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General| Number of Keys | 76 |
|---|---|
| Keyboard Type | Fully-weighted hammer action |
| Polyphony | 128 |
| Effects | Multiple effects including reverb, chorus, delay, EQ, distortion |
| Connectivity | MIDI In/Out, USB, Audio Outputs, Audio Inputs |
| Display | LCD |
| Multitimbral | 16 parts |
| Factory Presets | Over 1, 000 sounds |
| Factory MIDI Setups | 256 |
| Controllers | Pitch wheel, modulation wheel |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x 1/4" |
| Software Updates | Via USB |
| Included Accessories | Power cable |
Guidelines to prevent and resolve radio and television interference issues.
Explains how to effectively use the manual for both Forte and Forte7 models.
Overview of the Forte's advanced features, sound capabilities, and technology.
Describes the variety of high-quality sounds available, including pianos, organs, and orchestral instruments.
Explains the 88-key hammer-action keyboard and the array of physical controls.
Details the pedal jacks and supported optional pedal controllers for enhanced performance.
Guidance on checking for and installing software updates for the Forte.
Lists the components included with the Forte instrument package.
Essential precautions to take before connecting and powering on the Forte keyboard.
Step-by-step guide for physically setting up the Forte keyboard on a stable surface.
Instructions on powering on, adjusting volume, and navigating basic modes.
Details all connections and ports located on the rear panel of the Forte.
Explains basic MIDI connections for controlling other modules or being controlled.
Guide to connecting and utilizing various types of pedals with the Forte.
Instructions on connecting the Forte to mixers, speakers, or other audio equipment.
Steps for connecting the Forte to a computer or tablet via USB for data transfer or control.
How to navigate and select instrument sounds (Programs) and layered sounds (Multis).
Introduces the six main operating modes: Program, Edit, Multi, Global, and Storage.
Information on system resets, updates, and storage management for the Forte.
Describes parameters that reset on power-on versus those that are remembered.
Identifies and describes all controls and buttons on the Forte's front panel.
Details the function and operation of the pitch and modulation wheels.
Explains how sliders and other real-time controls affect sound parameters.
Describes the Zone mute/volume buttons and the five programmable switch buttons.
Covers foot switch assignments, KB3 mode buttons, and the transpose function.
Explains the Variation, Tap Tempo, and Save buttons for performance and data management.
Details the Master EQ and Compressor effects for shaping the overall sound.
How to connect and use external audio sources like MP3 players.
Explains the function of the Program, Multi, and Global mode selection buttons.
Guide to using the LCD display, navigation buttons, and Alpha Wheel for interface control.
Explains using Category buttons and the keypad for selecting Programs and entering data.
How to set default programs per category and save favorite sounds.
Adjusting pitch transposition and assigning physical controllers to parameters.
Outlines the typical assignments of physical controllers to synthesis and effects parameters.
How to split the keyboard for different sounds or layer multiple sounds on one key.
Instructions on saving split or layered configurations as Multis for later recall.
How to set the MIDI channel for program transmission.
Resets all MIDI notes and controllers to a safe state.
Detailed steps for saving custom Programs, including ID and naming.
Procedure for renaming custom Programs with a 16-character limit.
Instructions for completing the saving process for user-created Programs.
Introduction to editing Programs, including parameter assignments and effects.
How to navigate and modify parameters within Program Edit Mode.
Using the Alpha Wheel and navigation buttons to adjust parameter values.
Using the Assign function to map physical controllers to parameters or MIDI CCs.
Explains the different pages within Program Edit Mode for parameter adjustments.
Guide to using insert and auxiliary effects chains to enhance sounds.
Details common parameters affecting program behavior like Bend Range and Category.
Adjusting pitch bend range and output gain for programs.
Setting program category and adjusting intonation maps.
Configuring tuning key, monophonic playback, and legato techniques.
Setting portamento effects for monophonic programs.
Adjusting portamento glide speed and crossfading samples.
How to select, browse, and manage Multis using various interface elements.
Explains the concept of Zones within a Multi and how to mute them.
How to transpose sounds within a Multi and assign controllers to parameters.
Step-by-step guide to creating splits and layers within the Multi Mode.
Instructions for saving, renaming, and managing custom Multis.
Introduction to editing and creating Multis, accessing common and zone parameters.
How to select and modify parameters for individual Zones within a Multi.
Using the Assign function to map physical controllers to parameters or MIDI CCs.
Explains Zone parameters like Status, Program, Key Range, Pan, and Volume.
Details parameters specific to a selected Zone on the MAIN page.
Configuring where MIDI data from a Zone is sent (Local, MIDI Out, USB).
Setting parameters for switch and continuous controllers within Multi Edit Mode.
Managing insert and auxiliary effects chains for Multis.
Common parameters affecting all Zones in a Multi, such as Tempo and Clock Source.
How to navigate and modify global settings using the display and controls.
Adjusting effects mode, tuning, display views, and power settings.
Configuring velocity maps, pressure maps, and intonation for playing style.
Setting MIDI destinations, channel assignments, and program change behavior.
Accessing tools for monitoring MIDI, checking voices, and system state.
How to delete unwanted user programs and multis.
Options for performing Soft or Hard Resets to restore factory defaults.
Basic features for organizing files using directories and paths on storage devices.
How to save user programs, multis, and master tables to external storage.
Instructions for loading programs, multis, and files from storage devices.
Introduction to managing and upgrading the OS software and performing diagnostics.
How to enter and exit System Mode for maintenance tasks.
Guide to updating the Forte's operating system using USB or computer.
Steps to update the Forte's OS using a USB flash drive.
Steps to update the Forte's OS using a USB connection to a computer or tablet.
Instructions for running diagnostic tests on the instrument's internal systems.
Procedures for performing Soft or Hard Resets to restore factory defaults.
Accessing utilities like Format Flash, Install Module, and Restore Older versions.
Detailed instructions for formatting the Forte's internal flash memory.
Basic care instructions for cleaning and maintaining the Forte.
A guide to identifying and resolving common issues encountered with the Forte.
Steps to diagnose and resolve problems related to power supply and startup.
Solutions for display readability problems.
Solutions for no sound or distorted audio problems.
Steps to resolve issues with sending or receiving MIDI data.
Solutions for problems related to switch pedals and their connections.
Guidance for further troubleshooting steps and support resources.
Contact details for authorized service representatives.
Instructions on how to restore the Forte to its original factory settings.
Background on tone wheel organs and the development of KB3 programs.
Explains drawbar function and how sliders control them.
Details the special capabilities of KB3 mode buttons for sound shaping.
Details percussion effects, decay, pitch, and the key click feature in KB3 mode.
How the Variation button controls rotary speaker effects in KB3 programs.
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