b>j)΄!Pԫ&;"kB޶}pSVT(wę!j x;-m@JnQ+պכ7MajfJͱ4jѲ撆RxZMz7vIW/dٞТזcZM~ji ߒsQzԠDW3Den"M+/B:-uIJ7j委9p='mANޭ=/B:-n&nUfqxZM~c Ϲ+,&ᾺܢF[(1*" ϒ"Jԧ<;b" "jܢF[x ,!q қ*]/؝27SMcs"ޭDQ/应ܢF_! :s" 7`F+SVTn"IJnQ/应B 4 wD"IJ׭-`S9DrjiEJ߅gJ应矁[xZM~n"IB؃!'Тѕ+(mIKʭ/|ϐܢF[xZMzG %嬩/c[[ Forte Loading & Storing Archives - KURZWEIL It's the Sound® https://kurzweil.com/category/forte-faq/forte-storage-mode/ Tue, 12 May 2026 18:04:31 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 Forte File Compatibility https://kurzweil.com/2021/10/05/forte-file-compatibility/ https://kurzweil.com/2021/10/05/forte-file-compatibility/#respond Tue, 05 Oct 2021 15:12:51 +0000 https://kurzweil.com/?p=26198 Question: What programs/multis/setups from other Kurzweil instruments can I load in my Forte? Answer: The Forte can load content from the following Kurzweil instruments and file types: Instrument/File File Type Forte .FOR Forte SE .FSE K2700 .K27 PC4 .PC4 PC4SE .P4S SP6 .SP6 Artis .ART Artis SE .ASE PC3A .P3A PC3K .P3K PC3 .PC3 PC3LE [...]

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What programs/multis/setups from other Kurzweil instruments can I load in my Forte?

Answer:
The Forte can load content from the following Kurzweil instruments and file types:

Instrument/File File Type
Forte .FOR
Forte SE .FSE
K2700 .K27
PC4 .PC4
PC4SE .P4S
SP6 .SP6
Artis .ART
Artis SE .ASE
PC3A .P3A
PC3K .P3K
PC3 .PC3
PC3LE .PLE
SP4 .SPX
K2600 .K26
K2500 .K25
K2000 .KRZ
FM Presets .SYX
Audio File .AIF
Audio File .WAV
MIDI File .MID

 

Loading Compatible Object File Types

Aside from loading objects from its own .FOR files, the Forte can load sounds and objects from other instruments.

When loading file types other than .FOR, the Forte will attempt a conversion of the objects in those files. The Forte can often exactly match the sound and function of the original objects. In some cases object parameters may not be converted and must be adjusted by the user after conversion.

Loading Legacy K2 Series Object Files (K26, .K25, .KRZ)

When loading objects from K26, .K25, or .KRZ files, objects are converted to Forte object types. Some object parameters cannot be converted and must be edited after loading.

All K2 series Keymap objects can be loaded, some parameters will be converted to Forte specific parameters.

Most K2 series Program objects can be loaded. FX cannot be converted and must be edited after loading. Parameter info names and some controller assignments may need to be edited after loading. See the section above for more details on loading legacy Keymaps and Samples.

The Program Editor Keymap page sample skipping parameter (SmpSkp) cannot be loaded, so Samples can only be transposed upward by one octave. Programs and Keymaps may need to be edited to compensate for this.

A small number of DSP algorithms and functions (some filters, oscillators, etc.) cannot be loaded, so Program layers may need to be edited to compensate for this.

KB3 programs created with a K2500 or K2600 cannot be loaded, however the Forte contains a variety of KB3 programs which can easily be modified and edited.

Triple Mode programs created with the K2600 cannot be loaded, however the Forte improves upon this feature with Cascade Mode. Cascade Mode allows a program signal to be routed through up to 32 layers of DSP algorithms (for details see “Alt Input” on page 7-53 of the Musician’s Guide).

All K series Setup objects can be loaded and converted to Multis. FX cannot be converted and must be edited after loading.

Loading FM Preset Files (.SYX)

The Forte can load .SYX files containing FM programs from classic 6 operator FM synthesizers. Imported FM programs can be edited in Program Mode and combined with additional layers and VAST synthesis features. For details on editing imported FM programs, see “Editing FM Layers” on page 7-85 of the Musician’s Guide.

Loading Audio Sample Files (.WAV and .AIF)

From the LOAD page, .WAV and .AIF audio files can be loaded and used with user created keymaps. See “PREVIEW (Sample Preview)” on page 12-23 of the Musician’s Guide for an easy way to create a keymap from user or factory samples. See “Building a Keymap” on page 9-9 and “Editing Samples” on page 9-11 for more details on editing keymaps and samples.

Mono and stereo files can be loaded, 8 or 16 bit, with sample rates up to a maximum of 96000 Hz. Once samples are loaded to the Forte’s user sample flash memory, samples remain in the Forte even when the power is off, until they are manually deleted. Also, once samples are loaded to the Forte’s user sample flash memory, there is no load time for those user samples when turning on the Forte.

To load a user audio file, select a .WAV or .AIF file from the LOAD page file list and press the FILL soft button. (If the Global Mode User Type parameter is set to advanced, you will be prompted to select an ID to fill from. In that case you must select an ID then press the FILL soft button again to begin loading samples into unused user IDs).

On the EDIT:Keymap Main page (see Ch. 9 Keymap and Sample Editing of the Musician’s Guide), loaded audio samples can be selected in the Sample field. In the Sample field, you can find the audio file you loaded by entering 1024 (or whichever ID you filled from) on the alphanumeric keypad and pressing Enter. If you have previously loaded user samples, you may have to scroll above 1024 (or whichever ID you filled from) as your sample will have been loaded into the next available unused ID.

Note: When transferring files to and from the Forte via the USB Computer Port, the maximum size of files that can be transferred is approximately 20 MB. This is suitable for most, non-sample objects. For transferring audio sample files, use the USB Storage Port with a USB mass storage device such as a “thumb drive.” When using the USB Storage Port to transfer files, the file size that can be transferred is limited only by the size of the USB mass storage device, and the Forte’s available object and sample memory.

Loading MIDI Song Files (.MID)

MIDI song files (.MID) can be loaded, they appear as Songs in Song Mode. Songs that use the General MIDI sound set are not supported and must be edited after loading to select appropriate instrument Programs for each track.

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What USB thumb drives are supported by my Kurzweil K2700/K20xx/PC4/PC4SE keyboard?

Answer:
We have tested a variety of USB thumb drives and most have worked well. The following models did NOT work and thus are NOT recommended:

  • Generic U305 – 32GB
  • SanDisk Cruzer Blade
  • Techkey – 64GB

 

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How can I save (backup) all of my Forte user data?

Answer:

The Forte saves all data from both User Banks (Program and Multis) into one file with an “.FOR” extension. Forte files can be saved to either a USB flash/thumb drive or directly to a computer via USB cable connection.

“STORE” Procedure:

1) Connections:

If wanting to save to a USB flash/thumb drive (USB Device) plug a flash/thumb drive into the Forte back-panel USB “Storage” port.

OR

If wanting to save directly to your computer (*PC Virtual Drive) connect a USB cable between the Forte’s USB “Computer” port and a free USB port on your computer.
(*If choosing the PC Virtual Drive, a temporary removable USB drive representing the “Forte” will mount on your computer when the USB cable is connected. If you are using a Windows based PC you may also see a message indicating ‘device drivers’ are being installed. This is normal and only happens the first time you use this connection).

2) Press the front panel STORAGE mode button.

3) Using the Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next and/or Cursor buttons, select either “USB Device” or “PC Virtual Drive”:

4) Press “STORE”:

(in our example here we are using a USB Device)

5) Press ALL (to save all user objects):

6) Select the directory to save your file to. Whether saving to a USB Device or the PC Virtual Drive, the simplest approach here is to just press “OK” to store your file to the current directory (in our example below the drive is initially empty).

Alternatively you can get more organized and use the Parent/Open/NewDir tools to create new directories as well as navigate inside any existing directory (see chpt. 11 in the Forte Musician’s Guide for complete details).

7) Name your file. Use the alpha wheel and/or alphanumeric keypad to enter characters. Use the soft buttons beneath the display to move the cursor and manage character positions. Then press “OK” to save the file to disk:

8) A brief “Storing…” message will be displayed while the file is saved. Once completed you will return to the Storage mode screen.IMPORTANT: If saving to the PC Virtual Drive, it is important that you copy the file from the temporary removable ‘Forte’ drive to your computer’s hard drive for long term storage. Once you power down the Forte, the temporary removable PC Virtual Drive will unmount from your computer and its contents will be erased.

9) Press Exit or any of the other mode buttons (Program, Multi or Global) to leave Storage mode.

Notes:

  • If no flash/thumb drive or USB cable is inserted when pressing “STORE” (step 4), the display will show the message “Error: No valid device inserted.”.
  • USB-MIDI connections will temporarily be severed when engaging the PC Virtual Drive function.
  • If the filename you choose already exists on disk, when pressing “OK” (step 7) you will see an alert. “Warning: A file with that name already exists. Are you sure you want to overwrite it?”. You can choose ‘Yes’ to proceed, or ‘No’ to return to the naming screen and enter a new name.
  • If no USER objects are in memory when pressing “OK” (step 7), the display will show the message “Nothing stored”.

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How can I load user Objects into the Forte?

Answer:

Forte compatible files can be loaded from either a USB flash/thumb drive or directly from a computer via USB cable connection.

“LOAD” Procedure:

1) Connections and File Preparation:If wanting to load from a USB flash/thumb drive (USB Device) plug a flash/thumb drive (containing the desired file) into the Forte back-panel USB “Storage” port.ORIf wanting to load directly from your computer (*PC Virtual Drive) connect a USB cable between the Forte’s USB “Computer” port and a free USB port on your computer.*When choosing the PC Virtual Drive, a temporary removable USB drive representing the “Forte” will mount on your computer when the USB cable is connected. If you are using a Windows based PC you may also see a message indicating ‘device drivers’ are being installed. This is normal and only happens the first time you use this connection.Once the PC Virtual Drive appears on your computer copy the desired Forte file(s) to it.

2) On the Forte, press the front panel STORAGE mode button.

3) Using the Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next and/or Cursor buttons, select either “USB Device” or “PC Virtual Drive” pursuant to your connections above:

 

4) Press “LOAD”:(in our example here we are using a USB Device)

5) As needed, use the Alpha Wheel, Previous/Next, Cursor and/or Parent/Open buttons to navigate to and highlight the file you wish to load:(If needed, press SELECT to mark(*) more than one file for loading).

6) Press either “FILL” or “OVWRITE” (overwrite) to choose how you want the data to load into the system – there are two methods available:

FILL: Loads Programs/Multis sequentially into EMPTY user ID slots, filling in any gaps. No existing Programs/Multis will be erased. OVWRITE (only .FOR files): Replaces existing User bank contents.
In choosing FILL, objects will load starting from the specified ID#. Use the data wheel or numeric keypad to set the starting ID#. Press FILL to proceed. If choosing OVWRITE you will be prompted to choose between either overwriting all existing user Programs/Multis currently in user memory (press YES) -or- selectively merging the Multis/Programs in the file with the current user memory (press NO-MERGE).

(For further details, see chpt. 13 in the Forte Musician’s Guide ).

7) A brief “Indexing…” message will be displayed while things are loaded followed by “Objects loaded OK”. You will then return to the main Storage mode screen.

8) Press Exit or any of the other mode buttons (Program, Multi or Global) to leave Storage mode.

Notes:

  • If no flash/thumb drive or USB cable is inserted when pressing “LOAD” (step 4), the display will show the message “Error: No valid device inserted.”.
  • USB-MIDI connections will temporarily be severed when engaging the PC Virtual Drive function.

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