Part Number 910557-001 Rev.
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Contents Contents Introducing the Forte.................................. 1-1 Main Features................................................................................. 1-1 Sounds........................................................................................... 1-2 Keyboard and Controllers.............................................................. 1-2 Pedals (Optional)........................................................................... 1-3 Keeping the Forte up to date..............
Contents 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.................
Contents 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.......
Contents Pop-Up Messages....................................................................... 6-4 Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons............... 6-5 Value Jump Buttons....................................................................... 6-5 Category Buttons........................................................................... 6-6 Keypad button............................................................................. 6-6 Choosing Category Default Programs..................
Contents Insert............................................................................................ 7-6 Aux 1, Aux 2................................................................................ 7-7 Output.......................................................................................... 7-7 Auxiliary Send Parameters.......................................................... 7-8 COMMON Page.............................................................................
Contents About Multi Edit Mode.................................................................... 9-1 Selecting Parameters..................................................................... 9-3 The Display.................................................................................... 9-3 Changing Zones............................................................................. 9-3 Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons............... 9-4 Assign......................................
Contents Mode.......................................................................................... 9-20 Scale.......................................................................................... 9-20 Add............................................................................................ 9-21 Curve......................................................................................... 9-21 Entry Position............................................................................
Contents User Type..................................................................................... 10-9 MIDI Page.................................................................................... 10-10 Destination................................................................................. 10-10 Change Multis............................................................................ 10-12 Bank Select................................................................................
Contents Run Diagnostics......................................................................... 12-10 System Reset.............................................................................. 12-11 System Utilities........................................................................... 12-13 Format Flash.............................................................................. 12-14 Install Module............................................................................. 12-16 Restore Older...
Contents KeyClick.........................................................................................D-3 Variation.........................................................................................D-4 Multis............................................................E-1 Effects.......................................................... F-1 Index..............................................................
Introducing the Forte Chapter 1 Introducing the Forte Congratulations on your purchase of the Kurzweil Forte® Stage Piano! This manual will help you get acquainted with your new instrument. Be sure to keep the manual on hand as you continue to familiarize yourself with the features and functions of the Forte. Main Features The Forte Stage Piano is the most advanced keyboard to ever bear the Kurzweil logo.
Introducing the Forte 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. The Forte is also a very capable MIDI controller ideally suited to controlling additional sound modules and as input to a sequencer.
Introducing the Forte Pedals (Optional) As described above, the Forte has five jacks on the rear panel for optional pedal controllers. Three jacks for switch pedals, which are typically used to control two-state (i.e., on / off) parameters such as sustain, sostenuto, and soft. The remaining two jacks are for continuous control (or CC) pedals typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameters such as volume and wah.
Introducing the Forte Music Rack (Optional) The optional KMR2 Music Rack attachment is a holder for sheet music or a computer tablet device. Contact your Kurzweil dealer for the KMR2 Music Rack. Please refer to the instructions that come with the KMR2 on attaching the music rack to the Forte.
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 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 Forte. Before You Start… Don’t connect anything until you make sure the Forte is properly and safely situated.
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. If your power source does not have the standard three hole outlet, you should take the time to install a proper grounding system. This will reduce the risk of a shock.
Getting Started Using the Forte 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. Master Volume Slider Mode Selection 2.
Getting Started The Rear Panel The power switch and most of the Forte connections are located on the rear panel. The headphone connection is not on the rear panel. It is located on the front left side of the Forte for easy access (Underneath the Pitch & Modulation wheels). The AC Power Jack Please refer to “Setting up the Forte” on page 2-1.
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” to the MIDI input port of the module that you want to control.
Getting Started If the Forte is in the middle of the MIDI daisy chain, ensure that the MIDI Thru/Out selecter is set to Thru.
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 Continuous Control (CC) Pedals 1/4 inch tip-sleeve (mono) plug 10-kOhm linear-taper potentiometer, 1/4 inch tip-ring-sleeve (stereo) plug with the wiper connected to the tip.
Getting Started NOTE : Do not to step on the switch pedals when powering up the Forte, as the state of the pedal is detected as part of the power up sequence. The Forte supports a single switch pedal or half-damper pedal on each of the SW1, SW2 and SW3 jacks. NOTE : It is not recommended to plug CC pedals into the SW inputs. Due to the flexible switch pedal support, CC pedals may not operate as expected in these inputs.
Getting Started If you’re not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto (center) pedal on a grand piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing to play the melody without the latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you depress the pedal will sustain when you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward will not be sustained. Releasing the pedal puts things back to normal. Of course it can be programmed to do other functions as well.
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.
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. The Forte analog outputs are balanced.
Getting Started Forte connected to a mixer, powered speakers and headphones “A” AUDIO OUTPUTS 2-12
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). NOTE : Some devices like the iPad® will require you to purchase adaptors to connect a USB cable.
Getting Started Selecting Programs and Multis The Forte supports two types of sounds. The first type is a Program, and these are normally a single instrument, such as a piano, or an organ. A Program is similar to a “preset” or “patch” on other synthesizers. The Forte has an extensive range of factory Programs, and additional memory for further user Programs. Both factory and user Programs are arranged into 20 categories. The other type of sound is the more complex Multi.
Getting Started User Programs and Multis In Program or Multi Mode, press the User button to view User edited Programs or Multis that you have saved or loaded to the Forte. The LED on the User button will light, you can then use the Alpha Wheel or Previous/Next buttons to scroll through only user Programs or Multis. To stop viewing only user Programs or Multis, press a Category button or use keypad mode to enter a factory ID number.
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. Controller Conventions Generally the factory Programs have the following controllers assigned.
Getting Started Splits and Layers Programs can be Split into Multis, so that keys in one region of the keyboard play a different program than another region. Programs can also be Layered into Multis, so that more than one Program can be played by striking one key. Press the Split or Layer soft button to create a Split or Layer Multi containing the current Program. You will then be able to add up to three additional programs to create a Split or Layered Multi containing up to four Programs.
Getting Started System Reset In the unlikely event that something goes wrong with the settings or software of your Forte, or if you just want to start fresh, you can return the Forte to the factory default state by doing a System Reset. NOTE : System Reset will erase ALL of the USER Programs and Multis, so it is important to back up your sounds before attempting to reset Forte. Factory Program/Multis are not affected. Storage Mode Storage Mode facilitates loading and saving objects for the Forte.
Features of the Forte Chapter 3 Features of the Forte 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. Powering Up Defaults In general, the Forte will always remember the last selection made by the user. However, powering up the Forte resets some of these settings back to their power-on defaults.
Features of the Forte The Front Panel All the controls for Forte, both musical and navigational, are on its front panel 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 3-2 Channel/Zone buttons Five programmable switches Multi Zone mute buttons Master EQ/Compressor Volume slider Transpose buttons Tap Tempo & Variation buttons Pitch & Modulation wheels Nine programmable sliders Save button Soft Buttons 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 LCD display LCD brightness adjust Navigation Buttons Rotary dial (Alpha wheel) Mode buttons Ca
Features of the Forte 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 ” position is in the center. Pushing the Pitch Wheel up bends the pitches of all notes up. Pulling the Pitch Wheel down bends the pitches of all notes down.
Features of the Forte Real Time Control Forte Controller Conventions Synthesis Effects Variation 2 Layer On/Off Variation 3 Layer On/Off AmpEnv Impact Rel.
Features of the Forte 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.
Features of the Forte 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. The CC pedals control expression (program volume) and wah (if applicable) by default. KB3 Buttons For KB3 Programs, these buttons manipulate the KB3 sound, as per the blue labels below the button. When the LED of the button is red, the KB3 function is active.
Features of the Forte 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 some other variation suited to changing with a switch. For KB3 programs, the Variation Button controls the Rotary Speaker speed, switching between fast and slow. Tap Tempo Button The Tap Tempo button is a dedicated button you can use in any mode to set the Forte’s tempo.
Features of the Forte 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. If the LED on the Master EQ On/Off button is lit, this indicates that the Master EQ section is now “on”.
Features of the Forte 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.
Features of the Forte Audio In On the back panel of the Forte you will find a 1/8” sized stereo audio jack labelled AUDIO IN. 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. By default the audio input on Forte is Off.
Features of the Forte 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). In Program Mode, you can select and play different sounds (or “Programs”). This button’s LED is illuminated when you are in Program Mode.
Features of the Forte 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. In Program and Multi Mode, the top line of the display shows the current Mode, MIDI transposition, and MIDI channel (Program Mode only).
Features of the Forte 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. Depending on the selected parameter, Value Jump can select the next Category default Program/Multi, jump to commonly used values, and reset parameters to default values. For more information, see Value Jump on page 3-16.
Features of the Forte 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.
Features of the Forte 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. The 20 Category buttons are clearly labelled for you to choose easily. If a Category button is lit, you are currently in that selected Category.
Features of the Forte 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 Program has been set).
Features of the Forte 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. The Program Demo Function plays the demo song for the currently selected Program.
Features of the Forte 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. A label below the Hybrid & Misc Category keypad buttons indicates the Song Demo double button press.
Terminology Chapter 4 Terminology This chapter provides definitions and descriptions for all of the Forte-specific terms used in this manual. Some of the terms are also used by other manufacturers. Since there are no standard definitions for some of these terms, they are described here to avoid confusion. All of these terms appear with the first letter capitalized as proper nouns in this manual to make it easy to distinguish between the generic term and the Forte-specific term.
Terminology Zone Split Layer MIDI Bank A keyboard region of a Multi that has its own Program, MIDI channel, and controller assignments. See About Zones on page 8-6 for more information on Zones. A Split is a Multi containing at least two Zones that have keyboard ranges that don’t overlap. This allows different keyboard ranges to play different instrument sounds. See The Split Function on page 8-9 for more information on Splits.
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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” on page 5-5. Program Mode Program Mode is the default Mode for the Forte. In Program Mode, instrument sounds (Programs) can be selected and played.
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. To enter Multi Mode from another Mode, press the Multi Mode button. For more detailed information on Multi Mode, see Multi Mode on page 8-1.
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.
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” LED will be lit.
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. The Split Function Pressing the Split Soft Button while in either Program or Multi Mode performs the Split 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 6-15 (for Layers in Program Mode) and The Layer Function on page 8-12 (for Layers in Multi Mode). Song Demo Function Pressing the Hybrid & Misc Category keypad buttons simultaneously performs the Song 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. The Hybrid & Misc Category keypad LEDs blink when using the Song Demo Function.
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. For more detailed information on Multi Edit Mode, see Multi Edit Mode on page 9-1.
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. About Program Mode Program Mode is the default Mode of the Forte. It will always boot up in this Mode. To enter Program Mode from another Mode, press the Program Mode button.
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. To select the default Program from a Category, simply press the relevant Category Button.
Program Mode Selecting Programs 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. Press the Cancel soft button to exit Program Demo. If you try to use the Program Demo Function from any other Mode, the display shows the “Please go to Program Mode to hear a Program Demo” message.
Program Mode Selecting Programs Program ID User Program Indicator If the currently selected Program is a User Program, the User button will be lit and the “USER” indicator will appear to the right side of the Program ID number and name. 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.
Program Mode Selecting Programs Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Previous (-) and Next (+) buttons, to the right of the display below the Alpha Wheel, to change the current Program. Turning the Alpha Wheel counterclockwise or pressing the Previous button will select the previous Program and turning the Alpha Wheel clockwise or pressing the Next button will select the next Program.
Program Mode Selecting Programs Category Buttons The Category buttons allow you to select Programs by instrument type simply by pressing a button. You can select one Category button at a time and the current Category button’s LED is lit. Each Category contains Programs of a single instrument type. (Appendix C on page C-1 has a list of Programs and Categories).
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.
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.
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. The Transpose buttons also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports.
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. Moving a controller changes the value of the parameter. Any time you do this, the display shows the Controller name, assigned parameter, and value.
Program Mode Parameter Assignments Controller Conventions Generally the factory Programs have the following controllers assigned. Forte Controller Conventions Synthesis Effects Variation 2 Layer On/Off Variation 3 Layer On/Off AmpEnv Impact Rel.
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” on page 8-1, for more information on Multis).
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”. This parameter is selected by default when performing the Split function, and the default Split Program (245 Finger Bass) will be selected.
Program Mode The Split Function Pan 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. A value of 0 is full left, 64 is center, and 127 is full right. Other values will move the stereo placement in between these positions.
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” on page 9-1, for more information on Multis).
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. It then allocates “152 Add a Pad 2” as the default program for Zone 2. Both of these Programs can be changed if needed.
Program Mode The Layer Function Pan 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. A value of 0 is full left, 64 is center, and 127 is full right. Other values will move the stereo placement in between these positions.
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. All channels can be triggered simultaneously from an external MIDI sequencer or computer.
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.
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. You can save Programs with ID numbers from 1024 to 2047.
Program Mode Save User Programs Changing ID Numbers To change the ID number, turn the Alpha Wheel or use the Previous/Next 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. 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.
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. Use the letters and numbers printed on the Category buttons to enter the new Program name. Rotating the Alpha Wheel or using the Value buttons can also change the Program name. The keypad button will be turned on automatically.
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. To find the Program again later, press the User button and scroll to the Program ID. You can also find the program by pressing the appropriate Category button and scrolling past the factory programs.
Program Mode Save User Programs 6-24
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. Program Edit Mode allows you to edit and customize Programs. It gives you access to a Program’s parameter controller assignments, effects, and common settings.
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. See the following sections for details on navigating and changing parameters. All parameters apply only to the currently selected Program.
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 None Press the PARAMS soft button to display the Parameters page (see above.) The Parameters page allows you to access all of the controllable parameters for the current program.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages The parameter column will also display any available VAST synthesis parameters for the current program and parameters for the current program’s insert and auxiliary 1 and 2 effects (if effects are in use.) All available parameters are listed. Control Use the Control (middle) column to set one of the Forte’s physical controllers as a control source for a parameter.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Expression parameter, you may accidentally set the MIDI Value to 0, but wouldn’t know it because None would still be displayed. Also, if you set a MIDI Value to None by scrolling below 0, the MIDI value will be 0 until you change the value with the assigned controller (though None will still be displayed). If you edit the parameters of a program and suddenly can’t produce any sound from the program, this may be the cause.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages FX Page Press the FX soft button to call up the FX page (Effects page). Use this page to apply audio effects to a program. You can choose an effects chain for insert effects and an effects chain for auxiliary effects 1 and 2.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages By default, when scrolling through the list of effects Chains for the Insert effect, only Chains with IDs from 4000-5000 will be shown. These Chains are used by the Forte factory programs, and each one will automatically apply controller assignments for effects parameters on the Parameters page. Controller assignments for each of these Chains conform to the Controller assignments shown in the Forte Controller Conventions chart on page 6-11.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Auxiliary Send Parameters The Auxiliary Send parameters determine the level of the program signal sent to the auxiliary effects chain. Aux Send The Aux 1 send works as a dry/wet mix, so that as you turn up the Aux 1 send, the program’s unprocessed signal is turned down. With an Aux 1 send set to 50% you hear an equal amount of processed and unprocessed signal (called wet and dry, respectively.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages COMMON Page The Common Page allows adjustment of a number of general parameters for the program. Parameter Range Of Values Default Value BendRange Up -7200 cents to +7200 cents 200 ct BendRange Down -7200 cents to +7200 cents -200 ct Output Gain -96 to 24dB Category None, 20 Categories 0dB None BendRange Up & BendRange Down Use these parameters to define how much the pitch will change when you move the Pitch Wheel.
Program Edit Mode Program Pages Category This parameter sets the category that the program will be grouped into when you press one of the Category buttons from the Program mode main page. For example, if you were to edit a program in the Leads category that you want to use primarily as a Synth Bass, you could make it appear in the Syn Bass category by changing this parameter to SynBass. Set a category by using the Alpha Wheel or -/+ buttons.
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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. About Multi Mode To enter Multi Mode from another Mode, press the Multi Mode button.
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. Typing in a Multi ID with the keypad function of the Category buttons, followed by pressing the Enter button. Pressing the User Button goes to the first saved user Multi.
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. Alpha Wheel & Previous (–) and Next (+) Value Buttons Use the Alpha Wheel or the Value buttons (to the right of the display below the Alpha Wheel) to change the current Multi.
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.
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.
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. A Zone can also be configured to control an external sound module or computer software through a MIDI or USB cable. Muting Zones Pressing a Zone button will mute or unmute the Zone.
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. The Transpose buttons also transpose MIDI notes sent to the USB and MIDI out ports.
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. Moving a controller changes the value of the parameter. Any time you do this, the display shows the Controller name, assigned parameter, and value.
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.
Multi Mode The Split Function Program The Program parameter for the first available Zone determines the Program for the lefthand 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. Choose a Split Program using the Category buttons, the Alpha Wheel, the Previous/Next buttons, or enable the Keypad button and type an ID number followed by the Enter button.
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. This name can be edited during the saving process. Once you have saved your Split, you can continue to add Split or Layer Zones to the Multi until you reach the maximum of four active Zones.
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. If the current Multi already has its maximum of four active Zones and you press the Layer Function soft button, then a message will appear on the display indicating that you have reached the maximum of four active Zones.
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. Choose a Layer Program using the Category buttons, the Alpha Wheel, the Previous/Next buttons, or enable the Keypad button and type an ID number followed by the Enter button.
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. This name can be edited during the saving process. See “Save and Delete User Multis” on page 9-28 for details on saving.
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. If you are saving a previously edited User Multi, the ID number that the Multi was last saved with will be selected.
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. If you select an ID currently in use, the display will indicate if you want to “replace” the Multi currently in that location. The Multi name and ID is indicated.
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. Rotating the Alpha Wheel or using the Value buttons can also change the Multi name. Use the Left/Right cursor buttons or <<< >>> soft buttons to move the cursor.
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. To find the Multi again later, press the User button and scroll to the Multi ID. You can also type the Multi ID number, then press the Enter button.
Multi Edit Mode About Multi Edit Mode Chapter 9 Multi Edit Mode This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of 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.
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. All parameters apply only to the currently selected Zone, except for parameters on the Common Page and certain controller parameters, which apply to all Zones.
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 Page Current Zone 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. The top right corner of the display of the MAIN & CONTROLS pages always shows the currently selected Zone out of the four Zones.
Multi Edit Mode Zone 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. Assign Assign is the secondary function of the Enter button.
Multi Edit Mode Zone Parameters Zone Parameters Each of the four Zones in a Multi has multiple parameters that determine its behavior. Since the Zones of a Multi are independent of each other, changing a parameter for a certain Zone will not affect the parameters of any other Zone. There are some exceptions to this, for example, the parameters on the Common Page are common to all 4 Zones.
Multi Edit Mode OVERVIEW Page Status The Status parameter determines whether the currently selected Zone is active or muted. You can set this parameter to either of two states: Active or Muted. Program The Program parameter determines the Program to be loaded for the currently selected Zone. You can set this parameter to any Forte Program (1 – 2047). The display shows the Program number and name.
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page MAIN Page The Main Page shows the current seetings 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.
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. Pressing the Minus button takes you to Off; no notes are sent, but controllers and other non-note data are.
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page Setting MIDI Out USB FORTE NONE LOCAL Yes MIDI Yes MIDI + LOCAL Yes Yes USB Yes USB + LOCAL Yes USB + MIDI Yes Yes USB + LOCAL + MIDI Yes Yes Yes Yes NONE Unused Zones are set to None to avoid transmitting MIDI on these zones. The Zone will still be able to receive incoming MIDI. LOCAL When Destination is set to LOCAL, MIDI data from the Zone is sent only to the Forte Program. MIDI data from this Zone is not sent to the MIDI Out or USB ports.
Multi Edit Mode MAIN Page USB + LOCAL + MIDI When Destination is set to USB+LOCAL +MIDI, MIDI data from the Zone is sent to the USB & MIDI Out ports, as well as the Forte Program on this Zone. Out Use the Out parameter to set the rear panel audio outputs used for each zone of the current Multi. This parameter determines the output settings for the main program signal and insert effects of each zone A setting of Auto will make that zone output audio based on the settings for the program used by that zone.
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.
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.
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).
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). These taper velocity in reverse of the five curves we just covered.
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). Switch and continuous controllers have different parameters available to them on the Controls page, which are described below.
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.
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. Momentary A momentary switch is one that is only in the “on” state when it is pressed. As soon as you release the switch, it goes into the “off” state. Toggled A toggled switch is one that maintains its state after it is pressed. So, if the switch is currently in the “off” state, pressing it once will put it in the “on” state.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page 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. Exit State The Exit State parameter determines the state of the Foot Switch or button that is sent as a MIDI message when the current Multi is exited. You can set this parameter to None, On, or Off. This parameter is common to all Zones.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page The list of CC controller numbers below (see page 9-23) shows the default assignments for each destination. Programs respond to some of these CCs for standard MIDI functions like volume and panning. Other external MIDI gear (sound modules, computer software) may respond to standard MIDI CC messages as well. Standard MIDI CC’s range from 0-127 and can be received by the Forte from external devices, while destinations 128-146 are internal to the Forte only.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page 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. Next, on the CONTROLS page, use the cursor buttons to select the “Controller” field, hold the Enter button on the alphanumeric pad and then move any of the Forte’s physical controllers. This will select that controller and display its available parameters.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Add This adds or subtracts a constant to the controller, and at the same time sets minimum or maximum values. If Add is 25, the minimum value of the controller will be 25. If it is -25 (and scale is 100%) the first one-fifth of the controller’s movement (25/127 ≈ 1/5) will send a value of 0, and the maximum value of the controller will be 102 (= 127-25). As with velocity, Scale is a proportional change to the controller, while Add is a linear change.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Entry Position ignores the current position of the physical controller when the Multi is selected. In fact, if the Multi Controllers parameter in Global Mode (see page 10-5) is set to Pass Entry, and the physical controller is above or below the entry value when the Multi is selected (which it often is), moving the controller will have no effect until it is past the entry value.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page Controlling Program Parameter Assignments from Multi Mode Commonly you will want to assign a physical controller in a Multi to control the same Program parameter that it controlled in Program Mode. In the Destination parameter list, destinations that are assigned to parameters for the Program of the current Zone will show the Program Parameter name in place of the standard Controller Destination name. Select one of these destinations to control an assigned Program parameter.
Multi Edit Mode CONTROLS Page 9-24 Controller Number Controller Destination 82 MIDI 82 Default assignment for Switch 3 (Zone 3 Switch) 83 MIDI 83 Default assignment for Switch 4 (Zone 4 Switch) 84 Portamento 85 MIDI 85 Default assignment for Switch 5 (Assignable Switch 1) 86 MIDI 86 Default assignment for Switch 6 (Assignable Switch 2) 87 MIDI 87 Default assignment for Switch 7 (Assignable Switch 3) 88 MIDI 88 89 MIDI 89 Default assignment for Switch 8 (Assignable Switch 4) 90 MID
Multi Edit Mode 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. Press the FX soft button to enter the FX page.
Multi Edit Mode FX Page AUX1, AUX2 The setting for the AUX1 (Auxiliary 1) & AUX2 (Auxiliary 2) parameters determines if the auxiliary send level for the selected Zone program is overridden, and if so, by what value. The two Auxiliary effects busses are global to all zones/channels on the Forte. The default value of [p] means “no override” (i.e., use the values specified in the program.
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 120 Aux FX Channel 1 to 16 1 KB3 Channel 1 to 16 1 Tempo When Clock Source (see Global Mode MAIN1 page) is set to Internal, the Tempo parameter sets the Forte’s system tempo for this Multi. The Tempo parameter values are in units of BPM (beats per minute).
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. You can set this parameter to a value between 1 and 16. If you want a KB3 Program to play in a zone, you should set the KB3 channel to the channel of the Zone. About Auxiliary Effects Programs and Multis both have an auxiliary effect send.
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Global Mode About Global Mode Chapter 10 Global Mode This chapter will help familiarize you with the features of 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. CAUTION: Performing a Reset will erase ALL User Programs, User Multis and reset Global settings to a factory state.
Global Mode Selecting and Editing Parameters 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.
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.
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.
Global Mode MAIN1 Page Audio Input If you have an MP3 audio player plugged into the Forte’s rear “Audio In” jack, setting this to On will allow audio to be heard. This signal will be mixed with sounds normally generated by the Forte. Clock Source With the Clock Source parameter set to Internal, Forte plays using its own Tempo. If you wish to sync the Forte to the tempo of an external device, use the External setting.
Global Mode MAIN2 Page MAIN2 Page The MAIN2 page in Global Mode allows you to set up the feel and response of the Forte keyboard to your playing style, the intonation key of music, as well as how pianos and drums respond.
Global Mode MAIN2 Page 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. You can select from any of the following settings: Light3 Light2 Light1 Makes it increasingly easier to produce high MIDI velocity values for the same key strike velocity (with Light3 being the easiest). These maps work best for those with a light touch. Linear The Forte default 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.
Global Mode MAIN2 Page Int. Key (Intonation Key) This sets the tonic, or base note from which the currently selected intonation map calculates its intervals. If you select G as the intonation key, for example, and the intonation map you select tunes the minor 2nd down by 50 cents, then G# will be a quartertone flat relative to equal intonation. If you change the intonation key to D, then D# will be a quartertone flat. If you use nonstandard intonations, you’ll want to set Int.
Global Mode MIDI Page MIDI Page The Forte can transmit and receive MIDI via its MIDI ports and USB. The MIDI page in Global Mode allows you to configure how this will be handled.
Global Mode MIDI Page NONE No MIDI data transmission from the Forte. The Forte can still receive incoming MIDI data. LOCAL MIDI data is sent only to the Forte sound engine. MIDI Out is disabled. MIDI MIDI data is sent only through MIDI Out. The sounds of the Forte are disabled MIDI+LOCAL MIDI data is sent both to the Forte sound engine and through the MIDI Out. MIDI data is sent only through the USB port.
Global Mode MIDI Page 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. Choose AllKeysUp to indicate that you want Multi changes to take place only when you’ve released all currently held notes. Choose Immediate to indicate that you want such changes to happen immediately when you select the Multi.
Global Mode MIDI Page LocalKbdChan (Local Keyboard Channel) Changing the setting of the Local Keyboard Channel parameter is useful only when the Forte is receiving MIDI information from an external source. Perhaps you have a favorite MIDI keyboard that you use to control all the gear in your studio, or you use a lot of outboard sequencing. If you’re using the Forte as a standalone music workstation or performance keyboard, you can ignore this parameter and leave it set to None.
Global Mode MIDI Page Sysex ID The SysEx ID parameter determines the ID number for the unit if you are using more than one device with the same MIDI manufacturer ID number. You can set this parameter to any number from 0 to 127. Unless you have multiple Forte keyboards receiving Sysex messages from a single source, you will not need to change the Sysex ID from the default setting of 0.
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” button when finished. MIDI Pressing the MIDI soft button launches MIDIScope™, a useful subprogram that lets you monitor the MIDI messages from Forte and those received via MIDI in realtime.
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”. Whatever symbol the page displays, when the key of a voice is released, that voice’s symbol on the Voices Status page turns into a “D” during the release portion of that voice’s envelope.
Global Mode TOOLS Page STATE This utility shows the internal state of the MIDI CCs and pitch bend in any channel at a particular time. Typical use: “My channel X does not make any sound”. Is it MIDI 7 (Volume), is it MIDI 11 (Expression) or is it something else? With STATE you can check the status for various CCs per channel.
Global Mode TOOLS Page 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. ABOUT The ABOUT Page displays the Forte splash screen and automatically scrolls a list of credits and acknowledgments.
Global Mode DELETE Page 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. If you wish to load the Program back into the Forte in the future, ensure that you save the Program to a flash drive or computer/tablet before deleting them.
Global Mode RESET Page RESET Page The RESET button allows you to reset the Forte back to the factory settings. 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. Press the RESET button to enter the reset process. You can CANCEL at any time if you are unsure, or do not want to proceed.
Global Mode RESET Page CAUTION: 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. User PROGRAMs ALL USER PROGRAMS ARE DELETED. User MULTIs ALL USER MULTIS ARE DELETED. Global Mode ALL GLOBAL PARAMETERS ARE RESET TO THE ORIGINAL FACTORY DEFAULTS.
Global Mode RESET Page Press “Yes” if you wish to erase all the User Programs, User Multis and Global parameters and reset the Forte to the Factory State. Press “No” if you are unsure, or do not wish to proceed with the reset.
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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. It’s features can save you time by allowing you to select and organize files and directories.
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. The top line of the display indicates you are in Storage Mode. Storage Mode Common Features The following features are used in storage mode when saving or loading files.
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. Then, press the Open soft button to open that directory. The name of the directory will be displayed in the Path field.
Storage Mode Storage Mode Common Features NewDir Create new directory. Calls up the New Directory dialogue (see the following section) Open Opens the highlighted directory Parent Moves you up one level in the directory hierarchy. If the display is already at the root directory, this button has no effect. When you have chosen your directory, press the OK soft button to call up the File Name dialogue (see the following section) and complete the storing process.
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 file in the PC Virtual Drive will temporarily disconnect the Forte USB MIDI connection for approximately 1 second.
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.”. Use the alphanumeric keypad function of the Category buttons to enter a file name (8 character limit) and press OK. Select Cancel if you do not wish store anything and exit. The Forte stores files using the file extension of .FOR.
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 file in the PC Virtual Drive will temporarily disconnect the Forte USB MIDI connection for approximately 1 second. After Saving or Loading, the Forte may need to be reselected as a MIDI device in your computer program.
Storage Mode The LOAD page Pressing LOAD Press the LOAD button when you have the hardware containing your User Programs/Multis plugged into the USB port. If no USB connection is detected by Forte, you will see the error message “Error: No valid device inserted.”. Use the cursor buttons, -/+ buttons or the Alpha Wheel to browse the files in the currently selected storage device. After selecting the file to load, press the OK Soft Button.
Storage Mode The LOAD page Example using LOAD The following example shows how each different loading methods affect how four programs load into the User bank that already contains programs.
Storage Mode The LOAD page Compatible Files Forte can load .PC3, .P3K, .PLE, .ART, .SPX and, .FOR files. The Forte will read PC3-family files and will attempt a conversion of the objects on those files. While this process will not convert the objects 100%, it should get very close to the original sound.
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.
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.
System Mode System Update 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). A USB flash drive or computer (using a USB cable) can be used to perform the System Update. Caution: Before Updating, be sure to back up any custom programming.
System Mode 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). 3. Follow the instructions specified on Page 12-1 to enter System Mode. 4. In System Mode, select System Update. 5. Select USB Device as the storage type.
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. Select the UP soft button if you want to go up to the parent directory level. If the KUF file is selected, select the OK button.
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.
System Mode 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. 3. Follow the instructions specified on Page 12-1 to enter System Mode. 4. In System Mode, select System Update. 5. Select PC USB as the storage type.
System Mode System Update 6. 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.
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.
System Mode Run Diagnostics Run Diagnostics You will most likely not need to use the Run Diagnostics operations in normal cases. 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.
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. The Forte will now ask the question “This will delete all user objects.
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. If you have completed the System Reset, select OK.
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.
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. Should you decide to do so, be sure to back up all of your files and software.
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.
System Mode System Utilities 5. When formatting of the internal flash memory is completed, the display will show the message “Done formatting flash.”. Press OK. Install Module This option allows the installation of individual files. You may be guided by Kurzweil Technical Support to use this option if needed. Restore Older 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.
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.
Troubleshooting Common Problems ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY The power cable is not plugged securely into the wall outlet. Plug the power cable securely into the wall outlet. The power cable is not plugged securely into the Forte power jack. Plug the power cable securely into the Forte power jack. The wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord is defective or damaged. Use a different wall outlet, power strip, or extension cord.
Troubleshooting Common Problems If there is no sound from your Forte, check if one of the following might be the issue: ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY The volume slider is turned down. Slowly push the volume slider up. The volume control on the audio system or mixer is turned down. Slowly turn the volume control up. The signal source selection on the audio system or mixer is incorrect.
Troubleshooting Common Problems If you can hear sound but it is low or distorted, check if one of the following might be the issue: ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY 13-4 A received MIDI volume message has specified a low volume. Set the volume of the audio system or mixer to the lowest level. Disconnect all MIDI cables, set the “Destination” parameter in Global Mode (MIDI page) to LOCAL or USB+MIDI+LOCAL and reset the volume level on the Forte, by pressing Panic (see page 3-17).
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 REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY ISSUE REMEDY The MIDI cable is not securely plugged in at both ends. Securely plug in the MIDI cable at both ends. The MIDI connections are wrong. To send MIDI, plug the MIDI cable into the Forte’s MIDI Out port and into the module’s MIDI In port. The MIDI cable is defective.
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: • • 13-6 Sustain or Sostenuto is stuck “on”. Be sure the pedal is plugged in before switching on the power. Turn power off, then on, if necessary. The pedal is acting backwards (“on” when up instead of down).
Troubleshooting If None of the Above... If None of the Above... If your problem is not covered above, or if none of the suggestions seem to work, first check back and review the relevant sections of this manual. Many difficulties are just programming problems caused by settings of Multi parameters. If you want to be sure that all of the factory defaults are in place, see Restoring Factory Defaults on page 11-7.
Troubleshooting If None of the Above...
MIDI Implementation Appendix A MIDI Implementation Function Basic Channel Mode Transmitted Recognized Remarks Default 1 1 Changed 1–16 1–16 Default Mode 3 Mode 3 Messages Altered Note Number Velocity Aftertouch 0–127 0–127 Note ON O O Note OFF O O Keys X O Channels O O O O Control Change System Real Time Aux Messages 0–31 32–63 (LSB) 64–127 O O 0–31 32–63 (LSB) 64–127 0 to 2,097,151 0–511 0–127 0–127 O O Song Pos. X X Song Sel.
MIDI Implementation A-2
Physical Specifications Appendix B Physical Specifications1 1 Keyboard: 88-key, fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and pressure (After Touch) sensitive 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. Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel). Quick Split / Layer: Easy access with adjustable volume and panning.
B-2
Programs Appendix C Programs Object Version : 1.03.0 ID PROGRAM CATEGORY ID PROGRAM CATEGORY 1 Rich 9ft Grand PIANO 36 Amped Bell 73 E. PIANO 2 Rich 7ft Grand PIANO 37 BarkDist 77 Rhds E. PIANO 3 Bright 9ft Grand PIANO 38 Beck'sRetroWurly E. PIANO 4 Bright 7ft Grand PIANO 39 Phasey 73 Rhds E. PIANO 5 Solo 9ft Grand PIANO 40 Mr. SparkleTop73 E. PIANO 6 Solo 7ft Grand PIANO 41 Aged Tolex 77 E. PIANO 7 Vintage Upright PIANO 42 Smooth 70s 73 E.
Programs ID PROGRAM CATEGORY ID PROGRAM CATEGORY 74 SupaStevie(CB) CLAVIER 116 The Ninth Bar ORGAN 75 Funkadelic Relic CLAVIER 117 Blues Harmonica ORGAN 76 ZEP Clav CLAVIER 118 ParisCmboAccordn ORGAN 77 HeartbreakerWAH CLAVIER 119 MellowAccordion ORGAN 78 Chameleon Wah CLAVIER 120 BrazilAccordion ORGAN 79 Stevie Fuzz Amp CLAVIER 121 Press Lead LEADS 80 OutOfPhasPickups CLAVIER 122 Cars Square Lead LEADS 81 Fr Harpsi L84U8 CLAVIER 123 Keytar Hero(Wah) LE
Programs ID PROGRAM CATEGORY ID PROGRAM CATEGORY 156 MW S&H Filt SYNTH 195 Session Hornz BRASS 157 80's Heaven SYNTH 196 High-End Horns BRASS 158 PolySynth Stack SYNTH 197 Split SectionSW BRASS 159 Chillwave Chords SYNTH 198 Mancini Brass BRASS 160 Classic Saws SYNTH 199 GB Hornz+Syn BRASS 161 Big Old Jupiter SYNTH 200 Super-8 Brass BRASS 162 Punchy Synth SYNTH 201 Brass Fanfare BRASS 163 Touch Trance SYNTH 202 Low Orch Brass BRASS 164 Square Bell SY
Programs ID PROGRAM CATEGORY ID PROGRAM CATEGORY 239 Real Nylon GUITAR 278 Carnival Perc PERCUSSION 240 3Str Mandolin GUITAR 279 Vocal Percussion PERCUSSION 241 3Str Banjo GUITAR 280 Rogers Celeste PERCUSSION 242 Dulciliere GUITAR 283 Mixed Choir VOICES 243 P-Bass BASS 284 Manhattan Voices VOICES 244 Motown Bass BASS 285 Choir Complete VOICES 245 Finger Bass BASS 286 NYC in LA VOICES 246 Flea/Bootsy BASS 287 Crystal Voices VOICES 247 Jaco Fretless BA
Programs ID PROGRAM CATEGORY 324 Bells and Bows MISC 325 Bass Pedal MISC C-5
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KB3 Programs Introducing KB3 Programs Appendix D KB3 Programs Introducing KB3 Programs There’s nothing quite like the sound of the classic Hammond™ B-3 tone wheel organ, especially when played through a Leslie™ rotating speaker system. We’ve done extensive testing and analysis with several tone wheel organs, and created our own models to emulate the unique tone wheel sound.
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; push it in to reduce the volume of the overtone.
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. It’s especially useful while soloing, since percussion adds an extra plink (actually an extra tone at a defined harmonic) to the attack of individual notes.
KB3 Programs KB3 Mode Buttons Variation The variation button acts as a Fast/Slow switch for the Leslie rotary speaker effect. Using the Rotary S/F Override in the Global mode, any Pedal assigned to Sustain can also be used to control the rotary speed. If Rotary S/F Override is set to Off, then Pedals assigned to Sustain will act normally as a Sustain Pedal.
Multis Appendix E Multis Object Version : 1.03.
Multis ID MULTI ID MULTI 106 Pedal Drummer! 145 Aero Dream 107 EP & Pedal Pads 253 Split Default 108 3Octave Pno/Bass 254 Layer Default 109 Piano Vel Brass 255 Forte Control 110 Rhode Sweetness 256 Clear Multi 111 Double Drummer 112 VelocityBell Pad 113 Piano Lesson 114 Fuzzy Wurly/Bass 115 Trem Wurly Layer 116 Clavinorgethizer 117 Quad Stack 1 118 Quad Stack 2 119 MW Orch Strings 120 Cathedral Organ 121 BaroqueEnsembles 122 PipeOrgnVox&Orch 123 Island Girl
Multis E-3
Effects Appendix F Effects ID 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 EFFECT Little Booth Soundboard Small Dark Room Sax Chamber Small Hall Medium Hall Green Room Opera House Real Nice Verb Empty Stage Med Drum Room AbbeyPianoHall Predelay Hall Sweeter Hall Concert Hall Symphony Hall Cathedral Chorus DeepChorsDlyHall Omni Stage Classic Plate MediumWarm Plate Real Plate Smooth Plate Gated Plate Basic Delay 1/8 4-Tap Delay BPM Echo Plecks BPM Timbered Taps
Effects ID 218 219 220 223 224 226 229 230 233 240 241 242 243 244 245 246 247 248 249 255 257 258 259 260 261 262 263 264 265 266 267 268 269 270 271 272 F-2 EFFECT AbbeyBrasHall2 Smooth Long Hall kickcmp3 kickcmp4 snarcmp4 kickcmp5 Bright Hat Room BrightFlange snarshaper6 Reverb2 500msDelay K Organ Chamber1 TapChorusLes LE2 Organ Latch 1/8 Organ Phaser Organ CDR 1 nuLeslie122K Mitch's Leslie K TapChorusLes K2 Flange+Delay Empty Stage II AbbeyPianoHall 2 Opera House II Vintage Strings2 Classic Plate II
Effects ID 384 385 386 387 388 389 390 391 392 393 394 395 396 397 399 400 401 403 405 406 407 408 409 410 411 412 413 414 415 416 417 418 419 420 421 422 EFFECT DistlLes HotGs NewLord 1 SystemTemp Tap WaterDistSynth FlangeVoiceHall BrightFlangeHall SoulLeslie122 K FlngRecitalHall Med Drum Room Dual Filters + Dual Filterzz Cathedral Vx BurningTubes5 PunchBassAmp RevverLeslie Bradley's Barn 1 Bradley's Barn 2 LA2A for Strings DrmCDR 1 DrumFatty DrumFattyDry AS Drum Room2 DrumFattyRoom RealDrmComp2 ChrsDly
Effects ID 524 525 526 527 528 529 530 531 532 533 534 535 536 537 538 539 540 541 542 543 544 545 546 547 548 549 550 551 552 553 554 555 556 557 558 559 F-4 EFFECT DblSloFlangeCmp Deep ChorusVerb ChorDlyWet26-28 Light ChorusVerb Chor Delay 26 27 Pitcher Slider A Pad Depth Pt1 PolyPitcher 2 LFO Pitcher Wet Hall for Pad DrmCMP4PrgFX2 Kick Compressor2 Snare Compresso2 DrmCMP4PrgFX Kick Compressor2 Snare Compresso3 Snare Compresso4 HOP Drum Reverb5 Stereoizer2/Verb CmPhDiRe4Drms2 Stereoizer3/Verb Stereoize
Effects ID 639 640 641 642 643 644 645 646 648 651 652 654 655 656 657 658 659 660 661 662 663 664 665 666 667 668 670 671 675 676 680 681 682 685 687 690 EFFECT Flange+Delay MySynthDist DrmphseDlySweep CmDeRe4Drms Sweet drum Hall StevieTrem EP 1 Beater EP1 Jamerson1 SlyBASSComp1 Trampler 1 HipHop Drms1 HipHop Drms2 TOP Drum Reverb1 HOP Drum Reverb1 HopKickcmp1 NoQuarter TechnoHHDly 1/8 HOP Drum Reverb3 HopKickcmp7 Roomverb1 Kickcmp6 Snarcmp11 Reverb3 Small Dark Room Snarcmp12 Kickcmp13 BeastieDrums Clun
Effects ID 782 784 785 786 787 788 790 792 793 794 795 797 798 799 801 802 803 804 805 806 807 808 809 810 811 812 813 814 815 816 817 818 819 820 821 822 F-6 EFFECT Chr & Echo Mutron Clav 2 Siberia II EnhanceComp1 Shaper->Reverb2 Clav Phase1 SynlaserFlange 1 RockyRaccoon Squire Flange 4 Deep Fuzz Clav Clav Comp1 SmallClav Synth Shimmer PhaseDly1 Shredlead1 ThinphaseSweep EnvComp41 MoogBASSComp11 SynFatener& Ech4 Shredlead15 PlainComp21 Garth BassFleaCompMu Chr & Echo 2 BasicCDR2 ShaperFuzzLead 2 AM Big
Effects ID 897 898 899 900 901 902 903 904 905 906 907 908 909 910 911 912 913 914 915 916 917 918 919 920 921 922 923 924 925 926 927 928 929 930 931 932 EFFECT 4-Tap Delay BPM2 Shredlead3 Synphase1 Synphase2 SynthTrem2 DWAuxRvb1 Small Dark Room2 Sax Chamber2 Small Hall2 Medium Hall2 Real Niceverb Opera House2 Mosque Room2 Bright Hall Echplex 1 AbbeyPianoHall Recital Hall 2 Echplex 2 Medm Warm Plate2 EQVelMorph Aux Echplex Farfisa1 Good Leslie33 Zep Leslie Snarcmp801 kickcmp401 Deep Fuzz 6 SynEnv4 Small
Effects ID 1006 1007 1008 1009 1010 1011 1012 1013 1014 1015 1016 1017 1018 1019 1020 1021 1025 1026 1027 1028 1029 1030 1031 1032 1033 1034 1035 1036 1037 1038 1039 1040 1041 1042 1043 1044 F-8 EFFECT Viola2 Cello2 FalgorwahGtr Accdn Booth BRASS EQ/Comp SynTrem InfinSynCathedr Delay + Plate1 SEM TRIdw SynthLeaddw SynPadDW AGT EnhCDdw 'CasterTremdw LesTremdw StdioCasterRigdw PercVerb1 Rhodes FX 1 Small Hall Tweet piano Y Grand EQ 2 Soundboard 3 9-Ft Piano FX2 77DWVintAmp2hi Tremolo BPM Pianarama! verb So
Effects ID 1161 1162 1163 1164 1165 1166 1167 1168 1169 1170 1171 1172 1173 1174 1175 1176 1177 1178 1179 1180 1181 1182 1183 1184 1185 1200 1201 1202 1203 1204 1205 1206 1207 1208 1209 1210 EFFECT Harpsichord 2 Vintage Squashed House 9ft Grand Super Pop eq Scoop 9ft Grand Brt Scoop 9ft Brt Scoop 7ft ARTISCncertPnAS1 9ft Solo Grand2 Dampers Upright German Grand2 Double Grand1 Piano + Pad 9ft w Strings2 FM n K EQ2 Artis Pluck EQ2 German Grand3 Double Grand3 German Grand4 damperverb 4unit Mono Upright CMar
Effects ID 1531 1532 1533 1534 1550 1551 1552 1553 1554 1555 1556 1557 1558 1559 1606 1610 1611 1612 1613 1617 1619 1627 1628 1630 1632 1633 1634 1635 1640 1643 1648 1649 1650 1651 1655 1656 F-10 EFFECT Rhodes-Flange Rhodes-Phaser Rhodes-Rotary Rhodes-Env Filt Rhodes1 Aux Rhodes Aux Room1 DampersUp Tines FX 9-Ft Piano FX DampersUp Sweet PnoHall Sweet PnoHall 2 Tines FX 9-Ft Piano FX Artis KHall Artis LrgKHall Upright EQ Artis LrgKHall ConcertGrand1 ModJazz Plate 1 Punch Room Concert Grand EQ Y Grand EQ 2
Effects ID 1807 1808 1809 1810 1811 1812 1813 1814 1815 1816 1817 1818 1819 1820 1821 1822 1823 1824 1921 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2050 2051 2052 EFFECT Dark Wobbles Tines Aux Rev Synth Dist CDly Mosque w/Inf Rev MosqueySwirl Aux Forte Lead Insrt Comp Lead Insert CDR Just Reverb Wah Synth Insert Forte Lead GTR Phase+CH+Delay Dist/Wah Insert Comp Plex Insert Comp Mu Aliaser Elegant Hall Aux FlangVoXHall2Aux FlangVoiceInsert Cathedral Vx Aux MarquisPiano3 GM Rev
Effects ID 3243 3244 3245 3246 3247 3248 3249 3250 3251 3252 3253 3254 3255 3256 3257 3258 3259 3260 3261 3262 3263 3264 3265 3266 3267 3268 3269 3270 3271 3272 3273 3274 3275 3276 3277 3278 F-12 EFFECT Synth Brass Env Van BrownSound Van Reverb Gated Plate Van EQ WarmCruncher2 Scorb4Tap/Rv BPM Scorb-olo BPM Here Lil' Boy! DiPulsulator PadmePlecks BPM ToodleTrem ToodleDelay 1/8 Zap Chamber 'CasterTrem LesTrem AS Laser Reverb as Laser Reverb NuBeautyDist AmbientPanner NuBeautyDist2 HammerDulceComp Dulcimer
Effects ID 3351 3352 3353 3354 3355 3356 3357 3358 3359 3360 3361 3362 3363 3364 3365 3366 3367 3368 3369 3370 3456 3457 3458 3459 3460 3461 3462 3463 3464 3465 3466 3467 3468 3469 3470 3471 EFFECT Syn Str Hall BOC Deverb Popcorn Plate Plantasia Plate New Horns 1 Phase DW SynChor&Dly1 Mando EQ WorldMandolnCDR1 Dist Booth Dly Synth Bass CDR Infin Cathedral Forte Pad Insert Punch-a-ghost ElecMandolin Gallo Dist+ EQ UnderCurrnts UnderCurAux DW Laser Reverb Cathedral ChorDW BreakdrumsNEWKIK Lil' Drum Booth S
Effects ID 4051 4052 4053 4054 4055 4056 4057 4058 4059 4060 4061 4062 4063 4064 4065 4066 4067 4068 4069 4073 4074 4075 4076 4077 4078 4079 4080 4081 4082 4083 4084 4085 4089 4090 4091 4092 F-14 EFFECT Bright Fuzz Wrly Tramp Amp Wurly FM EP 1 FM EP 2 Rhotary Rhds 73 Elec Grand Stack BrightRMI Pn/Hrp Tight Bright FM Gabriel's Melt CP80 Enhanced VideoKilledRadio UK Pop CP70 MistyMountain EP No Quarter Pnt Black Friday Sly Ballad RoyalKingWakeman StageTines Soft Suitcase Tines Chaka Clav SupaStevie CB Funk
Effects ID 4166 4167 4168 4169 4170 4171 4172 4173 4174 4175 4176 4177 4178 4179 4180 4181 4182 4183 4184 4185 4186 4187 4188 4189 4190 4191 4192 4193 4194 4195 4196 4197 4198 4199 4200 4201 EFFECT Tesla Coil Warbly Pong SQR Gangsta Wrap Woodhouse Bass Aggro OctoBass KneeDeepMiniMoog Squeeze Mini Iceman Bass ANGRY Bass Big Synth Bass Noise Bass The Way It Is Dolby Bass Adagio Strings Big LA Strings Fast Strings Slow String Trem AdagioTutti 8ves Adagio Octaves NashvilleStrings Poltergeist Pad Full Pizzica
Effects ID 4300 4301 4302 4303 4304 4305 4306 4307 4308 4309 4316 4317 4318 4319 4320 4321 4322 4323 4324 4325 5000 5001 5002 5003 5004 5005 5006 5007 5008 5009 5010 5011 5012 5013 5014 5015 F-16 EFFECT Real Vibes Stereo Marinba Xylophone XHarmonicStlDrum Chimes Bigger Chimes Crotales Hits Metal Marimba SteamPunkMallets CeleseGlockHarp Bellestrum VTrg Toy Piano Bunch of Bells Synthy 73 Wurzzicato Comp Cro + Pad Clavestrum Bowed Crotales Bells and Bows Bass Pedal Small Hall ShortPlate4EPs Sax Chamber Rhod
Effects ID 5088 5089 5090 5091 5092 5093 5094 5095 5096 5097 5098 5099 5100 5101 5102 5103 5104 5105 5106 5107 5108 5109 5110 EFFECT jk AUX1 Empty Stage DF OrganRoom KB3 Aux2 Booth KB3 Aux2 Booth 2 Organ Chamber2 KB3 Cab 1 KB3 Cab 2 Plebe Chamber 1.6ms Hall Artis KHall 2.0ms Hall Sweet PnoHall 2 FM Hall .78ms Hall Album Plate OmniStage Artis LrgKHall Sweet PnoHall 2 Lrg Ambience l Upright Room Upright Room .
Effects F-18
Index Index A ABOUT 10-18. Activating Zones 8-9, 8-12. Add Parameter 9-21. Aftertouch. See Mono Pressure. Alphanumeric Entry 3-15, 9-12, 9-17, 9-18. Alpha Wheel 3-12, 3-13, 6-2, 6-5, 6-6, 7-2, 8-2, 8-3, 9-4, 10-2. Assign 9-4. Enter + Controller 9-4. Enter + Key 9-4. Audio 2-11. Audio Cables 2-2, 2-11. Audio In 3-10. Audio Input 10-5. Audio Jacks 2-11, 3-10. Audio Out S/M 10-5. Audio Problems 13-2. Auto Power Off 10-4. Aux 1 7-7. AUX1 Override 9-26. Aux1 Parameter 9-26. Aux 2 7-7. AUX2 Override 9-26.
Index Common Page 9-2, 9-27. COMMON Page 7-9. Common Parameters 9-1, 9-2. Common Problems 13-1. Compatible Files 11-10. Compress 9-13, 9-21. Compressor 3-8. computer 12-7. Computer 2-13. Connecting Audio 2-2, 2-3, 2-10. Connecting MIDI 2-4. Connecting Pedals 2-7, 13-6. Continuous Controllers 9-19. Contrast Knob B-1. Control 7-4.
Index G Getting Started 2-1. Global Button 3-11. Global Mode 2-17, 3-1, 3-11, 3-12, 4-2, 5-2, 5-3, 10-1, 10-2, 10-3, 10-10, 10-20, 11-5, 11-7, 12-11. Global Parameters 5-3, 9-8, 10-1, 10-22. H Half Damper Pedal. See Pedal: Half Damper. Headphones 2-2, 2-4, 2-10, 2-11. High Key 9-4. HiVel Parameter 9-14. I ID Numbers 5-7, 6-3, 6-20, 6-21, 8-2, 8-15, 8-16, 10-14. Info 2-15, 2-17. INFO 10-18. Insert 7-6. Install 12-4, 12-7. Install Module 12-16. Int. Key 10-9. Intonation Key 10-9. Intonation Map 10-8.
Index 9-23, 9-28, 10-10, 10-13. Multi Edit 3-7, 3-16, 5-8, 6-14, 6-16, 9-1, 9-2, 9-3, 9-4, 10-13. Program 2-3, 3-4, 3-7, 3-11, 3-13, 3-16, 5-1, 5-5, 5-6, 5-7, 6-1 to 6-24. System. See System Mode. Mode Buttons 3-11. Mode Parameter 9-16, 9-20. Mod Wheel 1-2, 3-3, 3-6, 4-1, 5-1, 6-9, 6-10, 8-7, 8-8, 9-18, 9-22, 9-23, 10-13. Momentary 9-17. mono 10-16. Mono 2-2, 2-11. Monopressure 1-2. Mono Pressure 4-2, 9-24, 10-7, B-1. Mono Switch Pedal. See SW1; See SW2. Multi Controllers 10-5.
Index Reset Transposition 3-17. Restore 12-16, 13-7. See also Reset. Restoring Factory Defaults 13-7. Rotary S/F Override D-4. Rubber Feet. See Feet (Rubber). Run Diagnostics 12-10. Run Forte 12-2. Rvrs Compress 9-14, 9-21. Rvrs Crossfade 9-14, 9-21. Rvrs Expand 9-14, 9-21. Rvrs Linear 9-14, 9-21. S Save 2-16, 6-10, 6-17, 6-23, 8-11, 8-14, 8-18, 9-28. See Multis: Saving; See Program: Saving; See Store. Scale Parameter 9-20. Select Directory Dialogue 11-3. Selecting Modes. See Mode: Buttons. Objects.
Index VelMode Parameter 9-12. Velocity 3-11, 9-24, B-1. Velocity Map 10-6. Velocity Parameter 9-18. VelOffset Parameter 9-12. VelScale Parameter 9-12. VOICES 10-16. Volume 1-2, 3-5, 6-13, 9-6, 9-23, 10-17, B-1. Slider 2-2, 2-3. Volume Parameter 6-13, 6-16, 8-10, 8-13, 9-6. Z Zone 3-4, 3-5, 3-16, 4-1, 5-2, 6-12, 6-14, 6-15, 6-16, 6-17, 8-1, 8-6 to 8-11, 9-1 to 9-30, 1013, B-1, D-2. Activating. See Activating Zones. Muting. See Muting Zones. Parameters 9-4.
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