User Manual
Front Panel Overview
EQ/Compressor
GS-11
EQ/Compressor
e EQ and Compressor buttons and knobs control the master eects that are applied to the
“A” Audio Outputs.
Display and Soft Buttons
e 480 x 272 pixel color display provides the main user interface for the Forte. e buttons
immediately below the display are the soft buttons and their functions change depending upon
what screen is displayed. e functions of the soft buttons on each screen are described in the
bottom row of the display.
Sliders and Buttons
In Program Mode, the sliders and buttons are used to control various Program parameters (the
last four sliders and buttons are typically used for controlling eects). When KB3 Programs are
being played, the sliders and buttons control organ functions labeled in blue. In Multi Mode,
the rst four sliders and buttons control Multi Zone volumes and Zone Mutes.
LED Ladders
e LED Ladders show the current value of the slider. When you change Programs or Multis
that value of the slider may dier from the physical position of the slider.
Category Buttons and Number Pad
ese buttons are used for navigating categories in Program Mode, and for entering numbers
in various places. Generally the Forte automatically adjusts what these buttons will be used
for, but in cases where there are two entry methods available, the mode of the buttons can be
changed with the Keypad button. Programs can be selected by Category, or after pressing the
Keypad Button, by typing in the ID number.
Favorites Buttons
e Favorites buttons can be programmed to immediately take you to your Favorite Programs
and Multis. To assign the currently selected Program or Multi to a Favorites button, press and
hold the desired Favorites button for a few seconds until the display indicates that the Favorite
has been saved.
Cheek Block Controls
e Cheek Block on the Forte has a Pitch Wheel, Modulation Wheel, Tap Tempo button,
Variation Button and Transpose buttons, as well as the headphone connector. On the Forte7
these controls are located on the left side of the front panel, and the headphone connector is
located on the left side of the rear panel.