequence. The Forte SE SW1 and SW2 jacks can support a single or dual switch pedal on each jack, or a single half-damper pedal on each jack.
- Page 20 SW1 and SW2 inputs on the rear panel. Some pedals have the wiper connected to the ring, and these pedals will require an adaptor to work with the Forte SE. When connected to the SW1 jack, a Half Damper pedal enables finer control of sustain than a standard switch pedal.
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Page 21: The Audio (Left/Mono And Right) Jacks
PA system inputs, and connect the other end to the jacks marked Left (Mono) and Right on the rear panel of the Forte SE. If you have only one input available, use the Forte SE’s Left (Mono) output to get the full signal in mono. Use the jack marked Headphones to listen to Forte SE on headphones. - Page 22 Getting Started Connecting to Your Audio System AUDIO OUT Forte SE connected to a mixer, powered speakers and headphones...
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Page 23: Connecting To A Computer
If you wish to use your own cable, make sure that it is a Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable (the USB port of Forte SE being Type B). By default, the Forte SE will act as a MIDI controller (rather than a hard drive) when connected to a computer. - Page 24 Forte SE Sounds Selecting Programs and Multis The Forte SE always powers up in Program Mode. If you wish to play a Multi, simply press the Multi Button. The Multi Button will light up to show that Multi Mode is selected. To return to Program Mode, from a different mode, simply press the Program button.
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Page 25: Features Of The Forte Se
Chapter 3 Features of the Forte SE This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of the Forte SE. Many of these features have both general functions and mode-specific functions. For more in-depth descriptions of these features, refer to the chapters on the individual modes. -
Page 26: The Front Panel
Features of the Forte SE The Front Panel The Front Panel All the controls for Forte SE, both musical and navigational, are on its front panel. Multi-Function Switches KB3 indicator light Master EQ LCD display Variation button Display contrast knob... -
Page 27: Real Time Controls
Features of the Forte SE Real Time Controls Real Time Controls Sliders In Program Mode, the sliders are used to control various Program parameters, typically assigned to the functions labeled in white below each slider. If you select a KB3 organ Program the KB3 LED will light and the nine sliders operate in a similar way to a Hammond organ, i.e. - Page 28 Features of the Forte SE Real Time Controls Assignable Switches These nine buttons perform various functions in real time, depending upon the current performance mode and assignment. The Switch Button LEDs illuminate when the switch is active. In Program Mode the switches generally control synthesis parameters and effects as labeled in white on each switch button.
- Page 29 Features of the Forte SE Real Time Controls Variation Button The Variation button is located on the left side of the front panel, just above the Volume slider. 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.
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Page 30: Transpose Buttons
Features of the Forte SE Real Time Controls Arp On/Off Button The Arp On/Off button is set by default to turn on and off the Forte SE’s Arpeggiator. It can also be assigned to control other parameters in Multi Edit mode. Transpose Buttons The Transpose buttons are located on the left side of the front panel, just above the Pitch &... -
Page 31: Pitch Wheel
When a KB3 Program is in use, the Modulation Wheel is assigned to control distortion. Foot Switches and Controllers The Forte SE has sophisticated Pedal controller options allowing up to 4 Switch Pedals or up to 2 Half Damper Pedals as well as a Continous Controller Pedal to be connected. By default the Switch Pedals control SW1a - Sustain, SW1b - Sostenuto, SW2a - Sostenuto and SW2b - Soft. -
Page 32: Master Eq
Features of the Forte SE Master EQ Pedal assignments can be changed in each Program and saved in a User Program. Each Zone in a factory Multi may have different pedal assignments, and pedals are all independently assignable within each Zone of a user Multi. You can also use Global Mode to set pedal overrides, which will change the assignment of each pedal for all Programs in Program Mode, and act as default pedal assignments for all Multis in Multi Mode. -
Page 33: Mode Buttons
This controls the audio output level to external speakers and headphones. Mode Buttons The Mode buttons are located on the right side of the Forte SE front panel. With these buttons you can instantly access the Program, Multi or Global Modes. If you are viewing an edit mode, you will have to press the Exit button before changing modes. -
Page 34: Navigation
(aftertouch) sensitivity. Additionally, you can save or load user Programs and Multis to and from a computer connected to the Forte SE via USB as well as perform a Reset. This button’s LED is illuminated when you are in Global Mode. -
Page 35: Soft Buttons
Features of the Forte SE Navigation Display Contrast Knob You can adjust the display contrast by turning this small potentiometer knob. Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through the list of values for the currently selected parameter. -
Page 36: The Edit Button
Features of the Forte SE The Edit Button The Edit Button In Program or Multi Mode, press the Edit button to enter the Program or Multi Editor for the currently selected Program or Multi. In the Program Editor, press the Edit button to enter an editor for the currently selected Effects Chain or FX Algorithm;... -
Page 37: Sound Select
Features of the Forte SE Sound Select Sound Select The Sound Select section allows you to quickly and easily get access to sounds in either Program or Multi Modes. Select the Category of sound you want, then via the Program/ Multi buttons select any of the 16 sounds in that Category. -
Page 38: Double Button Presses
Double Button Presses Several pairs of the buttons on the Forte SE have timesaving secondary functions when pressed simultaneously—think of them as keyboard shortcuts. For convenience of reference, descriptions of all of the double-button press functions appear below. - Page 39 Features of the Forte SE Double Button Presses In Program Mode, the Value Jump double button press selects the first Program of each Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category (if a Category Default Program has been set).
- Page 40 Features of the Forte SE Double Button Presses Reset Transposition Pressing both Transpose + and Transpose – , or Octave + and Octave - (Soft Buttons) simultaneously will restore the current Program or Multi to having no transposition. Program Demo In Program Mode only, pressing the 11 &...
- Page 41 Demo on page 3-17). With the Demo Function selected, you can hear a demonstration Song that showcases many of the features of Forte SE. A label below the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons indicates the Demo double button press. Panic Pressing the 15 &...
- Page 42 Enter button while moving Forte SE controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Keys, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). This is useful for quickly assigning physical controllers or setting key ranges in Program Edit Mode or Multi Edit Mode, as well as finding existing controller assignments on the Program Edit Parameters page.
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Page 43: Terminology
Since there are no standard definitions for some of these terms, they are described here to avoid confusion. All of these terms appear with the first letter capitalized as proper nouns in this manual to make it easy to distinguish between the generic term and the Forte SE specific term. - Page 44 Layers. Forte SE Bank A Forte SE Bank is a group of 256 Programs or Multis that can be navigated with the Sound Select buttons. On the main Program Mode or Multi Mode select pages, press the current Mode button to view the Bank Select page for the current mode.
- Page 45 Ch. 5 The Operating Modes, on page 5-1 for more information on Modes. Reset A process that returns Forte SE back to a Factory state. All User Programs & User Multis are erased. All Global Mode parameters are reset back to their default settings as well. Object Anything that can be named, saved, deleted, or edited (i.e., a...
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Page 46: The Operating Modes
Program Mode Chapter 5 The Operating Modes This chapter will help familiarize you with the operating Modes of the Forte SE. Each of the five Modes (Program, Program Edit, Multi, Multi Edit, Global) has its own individual chapter. The four Functions (Split, Layer, Program Demo, and Song Demo) are described in this... -
Page 47: Multi Mode
The Operating Modes Multi Mode Multi Mode Multi Mode allows you to select and play Multis. A Multi allows up to 8 instrument sounds (Programs) to be played from the keyboard at once. A Multi has up to eight Zones, each with its own keyboard range, Program, MIDI channel, and controller assignments. -
Page 48: Global Mode
Global Mode allows you to edit global parameters and MIDI settings, load and save User Programs and Multis, use diagnostic tools, view system information, and restore the Forte SE back to factory default settings. To enter Global Mode from another Mode, press the Global... -
Page 49: Functions
The Operating Modes Functions Functions In addition to the four primary Modes, there are five Functions. Some Functions are available through dedicated buttons, others are available as Soft buttons accessed via the buttons under the LCD screen. These Functions are not as complex as the primary Modes and are described below. - Page 50 Pressing the 13 & 14 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously performs the Demo Function. Use the Demo Function to play built-in Demo Songs designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the Forte SE. While using the Demo Function, the top line of the display shows the text “Demo”, the Demo number, and the total number of available Demos.
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Page 51: Program Edit Mode
The Operating Modes Program Edit Mode Program Demo Function Pressing the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously performs the Program Demo Function. In Program Mode, use the Program Demo Function to play a built-in Demo Song that demonstrates the selected Program. The 11 & 12 Program/Multi button LEDs blink when using the Program Demo Function. -
Page 52: Multi Edit Mode
The Operating Modes Multi Edit Mode Multi Edit Mode Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit pre-existing Multis. To enter Multi Edit Mode press the Edit button while in Multi Mode. For more detailed information on Multi Edit Mode, see Ch. -
Page 53: Program Mode
About Program Mode Program Mode is the default Mode of the Forte SE. It will always boot up in this Mode. To enter Program Mode from another Mode, press the Program Mode button. While you are in Program Mode, the Program button’s LED is illuminated. -
Page 54: Selecting Programs
Banks A-D). Factory Banks B-D are reserved for future Forte SE program updates. When announced, free updates can be downloaded at kurzweil.com. Each Forte SE Bank has space for 256 Programs, for a total of 2048 possible programs. Each Bank is split into 16 categories of 16 Programs each. - Page 55 Program Mode Selecting Programs Program Demo If you want to quickly hear what a Program sounds like, try the Program Demo Function. In Program Mode only, pressing the 11 & 12 Program/Multi buttons performs the Program Demo Function. The Program Demo Function plays a Demo Song for the currently selected Program.
- Page 56 Program Mode Selecting Programs The Display In Program Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition, and MIDI Channel. The Program ID number and name are displayed in the center of the display. The current Bank and Category are displayed above the program ID and name. When a controller is moved, the controller assignment and value is briefly displayed below the program ID and name.
- Page 57 Program Mode Selecting Programs Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Previous (-) and Next (+) buttons, to the right of the display below the Alpha Wheel, to change the current Program. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter- clockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous Program and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next Program.
- Page 58 Next button to advance to the next Program in the Category. When you reach the end of a Category, the Forte SE automatically advances to the beginning of the next Category. This will also work in reverse if you turn the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or press the Previous button.
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Page 59: Transposition
Favorite button until the display shows the message “Favorite (#) saved.” Transposition 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. This is a convenient way to change the key of a song without learning to play it in a different key. -
Page 60: Parameter Assignments
Program Mode Parameter Assignments Press the Transpose - or + buttons to transpose the Forte SE keyboard down or up by one semitone. The top line of the display shows the current transposition value. Pressing both Transpose - and + simultaneously will reset the transposition to 0. To transpose up and down by octave intervals (12 ST), press the Octav- and Octav+ soft buttons underneath the display. -
Page 61: Controller Conventions
Program Mode Controller Conventions Controller Conventions Forte SE Controller Conventions ® Synthesis Effects (Variation 2 (Variation 3 (Amplitude (Release (Tremolo/Vibrato/ (FX1 (FX2 (Delay (Reverb Envelope Sample LFO Shape) Enable) Enable) Enable) Enable) Pad Octave Down) Pad Octave Up) Impact Enable) Enable) (Amplitude (Amplitude... -
Page 62: The Split And Layer Functions
Program Mode The Split and Layer Functions The Split and Layer Functions The soft buttons Split and Layer perform slightly different functions, but offer identical parameters. The Split Function allows you to quickly create a Multi such that keys in one region of the keyboard produce different sounds than another region. - Page 63 Program Mode The Split and Layer Functions Split Function When you create a Split in Program Mode, you are creating a Multi with two active Zones. The Program you were using in Program Mode is used in the right hand of the Split as the Program for Zone 1.
- Page 64 Selecting Split or Layer makes Zone 2 active. You can continue to add Zones to the Multi by activating additional Zones with the Stat parameter or the front panel Zone buttons. The Forte SE will display a message if you have already reached the maximum number of active Zones (see Ch.
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Page 65: The Arp Pages
Program Mode The Arp Pages Program (Split or Layer Program) The default Program will appear in Zone 2. Choose a different Program using the Category and Program/Multi buttons, the Alpha Wheel, or the Previous-/Next+ buttons. Low/Hi (Keyboard range) The Low and Hi parameters set the keyboard boundaries for each Zone. Using Split sets the boundary between Zone 1 and Zone 2 to E3. -
Page 66: Save User Programs
Program Mode Save User Programs Save User Programs If you make changes to the current Program using any of the controllers, the Save button’s LED lights to indicate that a change has been made to that Program. To save the changes you’ve made, press the Save button once to use the Save Dialog. This will allow you to specify the ID number to save to, and to rename the Program if you wish. - Page 67 Program Mode Save User Programs To change the ID number, turn the Alpha Wheel or use the Previous-/Next+ buttons to select the new ID number. If you select a previously used ID# the display will show a prompt to allow you to decide whether to replace it. Naming a User Program To rename the Program, first press the Rename soft button.
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Page 68: Changing The Transmit Midi Channel
Program Mode Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel Saving a User Program Press the Save button or Save soft button to complete the saving process, or press the Cancel soft button to exit without saving. The display will confirm a successful save by displaying a brief message. After successfully saving, the Program will be selected in Program Mode in the User Bank. -
Page 69: Panic
Program Mode Panic Panic Pressing the 15 and 16 Program/Multi buttons simultaneously deactivates all sounding notes and resets controller values by sending an “All Notes Off ” message and a “Reset All Controllers” message on all 16 MIDI channels. 6-17... -
Page 70: Program Edit Mode
Program Edit Mode About Program Edit Mode Chapter 7 Program Edit Mode This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Program Edit Mode. About Program Edit Mode Ch. 6 Program Mode NOTE: Before you read this chapter, be sure to read for a full description of Programs. -
Page 71: Selecting Parameters
Program Edit Mode Selecting Parameters Selecting Parameters The Display In Program Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, Page, and Layer. Current Page Current Parameter Soft button options for Program Edit mode Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons to the right of the display below the Alpha Wheel, to change the selected parameter value. - Page 72 Enter button while moving Forte SE controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Keys, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). Parameters that can use the Assign function are indicated by showing the Assign symbol in the top right corner of the display when selected.
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Page 73: Vast And Kb3 Programs
The layer is the VAST program’s basic unit of polyphony, that is, each layer constitutes one of the 128 voice channels the Forte SE can activate at any time. If you have a program that consists of two layers covering the note range from A 0 to C 8, each key you strike triggers two voice channels. - Page 74 Program Edit Mode Program Mode VAST Program Structure VAST Program Structure Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone Zone 16 keyboard zones— 16 keyboard zones— MULTI each with independent each with independent program, MIDI channel, program, MIDI channel, and control assignments and control assignments PROGRAM Selected for performance...
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Page 75: Editing Vast Programs
• Dynamic VAST lets you “wire” your own algorithms. You can combine different DSP functions in any order you like, including parallel and serial configurations. The Program Editor is where you begin to modify the Forte SE’s resident sounds, and to build your own sounds around sample keymaps or KVA oscillators (see... -
Page 76: The Soft Buttons In The Program Editor
Arpeggiator preset. Assigning VAST Parameters to Control Sources Many Forte SE program parameters can be assigned to be controlled by the Forte SE’s physical controllers or by MIDI CCs from an external MIDI device. For details on... - Page 77 Forte SE physical controller. See the PARAMETER CONTROLS on page 7-11 a list of CC numbers used by the Forte SE’s physical controllers. Some MIDI CCs are also hard wired to control certain program parameters or functions such as MIDI 5 (Portamento...
- Page 78 Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs VAST Sources and the Parameters Page When assigning a physical controller or CC number to a source field, a Parameter is automatically added to the Parameters Page with the name of the first assigned VAST parameter.
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Page 79: The Parameters (Params) Page
The Parameter (left) column shows a list of every parameter in the current program that has been assigned to be controlled by one of the Forte SE’s physical controllers (or by an external MIDI CC number). Effect Chain parameters are named with prefixes based on their effect type, either “INS”... - Page 80 CC numbers when using an external MIDI control source or else the parameter will also be controlled by a Forte SE physical controller. The list below shows the available choices for the Control column. MIDI CC numbers associated with the Forte SE’s physical controllers are highlighted in bold type.
- Page 81 Program Edit Mode The Parameters (PARAMS) Page Important note about selecting a Control source When you change the control source for a parameter, the new control source immediately sets its current value for the MIDI value of the current parameter. If the MIDI value of the parameter was set to None before changing the control source, changing the control source will set a new MIDI value, but the Value column for the parameter will still display None (see Important note about values of “None”).
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Page 82: The Program Fx (Fx) Page
Control Source List On the Forte SE, a program can have up to 11 insert effects and 2 aux effects using up to 16 DSP “units.” An insert is essentially just an effect that you apply to a program or layer, while aux effects receive signal from all active programs’... -
Page 83: Auxiliary Send Parameters
Program Edit Mode The Program FX (FX) Page If you exceed the maximum number of DSP units, the Forte SE will notify you that you have done so, and no effects will be applied to the program. Insert The Insert effect is the effects chain that is applied to the main audio bus. When the Insert field is selected, you can press the Edit button to edit the current Chain. -
Page 84: The Layer Fx (Lyr_Fx) Page
The Aux Mod parameter gives you real-time control over the amount of program signal sent to the aux effects chain. You can set the Aux Mod parameter to any Forte SE control source. The amount that you specify for the Aux Send parameter is the maximum value that the Aux Mod control source can send—the minimum value is 0. -
Page 85: The Common Page
Program Edit Mode The COMMON Page All of the Layer-Specific FX mode parameters have the same functions and ranges of values as their corresponding parameters on the FX page. See The Program FX (FX) Page on page 7-13 for more information on these parameters. Use Another Layer’s FX Mode With Use Another Layer’s FX selected, you can put the current layer through the effects of another layer. -
Page 86: Legato Play
Program Edit Mode The COMMON Page Parameter Range of Values Default Output Gain -96 to 24 decibels Output Pan ± 64 Output Pan Mode Fixed, +MIDI +MIDI Demo Song Demo Song List 0 None Pitch Bend Range Up and Down Use these parameters to define how much the pitch will change when you move your Pitch Wheel. -
Page 87: Portamento Rate
The pitch glides toward the most recently triggered note, and remains at that pitch as long as the note remains on. The Forte SE gives you two ways to get portamento. See the Attack Portamento parameter below. -
Page 88: The Keymap Page
Program Edit Mode The KEYMAP Page Globals This is another toggle, which affects LFO2, ASR2, FUNs 2 and 4. When off, these three control sources are local; they affect each individual note in the layers that use them as a control source. - Page 89 Keymap1 and Keymap2 respectively. For keymaps beginning with “Stereo,” assign the same keymap to both Keymap1 and Keymap2. If you select the same keymap for Keymap1 and Keymap2, the Forte SE automatically uses the left side for Keymap1 and the right side for Keymap2.
- Page 90 Program Edit Mode The KEYMAP Page Once you have the keymaps assigned, go to the OUTPUT page and set the panning for each sample as desired. Keep in mind that using stereo keymaps reduces the polyphony of the program. For example, if you had a two-layer program with stereo keymaps in each layer, each note you play would use 4 of your 128 voices, allowing a total of 32 notes before all the voices have been used.
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Page 91: Timbre Shift
Alternative Switch (AltControl and AltMethod) Many, but not all, Forte SE sample roots have been pre-assigned a carefully chosen alternate sample start point that can be selected using the Alternate Switch feature (AltControl and AltMethod parameters). This feature allows you to control the sample playback start/end time triggered by any control source. - Page 92 Alt point. Then use the AltMethod parameter to choose between switched and continuous calculation of the Alt point. If the value of AltMethod is Switched, the Forte SE will use the Alt point when the relevant control source is at a value greater than 64 at Note Start.
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Page 93: The Layer Page
Program Edit Mode The LAYER Page assignments for KSR. In these Programs and Chains the dry/wet mix of the KSR effect can be controlled with slider F, and the effect can be enabled or disabled with assignable switch 6. When making your own Chain, the FX preset “600 String Resonance” should be used for the first box of the Program’s insert Chain. - Page 94 Program Edit Mode The LAYER Page Parameter Range of Values Default Low Velocity ppp to fff High Velocity ppp to fff Bend Off, Key, All Trig Normal, Reversed, Pedal Normal Down, Pedal Up Delay Control Control Source list Minimum Delay 0 to 25 seconds Maximum Delay 0 to 25 seconds...
- Page 95 Program Edit Mode The LAYER Page High Velocity (HiVel) Similarly, this will set the highest attack velocity at which the layer will be enabled. Attack velocities above this threshold will not trigger notes in this layer. Using LoVel and HiVel, you can set up velocity switching between up to eight layers. If you need even more, you can do it using the Enable Enable Sense (S) parameters on page...
- Page 96 Program Edit Mode The LAYER Page Minimum Delay (MinDly), Maximum Delay (MaxDly) The length of the delay is determined by these two parameters. When the control source assigned to DlyCtl is at its minimum, the delay will be equal to the value of MinDly. The delay will be equal to the value of MaxDly when the control source is at its maximum.
- Page 97 Program Edit Mode The LAYER Page maximum values set as follows: minimum 0 and maximum 63 for one layer; minimum 64 and maximum 127 for the other). Using this parameter in conjunction with the Enable parameter, you can easily create velocity-switching for as many layers as you have in your program.
- Page 98 Cancel and Enter buttons simultaneously to stop sustained notes). This parameter can come in handy when your Forte SE is slaved to a drum machine or sequencer, which sometimes generates Note Ons and Note Offs so close together that the envelope doesn’t have time to play before the note is released.
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Page 99: The Pitch Page
(DSP) functions that you select. The Forte SE’s algorithms are the core of Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology. The DSP functions are synthesis tools (filters, oscillators, etc). that you assign to the various stages of the algorithm. -
Page 100: Algorithm Basics
DSP functions. Note: Changing a layer’s algorithm can affect the layer’s sound drastically. It’s a good idea to bring down the volume of your Forte SE or your sound system before changing algorithms. Algorithm Basics below for information on editing algorithms. -
Page 101: Common Dsp Control Parameters
Program Edit Mode The Algorithm (ALG) Page Each block of the algorithm represents a certain function in the signal path. In every non- cascaded algorithm (see Alt Input for Algorithms (Cascade Mode) on page 7-35 below), the signal flows first through a one-stage DSP function that controls the pitch of the samples in the keymap (this function is represented as a block labeled PITCH in the upper right-hand corner of the display). - Page 102 The Forte SE always uses real values of measurement, rather than just arbitrary numbers, for adjustable parameters. This means that you specify pitch in semitones (ST) and cents (ct), and amplitude in decibels (dB).
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Page 103: Programmable Parameters
Middle C. In the case of pitch, for example, say you assign a value of 5 cents per key for the key tracking parameter. Triggering Middle C (C 4 on the Forte SE) will play a normal C 4. Triggering C 4 will play a note 5 cents higher than C 4. - Page 104 Src1 to MWheel, and set Depth to 1200 ct, the pitch will rise as you push the Mod Wheel up on your Forte SE or MIDI controller, reaching a maximum of 1200 ct (12 semitones, or one octave).
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Page 105: Dynamic Vast
Dynamic VAST The Dynamic VAST editor is yet another particularly powerful feature of the Forte SE that allows you to edit the wiring of an algorithm. With Dynamic VAST, literally thousands of wiring schemes are possible. -
Page 106: The Dsp Control (Dspctl) Page
Program Edit Mode The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page Parameter Range of Values Default Inputs 1, 2 Outputs 1, 2 Number of Blocks 1 to 4 Output Mode Normal, Sep. L/R Normal In addition to having a selectable function, each function block has three editable parameters: number of inputs, number of outputs, and block size (the Output Mode parameter is an editable parameter of the algorithm as a whole). - Page 107 Program Edit Mode The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page Function Parameter Range of Values Default Pitch -128 to 127 semitones Fine Adjust ± 100 cents Hertz Adjust ± 10.00 Hertz Pitch Key Tracking ± 2400 cents/key Velocity Tracking ± 7200 cents (Function) (Function-Parameter) (Depends on Function)
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Page 108: The Dsp Modulation (Dspmod) Page
Program Edit Mode The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page Before reading further, be sure to read Algorithm Basics on page 7-31 Common DSP Control Parameters on page 7-32. Press the DSPMOD soft button to call up the DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) page, which is displayed below: Parameter Range of Values... -
Page 109: The Output Page
Program Edit Mode The OUTPUT Page Note: The Forte SE features an easy shortcut for quickly assigning any of the Forte SE’s realtime controllers (sliders, wheels, buttons, etc). to a currently selected parameter (such as the Src1 and Src2 parameters above). Simply hold the Enter button and move the desired controller. -
Page 110: Pan Mode
Program Edit Mode The OUTPUT Page Parameter Range of Values Default (Output Pan) ± 64 (Output Gain) -96 to 48 decibels (Output Pan Mode) Fixed, +MIDI +MIDI Pan Table Pan Table List 0 None Crossfade Control Control Source List Crossfade Sense Normal, Reversed Norm Drum Remap... -
Page 111: Pan Table
Program Edit Mode The OUTPUT Page Output: Pan, Gain, and Mode When the Layer FX Mode parameter is set to Layer-Specific FX on the LYR_FX page, three additional parameters appear on the OUTPUT page: Out Pan, Out Gain, and Out Pan Mode. -
Page 112: The Lfo Page
GM drum map. Programs that have the Drum Remap parameter set to Off will not be viewed by the Forte SE as drum programs and will not be affected when remapping to the GM drum map. -
Page 113: Minimum Rate
Program Edit Mode The LFO Page With the Forte SE, you can set upper and lower limits on each LFO’s rate, and assign a control source to change the LFO’s rate in realtime, if you wish. Because of its periodic nature, the LFO is perfect for creating effects like vibrato (cyclic variation in pitch) and tremolo (cyclic variation in amplitude). -
Page 114: Maximum Rate
Program Edit Mode The LFO Page Maximum Rate This is the fastest possible rate for the LFO. When its Rate Control is set to ON, or when the control source assigned to it is at its maximum, the LFO runs at its maximum rate. Rate Control Assign any control source in the list to modulate the LFO’s rate between its minimum and maximum. -
Page 115: The Asr Page
The ASR Page The ASR Page ASRs are three-section unipolar envelopes—attack, sustain, and release. The Forte SE’s ASRs can be triggered by a programmable control source, and can be delayed. ASR1 is always a local control. ASR2 is local by default, but becomes global if the Globals parameter on the COMMON page is set to On. -
Page 116: The Function (Fun) Page
The Function parameter determines what mathematical function is applied to the two inputs. When a FUN has been assigned as a control source, the Forte SE reads the values of the two control sources defined as Inputs a and b. It then processes them according to the setting for the Function parameter, and the resulting value is the FUN’s output. -
Page 117: The Amplitude Envelope (Ampenv) Page
Program Edit Mode The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page Amplitude envelopes have three sections: attack, decay, and release. The attack section determines how long each note takes to reach its assigned amplitude level after you trigger a Note On event. -
Page 118: Attack Segment Times
Program Edit Mode The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page You’ll tweak the parameters on the AMPENV page when you want to shape the amplitude characteristics of your sounds. A graphic view of the amplitude envelope will appear on the display to give you a visual sense of the envelope’s characteristics. The dots along the envelope graphic indicate the breakpoints between the envelope’s various segments. -
Page 119: Decay Segment
Program Edit Mode The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page Attack segments 2 and 3 affect the sound only when you set a nonzero value for time. They will then move to their assigned levels in the time specified. Their starting levels are equal to the final levels of the preceding segment. -
Page 120: The Envelope 2 (Env2) And Envelope 3 (Env3)
The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3) Pages The Forte SE offers two envelopes in addition to AMPENV. Like AMPENV, ENV2 and ENV3 can be assigned like any other control source. Unlike AMPENV, however, ENV2 and ENV3 can be bipolar. This means that you can set negative values for them. (Obviously, you can’t have an amplitude less than zero, so AMPENV is unipolar—the values range from... -
Page 121: The Envelope Control (Envctl) Page
VelTrk, the resulting change on Attack would be affected by the combination of the values produced by KeyTrk and VelTrk. Also note that unlike previous Kurzweil models, ENVCTL does affect the attack sections of natural envelopes. Additionally, the bottom line of this page lets you make use of the Impact feature, which lets you boost or cut the amplitude of the first 20 milliseconds of a note’s attack. -
Page 122: Key Tracking
Program Edit Mode The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page fast. The rate increases to 100% per second, and the decay time is now one second instead of two. Note: Since 0 multiplied by any number equals 0, the envelope parameters on this page will have no effect on any AMPENV sections set to 0 seconds. -
Page 123: Velocity Tracking
Program Edit Mode The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page Velocity Tracking Use your attack velocity as the control input for the current layer’s attack section (this parameter doesn’t apply to decay or release). When the value of this parameter is greater than 1.000x, attack velocities greater than 64 make the attack section run faster, and attack velocities below 64 make it run slower. -
Page 124: The Arpeggiator Function
Arp Switch (On/Off) Forte SE Programs use a global arpeggiator, which can be toggled on and off with the Arp switch. This changes the “State” parameter of the Program Arpeggiator, which can also be switched on using Controller number 147 (ArpOn) and switched off using Controller number 148 (ArpOff). - Page 125 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Some Arpeggiator parameters may be determined by the ArpPreset, which can be saved with the Program. An ArpPreset of 0 (none) will default to the parameter values shown below. ARP1 Page Parameter Range of Values Default Arp Preset 0-148 factory presets;...
- Page 126 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Parameter Range of Values Default ShiftMode Alg (algorithm) or Patt (pattern) ShiftLimit 0-60 semitones Shift (Alg) ± 88 Semitones Shift Pattern (Patt) 1-69 Preset patterns Play Order Played, Upwards, Downwards, UpDown, UpDown Repeat, Played Random, Shuffle, Walking, Simultaneous Arp Preset Use the Arp Preset parameter to recall factory or user created Arpeggiator settings.
- Page 127 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Tempo The Arpeggiator tempo parameter specifies beats-per-minute. When set to System it will use the the value set on the TEMPO page in Global Mode (see TEMPO on page 12-16) details). If a specific Arpeggiator tempo is saved with an Arp Preset, the Global tempo will be set to that value when the preset is selected.
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Page 128: Limit Option
Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function is on will also latch (similar to Add mode). When Controller 158 is off, any keys that are not currently held down will be removed from the arpeggiation. If you activate Controller 157, keys currently held down will latch, and any additional keys played while Controller 157 is on will play normally (similar to Overplay mode). - Page 129 Arpeggiator plays C4, then E4. The next note should be G 4, but that’s above the shift limit—so the Forte SE calculates the difference between that G 4 and the shift limit (G4): one semitone. It adds that difference to the original starting note (C4) and plays that note next—C...
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Page 130: Shift Limit
Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Float Uni uses the same concept and applies it to Unipolar mode: when the Arpeggiator reaches the shift limit, it calculates the difference between the next note and the limit, and transposes the next cycle of notes down by that interval, then shifts each subsequent cycle down until it reaches the original pitch. - Page 131 Play Order This parameter determines the order in which the Forte SE plays arpeggiated notes. Played causes them to play back in the chronological order in which you played and latched them.
- Page 132 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Simultaneous makes the Arpeggiator latch each note you play and repeat it in time with the Tempo value, sort of like a digital delay with no decay. If you play a C and hold it while you play an E and a G, the Arpeggiator will play all three notes at the same time and at the same tempo.
- Page 133 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function With Velocity set to MIDI 109, MIDI controller 109 continually sets the arpeggiator velocity. This works well when MIDI controller 109 is set to a knob or expression pedal. With Velocity set to Fixed, all notes play with the same velocity. The default Fixed velocity is 100.
- Page 134 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Editing Velocity Patterns You can edit the included patterns by pressing the Edit button when a pattern is highlighted in the VelocityPat field. The top line of the “EditVelocityPatt” page displays the pattern’s name and total number of steps.
- Page 135 Chimp4 ± 64 Velocity Modes MissNotes1 through MissNotes9 makes the Forte SE randomly miss playing a percentage of inputted notes. See the table below for percentages and their equivalent settings. Each of these settings also randomly changes some of the inputted velocities in a range of ±...
- Page 136 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function Editing Duration Patterns Press the Edit button when a pattern is highlighted in the DurationPatt field to access the editor. The top line of the “Edit:DurationPatt” page shows the pattern number and name. This page also displays the pattern’s total number of steps, as well as pattern direction.
- Page 137 Program Edit Mode The Arpeggiator Function The Step Seq specifies four fixed parameters: for each step Note, Velocity, Duration and Beat. Use the navigation buttons to move between pattern steps, use the Alpha Wheel, alphanumeric pad, or plus/minus buttons to enter the parameter values for each step. Note values create the shift pattern for the Step sequence.
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Page 138: The Utility Soft Buttons, Help Soft Button And Favorites Buttons Functions
Create a new layer, numbered one above the highest existing layer. When you press this button, the Forte SE will tell you that it is creating a new layer, then will return to the page you were on. The new layer becomes the current layer, and is the highest-numbered layer in the program. - Page 139 The Uti l i t y Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favori t es Buttons Functi o ns Delete Layer (DelLyr) Delete the current layer. When you press this button, the Forte SE asks you if you want to delete the layer; press the Yes soft button to start the deletion process, or the No soft button to cancel it.
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Page 140: Editing Vast Programs With Kva Oscillators
Control on the Parameters Page. Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators The Forte SE uses KVA oscillators as another way to generate sounds in VAST programs. Unlike keymaps, which play samples stored in ROM, KVA oscillators create DSP-generated waveforms every time they are triggered. -
Page 141: Setting Kva Oscillator Type
Setting KVA Oscillator Type The Forte SE comes with 22 Different KVA oscillators. There are 11 high quality anti-aliased oscillators (free of digital artifacts) and 11 oscillators that exhibit some aliasing (digital artifacts) in the higher octaves. - Page 142 Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators The tables below list KVA oscillators by type and function block size. Before setting an oscillator, you must choose an algorithm which includes a block that matches the block size for the oscillator that you wish to use. See The Algorithm (ALG) Page on page 7-30 Algorithm Basics on page 7-31 for more on selecting algorithms.
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Page 143: Advanced Use Of Kva Oscillators
Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators duplicate the layer, creating layer 2. In layer 2, on the ALG page, change the function block to “>> SYNC SQUARE (slave)”, and set the Alt Input parameter to “Layer 1.” The final step is to go to Layer 1’s DSPCTL page and turn the Level parameter all the way down, to -96dB (this ensures that you will only hear the output of the slave oscillator on layer 2, which is the intended function of Sync Square). - Page 144 Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators Examples of Simple DSP Control and Modulation: Select the Program 1023 Editor Template, and press the Edit button. Go to the KEYMAP page and set Keymap to 999 Silence. Next, go to the AMPENV page, and set the mode to User, set Att1 time to .002, Rel1 time to .260, and Dec1 time to 30.0 and 0% (this gives you basic control of attack, decay and release envelopes with sliders C, D, and E).
- Page 145 Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators Wheel up will increase the cut off frequency, making the oscillator sound brighter, and moving the Mod Wheel down will lower the cut off frequency, making the oscillator sound duller. This is useful to control a classic “filter sweep” sound. The above method can be used to control any DSP function that is loaded into an algorithm, and you can choose any continuous controller as a control source.
- Page 146 Program Edit Mode Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators RES NOISE A noise generator combined with a low pass filter with resonance control. Use the Noiz Frq parameter to control the cut off frequency of the filter. Use the Noiz Q parameter to control the amplitude of the resonance (a boost or cut at the cut off frequency).
- Page 147 The Forte SE also has the ability to apply natural amplitude envelopes to oscillators. With an amplitude envelope set to natural mode, each oscillator note takes on the amplitude qualities of each sample in a keymap (with each note relative to sample key placement).
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Page 148: Kb3 Program Structure
The oscillators—we’ll call them tone wheels from here on—are divided into an upper and lower group. The upper tone wheels use the samples in the Forte SE’s keymaps to generate sound, while the lower tone wheels use sine waves. You can change the keymap of a KB3 program’s upper tone wheels to produce a large array of sounds. - Page 149 Moving the drawbars controls the amplitude of either the fundamentals or the harmonics of the notes. The Forte SE’s sliders serve as the nine drawbars found on most tone wheel organs. Pushing the sliders up is the equivalent of pushing the drawbars in (removing fundamentals or harmonics).
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Page 150: Editing Kb3 Programs
KB3 programs, though you must start with an existing KB3 program to do this. A regular Forte SE program cannot be turned into a KB3 program. If you’re not sure whether the current program is a KB3 program, check the KB3 button (located above the right most slider). -
Page 151: Kb3 Editor: The Parameters (Params) Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The Parameters (PARAMS) Page KB3 Editor: The Parameters (PARAMS) Page This page is the same as the VAST editor Parameters page; see The Parameters (PARAMS) Page on page 7-10. KB3 Editor: The Program FX (FX) Page This page is the same as the VAST Program editor FX page (see page 7-13) except for one... - Page 152 Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The COMMON Page Parameter Range of Values Sustain Off, On Sostenuto Off, On Leslie Pedal None, Sustain, Sost, Soft PreampResp Set this parameter On or Off to enable or disable the preamp+expression pedal part of the KB3 model.
- Page 153 Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The COMMON Page VibChorCtl Choose On or Off to turn on or off either vibrato or chorus (as selected with the VibChorSel parameter). You can toggle between on and off using Assignable button 2 (labeled [Chorus/ Vibrato] On/Off).
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Page 154: Kb3 Editor: The Tone Wheels (Tonewl) Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page KB3 Editor: The Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page KB3 Mode uses DSP-generated waveforms for the lower half of its tone wheels and samples for the upper half of its tone wheels. Using the parameters on the TONEWL page, you can specify which sample you wish to use, the number of tone wheels (which will affect how many other voices are available to you), and other related settings. -
Page 155: Number Of Tone Wheels
This would leave you 88 voices for other programs. You can specify up to 91 tone wheels. The number of Forte SE voices used by a KB3 program is (number of tone wheels + 1) / 2, rounded to the next highest whole number if the result is a fraction. So, for example, with 79 tone wheels specified you would use 40 voices. -
Page 156: Kb3 Editor: The Drawbars (Drawbr) Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The Drawbars (DRAWBR) Page Lower Transpose / Upper Transpose These two parameters let you transpose the upper and/or lower tone wheels in semitone steps away from their default tunings. KB3 Editor: The Drawbars (DRAWBR) Page Press the Drawbr soft button to view the DRAWBR Page. -
Page 157: Kb3 Editor: The Set Drawbars (Setdbr) Soft Button
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The Set Drawbars (SetDBR) Soft Button Tune This parameter lets you tune each of the nine drawbars up or down in semitone steps. The values for the Tune parameter on the DRAWBR page shown above represent standard drawbar settings on a real B3, as shown in the table below. -
Page 158: Kb3 Editor: The Amp Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The AMP Page KB3 Editor: The AMP Page The AMP page parameters for KB3 programs is much like the AMP page parameters for VAST programs. The only difference is that for KB3 programs, there are no KeyTrk or VelTrk parameters. - Page 159 Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The KEYCLICK Page Parameter Range of Values Retrig Thresh -96.0 to 0.0 dB, in 0.5-dB increments Note Attack Normal, Hard, PercHard Note Release Normal, Hard KeyClick This is where you turn Key Click on or off. With KeyClick set to Off, you may still hear a click depending on your Note Attack and Note Release settings (see below).
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Page 160: Kb3 Editor: The Perc1 Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The PERC1 Page ReTrigThresh This parameter lets you set the volume level below which key click must decay before it will be retriggered. Note Attack Controls the attack characteristic of notes. Normal provides a smoothed attack, while a setting of Hard has an instant attack and will produce an audible click, in addition to any amount of key click specified with the other parameters on this page (you might prefer not to specify any additional key click when you use this setting). - Page 161 Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The PERC1 Page Percussion This is where you turn the percussion effect on or off. Percussion is created by a decaying envelope applied to one of the nine drawbars. The percussion effect is “single-triggered,” which means that once it’s triggered, it won’t trigger again until all keys (or whatever you’re using to trigger notes) go up.
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Page 162: Kb3 Editor: The Perc2 Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The PERC2 Page HighHarm Controls which drawbar is used as the basis for the percussion when Harmonic is set to High. On an actual tone wheel organ, this is Drawbar 5 (3rd harmonic). The actual pitch obtained depends on the drawbar tuning. -
Page 163: Kb3 Editor: The Eq Page
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The EQ Page KB3 Editor: The EQ Page The four column headers on this page represent two shelving bands of equalization and two parametric bands. The KB3 EQ offered here, though, is not implemented as a true EQ section;... -
Page 164: Kb3 Editor: The Lfo, Asr, Fun, And Arp Pages
Program Edit Mode KB3 Editor: The OUTPUT Page KB3 Editor: The OUTPUT Page Use this page to route the current program’s post-FX signals. The two Pan parameters correspond to those of the VAST Program editor OUTPUT page (See page 7-40 ). -
Page 165: The Effects Chain Editor
The Effects Chain Editor The MAIN Page Chapter 8 The Effects Chain Editor Pressing the Edit button while a Chain (other than 0 None) is highlighted—on any of the various effects pages—will call up the Chain editor. From the Program editor, the program’s Insert and Aux Chains can be edited from the PROGFX and LYRFX pages. -
Page 166: The Mod Pages
DSP is allocated internally. Like all other representations of signal paths in the Forte SE display, the program signal moves from left to right through the Chain. Use the cursor buttons to select an effect-box or empty spot in the Chain. -
Page 167: Fxlfo, Fxasr, And Fxfun Pages
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Page 168: The Utility Soft Buttons, Help Soft Button And Favorites Buttons Functions
The Effects Chain Editor The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions When an FX Chain is selected in a Program, the Chain Info entries appear on the Program Parameters page. Chain Info names are also shown on the main Program and Multi Mode Pages when moving an assigned controller. -
Page 169: Effects Parameters
Chain. Press the Favorites 5 button again to re-enable the selected box. Effects Parameters This section contains descriptions of the Forte SE’s many effects parameters, and instructions on how to use them. Read through this section to get a good general understanding of the parameters. - Page 170 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters When an effect with the Wet/Dry parameter is used in Chain that has been selected as an Aux effect, Wet/Dry is automatically set to 100% wet and cannot be adjusted. This is because when using an Aux effect, the dry signal is already effectively at 100% on the main audio bus (not routed through the Aux effect.) In this case, turning up the Aux send level will blend the 100% wet signal (from the Aux bus) with the dry signal on the main audio bus.
- Page 171 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Rvrb Time is the RT60—the time it takes for the reverb to decay to 60 dB below its initial level—in seconds. It is accurate assuming that several other parameters (HF Damping, Diff Scale, Size Scale, and Density) are at their nominal levels. It is adjustable up to “Inf ”, which creates an infinitely-sustaining reverb.
- Page 172 DelayScale lets you change the lengths of all the taps together. Its range is 0 to 10x. Note: It is possible for the Forte SE to run out of delay memory with over-generous settings of DelayScale or very slow Tempos. Some Delay effects will simply go to a maximum value and stay there, while in some, a calculation is made that automatically cuts the delay times in half, thereby maintaining a relationship with tempo.
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Page 173: Complex Echo
This one’s a big looping delay with lots of gain, distortion and filtering, and with a compressor to keep it all under control. Equalizers (EQ) The Forte SE has both Graphic and Parametric EQ effects. Parametric EQ sections are also found on a number of combination effects. - Page 174 B filter #1, A filter #2 moves to B filter #2, and so on. Range is 0 to 100%. Compressors, Expanders, and Gates A wide range of Compression and Expansion effects is available in the Forte SE. The various effects include different combinations of:...
- Page 175 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters • compressors with soft-knee characteristic—the compression action comes in gradually as the signal level approaches the threshold • compressors with hard-knee characteristic—the compression action comes in abruptly when the signal reaches the threshold • expanders •...
- Page 176 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Atk or Exp Atk (Attack), how fast the expander turns off when the input signal rises above the threshold level, adjustable from 0.0 to 228.0 ms. Rel or Exp Rel (Release), how fast the expander turns back on after the signal drops below the threshold level, adjustable from 0 to 3000 ms.
- Page 177 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Retrigger determines whether the gate timer will reset itself each time the sidechain signal goes above the threshold. If it is “On”, the timer resets itself, and therefore the gate stays open as long as the signal is above the threshold, or keeps going above the threshold, within the interval specified by Gate Time.
- Page 178 In the Forte SE, the flanger is a multi-tap delay line, all (but one) of whose taps can have their lengths modulated up and down by a low frequency oscillator (LFO). The rate of the LFO is expressed in Tempo.
- Page 179 Envelope Filter is a resonant filter whose center frequency can be made to vary according to the level of the incoming signal. There are four types of Resonant Filter effects in the Forte SE. All of them have these parameters in common: Filter Type (or FiltType) can be Lowpass, Highpass, Bandpass, or Notch (band-cut).
- Page 180 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Sweep determines how far the resonant frequency moves when the input level increases. At positive levels it moves up in pitch, and at negative levels it moves down. The highest possible resonant frequency is 8372 Hz, the lowest is 0 Hz. This parameter’s range is -100% to +100%.
- Page 181 Range is 0 to 100%. Distortion Distortion effects on the Forte SE may also include a parametric equalizer or a cabinet simulator. Dist Drive applies a boost to the input signal to overdrive the distortion effect into soft clipping.
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Page 182: Rotating Speakers
The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters LP n Freq are shelving frequencies for one-pole lowpass filters on each of the distortion stages. LP0 Freq handles the initial low pass prior to the first distortion stage. The other low pass controls follow their respective distortion stages. Range is 16 to 25088 Hz. Rotating Speakers An effect that includes Rotating Speakers breaks the signal into two frequency bands, “rotates”... - Page 183 The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters ResH/LPhs sets the relative phases of the high and low resonators. The angle value in degrees is somewhat arbitrary and you can expect the effect of this parameter to be rather subtle. The range is 0 to 360.0 degrees. Mic Angle is the angle of the virtual microphones in degrees from the “front”...
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Page 184: Tremolo And Autopan
The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Tremolo and AutoPan Tremolo is amplitude modulation using an LFO. AutoPan moves the signal between the left and right channels, using an LFO. They have several parameters in common and several unique ones. LFO Rate is the rate of the LFO. The range is 0 to 10.00 Hz, or 0 to 12.00 x the tempo. Rate Scale multiplies the speed of the LFO rate into the audio range. -
Page 185: Ring Modulation
For more information and examples, see the KSP8 Algorithm Reference Guide available as a free download at www. kurzweil.com. Ring Modulation Ring modulation multiplies two signals (the “carrier” and the “modulator”) together to produce unusual, often non-harmonic, overtones. -
Page 186: Stereo Simulation
The Effects Chain Editor Effects Parameters Stereo Simulation The Mono to Stereo effect converts a monaural input to simulated stereo output. In Select selects the input signal to be “stereo-ized.” It can be Left, Right, or both: (L+R)/2. CenterGain is the level of the summed left and right channels. Range is Off/-79.0 to 24.0 Diff Gain is the level of the difference signal produced, which is the spatial component of the stereo signal. -
Page 187: Keymap And Sample Editing
When you trigger a note, the Forte SE identifies the key range where the Note On event occurred. It also checks the attack velocity value of the note. It then addresses its memory, and retrieves the sample root that’s assigned to that key range and attack velocity value. - Page 188 20 voices (one for each layer). You would only hear one drum per note because all the other layers are triggering “Silence.” Because of the voice-stealing algorithms in the Forte SE, the voices would almost immediately become available again, since they have no amplitude. But for one brief instant, the voice would be triggered, which could cause other voices to be cut off.
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Page 189: Keymap Editor Parameters
Keymap and Sample Editing The Keymap Editor Parameter Range of Values Sample Sample Root list Key Range Variable from C0-G10 Low Key C 0 to G 10 High Key C 0 to G 10 Velocity Range (VelRange) Variable from ppp-fff Low Velocity (Lo) ppp-fff High Velocity (Hi) -
Page 190: Key Range
With these parameters you can use any of the data entry methods to change the low and high notes of the current key range. You can extend a key range to the full capacity of the Forte SE (C 0 to G 10). If you extend the current key range into another, the boundaries of the other key range will become shortened to accommodate the key range you are extending. -
Page 191: Coarse Tune
Keymap and Sample Editing The Keymap Editor When the VelRange parameter is selected, you can scroll through available velocity ranges using the Alpha Wheel or the Previous-/Next+ buttons. Multiple velocity ranges are only shown if the current Keymap uses more than one velocity range. If the top line of the EditKeymap page displays VelRange, you can scroll through the available velocity ranges with any parameter on the page selected using the Channel/Layer/Zone buttons. -
Page 192: The Soft Buttons In The Keymap Editor
Keymap and Sample Editing The Keymap Editor The Soft Buttons in the Keymap editor Toggle Pressing the Toggle soft button switches the function that the Channel/Layer/Zone buttons perform while on the EditKeymap page. Press the Toggle soft button to toggle the top line between displaying KeyRange or VelRange. - Page 193 Just press NewRng, then play the note you want as the low note, then the high note. The Forte SE will prompt you for each note. When you trigger the high note, you’ll return to the Keymap-editor page, and the new keyrange you defined will be selected.
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Page 194: Special Double Button Presses In The Keymap Editor
If the sample is assigned to one note, the Forte SE sets Coarse Tune so that the note plays the sample without transposition. If the sample is assigned to a range of notes, the Forte SE sets Coarse Tune so that the middle note of the range plays the sample without transposition. -
Page 195: Building A Keymap
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Page 196: Editing Samples
Keymap-editor page reappeared, the current key range would not be F 4 to B 4, but A 3 to B 4! This is because the Forte SE automatically merges adjacent key ranges that are identical (this is done to save memory). Therefore, some parameter must be different in each adjacent key range you create if you want to build keymaps using the technique we just described. - Page 197 Keymap and Sample Editing Editing Samples If you want to select a different sample, use the cursor buttons to select the Sample parameter. Use the Alpha Wheel to select a sample. Press the Edit button once more, and you’ll enter the Sample Editor. The sample will play through the effects of the current program.
- Page 198 Keymap and Sample Editing Editing Samples Root Key The root key represents the keyboard key at which the sample will play back without transposition (that is, at the same pitch as the pitch of the original sample). Use the Previous-/Next+ buttons or Alpha Wheel to select a RootKey note, or use the alphanumeric pad followed by the Enter button to enter a RootKey by MIDI note number.
- Page 199 Keymap and Sample Editing Editing Samples Loop Switch This parameter activates or deactivates the looping of the currently selected sample. When set to On, the sample will loop according to the settings on the TRIM page. When set to Off, the sample will play through to its End point and stop.
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Page 200: The Trim Page
Keymap and Sample Editing The TRIM Page The TRIM Page The TRIM page lets you set the Start, Alternative Start, Loop, and End points of the current sample. The right side of the top line displays the root number of the sample. If the sample is part of a group of sample roots, you can use the Channel/Layer/Zone buttons to scroll through each sample in the group. - Page 201 Keymap and Sample Editing The TRIM Page The End parameter sets the point at which the current sample will stop playback. Typically you’ll use this parameter to trim unwanted silence off the end of a sample, although you can use it to shorten a sample as much as you want. Note On Saving Samples: Trimmed portions of a sample are not saved.
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Page 202: Multi Mode
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Page 203: Selecting Multis
The Forte SE features eight Multi Banks (Factory Banks A-D and User Banks A-D). Each Forte SE Bank has space for 256 Multis, for a total of 2048 possible Multis. Each Bank is split into 16 groups of 16 Multis each, selectable by using the Category buttons. Because each Multi can contain multiple instrument sounds, Multis are not organized by instrument category. - Page 204 Multi Mode Selecting Multis The Display In Multi Mode, the top of the display shows the current Mode and MIDI transposition. Bank Changing View The View soft button will toggle the display and allow you to see available Multis as a list. Buttons and controllers will behave as usual.
- Page 205 Multi Mode Selecting Multis Alpha Wheel & Previous– and Next+ Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons, to the right of the display below the Alpha Wheel, to change the current Multi. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous Multi and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next Multi.
- Page 206 Multi Mode Selecting Multis Category & Program/Multi Buttons The Category buttons allow you to select Multis simply by pressing a button. You can select one Category button at a time and the current Category button’s LED is lit. In Multi mode each category button represents a group of 16 Multis (Multis are not organized by instrument category because each Multi can contain multiple instrument sounds).
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Page 207: About Zones
MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports. Press the Transpose - or + buttons to transpose the Forte SE keyboard down or up by one semitone. The top line of the display shows the current transposition value. Pressing both Transpose - and + simultaneously will reset the transposition to 0. -
Page 208: Parameter Assignments
Multi Mode Parameter Assignments The maximum transposition value possible is +/–36 semitones. The LEDs of the Transpose buttons indicate whether the current Multi is transposed up (Transpose + LED is lit) or transposed down (Transpose – LED is lit). When there is no transposition, neither Transpose button is lit. - Page 209 Multi Mode Parameter Assignments Controller Conventions In Multi Mode, the Zone Mute Switches above Sliders A through D control the Active/Muted status of Zones 1 through 4. In the Factory Multis, Sliders A through D generally control the volume for Zones 1 through 4. Sliders H and I generally control Delay and Reverb amount. The remaining Sliders and Switches generally control various effects and synthesis parameters.
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Page 210: The Split And Layer Functions
Multi Mode The Split and Layer Functions The Split and Layer Functions The soft buttons Split and Layer perform slightly different functions, but offer identical parameters. The Split Function allows you to quickly create a Multi such that keys in one region of the keyboard produce different sounds than another region. - Page 211 Multi Mode Split Function When you create a Split in Multi Mode, you are in fact activating a new Zone within the current Multi. If the current Multi already has the maximum number of active Zones and you press the Split Function soft button, then a message will appear on the display indicating that you have reached the maximum number of Zones.
- Page 212 Selecting Split or Layer makes a new Zone active. You can continue to add Zones to the Multi by activating additional Zones with the Stat parameter or the front panel Zone buttons. The Forte SE will display a message if you have already reached the maximum number of active Zones (see About Zones on page 10-6 for more information on Zones).
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Page 213: The Arp Function
Multi Mode The ARP Function Saving a Split or Layer After setting the Split/Layer parameters, the Split can be saved as a Multi so that it can easily be recalled in Multi Mode. Press the Save button to the left of the display to begin the saving process. - Page 214 Multi Mode Save User Multis Changing ID Numbers The display shows the first available ID number and the current Multi name. You can save Multis with ID numbers from 1024 to 2047. If you are saving a Multi that has not been previously edited, the next available unused ID number will be selected.
- Page 215 Multi Mode Save User Multis Press the center soft buttons (<<< or >>>) or the navigation buttons to move the cursor. To enter the new Multi name you may use the letters and numbers printed on the Program/ Multi buttons, or use the Alpha wheel or Previous-/Next+ buttons to cycle through the alphabet.
- Page 216 Multi Mode Save User Multis Saving a User Multi Press the Save button or Save soft button to complete the saving process, or press the Cancel soft button to exit without saving. After successfully saving, the Multi will be selected in Multi Mode in the selected Bank. To find the Multi again later, make sure to press the User bank button under the Mode buttons.
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Page 217: Multi Edit Mode
Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode Chapter 11 Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode Ch. 10 Multi Mode NOTE : Before you read this chapter, be sure to read for a full description of Multis. Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit and create Multis and gives you access to a Multi’s Common parameters and Zone specific parameters. -
Page 218: Selecting Parameters
Multi Edit Mode Selecting Parameters Differences Between Regular and Advanced User Type This chapter describes how Multi Edit Mode works when the Global Mode User Type parameter is set to Advanced. Multi Edit Mode works the same way when the Global Mode User Type parameter is set to Regular, except that the NewZn, DupZn, ImpZn, and DelZn soft buttons are not shown, and some settings will be hidden when scrolling through Arpeggiator settings. - Page 219 Enter button while moving Forte SE controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Keys, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). Parameters that can use the Assign function are indicated by showing the Assign symbol in the top right corner of the display when selected.
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Page 220: Zone Parameters
Multi Edit Mode Zone Parameters On the Multi CCs or Multi Switches page, when the Entry Pos, Exit Value, OnValue, or OffValue parameter is selected, you can change the value of the selected parameter by holding Enter and moving any Controller or Switch. Enter + Key In Multi Edit Mode, on the Overview page, with the Low Key Range or High Key Range parameter selected, hold the Enter button and strike a key to set the Low Key or High Key. -
Page 221: Overview Page
Program The Program parameter determines the Program to be loaded for the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any Forte SE Program (1 – 2047). The display shows the Program number and name. The Value Jump double button press (Previous and Next buttons) jumps to selecting the first Program of each Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category (if a Category Default Program has been set). -
Page 222: Main Page
Program The Program parameter determines the Program to be loaded for the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any Forte SE Program (1 – 2047). The display shows the Program number and name. The Value Jump double button press (Previous- and Next+ buttons) jumps to selecting the first Program of each Category, as well as the Category Default Program of each Category (if a Category Default Program has been set). - Page 223 MIDI. LOCAL When Destination is set to LOCAL, MIDI data from the Zone is sent only to the Forte SE Program. MIDI data from this Zone is not sent to the MIDI Out or USB ports. MIDI When Destination is set to MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent only to the MIDI Out ports.
- Page 224 USB + MIDI When Destination is set to USB+MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent to the USB & MIDI Out ports only. MIDI data is not sent to a Forte SE Program on this Zone. USB + LOCAL + MIDI When Destination is set to USB+LOCAL +MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent to the USB &...
- Page 225 Zone sends when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to a MIDI Bank change message from 0 to 16383. When using the Forte SE as a MIDI controller, sending a MIDI Bank change message (along with a MIDI Program change message) when a Multi is loaded ensures that the Program loaded on the other sound modules in your MIDI chain is the Program that you want.
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Page 226: Keyvel (Keyvelocity) Page
Next are the alternating note maps, which let you divide the keyboard in some unique ways. If you are using two or more MIDI devices (including the Forte SE), you can expand polyphony by assigning each zone to a different alternating note map. For example, if you have two Forte SEs, you can assign two zones to each play the same program on a different Forte SE, thereby doubling polyphony. - Page 227 VelMode The Velocity Mode parameter determines the method that the Forte SE maps the keyboard’s strike velocity to MIDI velocity. Set to “Traditional” the keyboards velocity will translate to a MIDI velocity depending how hard you strike it.
- Page 228 Multi Edit Mode KEYVEL (KeyVelocity) Page actually, since a MIDI note-on with velocity zero is interpreted by some modules as a note- off message). So to get true inverse scaling (that is, minus 100%), you must set an offset of 127 to get the full range of velocities.
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Page 229: Bend Page
Multi Edit Mode BEND Page The values can be anywhere from 1 to 127. As with other parameters, zones can overlap or be totally discrete, or be identical. Usually, LoVel will have a smaller value than HiVel, but as with LoKey and HiKey, you may also create a gap in velocity response, by setting HiVel to a lower value than LoVel. - Page 230 None, 0 to 127 Controller The Controller parameter allows you to assign any of the Forte SE’s continuous controllers (sliders, mod and pitch wheels, expression pedal and pressure) to control a program specific parameter or MIDI controller number for the currently selected Zone.
- Page 231 Other external MIDI gear (sound modules, computer software) may respond to standard MIDI CC messages as well. Standard MIDI CC’s range from 0-127 and can be received by the Forte SE from external devices, while destinations 128-146 are internal to the Forte SE only.
- Page 232 Exit Value The Exit Value tells the Forte SE to send a value for that controller whenever you leave the Multi, either by selecting another Multi or by selecting a different mode altogether. It can be very useful when a controller is doing something to the sound, and you don’t want that effect...
- Page 233 The table below contains the available values for the MIDI CC (continuous controller) destinations. The Forte SE’s physical controllers can send MIDI values to these destinations in order to control the parameters of Forte SE Programs, Multis, Forte SE system parameters, or external MIDI equipment.
- Page 234 Registered Parameter Most Significant Byte 102–109 MIDI 102–109 MIDI Controllers 102–109 110-119 MIDI 110–119 Reserved - Not available for use in the Forte SE. Sound Off Stops all sound in the corresponding channel. RstCtls Resets Controllers to defaults in the corresponding channel. Local Notes Off Sends Note Off Message to all playing notes in the corresponding channel.
- Page 235 Multi Edit Mode CCTLS (CCs/Continuous Controllers) Page Controller Controller Description Number Destination Poly Omni Mono On Mono Off Pitch Values above 64 and below 64 bend the pitch up and down, respectively. PitchRev Values above 64 and below 64 bend the pitch down and up, respectively PitchUp Values above 0 bend the pitch up PitchDwn...
- Page 236 Multi Edit Mode CCTLS (CCs/Continuous Controllers) Page Controller Controller Description Number Destination Sends an “all notes off” message and an “reset all controllers” message on all 16 Panic MIDI channels. Solo Zone - Values above 64 will solo the zone that sends values to this destina- tion, values below or equal to 64 will unsolo the zone.
- Page 237 Multi Edit Mode CCTLS (CCs/Continuous Controllers) Page For example, when controlling Shift Key Number from a slider, notes are triggered from a Shift Pattern in forwards order as you move the slider up, and backwards order as you move the slider down. If in our zone we have selected the Shift Pattern 2: minor, the notes being played by the slider will be only the root, the minor third and fifth in the chosen key, triggering notes in any octave up and down the keyboard.
- Page 238 Since the lowest octave of a program is often too low to be musically useful, the Forte SE will automatically start triggering notes from longer shift patterns in higher octaves. This saves room in the controller’s range of values for triggering more useful octaves.
- Page 239 With a shift pattern of 12 notes, the 128 different notes that the Forte SE can trigger are evenly spaced over the range of the controller. Patterns with less than 12 steps will trigger notes in every octave over a shorter range of the controller.
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Page 240: Switch (Switches) Page
Exit State None, Off, On You can select any of the Forte SE’s switch controllers by moving the cursor to the “Switch” parameter, and using either the Alpha Wheel or Value buttons to scroll through the list. Alternatively, you can also position the cursor in the “Switch” parameter, hold down the Enter button and press the Switch you wish to edit. - Page 241 “Off”, the Key parameter appears. Use the Key parameter to select which of the Forte SE’s Keys you wish to use as a switch controller. With the Key parameter selected, you can set a key by holding the Enter button and striking the desired key.
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Page 242: Off Value
11-17) shows the default assignments for each destination. Programs respond to some of these for standard MIDI functions. Standard MIDI CC’s range from 0-127 and can be received by the Forte SE from external devices, while destinations 128-146 are internal to the Forte SE only. -
Page 243: Common Page
Multi Edit Mode COMMON Page None can be entered with the alphanumeric function of the Category buttons as -1. If Sound Select is set to None, then when you load the current Multi, no value will be transmitted. If you specify an Entry State, then a MIDI controller message with this value will be sent when you load the current Multi. -
Page 244: Arp1 And Arp2 (Arpeggiator 1 & 2) Pages
With the Clock Source parameter, you can set the Forte SE—within the current Multi—to generate its own tempo by setting Clock Source to Internal, or you can set the Forte SE to sync up with the tempo from another device—assuming the device is sending MIDI clock data to the Forte SE via MIDI or USB—by setting Clock Source to External. -
Page 245: Fx Page
Mode it puts the power of an entire studio of audio effects at your fingertips. This section contains everything you’ll need to know in order to use the Forte SE’s effects in Multi Mode. Press the FX soft button to enter the FX page. -
Page 246: Auxfx 1, Auxfx 2
Multi Edit Mode AUXFX 1, AUXFX 2 AUXFX 1, AUXFX 2 Parameter Range Of Values Default Value Override Yes, No Chain See Effects Chains, Appendix F 0 None Send Levels [p], 0-100% Pre/Post [p], pst, pre The AUXFX1 (Auxiliary Effects 1) & AUXFX2 (Auxiliary Effects 2) pages determine the behavior of the current Multi’s Auxiliary Effects. -
Page 247: About Auxiliary Effects
The following diagram illustrates the signal path of a sound through the auxiliary effect: On the Forte SE, the auxiliary effects are global to all channels and Zones, Programs and Multi’s. One effect chain can be loaded into each of Aux1 and Aux2, and these are used for any Program or Multi that has active Aux Sends. -
Page 248: The Utility Soft Buttons, Help Soft Button And Favorites Buttons Functions
Multi Edit Mode The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions The AUX1 and AUX2 parameters (on the FX page) determines the level the auxiliary effect will process the sound for that Zone. The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions Some of the soft buttons in Multi Edit Mode perform a function when pressed, as well as some of the Favorites buttons. -
Page 249: Save User Multis
Multi Edit Mode Save User Multis Delete Press the Delete soft button to delete the current Multi (factory Multis can not be deleted). Press Delete, and you will be given a choice to Delete or Cancel. Press Delete again, and an “Are You Sure?”... -
Page 250: Global Mode
Global Mode About Global Mode Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the Forte SE. 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 Reset. -
Page 251: Selecting And Editing Parameters
Global Mode MAIN Page Selecting and Editing Parameters Use the soft buttons underneath the display to select the page you need. To scroll through the parameters of Global Mode, use the Navigation buttons. To edit the currently selected parameter, use the Alpha Wheel or the Previous- and Next+ buttons. - Page 252 User Type The User Type parameter allows you to show or hide advanced features of the Forte SE. By default, User Type is set to Regular. Setting User Type to Regular hides advanced features and makes some modes easier to navigate. Setting User Type to Advanced gives you access to additional features.
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Page 253: Auto Power Off
USB MIDI activity. Power Off Time If the Auto Power Off parameter is set to On, then the Forte SE will power off after the time selected by the Power Off Time parameter has elapsed. The Forte SE will display the following warnings before powering off. -
Page 254: Audio Input
The default setting of 0dB should work well for most sources (such as MP3 players). Adjust this parameter if the Audio Input signal is too quiet or too loud in comparison to the sounds of the Forte SE. Sound Sel The Sound Sel parameter is shown when the User Type parameter is set to Advanced. -
Page 255: Maps Page
DrumRemap None Velocity Map The Velocity Map parameter determines the way the Forte SE generates MIDI velocity information. Different maps generate different MIDI velocity values for the same physical key strike velocity. The default map (Linear) provides the widest range of velocity expression, but you may want to choose a different map if the default does not suit your playing style. - Page 256 Though some may have historically been in a different key, all of the Forte SE’s factory intonation maps are set to root note C by default. You can change the root key of the current intonation map by using the Int.Key parameter (see the Intonation Key (Int.Key) section below).
- Page 257 Global Mode MAPS Page 0 None No intonation map is used, intonation is equal. 1 Equal No detuning of any intervals. The standard for modern western music. Tunings are defined based on the ratios of the frequencies between 2 Just intervals.
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Page 258: Controller Overrides (Cntrls)
However, the GM drum map is so commonplace that many players feel more comfortable playing drum programs with the GM drum map. Because of this, the Forte SE is designed such that you can remap drum programs to the GM drum map. - Page 259 Global Mode Controller Overrides (CNTRLS) Use the Arp On/Off and Arp Latch assignments to easily control arpeggiator functions. The Arp On/Off assignment allows you to toggle the arpeggiator on and off by pressing a switch pedal. The Arp Latch assignment allows you to latch held notes to be played by the arpeggiator by holding down a switch pedal.
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Page 260: Midi Page
Global Mode MIDI Page MIDI Page The Forte SE can transmit and receive MIDI via its MIDI ports and USB. The MIDI page in Global Mode allows you to configure how this will be handled. Parameter Range of Values Default Value... - Page 261 If you want to use the Forte SE strictly as a MIDI controller for the other modules in your MIDI chain using the MIDI port, then select MIDI. If you want to make use of the Forte SE’s sounds as well as use it as a MIDI controller (MIDI port), then select MIDI+LOCAL.
- Page 262 Forte SE’s MIDI Out and USB ports. You may find it more convenient to use the local keyboard channel. In this case, the Forte SE remaps incoming MIDI to the Forte SE’s current channel, so in Program Mode, you’ll always play the Program on the Forte SE’s current channel.
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Page 263: Tools Page
If you do have multiple Forte SEs receiving Sysex messages from a single source, make sure each Forte SE has a different Sysex ID. This will allow you to direct Sysex messages to the appropriate Forte SE by specifying which unit with the Sysex ID byte that’s included with every Sysex message. - Page 264 KB3 program. When a KB3 program is loaded in any of the Forte SE’s 16 MIDI channels (In Program or Multi Mode), a solid rectangular block will be shown for every two tone wheels in the KB3 program, even if you’re not playing any notes.
- Page 265 Clock Source on page 12-4), the Tempo parameter sets the Forte SE’s System Tempo. The Tempo parameter values are in units of BPM (beats per minute). Note: You can also call up the TEMPO page from any other page by pressing the left and right navigation buttons simultaneously.
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Page 266: Delete Page
Channel and MIDI CC to view. ABOUT The ABOUT Page displays the Forte SE splash screen and automatically scrolls a list of credits and acknowledgments. DELETE Page The DELETE page is useful in deleting unwanted user-created objects in your Forte SE. -
Page 267: Reset
Be aware that deleting user objects will permanently remove them from the Forte SE. If you wish to load the object back into the Forte SE in the future, ensure that you save the object to a USB device (such as a thumb drive) or computer/tablet before deleting them. -
Page 268: File (Storage Page)
Press the File soft button to view the Storage page, which lets you use a USB device (such as a thumb drive) or a computer to load, store, back up, and copy files between the Forte SE and the outside world. - Page 269 When you leave Storage Mode or select the USB device, there will be a prompt telling you that the Forte SE is turning back into a USB MIDI device. You must acknowledge this prompt to continue. The Forte SE virtual drive will unmount from your computer.
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Page 270: Store
STORE Press the STORE soft button when you have a storage device plugged into a USB port. If no USB connection is detected by the Forte SE, you will see the error message “Error: No valid device inserted.” Store All Press the “All”... - Page 271 (see the following section) and complete the storing process. The File Name / New Directory Dialogue When you create a new file in Storage mode, or create a new directory, the Forte SE prompts you to enter the name. This File Name dialogue appears as shown below: New file names will default to either FILENAME (after a powerup), or the name of the most recent file stored or loaded.
- Page 272 Press the LOAD button when you have the hardware containing your User Programs/Multis plugged into the USB port. If no USB connection is detected by Forte SE, you will see the error message “Error: No valid device inserted.”. Use the navigation buttons, Previous-/Next+ buttons or the Alpha Wheel to browse the files in the currently selected storage device.
- Page 273 The following example shows how each different loading methods affect how four programs load into the User bank that already contains programs. Example: Starting with the following objects already stored in the Forte SE User bank: Programs currently in Forte SE...
- Page 274 STORE Compatible Files The Forte SE can load its own .FSE files, as well as file types from other Kurzweil products such as .FOR, .ASE, .ART, .P3A, .PC3, .P3K, .PLE, and .SPX files. When loading file types other than .FSE, the Forte SE will attempt a conversion of the objects in those files.
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Page 275: System Mode
This chapter will help you familiarize yourself with the functions of System Mode. System Mode allows you manage and upgrade the OS software of your Forte SE as well as perform diagnostic tests of the instrument’s various internal systems and processes. Note that the functions that you have access to in System Mode govern the operation of your Forte SE, so only use System Mode when you must perform essential maintenance tasks. -
Page 276: Run Forte Se
Run Forte SE This is the first System Mode menu item. Pressing the “Run Forte SE” soft button will load the OS and the Forte SE will start up as if you just switched on the unit. If the Forte SE operating system fails to load up, you will see an error message with an error code. - Page 277 System Mode System Update 2. Connect the flash drive to the USB STORAGE slot of Forte SE. 3. Follow the instructions specified on page 13-1 to enter System Mode. 4. In System Mode, select System Update. 5. Select USB Device as the storage type.
- Page 278 1. Download the System Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source and save it in a known folder or directory on your flash drive. 2. Connect the Forte SE (powered off) to the computer/tablet with the USB cable provided into the USB COMPUTER slot.
- Page 279 System Mode System Update If the Forte SE cannot detect a connection to the computer it will display the message below. 7. If the connection was detected, you will be prompted with the above message. Copy the KUF file to the virtual drive that appears on the PC and press OK.
- Page 280 System Mode System Update 8. Select the file from the list displayed on the next screen and Press OK. You will see a progress bar indicating the progress. If update was successful you will see a confirmation message. If there was a failure you will see a self-explanatory failure message (with error code) to indicate the failure.
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Page 281: Run Diagnostics
These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by technicians for troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, following the direction of Kurzweil Technical Support. FORTE SE System Mode v.3.44.25701... -
Page 282: System Reset
CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES ALL USER USER OBJECTS (PROGRAMS/MULTIS ETC.). System Reset willrestore the Forte SE back to a Factory State. In addition to all user objects (Programs/Multis etc.) being deleted, Global Mode settings will be restored to factory defaults. - Page 283 System Mode System Reset If you have completed the System Reset, select OK. 13-9...
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Page 284: System Utilities
You will most likely not need to use the System Utilities. In some cases you might be required to use these utilities for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, following the direction of Kurzweil Technical Support. FORTE SE System Mode v.3.44.25695... - Page 285 Objects. Do not do this unless you think it is necessary in order to improve the performance of your Forte SE. Should you decide to do so, be sure to back up all of your files and software. After you do this, System Mode will still be available, so you can run updates and get your Forte SE up-and-running again.
- Page 286 System Mode System Utilities 3. Press Format Flash. 4. The next screen wants to make sure that formatting the flash and deleting everything is really what you want to do. Select OK to format the internal flash memory. Select CANCEL if you do not wish to proceed. 13-12...
- Page 287 5. When formatting of the internal flash memory is completed, the display will show the message “Done formatting flash.” Press OK. Update Module This option allows the installation of individual files. You may be guided by Kurzweil Technical Support to use this option if needed. Restore Older This option allows the restoration of a previously installed OS or Objects version.
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Page 288: Troubleshooting
1. The display backlight turns on. 2. “Loading...” appears on the display for a few seconds. 3. The Forte SE enters Program Mode with Program 1 or the default boot up program selected. If nothing at all happens when you turn the power switch on, check if one of the following... - Page 289 NOTE: When diagnosing audio problems, set the Forte SE to play its Demo Song rather then intermittently pressing keys. This will prevent any unexpectedly loud volume changes. If there is no sound from your Forte SE, check if one of the following might be the issue: Slowly push the volume slider up.
- Page 290 12-11) Obtain and securely connect an audio cable The audio cable is of an incorrect type. of the correct type. The Forte SE accepts both balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS) 1/4- inch audio cables. If you can hear sound but it is low or distorted, check if one of the following might be the...
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Page 291: Midi Problems
The MIDI connections are wrong. To send MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into the Forte SE’ MIDI Out port and into the module’s MIDI In port. The MIDI cable is defective. Obtain and securely connect a new MIDI cable. -
Page 292: Pedal Problems
Troubleshooting Pedal Problems Pedal Problems Before you consult this section, be sure to read The Pedal Jacks on page 2-4. Switch Pedal Problems If you are having problems with connecting or using a switch pedal, check if one of the following might be the issue: •... -
Page 293: If None Of The Above
5,000 and 100,000 ohms. An impedance less than 5,000 may overload the reference voltage source in the Forte SE and interfere with operation of other controls like the Master Volume slider or the other sliders. - Page 294 These operations are mostly used at the factory and service centers by engineers for troubleshooting hardware problems. But, in some cases you might be required to run these diagnostics for troubleshooting and diagnosing symptoms. In these cases, follow the direction of an authorized Kurzweil technician. 14-7...
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Page 295: Midi Implementation
MIDI Implementation Appendix A MIDI Implementation Function Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default Basic Channel Memorized Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Use Multi-track mode (see FX Mode Mode Messages (Global Mode) on page 12-3 multi-timbral applications) Altered 0–127 Note Number True Voice 0–127 0–127... -
Page 296: Physical Specifications
Physical Specifications Appendix B Physical Specifications 88-key, fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and pressure (After Touch) sensitive Keyboard: adjustable keys. 88-key model uses Fatar TP100LR with pressure. Display: 240x64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust. Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated. Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel). -
Page 297: Programs
Programs Appendix C Programs Object Version : 1.01 PIANO E. PIANO CLAV RecitalGrand 9ft StereoSuitcaseEP Clav BC Env Filt Solo Grand 7ft Classic Wurly EP Clavi BC Fierce Rock 9ft EZ Touch Tube EP Clavi AC Studio Grand 7ft Fagen's Phase EP Clavi BC Phaser Rich Grand 7ft FM+Tines EPiano... - Page 298 Programs SYNTH SYNTH/BASS Quadra Comp Dolby Bass 80s Saws The Phattest Super Saw Stabs The Way It Is Clone Bandit Dread Bass Detuned Polysyn Smooth Mooger OBX Filter Sweep MiniFunk Bass Tomita's Tomato ANGRYBass Frozen Sawdust Uptown Bass Poly Vector Lead Dub Wob Pattern Machine Leviathan Bass...
- Page 299 Programs ENSEMBLE HYBRID Epic Vox&Strings Ambience LayeredStrgsWnds Shokudo Enka Full Fellowship Cirque du Synth Strings/ClarOboe Pizzynth Cello & Reeds Pressure Cooker Gothic Climax Analog Sparkle 3Way Split MTron Armonica Wurly AvengersAssemble Yucatan Vibe Broadway Backup TouchMeAfter3pm Matadores (sftP) Jet Set Martini Mandolinese Touch Vocoder Dave &...
- Page 300 Programs DRUMS PERCUSSION Full Room Kit Essential Perc Copper Ring Kit Orchestral Perc East Space Kit Just Jammin' Birch Wood Kit Vocal Percussion 25th Anniv Kit Tabla Bars Los Angeles Kit Steel Drum Ring-tone Kit Xylophone Superfly Kit Real Vibes Fin-Essence Kit Stereo Marimba Procs'd Pop Kit...
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Page 301: Kb3 Programs
KB3 Programs Introducing KB3 Programs Appendix D KB3 Programs Introducing KB3 Programs There’s nothing quite like the sound of the classic Hammond™ B-3 tone wheel organ, especially when played through a Leslie™ rotating speaker system. We’ve done extensive testing and analysis with several tone wheel organs, and created our own models to emulate the unique tone wheel sound. -
Page 302: Drawbars
Best of all, you can make radical changes to the tone dynamically as you play. The nine sliders of the Forte SE are set to control the drawbars. Pulling the slider towards the keyboard increases the amount of the drawbar that is heard. - Page 303 The KB3 engine in the Forte SE is capable of generating the Percussion effect without stealing any of the drawbars, and while not authentic, is occasionally used on Forte SE Programs.
- Page 304 KB3 Programs KB3 Mode Buttons Rotary S/F The Rotary S/F button acts as a Slow/Fast switch for the Rotary speaker effect. By default, the sustain pedal (SW1) also controls Rotary Slow/Fast. You can set the sustain pedal to function as sustain for all KB3 Programs (instead of Rotary Slow/Fast) by using the Rotary Override parameter in Global mode.
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Page 305: Multis
Multis Appendix E Multis Object Version : 1.01 MULTI MULTI MULTI Fuzzy Bottom Tribute 4-Piece Suit Sunset Mirage Yankee Doodle Nervous Eaters Bass EPiano Lead Coronation UnderGroundRails Vocal Pad Scape Organic Organ Mind Of It's Own Floating Spirits Pad Machine Chill Kit/Chords Flowing Orinico Gospel B3 &... -
Page 306: Effects
Effects Appendix F Effects Object Version : 1.01 EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT Little Booth Soft Flange Reverse Reverb Soundboard Wetlip Flange Reverse Reverb 2 Small Dark Room Flanged Taps Oil Tank Reverb Sax Chamber Slow Deep Phaser Laser Reverb Small Hall Fast&Slow Phaser Gated Laserverb Medium Hall... - Page 307 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT AbbeyBrasHall2 OmniStage CrunchLesl122 K Smooth Long Hall gshot vrb HotLeslie122b K kickcmp3 deep part1 BostonLeslieK kickcmp4 DblSloFlangeCmp CrunchLesl122 K snarcmp4 alphacentauri1 Hot Leslie 122e kickcmp5 Timbered Taps 2 HotLeslie122f K Bright Hat Room GospelDistLes K Soul Leslie122 4 BrightFlange GimmeSumLeslieK Leslie B 122 K...
- Page 308 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT WaterDistSynth Phaser EGT MyJacoART FlangeVoiceHall SnareComp1 UprightBassRoom BrightFlangeHall ASDrumComp1 Levin Chorus SoulLeslie122 K KickComp1 Bright Room FlngRecitalHall 60's BigDrumRoom Med Dark Room Med Drum Room AS SynthDist2 BasicReverb Dual Filters + AS CmpVerb4Drms Medium Hall 4U Dual Filterzz AGT EnhCD KickComp2...
- Page 309 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT Pad Depth Pt1 EnhCD4DRUMS2 JA Rl Nce Verb PolyPitcher 2 Little Booth2 JADrumAmp1 LFO Pitcher DrmFlngDlyVrbCm2 JADrumAmp2 Wet Hall for Pad CmEqDeRe4DrmsSTa DrumFXcmpdly1 DrmCMP4PrgFX2 CmEqDeRe4DrmsSTb Drum Freq Offset Kick Compressor2 DrumFattyDry2 CheapDrmDist Snare Compresso2 DrumFattyDry3 SynthDist4Drms DrmCMP4PrgFX AS Drum Room2a DrmCMP4PrgFX4...
- Page 310 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT Flange+Delay Blueman1 BasicChorusDly 2 MySynthDist CompDelay12 Double Leslie 8 DrmphseDlySweep SmallDarkRoom3 Wallflower Ch CmDeRe4Drms PlainComp15 ChPanDlyComp Sweet drum Hall RevComp4 CheeseChorus StevieTrem EP 1 EP RotoAmp12 Double Leslie 14 Beater EP1 HiMutron 1 CompDelay Jamerson1 Sax Chamber 21 SynFatener&...
- Page 311 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT Chr & Echo ChrsDly4 Little Mu Mutron Clav 2 Leslie Basic SmallHornChamber Siberia II MoogBASSComp5 OmniStageDW EnhanceComp1 EPChr1 Dyno Clunker50 Shaper->Reverb2 Synphase17 PnoEQCmp3 Clav Phase1 Leslie Comp 1 Comp4 SynlaserFlange 1 PhaseDly104 3DogEP 1 RockyRaccoon GoodLeslie 52 CompDelay Squire CPChrRvb1...
- Page 312 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4-Tap Delay BPM2 Cheese Horns2 Blackfriday2 Shredlead3 SynthCDR20 CompDelay101 Synphase1 Vintage Horns 2 Sax Chamber 2 Synphase2 Chorus Pan Delay Clunker501 SynthTrem2 Snarcmp101 Horn Plate 1 DWAuxRvb1 Filter1 Vintage Horns Small Dark Room2 Syncpulsedw BrightFlange2 Sax Chamber2 Kickcmp501 ThinphaseSweep2 Small Hall2...
- Page 313 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 1006 Viola2 2206 ChessRecords1 3223 JSP Synth CDL 1007 Cello2 2207 ArtEQCMPDW7 3224 Synker1 1008 FalgorwahGtr 2208 MarquisPiano1 3225 SynCompMu1 1009 Accdn Booth 2209 MarquisPiano2 3226 Shred Gtr 1010 BRASS EQ/Comp 2210 Rachverb 3227 Shred Gtr Wah 1011 SynTrem 2211 MarquisPiano5 3228 Chunky G 1...
- Page 314 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 3259 AS Laser Reverb 3295 EQVelMorph L 3331 Flange Mayhem2 3260 as Laser Reverb 3296 EQVelMorph R 3332 Mute Gtr1 3261 NuBeautyDist 3297 HF Stim 3333 SynthCDR 3262 AmbientPanner 3298 InstantHillbilly 3334 3str Gtr Wah2 3263 NuBeautyDist2 3299 HoRnYFlAnGePaRtY 3335 WorldMandolinCDR 3264 HammerDulceComp...
- Page 315 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 3367 UnderCurrnts 3488 JK Timbered Taps 4030 Double Squash 3368 UnderCurAux 3489 JK GatedLaserver 4031 Vintage Squash 3369 DW Laser Reverb 3490 JK Marimba Hall 4032 House Piano 3370 Cathedral ChorDW 3491 JK Green Room 4033 Rooftop 73 Rhds 3456 BreakdrumsNEWKIK 3492 JK Laser Reverb 4034 Steely Dyno 77...
- Page 316 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4066 Sly Ballad 4105 All Stops 4142 UnderCurrents 4067 RoyalKingWakeman 4106 AllStopsAllVox 4143 Fairlight Pad 4068 StageTines Soft 4107 Pipe Stops 4144 Phase Shimmer 4069 Suitcase Tines 4108 Chapel Organ 4145 Evolving Pad 4070 Rooftop 73 Rhds2 4109 Pipes &...
- Page 317 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4178 Dolby Bass 4214 Solo Alto Sax 4268 Octave Celeste 4179 Adagio Strings 4215 Solo Tenor Sax 4269 Bells 4180 Big LA Strings 4216 Flute/Clarinet 4270 Carillon 4181 Fast Strings 4217 Solo Bari Sax 4271 Basic Orch Perc 4182 Slow String Trem 4218 StrawberryFlutes 4272 Orch Timpani...
- Page 318 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4306 Crotales Hits 4512 ART2Intimate 554 4555 Single2xLeslie 4307 Metal Marimba 4513 FSE W/Pad 4435 4558 Farfisa Delay 4308 SteamPunkMallets 4514 ART2 Warm AGG2 4559 Farfisa Leslie 4309 CeleseGlockHarp 4515 Dark & Distant 4565 Prophet Sync 4315 Celeste Palette 4516 Air Rhds 5 4567 Keytar Hero(Wah)
- Page 319 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4606 Quadra Comp FX 4663 Winds & Strings2 4718 Dark Wobbles 4607 Clav Template 4664 Congregation 4721 Daft Lead 4608 80s Saws 4665 Matadores 4722 Minipulse 4Pole 4609 Static Charge 4666 Cello & Reeds 4723 Frankenstein Wah 4610 Poly Arp MH 4667 Dave &...
- Page 320 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 5017 Green Room 5053 Miami Plate Rvb 5089 Empty Stage 5018 AbbeyBrasHall2 5054 Tenor Sax 5090 DF OrganRoom 5019 MedRoom10 5055 Bari Sax 5091 KB3 Aux2 Booth 5020 Medium Hall 5056 Small Dark Room2 5092 KB3 Aux2 Booth 2 5021 CDR Just Reverb 5057 Small Hall II 5093 Organ Chamber2...
- Page 321 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 5125 SymphonyHarp JK 6040 RSessionGTR 6118 OldSquashed D 5126 PredelayHall2 J1 6041 77DWDYNOAmp2 6119 New Age Stn 1 5127 Sax Room JK AUX 6042 77DWDYNOAmp3 6120 big warm stein 5128 PredelayHall2 J3 6043 Y DW Rock EQ 6121 big warm C 5129 Subtle EP Verb 6044 Y DW Rock EQ2...
- Page 322 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 6155 9ft Solo Grand 6207 BriteUpright EQ 6413 DWWurlyBriteAmp1 6156 9ft DarkDistant 6208 Upright Room 6414 NAMMWrlyDeepFuzz 6157 7ft C 6209 70s Blues 7ft 6415 NAMMWrlyDeepFuz2 6158 9ft Bright Grand 6210 Tramp Amp 6416 NAMMClavTrampler 6159 7ft Bright Grand 6211 Soft Rhodes 6417 NAMMClavFuzz1 6160 Harpsichord 1...
- Page 323 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 6520 String Multi FX1 6650 Mono EQ 6694 ClassicBLesFstv4 6521 SymphonyHall Aux 6651 RecitalHall 6696 ClassicBLesFstvX 6522 MltiFX for Stngs 6655 BigChorusPiano2 6700 kb3 cab1 6530 Rhodes-Chorus 6656 Lrg Ambience l 6701 FunkyPerc Les 01 6531 Rhodes-Flange 6657 Ambient Pno EQ 6702 SoulPerc Les 01 6532 Rhodes-Phaser...
- Page 324 Effects EFFECT 6805 Yam ppp 6806 CDR Aux Reverb 6807 Dark Wobbles 6808 Tines Aux Rev 6809 Synth Dist CDly 6810 Mosque w/Inf Rev 6811 MosqueySwirl Aux 6812 Forte Lead Insrt 6813 Comp Lead Insert 6814 CDR Just Reverb 6815 Wah Synth Insert 6816 Forte Lead GTR 6817 Phase+CH+Delay 6818 Dist/Wah Insert...
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Page 325: Index
Index Index Select 10-2, 12-11, 12-12. Banks 10-2. factory 6-2. Shift Patterns 11-21. Bend 3-7, 11-19. Down Ct 11-13. Down ST 11-13. Up Ct 11-13. Add parameter 11-15, 11-16, 11-23. Up ST 11-13. Advanced 7-1, 7-13, 7-69, 10-6, 11-2, 12-3, 12-5. See Brake D-2. - Page 326 Index COMMON page 7-16, 7-41, 7-42, 11-26, 11-27. Editing Parameters 3-12, 6-11 to 6-12, 7-1, 7-2, 7-10, 11-1 KB3 7-82. to 11-6, 11-13, 12-1, 12-2, 12-6. Common Parameters 11-1. Effects 7-13, 7-40, 11-31, F-1. Compatible Files 12-25. Aux 11-31, 11-32. Compress 11-12, 11-15.
- Page 327 Index Front Panel 2-2, 2-10, 3-2, 3-9, 3-10. indicator light 3-2, 3-4. Function LED 3-13, 3-14. Page 7-47. Mode 7-79, D-1, D-2. Functions 5-1, 5-4. See also Arpeggiator; See also Demo Programs 4-2, 6-4. Function; See also Layer: Function; See also Split: Key 9-4.
- Page 328 Index MAIN Page 8-1. Next+ 6-2, 6-5. Maintenance 13-1, 14-1. Note Map Parameter 11-10. Master EQ 3-8, 3-9. Numeric Entry. See Alphanumeric Entry. Method 7-22. MIDI 12-15. Bank 4-2, 11-9. Objects 4-3. CC numbers 7-8 to 7-10, 11-14, 11-17. Deleting All 13-8. Channel 3-9, 4-1, 4-2, 6-1, 6-16.
- Page 329 Rotating Speakers 8-18. Switch Pedal 2-5, 4-3, 2-6, 3-7. See also Pedal. Rubber Feet. See Feet (Rubber). Sync Square 7-73. Run Forte SE 13-2. Sysex ID 12-14. Rvrs (Reverse) 11-12, 11-16. See also VelCurve. System Mode 13-1. System Update 13-10.
- Page 330 Index Text soft button 8-4. Thumb Drive. See USB Flash Drive. Timbre Shift 7-22. Toggle 6-4, 6-14, 7-18, 7-50, 7-55, 7-81, 7-83, 7-84, 7-86, 7-92, 10-13, 11-26, 12-10. definition 11-24. soft button 9-4, 9-5, 9-6. TOOLS Page 12-14. Transpose Buttons 3-6, 6-8, 10-6. LEDs 6-8, 10-7.
- Page 331 Index Map 12-6. Parameter 11-25. Tracking 7-21. VelCurve 11-12. VelMode 11-11. VelOffset 11-11. VelScale 11-11. Vibrato 8-19. View 3-10, 6-4, 10-3, 10-7. VOICES 12-15. Volume 6-13, 12-17. See also Level: audio volume. Slider 2-2. Zone Volume 6-13, 10-11. Wheel. See Alpha Wheel; See also Mod Wheel; See also Pitch Wheel. Zero 9-15.
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