Kurzweil Forte User Manual

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Part Number 910557-004 Rev. D

Written for software release v1.40 and OS 3.55

Including

Default Chapter3
- Default Chapter3
  - Radio and Television Interference3
  - Important Safety Instructions4
- Kurzweil International Contacts5
  - Table of Contents6
Introducing the Forte24
- Using this Guide with the Forte724
- Main Features24
- Keeping the Forte/Forte7 up to Date26
- Do You Have Everything27
- Music Rack (Optional)27
Getting Started28
- Before You Start28
- Setting up the Forte28
- Using the Forte/Forte730
- The Rear Panel31
- Connecting to Your Audio System38
- Connecting to a Computer40
- Selecting Programs and Multis41
- Modes43
- Updating the Forte/Forte745
Features of the Forte and Forte746
- Powering up Defaults46
  - Parameters Reset to Defaults at Power-On46
  - Parameters Remembered after Power-On46
- The Front Panel47
- Pitch and Modulation Wheels48
  - Pitch Wheel48
  - Modulation Wheel48
- Real Time Control49
- Transpose Buttons51
- Variation Button52
- Tap Tempo Button52
- Save Button52
- Master EQ & Compressor53
  - Master EQ53
  - Compressor53
- Audio in55
- Mode Buttons56
- Navigation57
- Kb3 Led59
- Category & Keypad60
  - Category60
  - Keypad60
- Double Button Presses61
Terminology64
The Operating Modes66
- Program Mode66
- Multi Mode67
- Global Mode68
- Storage Mode69
- Functions70
- Program Edit Mode73
- Multi Edit Mode73
- About Program Mode74
Program Mode74
- Selecting Programs75
- Transposition83
- Parameter Assignments84
  - Controller Conventions85
- The Split and Layer Soft Buttons86
- Changing the MIDI Transmit Channel91
- Panic91
- Save User Programs92
Program Edit Mode97
- About Program Edit Mode97
- Differences between Regular and Advanced User Type98
- Selecting Parameters98
  - The Display98
  - Alpha Wheel & Previous (-) and Next (+) Value Buttons99
  - Assign99
    - Using Enter + Controller99
- VAST and KB3 Programs100
- VAST Program Structure100
- Editing VAST Programs102
  - The Soft Buttons in the Program Editor102
  - Assigning VAST Parameters to Control Sources102
    - Names Displayed for VAST Sources104
  - VAST Sources and the PARAMS Page104
  - Relationship between Controller Assignments on the PARAMS Page and the VAST105
- The PARAMS Page106
  - PARAMS Page Parameters106
- The FX Page110
  - FX Page Parameters110
  - Aux 1, Aux 2111
  - Insert111
  - Auxiliary Send, Type and Mod112
  - Output112
- The Layer FX (LYR_FX) Page113
  - LAYER FX Page Parameters113
- The COMMON Page114
  - COMMON Page Parameters114
  - COMMON Parameters with Advanced User Type117
- The KEYMAP Page119
  - KEYMAP Page Parameters119
- The LAYER Page124
  - LAYER Page Parameters124
- The Wiring Algorithm (ALG) Page129
  - Algorithm Basics130
  - Common DSP Control Parameters131
  - Alt Input for Algorithms (Cascade Mode)135
  - Dynamic VAST136
- The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page137
  - DSP Control Page Parameters138
- The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page139
  - DSP Mod Page Parameters139
- The LFO+ Page140
  - About Lfos140
  - LFO+ Page Parameters141
  - About Asrs142
  - About Funs144
- The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page145
  - Attack Segment Times146
  - Attack Segment Levels146
  - Decay Segment147
  - Release Segments147
  - Loop Type147
  - Number of Loops147
  - Envelope Control148
- The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3)151
- The Arpeggiator Function151
  - ARP Soft Button151
  - ARP Page Parameters152
  - Classic Arp Modes and Patterns159
  - Arpeggiator Editing in Stepseq Mode161
  - Arpeggiator Editing in Classic Mode162
- The Layer Utility and HELP Functions165
  - New Layer (NEWLYR)165
  - Duplicate Layer (DUPLYR)165
  - Import Layer (IMPLYR)165
  - Delete Layer (DELLYR)166
  - Delete166
  - Help166
- Editing VAST Programs with KVA Oscillators168
  - Basic Use of KVA Oscillators168
    - Minimal Settings for Basic Use of KVA Oscillators168
    - Pitch Settings for KVA Oscillators169
  - Setting KVA Oscillator Type169
    - Setting up the Sync Square Oscillator170
  - Advanced Use of KVA Oscillators171
- KB3 Program Structure176
  - KB3 Mode176
  - KB3 Effects and Real-Time Controls176
- Editing KB3 Programs177
  - KB3 Programming Tips178
- KB3 Editor: the Parameters (PARAMS) Page179
- KB3 Editor: the Program FX (FX) Page179
- KB3 Editor: the COMMON Page179
  - Preampresp180
  - Exp Pedal180
  - Leakage180
  - Leakmode180
  - Voladjust181
  - Bend Range Up, Bend Range down181
- KB3 Editor: the Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page181
  - Upper Tone Wheel Keymap182
  - Upper Volume Adjust182
  - Number of Tone Wheels182
  - Organ Map182
  - Wheel Volume Map182
  - Globals183
  - Lower Transpose (Xpose) / Upper Transpose (Xpose)183
- KB3 Editor: the Drawbars (DRAWBAR) Page183
  - Drawbars Parameters183
- KB3 Editor: the PITCH Page184
- KB3 Editor: the AMP Page185
- KB3 Editor: the KEYCLICK Page185
  - Keyclick Parameters186
- KB3 Editor: the PERC Page187
  - PERC Parameters188
- KB3 Editor: the EQ Page190
- KB3 Editor: the LFO+, ARP and ARPSAV190
The Effects Chain Editor191
- The MAIN Page192
  - Editing Effect-Boxes193
- The MOD Pages193
- FXLFO+ Page194
- INFO Page195
- The Chain Utility Soft Buttons196
- Effects Parameters197
Keymap and Sample Editing216
- The Keymap Editor216
- Building a Keymap224
- Editing Samples225
  - The Sample Edit Main Page226
Multi Mode231
- About Multi Mode231
- Selecting Multis232
- About Zones236
  - Muting Zones236
- Transposition237
- Parameter Assignments238
  - Controller Conventions238
- The Split and Layer Soft Buttons239
- Save User Multis242
Multi Edit Mode246
- About Multi Edit Mode246
  - User Type: Advanced247
- Selecting Parameters248
- Zone Parameters251
- OVERVIEW Page251
  - OVERVIEW Page Parameters251
- MAIN Page253
  - MAIN Page Parameters253
- CONTROLS Page261
- FX Page273
- COMMON Page275
  - COMMON Page Parameters275
    - Tempo275
    - KB3 Channel276
- The ARP Page276
  - Arp Save276
    - Clock Source276
- About Auxiliary Effects277
- Save and Delete User Multis277
Global Mode279
- About Global Mode279
- Selecting and Editing Parameters280
- MAIN1 Page280
- MAIN2 Page284
- MIDI Page290
- TOOLS Page295
- DELETE Page299
- RESET Page299
  - Reset Global Mode Parameters Only (Soft Reset)300
  - Reset Forte to Its Factory State (Hard Reset)301
Storage Mode302
- About Storage Mode302
- Storage Mode Common Features303
- The STORE Page306
  - Pressing STORE306
    - Store All307
    - Store Advanced307
- The LOAD Page307
System Mode311
- Run Forte312
- System Update313
  - Install Using a USB Flash Drive314
  - Install Using a Computer/Tablet315
- Run Diagnostics318
- System Reset319
- System Utilities321
- Maintenance326
Troubleshooting326
- Display "Brightness327
  - Audio Problems327
- Common Problems326
  - Power Problems326
- MIDI Problems330
- Pedal Problems331
  - Switch Pedal Problems331
- If None of the above332
  - Restoring Factory Defaults332
  - Diagnostics332
MIDI Implementation333
Physical Specifications334
Programs335
KB3 Programs341
- Introducing KB3 Programs341
  - First some History341
  - KB3 Improvements in the Forte341
- Drawbars342
- KB3 Mode Buttons342
Multis345
Effects Chains347
Index364

Other manuals for Kurzweil Forte

Musician's Guide252 pages

Started Guide16 pages

Getting Started Guide20 pages

Questions and Answers:

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Christina CantrellAug 31, 2025
What to do if the audio cable is of an incorrect type for Kurzweil Musical Instrument?
- A
  awestAug 31, 2025
  Obtain and securely connect an audio cable of the correct type. The Forte accepts both balanced (TRS) and unbalanced (TS) 1/4-inch audio cables.
D
Desiree EricksonAug 30, 2025
What to do if the power cable is not plugged securely into the Forte power jack of Kurzweil Musical Instrument?
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  Tonya AyersAug 30, 2025
  Ensure the power cable is securely plugged into the Forte power jack.
S
Sherry JohnsonAug 29, 2025
What to do if the wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord is defective or damaged for Kurzweil Musical Instrument?
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  David HarrisAug 29, 2025
  If you suspect the wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord is defective, try using a different one.
I
ibutlerAug 27, 2025
What to do if the MIDI cable is not securely plugged in at both ends of Kurzweil Forte Musical Instrument?
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  Alexandra RichardsonAug 28, 2025
  Make sure to securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends.
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Fred BakerAug 26, 2025
What to do if the volume control on the audio system or mixer is turned down for Kurzweil Forte Musical Instrument?
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  Kristina WilliamsAug 27, 2025
  If the volume control on your audio system or mixer is too low, slowly turn the volume control up.
E
Elizabeth BoydAug 25, 2025
What to do if the power cable is not plugged securely into the wall outlet for Kurzweil Forte?
- T
  Troy HallAug 25, 2025
  Ensure the power cable is fully and securely plugged into the wall outlet.
A
Amber NixonAug 23, 2025
What to do if the volume slider is turned down on Kurzweil Musical Instrument?
- G
  garnerheatherAug 23, 2025
  If the volume slider is down, slowly push the volume slider up.

Kurzweil Forte Specifications

General

Pitch wheel	Yes
Sound effects	Chorus, Compression, Phaser
Output impedance	50 Ω
Built-in speaker(s)	-
Maximum polyphony (notes)	128
Number of transpose switches	2
Number of front panel sliders	9
Audio (L/R) out	4
Headphone outputs	1
Keyboard name	Fatar TP/40L
Keys quantity	88 keys
Product color	Black
Display resolution	480 x 272 pixels
General MIDI	No
FX units quantity	32
Effect chains quantity	1000
User programs quantity	1024
Factory multis quantity	186
Factory programs quantity	322
Cables included	AC, USB
AC input voltage	100-240 V
AC input frequency	50 - 60 Hz
Power consumption (max)	20 W