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Stage Piano + Synthesizer + Workstation
Following the standard of sonic excellence established by the Forte®, the Forte® SE brings your performance to new heights with its astonishing sound quality, dependability and user-friendly operation.
Hear the new High Definition Japanese Grand (optimized 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.
V2.00 adds 256 new Programs plus over 80 new Multis!
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.
Now load up to 188 MB of your own custom samples into non-volatile flash memory. Supported sample formats: .WAV, .AIF (up to 16 bit / 96kHz) and Kurzweil formats (.P3K, .KRZ, .K25, .K26).
Deep editing? Look no further. 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.
Now featuring 32 FX units of horsepower. Enjoy award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors and more including the new Spectral 4-Tap and Spectral 6-Tap FX – all fully editable from the user-interface.
Piano string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance!
Modeled after classic organs. Featuring all the controls you want and more, including 9 realistic drawbars.
Every sound within the Forte® SE is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully-weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch.
NEW! Built-in multitrack sequencer with extensive editing tools.
Looking for a pulse? Activate up to 8 independent Arps (1 per program, 8 per Multi) and discover the new ‘Step Sequencer’ environment!
SPECS |
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 |
brands | Kurzweil |
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