Kurzweil Forte SE 88 Key Stage Piano

Full Description

2GB of Sounds

The Forte SE features the new High Definition Japanese Grand (optimised especially for the SE) and German D Grand, featuring "KSR" - Kurzweil String Resonance. Also included are a wide selection of tailored sounds from the acclaimed Forte (EP, Clav, Celeste, Crotales, Harpsichord), as well as PC3 Series and KORE 64 expansions - all handcrafted to deliver unprecedented expressiveness with an obsessive attention to detail. Flash-Play powers the Forte SE with 2 GB of on-board sample content with zero-loading time, loads of powerful DSP and ultrafast performance. Every sound within the Forte SE is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully-weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch.

Deep Editing

The Forte SE grants full access to Kurzweil's legendary Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology directly from the front panel. With 32-layers per program, each offering its own signal path and a host of modular DSP tools, the Forte SE offers a wealth of sound creation and modification that is truly immense. Award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors and more are available and all fully editable from the user-interface. Dial it in with the Master EQ section featuring Bass, Treble, a sweepable Midrange and on/off switch. Using your Mac/PC or iPad, get deeper into editing your Forte SE's Programs, Multis and Effects.

Step Sequencer

Activate up to 8 independent Arps (1 per program, 8 per Multi) and discover the new 'Step Sequencer' environment. 9 Sliders, 11 Switches, 2 Wheels, 2 Switch Pedal Inputs (which support 2 half-damper pedals for pianos, or up to 4 switch pedals), 1 Continuous Control Pedal Input and Aftertouch are at hand for intuitive control. (1 sustain/switch pedal is included).

Intuitive Control

Pitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated -/+ Transpose and sound Variation controls are conveniently located right on the front panel. The Forte SE features easy Category and Program/Multi selection, plus save your own preset for each Category. Access your favourite sounds with one button press, conveniently located right below the Forte SE's display.

Specifications

• Keyboard: 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR)
• Display: 240x64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust
• Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
• Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
• Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 8 zones)
• Factory Programs: 256 (w/ space for future updates)
• User Programs: 1024
• Factory Multis: 100 - featuring up to 8 independent zones (w/ space for future updates)
• User Multis: 1024
• General MIDI No
• Master EQ Section: Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch
• Effects: Hundreds of complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more. ⋅16 total FX units
• Controllers:
  • 1 pitch wheel
  • 1 modulation wheel
  • 9 front panel sliders
  • 9 switches (assignable/zone mutes/KB3 control)
  • 1 variation switch
  • 1 Arp switch
  • 2 transpose switches
  • *2 switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included)
  • 1 continuous control pedal inputs
  • monopressure (aftertouch)
  • (*supports dual switch and half-damper for pianos / dual & half-damper pedals sold separately)
• Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 8-per Multi
• Analog Outputs:
  • Two 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
  • +21dBu maximum output
  • 50Ω balanced source impedance
• Audio Inputs: One stereo 1/8" back-panel input for connecting your favourite MP3 player or other audio source for accompaniment playback
• Headphones: 1 back-panel 1/4" headphone output, 130mW into 32 ohm headphones
• MIDI: In, Out
• USB:
  • Two USB ports (one A port / one B port)
  • Complete MIDI functionality over USB
  • User program/multi file transfer to/from PC/Mac/Flash Drive
  • Operating System updates from PC/Mac/Flash Drive
• Software Editors: External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iOS devices (coming soon)
• FREE OS Updates: OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive
• Included Accessories: Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable, (4) self adhesive feet
• Height: (5.2") (13.2cm)
• Depth: (15.2") (38.6cm)
• Length: (48.9") (124.2cm)
• Weight: (40.8 lb.) (18.5 kg)
• Power: Internal Power Supply, free voltage 100-265VAC 50/60Hz, 10W max