
Review Summary
76 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and after touch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/40L)
480 x 272 pixel color LCD with front-panel brightness adjust
128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
KB3 is Polyphony , not using any of the Forte's 128 voices
16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 16 zones)
322 Stunning factory Programs featuring the all new vintage Japanese and German Grands, new Rhodes, 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
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186 Factory-crafted Multis - featuring up to 16 independent zones
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Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch
Front-panel single-knob master compressor with separate on/off bypass switch
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
1 pitch wheel
1 modulation wheel
9 front panel sliders (with 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 (after touch)
1-per Program, 16-per Multi
Four (2 pairs) 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
Automatic mono switching on both pairs
+21dBu maximum output
50 Ohms balanced source impedance
One stereo 1/8" back-panel input for connecting your favorite MP3 player or other audio source for accompaniment playback
1 back-panel 1/4" headphone output
130mW into 32 Ohms headphones
In, Thru, Out (with Thru/Out switch)
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
External editors for Mac OS X, Windows PC and iOS devices
OS updates over USB and/or Flash Drive
Internal Power Supply, voltage 100-240VAC 50/60Hz, 20W maximum
5.5 x 15.6 x 43.2" / 13.97 x 39.62 x 109.73cm
41.4lbs / 18.78kg
Multi-GB German Grand Piano
Kurzweil stunning new German 9' Grand Piano! Expertly sampled and voiced by their industry-leading sound designers.
Multi-GB Vintage Japanese Grand Piano
Kurzweil stunning new vintage Japanese 7' Grand Piano! Expertly sampled and voiced by their industry-leading sound designers.
Flash Play
New proprietary FlashPlay technology provides a whopping 16 GB of sample content with zero-loading time.
KSR: Kurzweil String Resonance
Piano string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance!
PC3 Series Sounds
"Best of" sounds from Kurzweil PC3 Series.
KORE64
Slammin' Synthesizers, Electric Guitars, Horns, Drums and Percussion from the popular PC3/K Expansion Pack.
Master Compressor & EQ
Two-stage front panel Master FX section featuring compression and a 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange. Both FX feature an on/off bypass.
MIDI Controller
16 user-configurable zones with 23 customizable MIDI controllers PER zone!
KB3 ToneReal Organs
Modeled after classic Hammond, Vox and Farfisa organs. All the controls you need, including 9 realistic drawbars.
Kurzweil Virtual Analog
Sounds from the legendary VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer - featuring V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology).
Easy Updates & Storage
Software Updates and Data Storage via USB/Computer and USB Flash Drive.
Software Editors
Get deeper into editing. Take control from your Mac/PC or iPad. Introducing the Kurzweil Forte 7. The most advanced keyboard to ever wear the Kurzweil logo - now in a more portable 76-note, fully-weighted package .
16GB of All New Sounds
New, hand-selected German and vintage Japanese concert grand pianos, as well as new Rhodes, 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, all delivered with unprecedented expressiveness and an obsessive attention to detail.
Patented FlashPlay Technology
Flash-Play provides the Forte 7 with a staggering amount of horse-power; 16 GB sample content with zero-loading time, heaping mounds of powerful DSP and ultrafast performance.
V.A.S.T. Editing
Deep native editing. Look no further. The Forte now 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 7 offers a wealth of sound creation and modification that is truly immense.
KB3 ToneReal Organs
Modeled after classic Hammond, Vox and Farfisa organs. Featuring all the controls you want and more, including 9 realistic drawbars. With the latest OS, KB3 is now Polyphony Free, no longer using any of the Forte 7's 128 voices.
Powerful FX Engine
Award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors and more - now all fully editable from the user-interface.
76-note Italian Hammer-Action Keyboard
Every sound within the Forte 7 is perfectly matched to its 76-note fully-weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with after touch.
16 Arpeggiators!
Looking for a pulse? Activate up to 16 independent Arps (1 per program, 16 per Multi) and discover the new 'Step Sequencer' environment!
Controls
Front Panel Master Compressor & 3-Band EQ
Room too boomy? Need to add some punch? No problem. Dial it in with the Master Compressor & EQ section featuring Bass, Treble and sweepable Midrange.
23 Programmable Physical Controllers
9 Sliders (with brilliant LED ladders), 6 Switches, 2 Wheels, 3 Switch Pedal Inputs (which support half-damper for pianos), 2 Continuous Control Pedal Inputs and Aftertouch. (1 sustain/switch pedal is included ).
Easy Access Controls
Pitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated -/+ Transpose, Tap Tempo and sound Variation controls conveniently located right on the front panel.
User Interface
Widescreen Color Display
Navigate the Forte 7 with a new 4.3" 480x272 widescreen color LCD display.
Sound Selection
Easy Category and Program/Multi selection. Save your own preset for each Category.
Favorites Section
Access your 10 Favorite sounds with ONE button press! Conveniently located right below the Forte 7's display. (With the latest OS there are now 50 Banks of 10 Favorites, providing up to 500 total favorites!)