Page 1 Including Part Number 910557-003 Rev.C Written for software release v1.30 and OS 3.3...
Page 2 ® ©2014 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T.®, Forte®, Forte7® and FlashPlay™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are prop- erty of their respective companies.
Page 3: Radio And Television Interference
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...
Page 4: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any of the ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Page 5: 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 925 Broadbeck Dr #220 9th Floor, Bldg 102, I-Park, Jeongja-Dong, Bundang-Gu, Seongnam-Si,...
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Contents Contents Kurzweil International Contacts ............iv Introducing the Forte ......... 1-1 Using this Guide with the Forte7 ..........1-1 Main Features ................1-1 Sounds ..................1-2 Keyboard and Controllers ............. 1-2 Pedals (Optional) ................1-3 Keeping the Forte/Forte7 up to date ..........1-3 Do You Have Everything? .............
Page 7 Contents Controller Info................2-15 Favorites ..................2-15 Modes ................... 2-16 Program Mode ................2-16 Controller Conventions ............. 2-16 Saving Programs ..............2-16 Splits and Layers ..............2-17 Program Edit Mode ..............2-17 Multi Mode ................... 2-17 Multi Edit Mode ................2-17 Global Mode ................
Page 8 Contents Compressor ................... 3-8 Audio In ..................3-10 Mode Buttons ................3-11 Program Button ................3-11 Multi Button ..................3-11 Global Button ................3-11 Navigation ..................3-12 The Color LCD Display ............... 3-12 Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons ........3-13 Channel / Zone Buttons .............. 3-13 Alpha Wheel ................
Page 9 Contents About Program Mode ..............6-1 Selecting Programs ............... 6-2 Program Demo ................6-3 The Color Display ................6-4 Pop-Up Messages ..............6-5 MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators............. 6-5 Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons ....6-5 Value Jump Buttons ..............
Page 10 Contents Enter + Controller ............... 7-3 Program Pages ................7-4 PARAMS Page ................7-4 Parameter ................... 7-5 Important note about selecting a Control source ......7-6 Value ................... 7-6 Important note about values of “None” ........7-6 FX Page ..................7-7 Insert ...................
Page 11 Contents Program ..................8-10 Volume ..................8-10 Key Range ................8-10 Pan ................... 8-10 Saving a Split ................8-11 The Layer Function ..............8-12 Program ..................8-13 Volume ..................8-13 Key Range ................8-13 Pan ................... 8-13 Saving a Layer ................8-14 Save User Multis ................
Page 12 Contents VelMode ..................9-13 VelScale ..................9-13 VelOffset ................... 9-13 VelCurve ................... 9-14 LoVel, HiVel ................9-15 CONTROLS Page ................. 9-16 Switch Controllers ............... 9-16 Controller .................. 9-17 Mode ..................9-17 Type ..................9-18 On Value ................... 9-18 Off Value ................... 9-18 Entry State ................
Page 13 Contents About Global Mode ..............10-1 Selecting and Editing Parameters ..........10-2 MAIN1 Page .................. 10-3 Tune .................... 10-3 Transpose ................... 10-3 FX Mode ..................10-4 Display ..................10-4 Show Controllers ................. 10-4 Auto Power Off ................10-4 Power Off Time ................10-5 Audio Input ..................
Page 14 Contents DELETE Page ................10-21 RESET Page ................10-22 Reset Global Mode parameters only (Soft Reset) ....10-23 Reset Forte To Its Factory State (Hard Reset) ......10-23 Storage Mode ........... 11-1 About Storage Mode ..............11-1 Storage Mode Common Features ..........11-2 Directories ..................11-2 Path ....................11-2 Common Dialogues..............11-3...
Page 15 Contents MIDI Problems ................13-5 Pedal Problems................13-6 Switch Pedal Problems ............... 13-6 If None of the Above..............13-7 Restoring Factory Defaults............13-7 Diagnostics .................. 13-7 MIDI Implementation ........A-1 Physical Specifications ......B-1 Programs ............C-1 KB3 Programs ..........D-1 Introducing KB3 Programs ............D-1 First Some History .................D-1 KB3 Improvements in the Forte ............D-1 Drawbars ..................D-2...
Page 16: Introducing The Forte
“Forte7” to help instruct owners of that instrument. Main Features The Forte Stage Piano is the most advanced keyboard to ever bear the Kurzweil logo. Featuring Flash-Play technology and a high resolution color display, the Forte boasts hundreds of excellent preset sounds, with a massive 16GB of ROM and 128 voice polyphony.
Page 17: Sounds
Also included are rich new orchestral percussion instruments such as Celeste, Bells, Glockenspiel, Chimes, and Crotales (hit and bowed). Forte also includes our fully featured Kurzweil KB3 ToneReal™ organ simulator designed to emulate classic tone wheel organs like the Hammond B3, as well as Farfisa and Vox organs.
Page 18: Pedals (Optional)
Continuous pedal Keeping the Forte/Forte7 up to date Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at http://www.kurzweil.com for new documentation and the latest software updates for Forte. This manual was written for Forte software release v1.3 and OS 3.3. See the Info page in Global mode to check the currently...
Page 19: Do You Have Everything
• USB cable (Type-A-to-Type-B) • 4 self adhesive feet (see page 2-1) • Forte Getting Started manual If you don’t have any of these components, please contact your Kurzweil / Young Chang dealer to get them. Music Rack (Optional) The optional KMR2 Music Rack attachment is a holder for sheet music or a computer tablet device.
Page 20: Getting Started
Getting Started Chapter 2 Getting Started As the excited owner of a brand-new keyboard, you’ve probably already unpacked your Forte and want to check it out. This chapter will help you to hook the Forte or Forte7 up to both your audio and MIDI systems, give you a quick overview of how it works, and show you how to start making great sounds with your new instrument.
Page 21 Getting Started 3. Connect the AC power cord to the Forte. Before plugging the cable into a power outlet, check that your power source is compatible with the Forte. The Forte runs on AC power and works with voltages from 100-240 volts at 50–60 Hz. The voltage level is detected and set automatically by the Forte.
Page 22: Using The Forte/Forte7
Getting Started Using the Forte/Forte7 1. Power up the Forte using the power switch on the rear left side of the instrument, and then raise the Master Volume slider, and mixer/amp volume. Your Forte keyboard starts up in Program Mode by default. Press one of the buttons under the “Mode” label to the right of the display to switch Modes.
Page 23: The Rear Panel
• Update the software and sounds of the Forte. Use the “Storage” USB Port to store custom Programs and Multis on a USB flash drive. Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at www.kurzweil.com for new documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.
Page 24: Basic Midi Hookup
Getting Started By sliding the switch on the rear panel from Thru to Out, the Forte sends MIDI Out messages on both the Thru and Out ports. The USB ports can also be used to transmit MIDI messages. Basic MIDI Hookup To use the Forte as a MIDI controller for another sound module, use a MIDI cable to connect the MIDI port marked “OUT”...
Page 25 Getting Started Scenario 1: Forte as the MIDI controller Scenario 2: Forte as the last module in the MIDI chain Scenario 3: Forte in the middle of the MIDI chain...
Page 26: The Pedal Jacks
Getting Started The Pedal Jacks Use the five pedal jacks to connect controller pedals to the Forte. Although optional Kurzweil pedals are recommended, it is possible to use most switch or controller pedals that adhere to the following specifications. Switch Pedals...
Page 27: Connecting A Half Damper Pedal
Due to the ﬂ exible switch pedal support, CC pedals may not operate as expected in these inputs. If you are not using a Kurzweil switch pedal, make sure it’s connected before you turn on the Forte. This ensures that the pedal will work properly (it might function in reverse—off when it’s down and on when it’s up—if you turn on your Forte before plugging in the pedal).
Page 28: Connecting A Dual Switch Pedal
Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single stereo plug, such as the Kurzweil KFP-2S, into the SW1 and SW2 jacks. You will need a Y adapter with a stereo 1/4-inch jack and two mono 1/4-inch plugs.
Page 29: The Audio Jacks (A & B Audio Ouputs)
Getting Started The Audio Jacks (A & B Audio Ouputs) Please refer to “Connecting to Your Audio System” below. The Headphones Jack Use the Headphones jack to listen to the Forte on stereo headphones. The headphone jack is located at the front left of the instrument, under the Pitch & Modulation wheels. You will need a 1/4-inch-to-1/8-inch adapter in order to use headphones that have a smaller mini plug connector.
Page 30: Connecting To Your Audio System
Getting Started Connecting to Your Audio System After you’ve turned down the level on your sound system, connect the Forte analog audio outputs to your sound system using a pair of balanced (TRS or “stereo”) or unbalanced (TS or “mono”) audio cables. Unbalanced cables will always work, but if you’re going into balanced inputs, use balanced cables for a better signal-to-noise ratio and a bit more volume.
Page 31 Getting Started Forte connected to a mixer, powered speakers and headphones “A” AUDIO OUTPUTS NOTE: Headphone jack on the Forte7 is on the rear panel 2-12...
Page 32: Connecting To A Computer
Getting Started Connecting to a Computer To connect the Forte to a computer/tablet, simply connect the provided USB cable from the Forte’s USB Computer (Tablet) port to a USB port on your computer. If you wish to use your own cable, make sure that it is a Type-A-to-Type-B USB cable (the USB Computer (Tablet) port of Forte being Type B).
Page 33: Selecting Programs And Multis
The other type of sound is the more complex Multi. A Multi is a combination of Programs arranged as layers and splits across the keyboard. They are similar to setups, from the Kurzweil PC series, SP series and K2 series, and are similar to Combis or Multis from other synthesizers.
Page 34: Selecting Multis
Getting Started Selecting Multis To play a Multi, simply press the Multi Mode Button and the Multi Mode Button LED will light. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next Buttons to browse Multis, or enter a Multi ID number by using the Category buttons as a numeric keypad. Multis are not categorized, so the Keypad button’s LED is always lit in Multi Mode and the Category buttons will always function as a numeric keypad.
Page 35: Modes
Getting Started Modes The Forte has six main modes; Program Mode, Program Edit, Multi Mode, Multi Edit, Global Mode and Storage Mode. Program Mode The Forte always powers up in Program Mode, and this is where single sounds can be played straight from the keyboard, or multitimbrally via MIDI.
Page 36: Splits And Layers
MIDI pages. Info The Info page displays the currently installed operating system and object versions. Use this page to check if your Forte is up to date with the most recent software and sounds posted at kurzweil.com. 2-17...
Page 37: System Reset
Loading from External Storage Programs and Multis can be loaded onto the Forte from USB Flash Drives or a computer/ tablet. This allows you to load new sounds from Kurzweil or other developers, or to load sounds that you have previously saved.
Page 38: Features Of The Forte And Forte7
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Chapter 3 Features of the Forte and Forte7 This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of the Forte. 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 39: The Front Panel
Features of the Forte and Forte7 The Front Panel All the controls for Forte and Forte7, both musical and navigational, are on the front panel. Channel/Zone buttons 12 LCD display Five programmable switches 13 LCD brightness adjust Multi Zone mute buttons 14 Navigation Buttons Master EQ/Compressor 15 Rotary dial (Alpha wheel)
Page 40: Pitch And Modulation Wheels
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Pitch and Modulation Wheels Pitch Wheel The Pitch Wheel is the left most of the two wheels. It is spring-loaded, such that its center position is restored when it is not being used. That is because the Pitch Wheel is used for pitch-bending notes—its “off”...
Page 41: Real Time Control
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Real Time Control Forte Controller Conventions Synthesis Effects Variation 2 Variation 3 AmpEnv Rel. Samples Trem/Vibrato Distortion/Other Mod/Chorus Layer On/Off Layer On/Off Impact On/Off LFO Shape Enable Delay Enable Reverb Enable Enable AmpEnv AmpEnv Decay Release Filter Freq...
Page 42: Led Ladders
Features of the Forte and Forte7 For standard Programs the sliders have the minimum value when they are towards the player and maximum value when they are pushed away from the player. LED Ladders The LED Ladders show the current value of the slider. When you change Programs or Multis the LED Ladders show the default value of the parameter assigned to the slider, which may differ from the current physical position of the slider.
Page 43: Foot Switches And Controllers
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Foot Switches and Controllers The Forte can support up to 3 Switch or Half Damper pedals as well as 2 Continuous Controller (CC) pedals. By default the Switch pedals control Sustain, Sostenuto, and Soft Pedal.
Page 44: Variation Button
Features of the Forte and Forte7 The LEDs of the Transpose buttons indicate whether the current Program is transposed up (Transpose + LED is lit) or transposed down (Transpose – LED is lit). When there is no transposition, neither Transpose button is lit. Variation Button The Variation Button is a MIDI controller (default MIDI CC#29) that is programmed in most Programs to modify the sound, such as adding a pad sound, changing the effects or...
Page 45: Master Eq & Compressor
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Master EQ & Compressor Master EQ The Master EQ allows you to have realtime control over the frequency response of all audio generated in either Program or Multi Modes. When the Master EQ On/Off button is “On”, the rotary knobs can change the high, middle and low frequencies of the audio.
Page 46 Features of the Forte and Forte7 The Master EQ and Compressor are arranged in the signal chain as per the diagram below. While it is not possible to swap the order of the compressor and Master EQ either or both of these effects can be bypassed by using the relevant On/Off button.
Page 47: Audio In
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Audio In On the back panel of the Forte you will find a 1/8” sized stereo audio jack labelled AUDIO You can plug your MP3 player into the Forte and play along with the recorded music. There is no volume control for the Audio Input on the Forte itself, so you should control the mix volume of the Audio Input from the MP3 player itself.
Page 48: Mode Buttons
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Mode Buttons The Mode buttons are located beneath the “Mode” label on the right side of the Forte front panel. Program Button Pressing the Program button enters Program Mode (described in Program Mode on page page 5-1 and, in further detail, in Program Mode on page page 6-1).
Page 49: Navigation
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Navigation The navigation section of the Forte front panel includes the LCD display, Previous & Next buttons, Channel / Zone buttons, and the Alpha Wheel. The Color LCD Display The Forte features a high resolution color LCD display to present information and user changeable parameters.
Page 50: Previous (-) And Next (+) Value Buttons
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Previous and Next buttons to scroll through the list of values for the currently selected parameter. Pressing both the Previous and Next buttons simultaneously is referred to as the Value Jump double button press.
Page 51: Display Brightness Knob
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Display Brightness Knob You can adjust the display brightness by turning this small knob. KB3 LED The KB3 LED is on the right side of the Assignable Switches. If the currently selected Program is a KB3 program, the KB3 button’s blue LED is lit. This indicates that the front panel KB3 controls (printed in blue) are active.
Page 52: Category & Keypad
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Category & Keypad Depending on what mode you are in, the Category buttons on the Forte can be used for selecting sounds via their category, or can be used as a numeric keypad for data entry. Category The Forte makes it easy to select sounds by instrument type in Program mode.
Page 53: Double Button Presses
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Double Button Presses Several pairs of the buttons on the Forte have time-saving 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. Value Jump 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...
Page 54: Reset Transposition
Features of the Forte and Forte7 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 Voices & Mallets Category keypad buttons performs the Program Demo Function.
Page 55: Song Demo
Features of the Forte and Forte7 Song Demo Pressing the Hybrid & Misc Category keypad buttons performs the Song Demo Function (described in further detail in Song Demo Function on page 3-17). With the Song Demo Function selected, you can hear a demonstration song that showcases many of the features of Forte.
Page 56: Terminology
A Multi has 4 Zones, each with its own keyboard range, Program, MIDI channel, Multi and controller assignments. See Multi Mode on page 8-1 for more information on Multis. Kurzweil’s organ-modeling simulation of the original Hammond B3 with Leslie rotary speaker emulation.
Page 57 Anything that can be named, saved, deleted, or edited (i.e., a Object Program or a Multi). KUF (Kurzweil Unified File) file is a special file that has the KUF file objects and operating system combined that is used to update...
Page 58: The Operating Modes
The Operating Modes Program Mode Chapter 5 The Operating Modes This chapter will help familiarize you with the operating Modes of the Forte. Each of the six Modes (Program, Program Edit, Multi, Multi Edit, Global, Storage) has its own individual chapter. The four Functions (Split, Layer, Program Demo, and Song Demo) are described in this chapter in “Functions”...
Page 59: Multi Mode
The Operating Modes Multi Mode Multi Mode Multi Mode allows you to select and play Multis. A Multi allows up to 4 instrument sounds (Programs) to be played from the keyboard at once. A Multi has four Zones, each with its own keyboard range, Program, MIDI channel, and controller assignments.
Page 60: Global Mode
The Operating Modes Global Mode Global Mode CAUTION: THIS MODE CONTAINS CERTAIN OPERATIONS THAT CANNOT BE UNDONE. Read Global Mode on page 10-1. Global Mode allows you to edit global parameters and MIDI settings, use diagnostic tools, view information, and restore the Forte back to factory default settings. To enter Global Mode from another Mode, press the Global Mode button.
Page 61: Storage Mode
The Operating Modes Storage Mode Storage Mode Storage Mode allows you to load or store user-created Programs and Multis with a computer or a USB thumb drive. To save the existing User Programs/Multis choose the STORE option. To load a file containing existing User Programs/Multis choose the LOAD option. Whenever a storage device is being accessed, the “Storage Active”...
Page 62: Functions
The Operating Modes Functions Functions In addition to the four primary Modes, there are six 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 63: Song Demo Function
The Operating Modes Functions Creating Layers in Program Mode is slightly different from creating Layers in Multi Mode. See The Layer Function on page 6-16 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer Function on page 8-12 (for Layers in Multi Mode). Song Demo Function Pressing the Hybrid &...
Page 64: Program Demo Function
The Operating Modes Functions Use the Song Demo Function to play built-in songs designed to demonstrate the capabilities of the Forte. While using the Song Demo Function, the top line of the display shows the text “Song Demo”. The main display shows the ID number and name of the selected Song Demo. Use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to select another demonstration song.
Page 65: Program Edit Mode
The Operating Modes Program Edit Mode Program Edit Mode Program Edit Mode allows you to edit pre-existing Programs. To enter Program Edit Mode press the Edit Soft Button while in Program Mode. Multi Edit Mode Multi Edit Mode allows you to edit pre-existing Multis. To enter Multi Edit Mode press the Edit Soft Button while in Multi Mode.
Page 66: Program Mode
Program Mode About Program Mode Chapter 6 Program Mode This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Program Mode. Programs are essentially the different sounds of a MIDI instrument—they are preset instrument sounds equivalent to the “patches,” “presets,” or “voices” that you find on other keyboards.
Page 67: Selecting Programs
Program Mode Selecting Programs Selecting Programs When you are in Program Mode, there are a few ways to select Programs. • To select a Program in the current Category, use the Alpha Wheel or the Next and Previous buttons. • To select a Program in a different Category, press the Category button of choice and then use the Alpha Wheel or the Next and Previous buttons.
Page 68: Program Demo
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 Voices & Mallets Category buttons simultaneously performs the Program Demo Function. The Program Demo Function plays a demo song for the currently selected Program.
Page 69 Program Mode Selecting Programs The Color Display In Program Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition, MIDI In/Out activity indicators, and MIDI channel. If Favorites view is selected and the Global Mode User Type parameter has been set to Advanced, the current Favorites Bank number will be shown instead of the current MIDI channel.
Page 70: Pop-Up Messages
Program Mode Selecting Programs NOTE : The display can be changed to an alternate layout by pressing the “VIEW” soft button, or changing the “Display” parameter in Global Mode. Pop-Up Messages Some actions cause the display to show pop-up messages. After a short time the display returns to show the current Program.
Page 71 Program Mode Selecting Programs If the User button LED is not lit, the Alpha Wheel or the Previous (-) and Next (+) buttons will move through the Program list of each Category, showing both factory and User programs for each Category. If the User button LED is lit, the Alpha Wheel or the Previous (-) and Next (+) buttons will move through the Program list of each Category, showing only User programs for each Category.
Page 72 Program Mode Selecting Programs Each Category contains Programs of a single instrument type. (Appendix C on page C-1 has a list of Programs and Categories). You can also press one of the instrument Category buttons, then turn the Alpha Wheel clockwise or press the Next button to advance to the next Program in the Category.
Page 73 Program Mode Selecting Programs By having the Keypad button on, you can manually type in the Program ID number followed by the Enter number and the Forte will go to that Program if it exists. If a Program does not exist, the ID will be displayed along with “Not found!”. When the Keypad button and the User button are enabled, User programs are ordered by ID number instead of by category when scrolling through the Program list.
Page 74: Choosing Favorites
Program Mode Selecting Programs Choosing Favorites You can save ten Favorite Programs (or Multis) from any Category to the ten Favorite Buttons beneath the display. Once saved, these favorite Programs can be recalled from any Mode with a single button press. To save the currently selected Program to a Favorite Button, press and hold a Favorite Button until the display shows a message indicating the favorite has been saved.
Page 75: Transposition
Program Mode Transposition Transposition The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Forte 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. The Transpose buttons are located to the left of the keyboard, above the Pitch and Mod Wheels.
Page 76: Parameter Assignments
Program Mode Parameter Assignments Parameter Assignments In Program Mode, each Program has factory-set Program and Effect parameters assigned to physical controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). A parameter assignment can modify an instrument sound during a performance to add variation or expression.
Page 77 Program Mode Parameter Assignments Controller Conventions Generally the factory Programs have the following controllers assigned. Forte Controller Conventions Synthesis Effects AmpEnv Variation 2 Variation 3 Rel. Samples Trem/Vibrato Distortion/Other Mod/Chorus Layer On/Off Layer On/Off Impact On/Off LFO Shape Enable Delay Enable Reverb Enable Enable AmpEnv...
Page 78 Program Mode The Split Function The Split Function Pressing the Split soft button while in Program Mode will perform the Split Function. The Split Function allows you to split Programs such that keys in one region of the keyboard produce different sounds than another region. When you create a Split in Program Mode, you are in fact creating a Multi with two active Zones (see “Multi Mode”...
Page 79 Program Mode The Split Function There are four parameters (described below) that determine the behavior of the Split. Use the cursor buttons to access each of the Split parameters for each active Zone. Program The Program parameter for Zone 2 determines the Program for the left-hand side of the Split, also known as the “Split Program”.
Page 80: Saving A Split
Program Mode The Split Function To change the panning of a Zone (left/right stereo placement), use the cursor buttons to select the Pan parameter for one of the Zones. To set a Pan value, use the Alpha Wheel, the Previous/Next buttons, or use the keypad function of the Category buttons to type a pan value (0-127) followed by the Enter button.
Page 81 Program Mode The Layer Function The Layer Function The Layer Function is convenient, as it automatically configures a Multi to function as a Layer by setting Zone key ranges and Programs. The Layer Function allows you to layer Programs and Multis such that more than one sound can be produced by striking one key. When you create a Layer in Program Mode, you are in fact creating a Multi with two active Zones (see “Multi Edit Mode”...
Page 82 Program Mode The Layer Function The Layer Function is convenient, as you do not need to use Multi Edit Mode to configure Zone key ranges, Programs, and volumes. You can simply hit the Layer button, and the Forte automatically creates a Multi with two active Zones. The Program you were using in Program Mode is used as the Program for Zone 1.
Page 83: Saving A Layer
Program Mode The Layer Function To change the panning of a Zone (left/right stereo placement), use the cursor buttons to select the Pan parameter for one of the Zones. To set a Pan value, use the Alpha Wheel, the Previous/Next buttons, or use the keypad function of the Category buttons to type a pan value (0-127) followed by the Enter button.
Page 84 Program Mode Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel The current MIDI Transmit channel is shown on the right side of the top line of the display. Press the Channel / Zone Up or Down buttons to change the MIDI Transmit channel. A different Program can be selected for each MIDI Channel.
Page 85 Program Mode Panic Panic Pressing the Keypad & Enter 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. 6-20...
Page 86 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 display the Save Dialog. The display shows the first available ID number and the current Program name.
Page 87 Program Mode Save User Programs If you select an ID currently in use, the display will notify you that by saving you will “replace” the Program currently in that location. The Program name and ID is indicated. Confirm overwriting of the existing Program by pressing Save, or choose a different ID. 6-22...
Page 88 Program Mode Save User Programs Naming a User Program To rename the Program, first press the RENAME soft button. You should see the following in the display: The display shows the current Program name. Program names can total 16 characters in length.
Page 89 Program Mode Save User Programs 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. After successfully saving, the Program will be selected in Program Mode.
Page 90 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 NOTE : Before you read this chapter, be sure to read Program Mode on page 6-1 for a full description of Programs.
Page 91 Program Edit Mode Selecting Parameters To enter Program Edit Mode, first press the Program Mode button to enter Program Mode, then press the EDIT soft button. Once you are in Program Edit Mode, press the soft buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate to each of the Program Edit Mode pages.
Page 92: Enter + Controller
Program Edit Mode Selecting Parameters Assign Assign is the secondary function of the Enter button. You can use the Assign function to quickly select parameters or set values for parameters by holding the Enter button while moving Forte 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.
Page 93: Program Pages
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Program Pages The parameters for each page in Program Edit Mode are explained in detail below. PARAMS Page Parameter Range Of Values Default Value Parameter Program / Effect Chain dependent Control Physical controller or MIDI CC None Value None, 0 to 127...
Page 94 Program Edit Mode Program Pages Parameter Use the cursor buttons to select a parameter in the left column, and use the Alpha Wheel, Value buttons, or cursor up/down buttons to scroll through parameters in that column. Effect Chain parameters are named with prefixes based on their effect type, either “INS” for parameters from Insert effects, or “AUX1/AUX2”...
Page 95: Important Note About Selecting A Control Source
Program Edit Mode Program Pages 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”.) This...
Page 96: Fx Page
Program Edit Mode Program Pages For all parameters with a Value of None, any values set with a physical control will not be saved when saving the program. You must set the Value column for that parameter to something other than None in order to set and save a value. These values will remain set until changed with a controller, or until a program is loaded on the current MIDI channel that does not have a value of None for these parameters.
Page 97: Insert
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Insert Choose an effects Chain that will be applied to the current program. If you only need to use one Chain at a time on one MIDI channel, Insert effects may be all you need. If you plan to use multiple programs on different MIDI channels, it is best to use both Insert and Aux effects (see Aux below).
Page 98: Output
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Output The Output parameter specifies the rear panel analog output pair to which the selected aux bus is routed. Setting the Output to A routes the signal of the selected bus to output pair A. Setting the Output to B routes the signal of the selected bus to output pair B.
Page 99: Common Page
Program Edit Mode Program Pages With respect to each other, the Aux 1 and Aux 2 are always in parallel, that is, the output of one Aux Chain can not be processed by the other Aux Chain. COMMON Page The Common Page allows adjustment of a number of general parameters for the program. Parameter Range Of Values Default Value...
Page 100: Output Gain
Program Edit Mode Program Pages For both Bend parameters, positive values will cause the pitch to bend up, while negative values will cause the pitch to bend down. Large positive values can cause samples to bend to their maximum upward pitch shift before the Pitch Wheel is fully up (or down). This will not happen when bending the pitch down.
Page 101: Intonation Key
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Intonation Key The Intonation Key parameter works just like the Global mode Int Key parameter, except the Intonation Key parameter on the Program Common page only applies to the current program. (The Global Mode Int Key parameter applies to all programs.) The Intonation Key parameter on the Program Common page allows you to set a different Intonation Key for each program.
Page 102: Portamento Rate
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Portamento Rate The Portamento Rate parameter determines how fast a note glides from the pitch of one note to the pitch of the next played note. The value selected for this parameter determines how many seconds a note takes to glide one semitone (half-step) toward the pitch of the next played note.
Page 103: Multi Mode
Multi Mode About Multi Mode Chapter 8 Multi Mode This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of Multi Mode. Multis are configurations of four Zones (explained below in “About Multi Mode”), each of which may have its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit channel. A Zone can also be configured to control an external sound module or computer software through a MIDI or USB cable.
Page 104: The Color Display
Multi Mode Selecting Multis Selecting Multis When you are in Multi Mode, there a few ways to select Multis. • The Alpha Wheel, Next and Previous buttons and the Cursor buttons allow you to advance through the Multis one at a time. •...
Page 105: Pop-Up Messages
Multi Mode Selecting Multis Pop-Up Messages Some actions cause the display to show pop-up messages. After a short time the display returns to show the current Multi. MIDI In/Out Activity Indicators MIDI In/Out activity indicators are displayed at the top of the screen (shown as 2 MIDI port symbols with “I”...
Page 106: Category Buttons
Multi Mode Selecting Multis Category Buttons In Multi Mode, Multis are not organized by category. Because of this, the Keypad button LED is always lit in Multi Mode, and the category buttons function as a numeric keypad. To select a Multi by ID number, use the keypad function of the Category buttons to type an ID number, followed by pressing the Enter button.
Page 107: Choosing Favorites
Multi Mode Selecting Multis Choosing Favorites You can save ten Favorite Multis (or Programs) from any Category to the ten Favorite Buttons beneath the display. Once saved, these favorite Multis can be recalled from any Mode with a single button press. To save the currently selected Multi to a Favorite Button, press and hold a Favorite Button until the display shows a message indicating the favorite has been saved.
Page 108: About Zones
Multi Mode About Zones About Zones Zones are the independent regions of the keyboard that make up a Multi. A Multi has four Zones, each one having its own Program, controller assignments, and MIDI transmit channel. Zones can be mutually exclusive regions of the keyboard, or they can overlap.
Page 109: Transposition
Multi Mode Transposition Transposition The Transpose buttons can be used to change the tuning of notes played on the Forte 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. The Transpose buttons are located to the left of the keyboard, above the Pitch and Mod Wheels.
Page 110: Parameter Assignments
Multi Mode Parameter Assignments Parameter Assignments In Multi Mode, each Multi has factory-set Program and Effect parameters assigned to physical controllers (Sliders, Switch buttons, Mod Wheel, and Pedals). A parameter assignment can modify an instrument sound during a performance to add variation or expression.
Page 111: The Split Function
Multi Mode The Split Function The Split Function Pressing the Split soft button while in Multi Mode performs the Split Function. The Split Function allows you to split Multis such that keys in one region of the keyboard produce different sounds than another region. When you create a Split in a Multi, you are in fact activating a new Zone within the current Multi.
Page 112: Program
Multi Mode The Split Function Program The Program parameter for the first available Zone determines the Program for the left-hand side of the Split, also known as the “Split Program”. This parameter is selected by default when performing the Split function, and the default Split Program (245 Finger Bass) will be selected.
Page 113: Saving A Split
Multi Mode The Layer Function Saving a Split After setting the Split parameters, press the Save button to the left of the display to begin the saving process. See “Save User Multis” for details on saving. A Multi name is automatically created using half of the Zone 1 Program name and half of the Zone 2 Program name.
Page 114: The Layer Function
Multi Mode The Layer Function The Layer Function The Layer Function is convenient, as it automatically configures a Multi to function as a Layer by setting Zone key ranges and Programs. When you create a Layer in a Multi, you are in fact activating a Zone within the current Multi.
Page 115: Program
Multi Mode The Layer Function Program The Program parameter for the first available Zone determines the “Layer Program” that will be layered on top of the previously active Zones. This parameter is selected by default when performing the Layer function, and the default Layer Program (152 Add a Pad 2) will be selected.
Page 116: Saving A Layer
Multi Mode The Layer Function Saving a Layer After setting the Layer parameters, press the Save button to the left of the display to begin the saving process. A Multi name is automatically created using half of the Zone 1 Program name and half of the Zone 2 Program name.
Page 117: Save User Multis
Multi Mode Save User Multis Save User Multis To save changes to the current User Multi, or to save a changed Factory Multi to a User Category, press the Save button once. 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 118: Changing Id Numbers
Multi Mode Save User Multis Changing ID Numbers To change the ID number, turn the Alpha Wheel or use the Value buttons to select the new ID number. The label underneath indicates if it is an “Unused ID”. You can also use the keypad function of the Category buttons to type an ID number, followed by pressing the Enter button.
Page 119: Naming A User Multi
Multi Mode Save User Multis Naming a User Multi To rename the Multi, first press the Rename soft button. You will see the naming screen in the display. The display shows the current Multi name. Multi names can total 16 characters in length. Use the letters and numbers printed on the Category buttons to enter the new Multi name.
Page 120: Saving A User Multi
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.
Page 121: Multi Edit Mode
Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode Chapter 9 Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode NOTE : Before you read this chapter, be sure to read Multi Mode on page 8-1 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 122: User Type: Advanced
Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode Once you are in Multi Edit Mode, press the soft buttons at the bottom of the screen to navigate to each of the Multi Edit Mode pages. See the sections below for details on navigating and changing parameters and Zones.
Page 123: Selecting Parameters
Multi Edit Mode Selecting Parameters Selecting Parameters The Display In Multi Edit Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, Page, and current selected Zone. Current Zone Current Page Current Parameter Soft button options for Multi Edit mode Changing Zones Use the Channel / Zone Up and Down buttons to change the currently selected Zone.
Page 124: Alpha Wheel & Previous (-) And Next (+) Value Buttons
Multi Edit Mode Selecting Parameters 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. Turning the Alpha Wheel counter-clockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous value and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next value.
Page 125: Enter + Controller
Multi Edit Mode Zone Parameters Enter + Controller In Multi Edit Mode on the Controls page, when the Controller parameter is selected, holding the Enter button and moving a controller (a Slider, Switch button, Mod Wheel or Pedal) will jump to selecting that controller in the current Zone. This allows you to quickly select a controller.
Page 126: Overview Page
Multi Edit Mode OVERVIEW Page OVERVIEW Page The Overview Page shows all 4 Zones in an easy graphical layout. The current Program, Volume and Panning position of the Zone, along with the state and active keyboard region can be quickly set on this page. Parameter Range Of Values Default Value...
Page 127: Key Range
Multi Edit Mode OVERVIEW Page Key Range The Key Range is made up of two parameters that define the region of the keyboard the Zone is allocated to. The value to the left affects the lowest key, the value to the right the upper key.
Page 128: Main Page
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page MAIN Page The Main Page shows the current settings that are specific for the currently selected Zone. The top right hand corner of the display indicates the currently selected Zone of a total of 4 Zones.
Page 129: Transpose
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page Transpose The Transpose parameter determines the transposition for the currently selected Zone. You can set this to any value from -128 semitones to 127 semitones. Note Map Note Map lets you change the way notes are sent from the Forte. The default setting is Linear: all notes go out as played.
Page 130 Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page Setting MIDI Out FORTE NONE LOCAL MIDI MIDI + LOCAL USB + LOCAL USB + MIDI USB + LOCAL + MIDI NONE Unused Zones are set to None to avoid transmitting MIDI on these zones. The Zone will still be able to receive incoming MIDI.
Page 131: Out
MIDI controller numbers. Most have chosen 0, 32, or both. In the case of the Kurzweil K2600, it responds to controller 32, but is limited to 100 programs per bank. You can set this parameter to any of the following: None MIDI Bank change messages are disabled.
Page 132: Midibank
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page MidiBank The MIDI Bank parameter determines the MIDI Bank change message that the currently selected 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 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.
Page 133: Entryprgchg
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page EntryPrgChg The Entry Program Change parameter determines whether or not the currently selected Zone will send a MIDI Program change message when the Multi is loaded. You can set this parameter to either Off or On. When set to On, the Zone will send a MIDI Program change message with the Program specified for the MIDI Program parameter.
Page 134: Velcurve
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page For example, if this is set to 25 (assuming a scale of 100%), then 25 is added to the velocity of every keystroke, usually making the sound that much louder. The softest possible keystroke will have a value of 25, while a keystroke with velocity of 102 will produce the same sound as a note with velocity 127 (102+25=127).
Page 135: Lovel, Hivel
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Bump tapers velocity response to resemble a bell curve, so that notes are loudest when your keystrike velocity is 64. Notes get softer as the keystrike velocity approaches 0 or 127. The next four velocity curves are Reverse Linear (Rvrs Linear), Reverse Expand (Rvrs Expand), Reverse Compress (Rvrs Compress), and Reverse Crossfade (Rvrs Crossfade).
Page 136: Controls Page
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page CONTROLS Page Press the CONTROLS soft button to view pages where you can set parameters for each of the Forte physical controllers. Broadly speaking the Forte has switch controllers (such as buttons and Foot Switches), and continuous controllers (such as the wheels, sliders and foot controllers).
Page 137 Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Controller The Controller parameter allows you to assign any of the Forte’s physical controllers (sliders, switches, mod and pitch wheels, foot switches and expression pedals) to control a program specific parameter or MIDI controller number for the currently selected zone. First, use the Channel /Zone buttons to the left of the display to select the desired zone that you wish to assign a controller for.
Page 138: Type
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Type The Type parameter determines the switching behavior of Foot Switches and buttons. This is a Common parameter that affects all Zones. A momentary switch is one that is only in the “on” state when it is pressed. Momentary As soon as you release the switch, it goes into the “off”...
Page 139: Exit State
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page None can be entered with the alphanumeric function of the Category buttons as -1. If Entry State 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 140: Destination
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page When the Controller parameter is set to a Key (Key1-Key12) and Mode is set to something other than “Off,” the Do parameter appears. The Do parameter determines whether the key will play a note and perform a switch function, or whether the key will only perform a switch function.
Page 141: Controller
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Parameter Range Of Values Default Value Controller See Controller List Mode Off, MIDI CC Destination See Multi Destination Control List Scale -300% to +300% 100% -128 to 127 Linear, Compress, Expand, Cross- fade, Bump, Rvrs Linear, Rvrs Curve Linear Expand, Rvrs Compress, Rvrs...
Page 142: Mode
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Mode Continuous Controllers have two modes: Off, or MIDI CC. With a value of Off, the controller is disabled for this zone. With a value of MIDI CC, the controller has the ability to transmit MIDI control messages. Scale After you’ve selected a continuous physical controller, you can modify the controller’s response in a similar way that you can modify velocity response.
Page 143: Entry Position
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page The next four velocity curves are Reverse Linear (Rvrs Linear), Reverse Expand (Rvrs Expand), Reverse Compress (Rvrs Compress), and Reverse Crossfade (Rvrs Crossfade). These taper velocity in reverse of the five curves we just covered. For example, Reverse Linear’s response is such that striking a key harder will produce a lower volume, striking it softer will produce a higher volume, and so on.
Page 144: Destination
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Destination Use the Destination parameter to assign the Forte physical controllers (Sliders, Pedals, Switches, Mod Wheel, etc.) to control Program parameters or send MIDI continuous controller messages (CCs) to external MIDI gear. If a CC number is assigned to a parameter in the Program of the current Zone, the parameter name will be listed in the Destination list in place of that CC number.
Page 145 Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Controller Controller Description Number Destination Default assignment for CC Pedal. In most Programs it acts as a volume control. It Express scales between 0 and the current value of Volume. MIDI 12 Default assignment for Slider A MIDI 13 Default assignment for Slider B 14-21...
Page 146 Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Controller Controller Description Number Destination 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. Poly Omni Mono On...
Page 147: Fx Page
FX Page FX Page The Forte contains Kurzweil’s acclaimed effects processor, and when combined with Multi 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’s effects in Multi Mode.
Page 148: Aux Fx Channel
Multi Edit Mode FX Page Aux FX Channel The Aux FX Channel determines the FX channel through which the aux sends of all of the zones in the current Multi are sent. For example, if a zone 2 in a Multi has a program with 25 Basic Delay 1/8 as an Aux FX, and zone 2 is assigned to channel 5, then setting the Aux FX Channel to 5 sends the programs of all of the zones in the Multi through zone 2’s Program’s Aux FX (i.e., through 25 Basic Delay 1/8).
Page 149: Common Page
Multi Edit Mode COMMON Page COMMON Page The COMMON page contains parameters that affect every zone in the current Multi. Press the COMMON soft button to enter the COMMON page. Parameter Range Of Values Default Value Tempo 20 to 400 BPM Clock Source Internal, External Internal...
Page 150: Kb3 Channel
Multi Edit Mode About Auxiliary Effects KB3 Channel If KB3 Programs are selected for more than one Zone, this parameter specifies which MIDI Channel has priority to load a KB3 Program. Only one KB3 Program can be loaded at a time.
Page 151: Global Mode
Global Mode About Global Mode Chapter 10 Global Mode About Global Mode Global Mode gives you access to the global parameters of the Forte. It allows you to edit the master settings of the unit. It also allows you to restore factory defaults on the unit by performing a Reset.
Page 152: Selecting And Editing Parameters
Global Mode When you enter Global Mode, the last selected parameter since power-up (or the Tune parameter if you’re entering Global Mode for the first time since power-up) will be the currently selected parameter. Selecting and Editing Parameters To scroll through the parameters of Global Mode, use the Up/Down Arrow buttons. First, using the buttons underneath the display, select the page you need.
Page 153: Main1 Page
Global Mode MAIN1 Page MAIN1 Page The MAIN1 page in Global Mode allows you to set up how effects are applied, tuning and the way things are displayed on the Forte LCD display. Parameter Range of Values Default Value Tune -100 to 100 Cents (Ct) Transpose -128 to 127 Semitones (ST)
Page 154: Fx Mode
Global Mode MAIN1 Page FX Mode The FX Mode parameter determines how the Forte responds to interrupts with regards to effects. You can set this parameter to either Performance or Multitrack. With FX Mode set to Performance, the Forte minimizes disruption of existing effects when changing Programs, and entry values will not disrupt sustained notes when changing Programs in Program Mode.
Page 155: Power Off Time
Global Mode MAIN1 Page Power Off Time If the Auto Power Off parameter is set to On, then the Forte will power off after the time selected by the Power Off Time parameter has elapsed. The Forte will display the following warnings before powering off.
Page 156: Multi Controllers
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Multi Controllers When a multi is selected, this parameter determines how the sliders respond to movement. When set to instant, moving a slider will result in the assigned parameter immediately jumping to the slider position. With some parameters an abrupt change to the sound may be undesirable.
Page 157: Velocity Map
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Velocity Map The Velocity Map parameter determines the way the Forte 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 158: Intonation Map
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Intonation Map Most modern western music uses what is known as equal temperament. This means that the interval between each semitone of the 12 tone octave is precisely the same as every other semitone. However, many different intonation intervals have evolved over the centuries and across cultures and instruments, so equal temperament will not sound appropriate for certain styles of music.
Page 159: Editing Intonation Maps
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Editing Intonation Maps To edit an intonation map or create a new map, the Global mode User Type parameter must be set to Advanced. Select an existing map and press the Favorite 1 button to bring up the intonation editor (see below.) Intonation maps are based around a root key, use the Channel up/down buttons to change the root key, and the layout of keys will shift in the display (this is the same as changing the Int.Key parameter (see Intonation Key (Int.Key) below.)
Page 160: Drum Remap
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Drum Remap This parameter will remap all Drum programs to conform to the General MIDI (GM) drum map, a standard drum map used in many keyboards and synthesizers. The GM drum map isn’t optimally intuitive in terms of playability, so by default the Forte uses a unique keymap that is more intuitive and lends better to performance.
Page 161: Switch Pedal Overrides
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Switch Pedal Overrides The Switch Pedal Override parameters (SW1-3 Override) allow the controller assignments for the Switch Pedals to be changed for all Programs and Multis. (KB3 organ programs have a separate override for the SW1 pedal, see the Rotary Override section below for details.) The alternative assignments available for the Switch Pedal Overrides include the standard pedal controls of Sustain, Sostenuto and Soft as well as DataInc, DataDec, FavoriteInc and FavoriteDec, which can be used to change Programs, Multis or Favorites by using a pedal.
Page 162: Rotary Override
Global Mode MIDI Page In Multi Edit Mode, if a pedal is selected which has a pedal override enabled in Global mode, a message “Global Pedal Override is enabled” will display when that pedal is viewed to remind you that the Global mode pedal override settings are being used instead of the Multi mode pedal settings.
Page 163: Destination
Global Mode MIDI Page Destination The Destination parameter determines the destination of MIDI data generated by striking keys or activating controllers. This data can be sent to the Forte sound engine, through the MIDI out ports, or both. You can set this parameter to any of the three destinations for this parameter: Note that this parameter is always active and works in conjunction with the Multi Mode Destination parameter (see page 9-9).
Page 164: Change Multis
Global Mode MIDI Page CAUTION: It is possible to stop all MIDI transmission, in Multi Mode, if the Destination parameter is set to LOCAL, and the other is set to MIDI or USB. Change Multis The Change Multis parameter determines the exact timing of Multi changes when you select a different Multi, either by a normal data entry method or via MIDI program change commands.
Page 165: Localkbdchan (Local Keyboard Channel)
Global Mode MIDI Page Program Change Type For Use With Bank changes and Program changes. A bank has 128 IDs. Note that our system will recognize 16 banks, from 0 to 15. (2048 IDs). Extended This is for connecting a PC2 or a generic MIDI device as a controller device.
Page 166: Multi Mode
Global Mode Multi Mode Things are a bit different for playing Multis. In this case, you must use the LocalKbdChan to be able to play and control all of the Multis Zones. Set LocalKbdChan to match the channel your external MIDI source is using (for example: your MIDI source transmits on Channel 1, set LocalKbdChan to 1).
Page 167: Tools Page
Global Mode TOOLS Page TOOLS Page Pressing the TOOLS soft button calls up a page that gives you access to four analytic and diagnostic tools. Additionally, pressing the two center soft buttons will call up the TOOLS page from any mode. Press the “EXIT”...
Page 168: Voices
Global Mode TOOLS Page VOICES Pressing the Voices soft button calls up the Voice Status page, which shows the Forte’s active voice channels as you play. The Voice Status pages displays each active voice as an “M” for mono voices or displays stereo pairs of voices as an “S”.
Page 169: State
Global Mode TOOLS Page The Voice Status page gives you an indication of the envelope level of each voice, though not necessarily the volume level. Nonetheless, this can give you a valuable indication of how your voices are being used. For example, if all or most of the voices are active, then there’s a good chance that when voice stealing takes place an audible voice will be reallocated.
Page 170: Info
The INFO page contains the system information indicating what version of operating system and objects is currently installed in your Forte keyboard. Go to the Kurzweil website at http://www.kurzweil.com and make sure that you have the latest operating system available.
Page 171: Delete Page
Global Mode DELETE Page The DELETE page is useful in deleting unwanted user-created objects in your Forte. Select the Program or Multi that you wish to delete under the Program parameter and press the delete key. This action cannot be undone. CAUTION: Be aware that deleting programs will permanently remove them from the Forte.
Page 172: Reset Page
CAUTION: Be aware that performing a reset on the Forte will result in changes that can not be reversed. Kurzweil recommends that you save ( STORE) all your Programs and Multis that you wish to keep before performing a reset on the Forte.
Page 173: Reset Global Mode Parameters Only (Soft Reset)
Performing the following reset, will result in ALL User Programs & User Multis being erased. Global parameters are returned to their default state. This cannot be reversed. Kurzweil recommends that you save ( STORE) all your Programs and Multis that you wish to keep before performing a reset on Forte.
Page 174 Global Mode RESET Page Press the “Hard” soft button on the Global Reset page to perform a Hard Reset, and you will be prompted to continue. Press “Yes” if you wish to proceed with the Hard Reset. Press “Cancel” if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset. 10-24...
Page 175: Storage Mode
Storage Mode About Storage Mode Chapter 11 Storage Mode Storage mode 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 and the outside world. Storage mode in the Forte allows flexibility to organize files and their contents.
Page 176: Storage Mode Common Features
Storage Mode Storage Mode Common Features Use this page to select the storage device you wish to use with the navigation arrows or the Alpha wheel. When a device is selected, you can then chose to Load or Store. If a storage device is not connected, Forte will prompt you with a message to do so.
Page 177: Common Dialogues
Storage Mode Storage Mode Common Features When viewing a page that has the Path field, if their are any directories available in the root directory, you will be able to choose them from a list using the alpha wheel, cursor buttons, or - /+ (Previous/Next) buttons.
Page 178: The File Name / New Directory Dialogue
Storage Mode Storage Mode Common Features Create new directory. Calls up the New Directory dialogue NewDir (see the following section) Open Opens the highlighted directory Moves you up one level in the directory hierarchy. If the Parent display is already at the root directory, this button has no effect.
Page 179: The Store Page
Storage Mode The STORE Page The STORE Page The STORE button allows you to store a file containing User Programs, User Multis and the User Master Table to a computer or storage device connected via a USB connection. NOTE : If the Forte is currently connected to your computer as a MIDI controller, Saving or Loading a ﬁ...
Page 180: Pressing Store
Storage Mode The STORE Page Pressing STORE Press the STORE button when you have a storage device plugged into a USB port. If no USB connection is detected by the Forte, you will see the error message “Error: No valid device inserted.” Store All Press the “All”...
Page 181: The Load Page
Storage Mode The LOAD Page The LOAD Page The LOAD button calls up the LOAD page where you can load compatible files from a storage device. NOTE : If the Forte is currently connected to your computer as a MIDI controller, Saving or Loading a ﬁ le in the PC Virtual Drive will temporarily disconnect the Forte USB MIDI connection for approximately 1 second.
Page 182: Pressing Load
When browsing individual objects within a Kurzweil object file, you can select one or multiple individual objects to load. Objects within a Kurzweil file are shown in a list and grouped by object type. The object that is currently highlighted in red can be selected or deselected for loading by pressing the “Select”...
Page 183: Example Using Load
The LOAD Page Pressing the Open soft button will open the highlighted folder, or open OPEN the highlighted Kurzweil ﬁ le allowing you to select individual objects PARENT Selecting Parent will close an existing open folder. Selecting FILL means you would like to keep the existing User FILL Programs or Multis.
Page 184: Compatible Files
Storage Mode The LOAD Page The two tables below show the results if you use FILL or OVWRITE with the User Bank. Forte Bank after using FILL Forte Bank after using OVWRITE Program ID Program Name Program ID Program Name 1024 3rd World Order 1025...
Page 185: System Mode
System Mode Chapter 12 System Mode CAUTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO MAKE ANY CHANGES IN SYSTEM MODE UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THIS CHAPTER This chapter will help you familiarize you with the functions of System Mode. System Mode allows you to manage and upgrade the OS software of your Forte as well as perform diagnostic tests of the instrument’s various internal systems and processes.
Page 186: Run Forte
System Mode Run Forte Run Forte This is the first System Mode menu item. Pressing the “Run Forte” soft button will load the OS and the Forte will start up as if you just switched on the unit. If the Forte operating system fails to load up, you will see an error message with an error code.
Page 187: System Update
System Update allows you to keep your Forte running the latest available OS (Operating System), which you can download from the Kurzweil website. The file that is used to install a new OS version with sounds is combined into one file called a KUF (Kurzweil Unified File).
Page 188: Install Using A Usb Flash Drive
System Update Install Using a USB Flash Drive 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 flash drive to the USB STORAGE slot of Forte (powered off).
Page 189 System Mode System Update 6. If the system was able to read the USB flash drive that was plugged in, it will display a list of files and folders as shown below. You can use the arrow buttons or Alpha wheel to move up and down the list.
Page 190 System Mode System Update 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. 12-6...
Page 191: Install Using A Computer/Tablet
System Update Install Using a Computer/Tablet 1. Download the System Update file from the Kurzweil website or another reliable source and save it in a known folder or directory accessible to your computer/tablet. 2. Connect the Forte (powered off) to the computer/tablet with the USB cable provided into the USB Computer/Tablet slot.
Page 192 System Mode System Update If the Forte cannot detect a connection to the computer/tablet 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 computer/tablet and press OK. 12-8...
Page 193 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.
Page 194: 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, follow the directions of Kurzweil Technical Support. 12-10...
Page 195: System Reset
System Mode System Reset System Reset CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES ALL USER PROGRAMS & MULTIS. System Reset will restore the Forte back to a Factory State. In addition to all user Programs and Multis being deleted, Global Mode settings will be restored to factory defaults. To clear all user Programs/Multis and restore the factory default state, select the System Reset menu option.
Page 196 System Mode System Reset If you are not sure what you are about to do, select CANCEL. This will exit the System Reset process and take you back to the System Mode menu. If you select OK the Forte will proceed with erasing all of the user objects (Programs & Multis) in the Forte and restoring the instrument back to a Factory State.
Page 197: System Utilities
System Mode System Utilities System Utilities System Utilities contains various utilities for system administration. Select “Back” if you wish to exit and return back to the System Mode menu. 12-13...
Page 198: Format Flash
System Mode System Utilities Format Flash CAUTION: THIS OPERATION ERASES THE OPERATING SYSTEM, ALL FACTORY OBJECTS AND ALL USER OBJECTS. Performing this operation will format the Forte’s system flash memory and erase the OS software as well as all Objects. Do not do this unless you think it is necessary in order to improve the performance of your Forte.
Page 199 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. 12-15...
Page 200: Install Module
If you have updated the Forte but wish to return to the earlier version, you can use the Restore Older option. Display Diag This option allows diagnostics of the color LCD display. You may be guided by Kurzweil Technical Support to use this option if needed. 12-16...
Page 201: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Maintenance Chapter 13 Troubleshooting Maintenance Aside from normal care in handling and use, your Forte requires no regular maintenance. Clean with a soft dry cloth. Never use abrasives or solvents as they may damage the unit’s paint, markings, and display screen. There are no batteries inside to replace—ever. Instead of volatile SRAM used in most other instruments, your Forte uses nonvolatile Flash Memory for storage, which retains information without power.
Page 202: Display "Brightness
Troubleshooting Common Problems The power cable is not plugged securely into the Forte ISSUE power jack. REMEDY Plug the power cable securely into the Forte power jack. The wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord is defective or ISSUE damaged. REMEDY Use a different wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord.
Page 203 Troubleshooting Common Problems ISSUE The volume slider is turned down. REMEDY Slowly push the volume slider up. The volume control on the audio system or mixer is turned ISSUE down. REMEDY Slowly turn the volume control up. The signal source selection on the audio system or mixer is ISSUE incorrect.
Page 204 Troubleshooting Common Problems If you can hear sound but it is low or distorted, check if one of the following might be the issue: A received MIDI volume message has specified a low ISSUE volume. Set the volume of the audio system or mixer to the lowest level. Disconnect all MIDI cables, set the “Destination”...
Page 205: Midi Problems
Troubleshooting MIDI Problems MIDI Problems If you are experiencing problems sending MIDI to an external module, check if one of the following might be the issue: ISSUE The MIDI cable is not securely plugged in at both ends. REMEDY Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends. ISSUE The MIDI connections are wrong.
Page 206: Pedal Problems
Troubleshooting Pedal Problems Pedal Problems Before you consult this section, be sure to read The Pedal Jacks on page 2-7. 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 207: If None Of The Above
Multi parameters. If you want to be sure that all of the factory defaults are in place, see the RESET Page on page 10-22. Also be sure to check Kurzweil’s website for additional Forte information that may have been published since this manual was written: www.kurzweil.com.
Page 208: 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 page 10-4 for multi-timbral applications) Altered 0–127 Note Number True Voice...
Page 209: 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 TP/40L with pressure. Display: 480 x 272 pixel high resolution color LCD with front-panel brightness adjust. Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated.
Page 210: Programs
Programs Appendix C Programs Object Version : 1.30.00 PIANO PIANO Rich 9ft Grand 70's Album Rich 7ft Grand Artis Grand Bright 9ft Grand Legacy Grand Bright 7ft Grand New Age Solo 9ft Grand Piano & Harp Solo 7ft Grand Piano & Choir Vintage Upright Mood Ring Vintage Grand...
Page 211 Programs CLAV CLAV Chaka Clav Fr Harpsi L84U8 SupaStevie(CB) Fr Harpsi L48 Funkadelic Relic Fr Harpsi Lute ZEP Clav Fr Harpsi L8 HeartbreakerWAH Fr Harpsi U8 Chameleon Wah Fr Harpsi L8 Stevie Fuzz Amp Fr Harpsi U8 OutOfPhasPickups ORGAN ORGAN Classic B3 All Stops Funky Perc...
Page 212 Programs PADS PADS Film Score Pad Lush Pad Majestic Pad Deeper Water So Lush Pad Lush Rhythm Pad Bladerunner ARP Cosmic Sus Pedal CrotaleScape Pad Slo Syn Orch Undercurrents Add A Pad 1 Fairlight Pad Add a Pad 2 Phase Shimmer Reverse Universe Evolving Pad Pan Strings 3...
Page 213 Programs BRASS BRASS Session Hornz Lead Trumpet High-End Horns Solo Trombone Split SectionSW Jubilee Trumpets Mancini Brass Wah Trumpet GB Hornz+Syn Mr. West Horns Super-8 Brass Bullit Brass Brass Fanfare Dr. StAb'N SwEll Low Orch Brass MiamiBrassSectns WINDS WINDS Mostly Saxes Solo Tenor Sax UniSaxSection Clarinet/Flute...
Page 214 Programs DRUMS DRUMS Kit 1 Open Rock Kit 9 Big Buzz Kit 2 J Geils Kit 10 DeadRockr Kit 3 West Boxy Kit 11 Low Rock Kit 4 SquashRock Kit 12 GaddsLair Kit 5 Beatbox101 Kit 13 KirkeeB Kit 6 Full Room Kit 14 ModernRok Kit 7 Brush Kit 15 Drum&Bass...
Page 215 Programs HYBRID Celeste Palette Bellestrum VTrg Toy Piano Bunch of Bells Synthy 73 Wurzzicato Comp Cro + Pad Clavestrum MISCELLANEOUS Bowed Crotales Bells and Bows Bass Pedal Bubbles! Silent Program Editor Template Clear Program...
Page 216: Kb3 Programs
KB3 Mode. KB3 Improvements in the Forte KB3 Programs in the Forte contain improvements over previous Kurzweil models including improved Leslie emulation Chains, Key Click, Leakage, and cabinet emulation. Also, KB3 programs that emulate Hammond organs do not use any of the Forte’s 128 voices...
Page 217: Drawbars
KB3 Programs Drawbars Drawbars The drawbars on a tone wheel organ emulate pipes of different lengths on a pipe organ. In either case, they are controlled by changing the positions of a number of “stops”. As the organist pulls out or pushes in these stops, he adds or reduces harmonics. Whether it’s pipes or drawbars, though, the stops work like this: pull one out to add more of an overtone;...
Page 218: Chorus/Vibrato Depth
KB3 Programs KB3 Mode Buttons Chorus/Vibrato Depth This parameter determines how much of the effect is applied to the KB3 sounds. There are two levels of both Chorus and Vibrato available, depending on the setting for the Chor/Vib button. Percussion Percussion is a characteristic feature of tone wheel organs.
Page 219: Variation
KB3 Programs KB3 Mode Buttons Variation The Variation 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.
Page 220: Multis
Multis Appendix E Multis Object Version : 1.30.00 MULTI MULTI Gospel B3 & Pno Min Ho Worship Endless Dream Controlled Synth Celestial Palace EP & Synbass FM-Disco Pop Universe Pad Chill Kit/Chords Bossa Me Triumphant! Daydream EP Prepared Marimba Massive Mono Big Choir 5ths EBass/FMEP &...
Page 221 Multis MULTI MULTI MULTI Pedal Drummer! Aero Dream Layer Default EP & Pedal Pads Str/Cel/Vox/Glok Forte Control 3Octave Pno/Bass Sparkler Clear Multi Piano Vel Brass Guitar+Synth Rhode Sweetness Neo-Baroque Double Drummer Dirty Funk Split VelocityBell Pad Mystical Synth Piano Lesson Stacked Organ Fuzzy Wurly/Bass Glitzy Keys...
Page 222: Effects
Effects Appendix F Effects Object Version : 1.30.00 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 223 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT AbbeyBrasHall2 OmniStage Warm Leslie K Smooth Long Hall OmniStage NewLord 1 K kickcmp3 gshot vrb CrunchLesl122 K kickcmp4 deep part1 HotLeslie122b K snarcmp4 DblSloFlangeCmp BostonLeslieK kickcmp5 alphacentauri1 CrunchLesl122 K Bright Hat Room Timbered Taps 2 Hot Leslie 122e BrightFlange GospelDistLes K HotLeslie122f K...
Page 224 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT DistlLes HotGs DrumFatty3 CagesRoom NewLord 1 Fierce Lead CmpRecitalHall SystemTemp Tap CompTrem StrRecitalHall1 WaterDistSynth 12StWarmCrunch StrRecitalHall2 FlangeVoiceHall Phaser EGT RecitalHall BrightFlangeHall SnareComp1 MyJacoART SoulLeslie122 K ASDrumComp1 UprightBassRoom FlngRecitalHall KickComp1 Levin Chorus Med Drum Room 60's BigDrumRoom Bright Room Dual Filters + AS SynthDist2...
Page 225 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT DblSloFlangeCmp CmPhDiRe4Drms5 Gated Plate Deep ChorusVerb JADrumAmp2b JAJazzCmps ChorDlyWet26-28 DrmFatener/ Ech2 JA Rl Nce Verb Light ChorusVerb DrmCMP4PrgFX7 JADrumAmp1 Chor Delay 26 27 EnhCD4DRUMS2 JADrumAmp2 Pitcher Slider A Little Booth2 DrumFXcmpdly1 Pad Depth Pt1 DrmFlngDlyVrbCm2 Drum Freq Offset PolyPitcher 2 CmEqDeRe4DrmsSTa CheapDrmDist...
Page 226 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 227 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 228 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 229 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 1006 Viola2 1045 Heartbreaker 1125 7ft Solo 1007 Cello2 1046 S DW AlbumEQ1 1126 D TMP flat EQ 1008 FalgorwahGtr 1047 DynoChor73 1127 7ft Squashed 1009 Accdn Booth 1048 73DWPHASE2 1128 7ft Warm Jazz 1010 BRASS EQ/Comp 1049 Double Grand3 1129 9ft Classic 1011 SynTrem...
Page 230 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 1161 Harpsichord 2 1211 Soft Rhodes 1417 NAMMClavFuzz1 1162 Vintage Squashed 1212 Soft Rhodes2 1418 ClavNAMMPhasDst1 1163 House 9ft Grand 1213 SoftStTrem Rhds 1419 ClavNAMMPhasDst2 1164 Super Pop eq 1214 73SparkleTop 1420 73DWPHASE2 1165 Scoop 9ft Grand 1230 Supa Clav 1421 77DWChor2 1166 Brt Scoop 9ft...
Page 231 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 1531 Rhodes-Flange 1657 Ambient Pno EQ 1701 FunkyPerc Les 01 1532 Rhodes-Phaser 1658 Blown Spkr Ins 1702 SoulPerc Les 01 1533 Rhodes-Rotary 1659 Recital Piano3 1703 PerfectStrLes01 1534 Rhodes-Env Filt 1660 FM n K EQ 1704 70s Drwbars Les1 1550 Rhodes1 Aux 1661 FM Hall 1705 Prog Bars Les01...
Page 232 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 1807 Dark Wobbles 2053 Pad Depth Forte 3207 Tenor Sax 1808 Tines Aux Rev 2054 ChorVerb for Pad 3208 GANGsta Wrap 1809 Synth Dist CDly 2055 Symphony Harpsi 3209 Basic Delay 3/16 1810 Mosque w/Inf Rev 2101 ChoDistDly2 3210 DblSloFlangeCmp 1811 MosqueySwirl Aux...
Page 233 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 3243 Synth Brass Env 3279 Synth Bass CDR 3315 Syn Brass Plate 3244 Van BrownSound 3280 BOC Deverb 3316 Syn Str Hall 3245 Van Reverb 3281 Gtr Niceverb 3317 E-Bow 1 3246 Gated Plate 3282 TripleCaster1 3318 THX 3247 Van EQ 3283 TripleCaster2...
Page 234 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 3351 Syn Str Hall 3472 SnrEnhanceComp 4015 R&B Stack 3352 BOC Deverb 3473 NewKickComp 1 4016 Super Pop 3353 Popcorn Plate 3474 CmpVerb4Drms2 4017 70s Album 3354 Plantasia Plate 3475 DistCompRev4Drms 4018 Artis Grand 3355 New Horns 1 3476 DrmCMP4PrgNew 4019 Legacy Grand 3356 Phase DW...
Page 235 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4051 Bright Fuzz Wrly 4093 PerfectStrLes X 4129 Dark Wobbles 4052 Tramp Amp Wurly 4094 70s Drwbars LesX 4130 Daft Lead 4053 FM EP 1 4095 Prog Bars Les X 4131 Minipulse 4Pole 4054 FM EP 2 4096 Ezra II Les X 4132 Frankenstein Wah 4055 Rhotary Rhds 73...
Page 236 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4166 Tesla Coil 4202 Low Orch Brass 4249 Beasties Bass 4167 Warbly Pong SQR 4203 Lead Trumpet 4250 Levin/Gabrlfrtls 4168 Gangsta Wrap 4204 Solo Trombone 4258 Motown Bass 4169 Woodhouse Bass 4205 Jubilee Trumpets 4259 Finger Bass 4170 Aggro OctoBass 4206 Wah Trumpet 4260 Flea/Bootsy...
Page 237 Effects EFFECT EFFECT EFFECT 4300 Real Vibes 5016 Clav Chamber 5052 Miami Gated Room 4301 Stereo Marinba 5017 Green Room 5053 Miami Plate Rvb 4302 Xylophone 5018 AbbeyBrasHall2 5054 Tenor Sax 4303 XHarmonicStlDrum 5019 MedRoom10 5055 Bari Sax 4304 Chimes 5020 Medium Hall 5056 Small Dark Room2 4305 Bigger Chimes...
Page 238 Effects EFFECT 5088 jk AUX1 5089 Empty Stage 5090 DF OrganRoom 5091 KB3 Aux2 Booth 5092 KB3 Aux2 Booth 2 5093 Organ Chamber2 5094 KB3 Cab 1 5095 KB3 Cab 2 5096 Plebe Chamber 5097 1.6ms Hall 5098 Artis KHall 5099 2.0ms Hall 5100 Sweet PnoHall 2 5101 FM Hall...
Page 239: Index
Index Index Brake D-2. Brightness 13-2. Brightness Knob 3-14. Bump 9-15, 9-22. Buttons Alphanumeric. See Alphanumeric Entry. Category 3-15, 6-2, 6-6, 6-7, 6-8. Channel/Zone 3-13. Activating Zones 8-9, 8-12. Double Press Add Parameter 9-22. Panic 6-20. Aftertouch. See Mono Pressure. Program Demo 3-17, 5-7, 6-3.
Page 240 Index Controller 1-2, 1-3, 2-4, 2-5, 2-6, 2-7, 2-9, 2-15, 3-4, 3-7, Expand 9-14, 9-22. 3-11, 3-12, 4-2, 5-1, 5-2, 6-11, 6-13, 6-16, 6-20, 6-21, Expression 10-19. 8-1, 8-6, 8-8, 9-1, 9-4, 9-5, 9-11, 9-12, 9-19, 9-24, 9-25, 10-13, 10-14, 10-16. Controller Parameter 9-21.
Page 241 Index Install Module 12-16. Int. Key 10-9. MAIN1 Page 10-3. Intonation Key 7-12, 10-9. MAIN2 Page 10-6. Intonation Map 7-11, 10-8. Main Page 9-8. Maintenance 12-1, 13-1. Master EQ 3-1, 3-7, 3-8, B-1. Jump 3-16. MIDI 1-2, 2-17, 6-4, 8-3, 10-17. Bank.
Page 242 Index Deleting. See Deleting User Multis. Problems 13-1. Editing. See Multi Edit Mode. Power Cable iii, 1-4, 2-2. Favorites. See also Favorite Buttons. Power Off 10-4. See Auto Power Off. Parameters List. See Zone: Parameters. Pre/Post Ins Parameter 7-9. Saving 6-15, 6-18, 8-11, 8-15. Pressure.
Page 243 Index Soft 1-3. Tuning 3-6, 3-11, 6-10, 8-7. Soft Button. See Buttons: Soft. Type Parameter 9-18. Soft Pedal 9-25. Soft Reset. See also Reset: Soft. Software Update 2-4, 2-18. Restore. See Restore. USB Flash Drive 2-4, 11-5, 11-7, 12-3, 12-4, 12-5. Update.
Page 244 ©2014 Young Chang Co., Ltd. All rights reserved. Kurzweil® is a product line of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Kurzweil®, Young Chang®, V. A. S. T.®, Forte™, and FlashPlay™ are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. All other trademarks and copyrights are property of their respective companies.

Kurzweil Forte 7 Musician's Manual

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Introducing the Forte

Using this Guide with the Forte7

Main Features

Keeping the Forte/Forte7 up to Date

Do You Have Everything

Music Rack (Optional)

Getting Started

Before You Start

Setting up the Forte

Using the Forte/Forte7

The Rear Panel

Connecting to Your Audio System

Connecting to a Computer

Selecting Programs and Multis

Modes

Updating the Forte/Forte7

Features of the Forte and Forte7

Powering up Defaults

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Pitch and Modulation Wheels

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Variation Button

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Save Button

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Audio in

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Terminology

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About Program Mode

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About Multi Mode

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Zone Parameters

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