The Forte SE 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 SE offers a wealth of sound creation and modification that is truly immense. Award-winning Reverbs, Delays, Choruses, Flangers, Phasers, Distortions, Rotary Amplifiers, Compressors and more - all fully editable from the user-interface. Piano string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance! Looking for a pulse? Activate up to 8 independent Arps (1 per program, 8 per Multi) and discover the new 'Step Sequencer' environment! Every sound within the Forte SE is perfectly matched to its 88-note fully-weighted Italian hammer-action keyboard with aftertouch. Room too boomy? No problem. Dial it in with the Master EQ section featuring Bass, Treble, a sweepable Midrange and on/off switch. 9 Sliders, 11 Switches, 2 Wheels, 2 Switch Pedal Inputs (which support 2 half-damper pedals for pianos, or up to 4 switch pedals), 1 Continuous Control Pedal Input and Aftertouch. Pitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated -/+ Transpose and sound Variation controls conveniently located right on the front panel. Easy Category and Program/Multi selection. Save your own preset for each Category. Access your Favorite sounds with ONE button press! Conveniently located right below the Forte SE's display. Using your Mac/PC or iPad, get deeper into editing your Forte SE's Programs, Multis and Effects!

Specs
Keyboard: 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR)
Display: 240x64 pixel monochrome LCD with front-panel contrast adjust
Polyphony: 128 Voice Polyphony, dynamically allocated
Multitimbral: 16 parts (one per MIDI channel)
Quick Split/Layer: Easy access with adjustable relative volume (up to 8 zones)
Factory Programs: 256 (w/ space for future updates)
User Programs: 1024
Factory Multis: 100 - featuring up to 8 independent zones
(w/ space for future updates)
User Multis: 1024
General MIDI: No
Master EQ Section: Front-panel 3-band EQ with sweepable mid and on/off switch
Effects: Hundreds of complex effect chains, incorporated into programs featuring our award winning effects - reverbs, delays, chorus, flange, phaser, EQs, distortions, rotary speaker simulators, compressors, and more
Controllers: 1 pitch wheel
1 modulation wheel
9 front panel sliders
9 switches (assignable/zone mutes/KB3 control)
1 variation switch
1 Arp switch
2 transpose switches
*2 switch pedal inputs (1 switch/sustain pedal is included)
1 continuous control pedal inputs
monopressure (aftertouch)
(*supports dual switch and half-damper for pianos / dual & half-damper pedals sold separately)
Arpeggiators: 1-per Program, 8-per Multi
Analog Outputs: • Two 1/4" balanced TRS analog (24-bit DACs)
+21dBu maximum output
50Ω balanced source impedance
Audio Inputs: One stereo 1/8" back-panel input 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, Out
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
Height: (5.2") (13.2cm)
Depth: (15.2") (38.6cm)
Length: (48.9") (124.2cm)
Weight: (40.8 lb.) (18.5 kg)
Power: Internal Power Supply, free voltage 100-265VAC 50/60Hz, 10W max