The rear panel, The ac power jack, The usb ports – Kurzweil Forte User Manual
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Getting Started
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The Rear Panel
The power switch and most of the Forte/Forte7 connections are located on the rear panel.
NOTE: The Forte headphone connection is not on the rear panel. It is located on the front left
side underneath the Pitch & Modulation wheels for easy access.
The AC Power Jack
Please refer to
Setting up the Forte on page 2-1
.
The USB Ports
Use the “Computer” USB ports to connect the Forte to a computer/tablet in order to do the
following:
• Use the Forte as a MIDI controller to play software instruments on a computer.
• Use a computer program to sequence multitrack songs on the Forte.
• Use a computer/tablet to manage the user data contents of the Forte.
• Update the software and sounds of the Forte.
Use the “Storage” USB Port to store custom Programs and Multis on a USB flash drive.
Be sure to check the Kurzweil Music Systems website at for new
documentation and software updates before using your new instrument.
The MIDI Ports (IN / THRU / OUT)
Use the MIDI ports to communicate with other MIDI modules and controllers. The Out port
is the MIDI transmitting port, and the In port is the MIDI receiving port. Use the Thru port
to pass MIDI data through the Forte to other instruments or modules.