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Kurzweil Forte SE Musician's Manual

Kurzweil Forte SE Musician's Manual (374 pages)

Brand: Kurzweil | Category: Synthesizer | Size: 8 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Kurzweil International Contacts
4
Table of Contents
5
Introducing Forte SE

11
- Main Features
  11
- Do You Have Everything
  13
- Keeping the Forte SE up to Date
  13
- Music Rack (Optional)
  13
Getting Started

14
- Before You Start
  14
- Setting up the Forte SE
  14
- Updating the Forte SE
  15
- Using the Forte SE
  15
- The Rear Panel
  16
- The AC Power Jack
  16
- The USB Ports
  16
- The MIDI (in and OUT) Ports
  17
- Basic MIDI Hookup
  17
- The Pedal Jacks
  17
- The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks
  21
- Connecting to Your Audio System
  21
- Connecting to a Computer
  23
- Forte SE Sounds
  23
Features of the Forte SE

25
- Power up Defaults
  25
- The Front Panel
  26
- Real Time Controls
  27
  - Transpose Buttons
    30
  - Pitch Wheel
    31
  - Modulation Wheel
    31
- Master EQ
  32
- Mode Buttons
  33
- Navigation
  34
- The Edit Button
  36
- The Save Button
  36
- Sound Select
  37
- Double Button Presses
  38
Terminology

43
The Operating Modes

46
- Program Mode
  46
- Multi Mode
  47
- Global Mode
  48
- Functions
  49
- Program Edit Mode
  51
- Multi Edit Mode
  52
Program Mode

53
- About Program Mode
  53
- Selecting Programs
  54
- Transposition
  59
- Controller Parameter Assignments
  60
- Controller Conventions
  61
- The Split and Layer Functions
  62
- The Arp Pages
  66
- Save User Programs
  66
- Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel
  69
- Panic
  69
Program Edit Mode

70
- About Program Edit Mode
  70
- Differences between Regular and Advanced User Type
  70
- Selecting Parameters
  71
- VAST and KB3 Programs
  73
- VAST Program Structure
  73
- Editing VAST Programs
  75
- The Soft Buttons in the Program Editor
  76
- The Parameters (PARAMS) Page
  79
- Parameter Controls
  80
- The Program FX (FX) Page
  83
- The Layer FX (LYR_FX) Page
  85
- The COMMON Page
  86
- Portamento Rate
  88
- The KEYMAP Page
  89
- The LAYER Page
  94
- The PITCH Page
  100
- The AMP Page
  100
- The Algorithm (ALG) Page
  100
  - Algorithm Basics
    101
  - Common Dsp Control Parameters
    102
- The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page
  107
- The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page
  108
- The OUTPUT Page
  109
- The LFO Page
  113
- The ASR Page
  115
- The Function (FUN) Page
  117
- The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page
  117
- The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3)
  121
- The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page
  121
- Key Tracking
  123
- The Arpeggiator Function
  125
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  138
- Editing VAST Programs with KVA Oscillators
  141
- KB3 Program Structure
  149
- Editing KB3 Programs
  151
- KB3 Editor: the Parameters (PARAMS) Page
  151
- KB3 Editor: the Program FX (FX) Page
  152
- KB3 Editor: the COMMON Page
  152
- KB3 Editor: the Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page
  154
- KB3 Editor: the Drawbars (DRAWBR) Page
  156
- KB3 Editor: the PITCH Page
  158
- KB3 Editor: the AMP Page
  158
- KB3 Editor: the KEYCLICK Page
  159
- KB3 Editor: the PERC1 Page
  161
- KB3 Editor: the PERC2 Page
  163
- KB3 Editor: the EQ Page
  163
- KB3 Editor: the OUTPUT Page
  164
- KB3 Editor: the LFO, ASR, FUN, and ARP Pages
  165
The Effects Chain Editor

166
- The MAIN Page
  166
- The MOD Pages
  167
- FXLFO, FXASR, and FXFUN Pages
  168
- INFO Page
  168
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  169
- Effects Parameters
  170
  - Resonant Filter
    180
  - Ring Modulation
    186
Keymap and Sample Editing

188
- The Keymap Editor
  188
- Fine Tune
  192
- Building a Keymap
  196
- Editing Samples
  197
Multi Mode

203
- About Multi Mode
  203
- Selecting Multis
  204
- About Zones
  208
- Transposition
  208
- Parameter Assignments
  209
- The Split and Layer Functions
  211
- The ARP Function
  214
- Save User Multis
  215
Multi Edit Mode

219
- About Multi Edit Mode
  219
- Selecting Parameters
  220
- Zone Parameters
  222
- OVERVIEW Page
  223
- MAIN Page
  224
- KEYVEL (Keyvelocity) Page
  228
- BEND Page
  231
- CCTLS (Ccs/Continuous Controllers) Page
  231
- SWITCH (Switches) Page
  235
- Controlling Program Parameter Assignments from Multi Mode
  238
- The Controller Destination List
  238
- COMMON Page
  245
- ARP1 and ARP2 (Arpeggiator 1 & 2) Pages
  246
- FX Page
  247
- Auxfx 1, Auxfx 2
  248
- About Auxiliary Effects
  250
- Audio Input (AUD-IN)
  250
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  252
- Save User Multis
  253
Global Mode

254
- About Global Mode
  254
- Selecting and Editing Parameters
  255
- MAIN Page
  255
- Auto Power off
  256
- MAPS Page
  259
- SONG (Song Mode)
  262
- FILE (Storage Page)
  263
- CNTRLS (Controller Overrides Page)
  271
- MIDI Page
  273
- AUD-IN (Audio Input Page)
  276
- TOOLS Page
  279
- SAMPLE (Samples Memory Map Page)
  282
- Loader
  283
- Delete Page
  283
- Reset
  284
Song Mode and the Song Editor

285
- Getting Started with the Sequencer
  285
- Song Mode: the MAIN Page
  285
- Soft Buttons on the Main Page
  291
- Song Mode: the BIG Page
  293
- Song Mode: the FX Pages
  295
- Song Mode: the MIXER Page
  295
- Song Mode: the METRONOME Page
  296
- Song Mode: the Filter Pages (RECFLT and PLYFLT)
  298
- Song Mode: the MISC Page
  300
- Song Mode: the STATS Page
  301
- Song Editor: the COMMON Page
  302
- The Song Editor
  302
- Song Editor: the TRACK Page
  303
- Song Editor: Track Functions
  306
- Song Editor: the EVENT Page
  313
System Mode

316
- Run Forte SE
  317
- System Update
  317
- Run Diagnostics
  322
- System Reset
  323
- System Utilities
  325
Troubleshooting

329
- Maintenance
  329
- Common Problems
  329
- MIDI Problems
  332
- Pedal Problems
  333
- If None of the above
  334
MIDI Implementation

336
Physical Specifications

337
Programs

338
KB3 Programs

344
- Introducing KB3 Programs
  344
- Drawbars
  345
- KB3 Mode Buttons
  345
Multis

347
Effects Chains

349
Index

369

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Kurzweil Forte SE Musician's Manual

Kurzweil Forte SE Musician's Manual (331 pages)

Brand: Kurzweil | Category: Electronic Keyboard | Size: 7.48 MB

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions
3
Kurzweil International Contacts
4
Table of Contents
5
Introducing Forte SE

11
- Main Features
  11
- Do You Have Everything
  13
- Keeping the Forte SE up to Date
  13
- Music Rack (Optional)
  13
Getting Started

14
- Before You Start
  14
- Setting up the Forte SE
  14
- Updating the Forte SE
  15
- Using the Forte SE
  15
- The Rear Panel
  16
- The AC Power Jack
  16
- The USB Ports
  16
- The MIDI (in and OUT) Ports
  17
- Basic MIDI Hookup
  17
- The Pedal Jacks
  17
- The Audio (LEFT/MONO and RIGHT) Jacks
  21
- Connecting to Your Audio System
  21
- Connecting to a Computer
  23
- Forte SE Sounds
  23
Features of the Forte SE

25
- Powering up Defaults
  25
- The Front Panel
  26
- Real Time Controls
  27
  - Transpose Buttons
    30
  - Pitch Wheel
    31
  - Modulation Wheel
    31
- Master EQ
  32
- Mode Buttons
  33
- Navigation
  34
  - Soft Buttons
    35
  - Alpha Wheel
    35
- The Edit Button
  36
- The Save Button
  36
- Sound Select
  37
- Double Button Presses
  38
Terminology

43
The Operating Modes

46
- Program Mode
  46
- Multi Mode
  47
- Global Mode
  48
- Functions
  49
- Program Edit Mode
  51
- Multi Edit Mode
  52
Program Mode

53
- About Program Mode
  53
- Selecting Programs
  54
- Transposition
  59
- Parameter Assignments
  60
- Controller Conventions
  61
- The Split and Layer Functions
  62
- The Arp Pages
  65
- Save User Programs
  66
- Changing the Transmit MIDI Channel
  68
- Panic
  69
Program Edit Mode

70
- About Program Edit Mode
  70
- Differences between Regular and Advanced User Type
  70
- Selecting Parameters
  71
- VAST and KB3 Programs
  73
- VAST Program Structure
  73
- Editing VAST Programs
  75
- The Soft Buttons in the Program Editor
  76
- The Parameters (PARAMS) Page
  79
- The Program FX (FX) Page
  82
- Auxiliary Send Parameters
  83
- The Layer FX (LYR_FX) Page
  84
- The COMMON Page
  85
  - Legato Play
    86
  - Portamento Rate
    87
  - Attack Portamento
    87
- The KEYMAP Page
  88
  - Timbre Shift
    91
  - Playback Mode
    91
- The LAYER Page
  93
- The PITCH Page
  99
- The AMP Page
  99
- The Algorithm (ALG) Page
  99
- Algorithm Basics
  100
- Common DSP Control Parameters
  101
  - Programmable Parameters
    103
  - Dynamic Vast
    105
- The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page
  106
- The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page
  108
- The OUTPUT Page
  109
  - Pan Mode
    110
  - Pan Table
    111
- The LFO Page
  112
  - Minimum Rate
    113
  - Maximum Rate
    114
  - Rate Control
    114
  - Lfo Shape
    114
  - Lfo Phase
    114
- The ASR Page
  115
- The Function (FUN) Page
  116
- The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page
  117
  - Attack Segment Times
    118
  - Attack Segment Levels
    118
  - Decay Segment
    119
  - Release Segments
    119
  - Loop Type
    119
- The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3)
  120
- The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page
  121
  - Key Tracking
    122
  - Velocity Tracking
    123
- The Arpeggiator Function
  124
  - Limit Option
    128
  - Shift Limit
    130
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  138
- Editing VAST Programs with KVA Oscillators
  140
  - Setting Kva Oscillator Type
    141
  - Advanced Use of Kva Oscillators
    143
- KB3 Program Structure
  148
- Editing KB3 Programs
  150
- KB3 Editor: the Parameters (PARAMS) Page
  151
- KB3 Editor: the Program FX (FX) Page
  151
- KB3 Editor: the COMMON Page
  151
- KB3 Editor: the Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page
  154
  - Number of Tone Wheels
    155
  - Organ Map
    155
  - Wheel Volume Map
    155
- KB3 Editor: the Drawbars (DRAWBR) Page
  156
- KB3 Editor: the Set Drawbars (Setdbr) Soft Button
  157
- KB3 Editor: the PITCH Page
  157
- KB3 Editor: the AMP Page
  158
- KB3 Editor: the KEYCLICK Page
  158
- KB3 Editor: the PERC1 Page
  160
- KB3 Editor: the PERC2 Page
  162
- KB3 Editor: the EQ Page
  163
- KB3 Editor: the LFO, ASR, FUN, and ARP Pages
  164
- KB3 Editor: the OUTPUT Page
  164
The Effects Chain Editor

165
- The MAIN Page
  165
- The MOD Pages
  166
- FXLFO, FXASR, and FXFUN Pages
  167
- INFO Page
  167
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  168
- Effects Parameters
  169
  - Complex Echo
    173
  - Rotating Speakers
    182
  - Tremolo and Autopan
    184
  - Ring Modulation
    185
  - Stereo Simulation
    186
Keymap and Sample Editing

187
- The Keymap Editor
  187
  - Keymap Editor Parameters
    189
  - Key Range
    190
  - Coarse Tune
    191
  - Fine Tune
    191
  - The Soft Buttons in the Keymap Editor
    192
  - Special Double Button Presses in the Keymap Editor
    194
- Building a Keymap
  195
- Editing Samples
  196
- The TRIM Page
  200
Multi Mode

202
- About Multi Mode
  202
- Selecting Multis
  203
- About Zones
  207
- Transposition
  207
- Parameter Assignments
  208
- The Split and Layer Functions
  210
- The ARP Function
  213
- Save User Multis
  213
Multi Edit Mode

217
- About Multi Edit Mode
  217
- Selecting Parameters
  218
- Zone Parameters
  220
- OVERVIEW Page
  221
- MAIN Page
  222
- KEYVEL (Keyvelocity) Page
  226
- BEND Page
  229
- CCTLS (Ccs/Continuous Controllers) Page
  229
- SWITCH (Switches) Page
  240
- Off Value
  242
- COMMON Page
  243
- ARP1 and ARP2 (Arpeggiator 1 & 2) Pages
  244
- FX Page
  245
- Auxfx 1, Auxfx 2
  246
- About Auxiliary Effects
  247
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
  248
- Save User Multis
  249
Global Mode

250
- About Global Mode
  250
- Selecting and Editing Parameters
  251
- MAIN Page
  251
  - Auto Power off
    253
  - Audio Input
    254
- MAPS Page
  255
- Controller Overrides (CNTRLS)
  258
- MIDI Page
  260
- TOOLS Page
  263
- DELETE Page
  266
- Reset
  267
- FILE (Storage Page)
  268
- Store
  270
System Mode

275
- Run Forte SE
  276
- System Update
  276
- Run Diagnostics
  281
- System Reset
  282
- System Utilities
  284
Troubleshooting

288
- Maintenance
  288
- Common Problems
  288
- MIDI Problems
  291
- Pedal Problems
  292
- If None of the above
  293
MIDI Implementation

295
Physical Specifications

296
Programs

297
KB3 Programs

301
- Introducing KB3 Programs
  301
- Drawbars
  302
- KB3 Mode Buttons
  302
Multis

305
Effects

306
Index

325

Kurzweil Forte SE Getting Started Manual

Kurzweil Forte SE Getting Started Manual (19 pages)

Brand: Kurzweil | Category: Musical Instrument | Size: 1.2 MB

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