Kurzweil Forte - Manual (Page 41)

Getting Started
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Selecting Programs and Multis
The Forte supports two types of sounds. The first type is a Program, and these are normally a
single instrument, such as a piano, or an organ. A Program is similar to a “preset” or “patch”
on other synthesizers. The Forte has an extensive range of factory Programs, and additional
memory for further user Programs. Both factory and user Programs are arranged into 20
categories.
The other type of sound is the more complex Multi. A Multi is a combination of Programs
arranged as layers and splits across the keyboard. They are similar to setups, from the Kurzweil
PC series, SP series and K2 series, and are similar to Combis or Multis from other synthesizers.
The Forte has a range of factory Multis and additional memory for further user Multis.
The Forte has been designed so that it is quick and easy to select Programs and Multis from
the front panel.
Use the following guide to audition the factory sounds on the Forte.
Selecting Programs
The Forte always powers up in Program Mode, with selection by Category as the default. Use
the Alpha Wheel or Previous/ Next buttons to browse programs in the current category. Each
Category has a factory default program, generally the first in each Category. However, the
user can set the Category default by selecting the desired program, pressing and holding the
current Category button for a few seconds until the display indicates that the Category default
program has been saved.
You can also enter specific program numbers in Keypad mode by pressing the Keypad button
(the Keypad button LED will light) beneath the Category section. In this mode the Category
buttons function like a standard alphanumeric keypad. In Keypad mode the list of Programs is
sorted by ID number only, instead of by Category and ID. Using the Alpha Wheel or Previous/
Next buttons will select the previous or next used Program ID, regardless of category. To exit
Keypad mode press the Keypad button again. The Keypad LED will turn off and the Forte
reverts back to Category mode.
Another useful feature in the Forte is the ability to access a short demo song for the currently
selected Program by Pressing the Voices and Mallets Category buttons simultaneously.
To return to Program Mode from a different mode, simply press the Program Mode button.
In Program Mode, pressing a Category button will select a Category Default Program for that
Category. The Category Default Program can be set by the user for each Category. By default
the Forte has the Category Default Program for each Category set to the first Program of each
Category. To change the Category Default Program, first select the desired Program. Next,
press and hold the Category button of the currently selected Category for a few seconds until
the display indicates that the Category Default Program has been saved.