Kurzweil Forte - Manual (Page 53)

Features of the Forte and Forte7
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Master EQ & Compressor
Master EQ
The Master EQ allows you to have realtime control over the frequency response of all audio
generated in either Program or Multi Modes. When the Master EQ On/Off button is “On”,
the rotary knobs can change the high, middle and low frequencies of the audio.
If the LED on the Master EQ On/Off button is lit, this indicates that the Master EQ section
is now “on”.
The HI and LOW EQ’s are shelving type filters, and the MID has an adjustable center
frequency with a range of approximately 2 octaves up and down centered around
approximately 1.4 kHz
Frequency Gain
HI ~6.6 kHz -24dB to +15dB
MID* ~1.4 kHz -24dB to +15dB
LOW 98 Hz -24dB to +15dB
* center of range
Compressor
Use the Master Compressor to add compression to all audio generated in either Program
or Multi Modes. Press the Compressor On/Off switch to enable the master compressor.
If the LED on the Master Compressor On/Off button is lit, this indicates that the Master
Compressor is now “on”. Turn the Compressor knob to adjust the amount of compression
(left is minimum, right is maximum).
Generally, a compressor listens to an audio input signal and outputs a continuously volume
adjusted version of the input signal. A small amount of compression can help a sound to
blend with a band or other instruments by making the volume of each note more consistent.
Large amounts of compression act more like a special effect, reducing the attack volume of
notes, and increasing the decay, sustain and release volume of notes.