The instrument’s V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology) is accessible directly from the front panel, with thirty-two layers per program, each offering its own signal path and a host of modular DSP tools. Twenty-eight programmable physical controllers provide detailed editing functions of both the sounds and the extensive effects. A dedicated front-panel master EQ aids in sculpting the sounds.
Up to eight independent arpeggiators are available (one per program, eight per multi) along with a new “Step Sequencer” environment. The effects engine includes reverbs, delays, choruses, flangers, phasers, distortions, rotary amplifiers, compressors, and more, all fully editable from the user interface. Easy category and program/multi-selection are further enhanced by loading favorite sounds with a single button press.
Key Features of Kurzweil Forte SE – Stage Piano
- 88-key fully weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch
- 2 GB of sounds featuring a High-Definition Japanese Grand, a German D Grand as well as electric piano, clav, celeste, crotales and harpsichords, along with a wide selection of sounds from the PC3 and KORE 64 expansion
- Kurzweil String Resonance delivers piano-string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance
Flash-Play allows for calling up the 2 GB sample content with zero-load time - Effects engine includes reverbs, delays, choruses, flangers, phasers, distortions, rotary amplifiers, compressors, and more all fully editable from the user-interface
- Up to eight independent arpeggiators (one per program, eight per multi) and “Step Sequencer” environment
- Front-panel 3-band EQ featuring bass, treble and sweepable midrange
- Twenty-eight programmable physical controllers
- Dedicated transpose, tap tempo and sound-variation controls conveniently located right above the pitch/modulation wheels
- Easy category and program/multi selection
- Save custom preset for each category
- Access favorite sounds with a single button press
- MIDI I/O with USB functionality
- Software editors available for editing programs, multis and effects available for Mac OS X, Windows, and iOS
Specifications of Kurzweil Forte SE – Stage Piano
All specifications subject to change without notice.
| Keyboard: | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) |
| Display: | 240×64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust |
| Polyphony: | 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated |
| Multitimbral: | 16 parts (one per MIDI channel) |
| Architecture: | Dynamic VAST: Powerful synthesis engine, with user programmable DSP algs and routing. More DSP power than even our K Series instruments.
VA1 Inside: anti-aliasing, power-shaped oscillators and DSP processing from Kurzweil’s VA1 concept synth, capable of delivering authentic analog emulations as well as incredibly complex new sounds. Cascade Mode: lets the user route one layer through the DSP of any other layer within a program – up to 32 consecutive layers deep! |
| Quick Split/Layer: | Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 8 zones) |
| Sample Flash Memory: | 188 MB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash memory |
| Factory Programs: | 512 |
| User Programs: | 1024 |
| Factory Multis: | 182 – featuring up to 8 independent zones |
| User Multis: | 1024 |
| Favorites: | 10 |
| General MIDI: | No |
| Kurzweil String Resonance: | Yes |
| 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 ⋅32 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) |
| Sequencer: | 16 Tracks; 960 PPQ resolution and MMC support. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more. Controller chasing and a global “set song length” functions are also featured. |
| 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 (with FX) for connecting your favorite 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 |
| 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 |
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