Kurzweil Forte 7 76-Key Stage Piano and Synthesizer
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Forte 7 Features and Specifications
Keyboard: 76 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/40L)
Display: 480 x 272 pixel colour LCD with front-panel brightness adjust
Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
KB3 is Polyphony Free*, not using any of the Forte's 128 voices.
(*does not apply to sample-based programs)
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!
Sample Flash Memory: 3.3 GB of re-loadable, non-volatile, user flash memory.
Factory Programs: 322 Stunning factory Programs featuring the all new vintage Japanese and German Grands, new Classic Keys, Wurlitzer, Clav, Harpsichord, Orchestral Percussion, Celeste, Glockenspiel, Chimes, Bells and Crotales along with a wide selection of sounds from the acclaimed PC3 and KORE 64 expansion
User Programs: 3072
Factory Multis: 186 Factory-crafted Multis - featuring up to 16 independent zones
User Multis: 3072
Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 16 zones)
Favourites: 500 (50 Banks of 10 Favorites each)
General MIDI: No
Kurzweil String Resonance: Yes
Master EQ/Compressor Section:
Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch
Front-panel single-knob master compressor with separate on/off bypass switch
Effects:
• Over 1000 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 (w/ LED ladders)
• 9 switches (assignable/zone mutes/KB3 control)
• 1 variation switch
• 1 tap tempo switch
• 2 transpose switches
• 3 switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included)*
• 2 continuous control pedal inputs
• monopressure (aftertouch)
(*supports half-damper for pianos / half-damper pedal sold separately)
Sequencer: 16 Tracks; 960 PPQ resolution. Song editing functions include both event and track-based tools like quantize, swing, remap, controller scaling and more.
RIFFs: 16-per Multi
Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 16-per Multi
Analog Outputs:
• Four (2 pairs) 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs), automatic mono switching on both pairs.
• +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, Thru, Out (w/ Thru/Out switch)
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
(*coming soon)
FREE OS Updates:OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive
Included Accessories:Power cable, Switch pedal, USB cable, (4) self adhesive feet
Size and Weight:
Height:(5.5") (14cm)
Depth:(15.6") (39.7cm)
Length:(43.2") (109.7cm)
Weight:(41.4 lb.) (18.8 kg)
Power:Internal Power Supply, free voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 20W max
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| Forte 7 76-Key Stage Piano and Synthesizer | 691337 |
