User's Manual
Table Of Contents
- Kurzweil International Contacts
- Table of Contents
- Introducing Forte SE
- Getting Started
- Features of the Forte SE
- Terminology
- The Operating Modes
- Program Mode
- Program Edit Mode
- About Program Edit Mode
- Differences Between Regular and Advanced User Type
- Selecting Parameters
- VAST and KB3 Programs
- VAST Program Structure
- Editing VAST Programs
- The Parameters (PARAMS) Page
- The Program FX (FX) Page
- The Layer FX (LYR_FX) Page
- The COMMON Page
- The KEYMAP Page
- The LAYER Page
- The PITCH Page
- The AMP Page
- The Algorithm (ALG) Page
- The DSP Control (DSPCTL) Page
- The DSP Modulation (DSPMOD) Page
- The OUTPUT Page
- The LFO Page
- The ASR Page
- The Function (FUN) Page
- The Amplitude Envelope (AMPENV) Page
- The Envelope 2 (ENV2) and Envelope 3 (ENV3) Pages
- The Envelope Control (ENVCTL) Page
- The Arpeggiator Function
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
- Editing VAST Programs With KVA Oscillators
- KB3 Program Structure
- Editing KB3 Programs
- KB3 Editor: The Parameters (PARAMS) Page
- KB3 Editor: The Program FX (FX) Page
- KB3 Editor: The COMMON Page
- KB3 Editor: The Tone Wheels (TONEWL) Page
- KB3 Editor: The Drawbars (DRAWBR) Page
- KB3 Editor: The PITCH Page
- KB3 Editor: The AMP Page
- KB3 Editor: The KEYCLICK Page
- KB3 Editor: The PERC1 Page
- KB3 Editor: The PERC2 Page
- KB3 Editor: The EQ Page
- KB3 Editor: The OUTPUT Page
- KB3 Editor: The LFO, ASR, FUN, and ARP Pages
- The Effects Chain Editor
- Keymap and Sample Editing
- Multi Mode
- Multi Edit Mode
- About Multi Edit Mode
- Selecting Parameters
- Zone Parameters
- OVERVIEW Page
- MAIN Page
- KEYVEL (KeyVelocity) Page
- BEND Page
- CCTLS (CCs/Continuous Controllers) Page
- SWITCH (Switches) Page
- Controlling Program Parameter Assignments from Multi Mode
- The Controller Destination List
- COMMON Page
- ARP1 and ARP2 (Arpeggiator 1 & 2) Pages
- FX Page
- AUXFX 1, AUXFX 2
- About Auxiliary Effects
- Audio Input (AUD-IN)
- The Utility Soft Buttons, HELP Soft Button and Favorites Buttons Functions
- Save User Multis
- Global Mode
- Song Mode and the Song Editor
- Getting Started with the Sequencer
- Song Mode: The MAIN Page
- Song Mode: The BIG Page
- Song Mode: The FX Pages
- Song Mode: The MIXER Page
- Song Mode: The METRONOME Page
- Song Mode: The Filter Pages (RECFLT and PLYFLT)
- Song Mode: The MISC Page
- Song Mode: The STATS Page
- The Song Editor
- Song Editor: The COMMON Page
- Song Editor: The TRACK Page
- Song Editor: Track Functions
- Song Editor: The EVENT Page
- System Mode
- Troubleshooting
- MIDI Implementation
- Physical Specifications
- Programs
- KB3 Programs
- Multis
- Effects Chains
- Index
Global Mode
MAIN Page
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Transpose
e Transpose parameter allows you to tune the pitch of the unit in semitones. e value set
here is independent from the value set with the front panel Transpose buttons, and the two
values are cumulative.
User Type
e User Type parameter allows you to show or hide advanced features of the Forte SE. By
default, User Type is set to Regular. Setting User Type to Regular hides advanced features
and makes some modes easier to navigate. Setting User Type to Advanced gives you access to
additional features.
See the chapter for each mode for details on Advanced features in each mode. Setting User
Type to Advanced enables the following features:
• Global Mode: Access the ProgTempo, Sound Sel, and Recv MMC parameters.
• Storage Page: Access “Fill from ID” feature.
• Program Edit Mode: Access all VAST editor pages.
• Multi Edit mode: Access 8 Zones and all editing functions.
FX Mode
e FX Mode parameter determines how the Forte SE responds to interrupts with regards to
eects. You can set this parameter to either Performance or Multitrack.
With FX Mode set to Performance, the Forte SE minimizes disruption of existing eects
when changing Programs, and entry values will not disrupt sustained notes when changing
Programs in Program Mode. When controlling the Forte SE from an external sequencer in
Program Mode, setting FX Mode to Multitrack will minimize eect disruption.
Auto Power Off
e auto power o parameter turns the power saving feature on. When the Auto Power O
parameter is set to On, the Forte SE will automatically power o after the Power O Time
has expired, from the last key press (physical or MIDI), button press, controller movement,
or USB MIDI activity.