# KURZWEIL FORTE®SE
Release Notes
(KUF v2.01)

1/19/17

Past Release Notes

## Version 2.01 Release Notes

(For OS 3.73.28244 / Object 2.01.1)

> GENERAL:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixed a problem that could cause unwanted clicking/popping artifacts to be heard when certain FX box presets were used.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Updated 8 Bank B drum programs adding more controller functionality.
> > - Updated several Bank A programs (arp updates) and a few Bank B programs (controller and FX chain updates).
> > - For all programs: the Arpeggiator KeyRange has been changed to C -1...G9, so that the arpeggiator affects all keys by default.
> > - For some programs, arpeggiator patterns and rhythms were simplified.

## Past Release Notes

### Version 2.00 Release Notes

(For OS 3.69.28028 / Object 2.00.10)

> GLOBAL MODE:

> > Features:

> > - FILE / SAMPLE LOADING - Load up to 188 MB of user samples into your Forte SE.
> >   Supported formats include:
> >   - .P3K
> >   - .FOR
> >   - .KRZ, .K25, .K26 (containing user samples)
> >   - .WAV, .AIF (stereo or mono, 8 or 16 bit, up to 96K sample rate).

> >   For example, see the Synthscapes and Take 6 libraries for PC3K available at kurzweil.com/product/pc3k8/downloads. User samples remain in memory across power cycles.

> >   Note: When transferring files to and from the Forte SE 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 SE's available object and sample memory.

> > - SAMPLE (Sample Memory Map) - monitor the amount of user sample space used.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - MAIN / S.Buttons - When the 'S.Buttons' parameter is set to the "Rec/Play" setting, the "Rec" (record ready) and "PlyStp" (Play/Stop) soft buttons will now appear in Multi Mode (in addition to Program Mode). If the currently selected Song in Song mode has the "RecTrk" parameter set to "Mult", all Zones of the currently selected Multi can be recorded in the currently selected Song by using the "Rec" and "PlyStp" buttons in Multi Mode.
> > - FILE - With the addition of the sample loading feature, audio is now temporarily muted when you access storage mode.
> > - FILE / LOAD - Improved conversion of PC3-series objects.
> > - FILE / LOAD - Overwrite is no longer an option for non-.FSE files.
> > - FILE / STORE / ADVANCED - Browse Objects by Type: A new "Type" soft button has been added, which allows you to jump to the next different type of object in the list.
> > - FILE / STORE / ADVANCED - page scrolling is faster now.
> > - DELETE - Browse Objects by Type: A new "Type" soft button has been added, which allows you to jump to the next different type of object in the list. .

> MULTI MODE:

> > Features:

> > - 80+ new Multis.
> > - FX resources doubled (increased capacity from 16 to 32 units).
> > - EDIT / OVERVIEW / EDIT - Editing of Programs from inside Multi Edit mode is now supported. (Nested editing). Select a program name on the "Edit: Multi Overview" or "Edit: Multi Main" page and press the Edit button to enter the Program Editor.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - EDIT / AUXFX - Intuitive Entry now working for Mod Override selection.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX - Fixed Chain "3488 JK Timbered Taps", which could cause the system to crash when selected.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX / Mod Override - Settings for the Mod Override parameter are now properly saved and recalled.
> > - Improved handling of Multi entry values. Fixed some cases where Multis could load with incorrect entry values.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Features:

> > - New Bank B: 256 new Programs including selected classic sounds from the K2, PC3 series and free SoundBanks.

> >   Tip: When in Program mode, press the Program mode button again to access the 'Bank Select' screen. Use the cursor buttons, data wheel and/or +/- buttons to quick-select the desired Factory or User bank.

> > - FX resources doubled (increased capacity from 16 to 32 units).

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - EDIT / KEYMAP / EDIT - Rename page working properly now.
> > - EDIT / FX - Fixed Chain "3488 JK Timbered Taps", which could cause the system to crash when selected.
> > - KB3 - Fixed a problem where parameters assigned to Mod Wheel were always reverting to a value of 0 regardless of what value was actually saved on the Parameters page.
> > - Program 120 Uptown Bass: Fixed Entry Value for Slider A.

### Version 1.20 Release Notes

(For OS 3.67.27762 / Object 1.10.3)

> MULTI MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixed bugs that could cause crashes selecting and/or editing certain FX chains.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixed bugs that could cause crashes selecting and/or editing certain FX chains.

> GLOBAL MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - CNTRLS (Overrides) page is now called "Global: Controller Overrides".
> > - SONG/Edit/Common - DrumTrack parameter (related to PC3 RIFFs) no longer displayed as the SE does not offer RIFFs.

> GENERAL:

> > Features:

> > - Support for SoundTower Desktop Editing Software added.

### Version 1.10 - 5/23/16

(For OS 3.60.27073 / Object 1.10.1)

> MULTI MODE:

> > Features:

> > - EDIT / AUD-IN - Press the AUD-IN soft button to access the Audio Input page. The Audio Input page allows you to choose an FX chain to apply to the the rear panel 1/8" (3.5mm) input signal, and enable or disable the use of any existing FX Mods in the selected Chain. Each Multi can be saved with it's own Audio Input settings, or be set to use the Audio Input settings set in Global Mode.
> > - EDIT / ARP - When the User Type parameter on the Global Mode Main page is set to Advanced, Program Arpeggiator settings can be imported into a Multi. In the Multi Editor, press the Favorites 4 button to import the arpeggiator settings from the program of the currently selected Zone into the currently selected Zone.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX1+2 - Nested Aux Chain editing is now available in Multi Edit Mode. Selecting an Aux Override Chain on the AUXFX1 or AUXFX2 pages and pressing the Edit button will enter the FX Chain Editor. This allows you to edit an Aux FX Chain in the context of the current Multi.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX - New FX algorithms: Spectral 4-Tap and Spectral 6-Tap with five FX box presets (IDs 176 and 178-181). These effects consist of a feedback delay loop with multiple output taps that can be set to tempo-based times. The feedback path contains a LPF, HPF, and a diffuser. The first tap has a shaper, and the other 3-5 taps each have a shaper plus a comb filter.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX - New FX Chain: 4551 Little Booth Slp.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - EDIT / OVERVW - Added a warning message to the top bar of the Overview page when a KB3 program has been selected for a Zone which is not set to the KB3 Channel (set by the Common page KB3Chan parameter). This message indicates that a KB3 program has been selected for a Zone that can not load it. In this case the previous program on that Zone's channel will remain sounding.
> > - EDIT / MAIN - Fixed a problem where edited MidiBank & MidiProg values do not duplicate when pressing the DupZn soft button.
> > - EDIT / SWITCH - When the "Dest" field is set to 'SetpGoto' (141) the On Value and Off Value can now be set to any Multi ID number (0-8191).
> > - EDIT / ARP1+2 - Changing step sequence values will now mark the current Arp Preset and Multi as Edited.
> > - EDIT / ARP1 - Changing the Arp KeyRange will no longer mark the current Arp Preset as Edited, as Arp KeyRange is not saved as part of the Arp Preset.
> > - EDIT / ARP1+2 - Selecting 0 None for Shift, Velocity, or Duration patterns will now play a default sequence instead of playing the last selected pattern.
> > - EDIT / ARP2 - Fixed a problem where the ARP2 page could be blank when navigating from a Zone set to classic arpeggiator mode to a Zone set to step sequencer arpeggiator mode.
> > - EDIT / ARP1 - Fixed a problem where latched arpeggios could automatically play notes when selecting a different Multi while playing.
> > - EDIT / ARP - Fixed a problem where arpeggiators using step sequence mode could change the duration of arpeggiators using classic mode when selecting a different Multi.
> > - EDIT / AUXFX1+2 - Fixed a problem on the AUXFX pages where the FX Units display in the top bar could be obscured.
> > - EDIT / FX - FX Chain 34 Soft Flange: The Noise Gain level has been set to Off by default.
> > - EDIT / FX - FX Chain 15 Concert Hall: Removed FX Mod for infinite reverb.
> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) FX box presets 311 and 312: Improvements to prevents unwanted popping when selected.
> > - EDIT - Fixed a problem where functions assigned to Favorites buttons could be accessed in pages where they should not be accessible.
> > - Fixed a problem where after saving a Layer or Split Multi, the User button would need to be pressed twice to return to the factory Multis.
> > - Multi 255 - Name changed to "Forte SE Control".

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Features:

> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) New FX algorithms: Spectral 4-Tap and Spectral 6-Tap with five FX box presets (IDs 176 and 178-181). These effects consist of a feedback delay loop with multiple output taps that can be set to tempo-based times. The feedback path contains a LPF, HPF, and a diffuser. The first tap has a shaper, and the other 3-5 taps each have a shaper plus a comb filter.
> > - EDIT / FX - New FX Chain: 4551 Little Booth Slp.
> > - EDIT / KEYMAP - The Keymap Edit page now has a HELP page and Compare function assigned to Favorites button 2. Press the Favorites button 2 to temporarily load an unedited version of the currently selected Keymap. Press the Favorites button 2 again to return to the edited version of the currently selected Keymap.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - EDIT / FX - FX Chain 34 Soft Flange: The Noise Gain level has been set to Off by default.
> > - EDIT / FX - FX Chain 15 Concert Hall: Removed FX Mod for infinite reverb.
> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) Fixed a problem where adding FX boxes to an FX Chain could cause unexpected results when there are no more FX Unit resources available.
> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) Fixed a problem where the FX Mod Program Parameter entry values could unexpectedly change when exiting the FX Chain editor without saving.
> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) Fixed a problem where removing an FX Mod could temporarily disable Program Mods and/or FX Mods while in the Chain editor.
> > - EDIT / FX - (FX Chain editor) FX box presets 311 and 312: Improvements to prevents unwanted popping when selected.
> > - EDIT / LYR_FX - (FX Chain editor) Fixed a problem that could prevent users from entering the FX Chain editor for Layer FX.
> > - EDIT / LYR_FX - Fixed a problem where changing the Layer FX Mode of a Layer could change the entry values for other Layer FX to None on the Program Parameters page.
> > - EDIT / ALG - Fixed a problem where some soft buttons in the ALG editor did not function properly.
> > - EDIT / ARP1+2 - Changing step sequence values will now mark the current Arp Preset and Program as Edited.
> > - EDIT / ARP1 - Changing the Arp KeyRange will no longer mark the current Arp Preset as Edited, as Arp KeyRange is not saved as part of the Arp Preset.
> > - EDIT / ARP1+2 - Selecting 0 None for Shift, Velocity, or Duration patterns will now play a default sequence instead of playing the last selected pattern.
> > - EDIT / ARP1 - Fixed a problem where latched arpeggios could automatically play notes when selecting a different Program while playing.
> > - EDIT / ARP1 - Fixed a problem that could prevent the editing of Arpeggiator step sequences for KB3 programs if the Global Mode User Type was set to Advanced.
> > - EDIT / ARP - Fixed a problem where arpeggiators using step sequence mode could change the duration of arpeggiators using classic mode when selecting a different Program.
> > - EDIT - Fixed a problem with the Compare function where some controllers would not work while using compare, and some values were not properly restored after using compare.
> > - EDIT - Fixed a problem for KB3 Programs where the Mod Wheel would stop functioning after using the Compare function.
> > - EDIT - Fixed a problem where functions assigned to Favorites buttons could be accessed in pages where they should not be accessible.
> > - Program 15 - Corrected entry values so that the program sounds the same each time it is selected.
> > - Programs 23, 28, 95, 178 - Updated these programs and their corresponding Chains to use less FX unit resources.
> > - Programs 33 and 34 - Changed ordering of first two Clav programs so that the first in the category has no Envelope Filter FX by default. Moved "Clav BC Env Filt" to 34, moved "Clavi BC" to 33.
> > - Programs 41-47 - Fixed release time of harpsichord samples around F#5, which had longer release time than surrounding samples.
> > - Program 90 - Fixed release control on slider D; fixed Switch 8 to properly control delay enable.
> > - Programs 201, 204, and 205 - Extended note range to A below Low E, to simulate a 5 string bass and/or drop D tuning.

> GLOBAL MODE:

> > Features:

> > - SONG - A built-in sequencer (Song Mode) can now be accessed by pressing the SONG soft button in Global mode. Song Mode contains a 16 track MIDI sequencer which allows you to record and edit multitimbral songs. Song Mode in the Forte SE is similar to Song Mode in Kurzweil's PC3. For details on Song Mode, see the Song Mode chapter in the PC3 Musician's Guide, available at kurzweil.com/downloads. An updated version of the Forte SE Musician's Guide will be published soon with full details on the Forte SE's Song Mode.
> > - AUD-IN - Audio Input FX: The previous 'Audio In' parameter has been removed from the Global Mode Main page, and replaced by the new Audio Input page. Press the AUD-IN soft button to access the Audio Input page. The Audio Input page allows you to adjust the input gain of the rear panel 1/8" (3.5mm) input using the "Level" parameter (this replaces the replaces the old Audio In parameter on the Global Mode Main page). Now you can also choose an FX chain to apply to the input signal, and enable or disable the use of any existing FX Mods in the selected Chain.
> > - MAIN / Sound Sel - ('Surf-n-Select') The "SoundSel" parameter has a new 'EnterButtn' setting. When the User Type parameter on the Global Mode Main page is set to Advanced, the SoundSel parameter appears. The EnterButtn setting allows you to scroll through the Program or Multi list without immediately loading the selected Program or Multi. This allows you to find the next Program or Multi to load without interrupting the Program or Multi that is currently being played. When scrolling through the Program or Multi list, Programs and Multis will appear with their names in parenthesis to indicate that they have not been loaded. Press the Enter button to load the currently selected Program or Multi. When switching to Program or Multi mode (either by using the Mode buttons or Favorites) the current Program or Multi will be loaded automatically. When EnterButtn is selected, the Program/Multi 1-16 buttons work as if SoundSel was set to "ID number" (any ID number can be entered with the numeric pad, instead of only selecting the 16 IDs of the current category).
> > - MAIN / S.Buttons - A new parameter 'S.Buttons' allows you to set the function of the leftmost soft buttons 1 and 2 in Program/Multi Mode. The default "Octave" setting will set the soft buttons as the standard Octav- and Octav+ buttons. The "Arp" setting will change the soft buttons to an Arpeggiator Latch button, which performs the Latch function of the Arpeggiator. The Rec/Play setting changes the two leftmost soft buttons in Program Mode to "Rec" (record ready) and "PlyStp" (Play/Stop). These buttons allow you to control the currently selected Song Mode song from Program Mode. When an empty New Song is selected in Song Mode, these buttons allow you to quickly record ideas into a new song from Program Mode. Press the Rec soft button to arm the sequencer (a.k.a. record ready), and use the PlyStp soft button to start and stop the sequencer. The top bar of the Program Mode display shows the current state of the sequencer (Stopped, Rec Ready, Recording, or Playing). When S.Buttons is set to Rec/Play, the two leftmost soft buttons in Multi Mode will be Octav- and Octav+.
> > - DELETE - A new 'Select' button has been added. Multiple objects can now be selected and deleted at the same time. Delete processing times are now faster as well.
> > - MIDI / Recv MMC - When the User Type parameter on the Global Mode Main page is set to Advanced, the "Recv MMC" parameter appears on the Global/MIDI page. Use the Recv MMC parameter to enable or disable receiving of MIDI Machine Control messages sent to the Forte SE's MIDI In or USB ports. When Recv MMC is set to Off, the Forte SE will ignore MMC messages. When Recv MMC is set to On, the Forte SE's Song Mode will respond to MMC messages for Song Play and Song Stop. This allows you to use an external sequencer to start or stop the currently selected song in Forte SE's Song Mode, as well as set the bar/beat location of the current song.
> > - FILE / LOAD: The object Load function has a new feature "Fill from ID". When the User Type parameter on the Global Mode Main page is set to Advanced, pressing the Storage Mode Load "Fill" soft button will show the "Fill from ID" dialog. When you select a saved object file to load, "Fill from ID" allows you to choose the ID number at which you would like to begin loading objects. This allows you to load user objects to specific IDs, instead of always loading to the unused IDs starting at ID 1025. This can be useful for loading saved user objects into category based ID ranges. For example, using Fill from ID starting at ID 1041 will load program objects into the User E.Piano Category.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - FILE / LOAD - Fixed a problem where attempting to load objects past ID 2047 would show the wrong error message.
> > - FILE - Fixed a problem where the Storage Active LED would sometimes not light up when accessing a computer or USB device.
> > - FILE - Fixed a problem where storing or loading individual objects could store/load dependent objects, even if "No" was pressed on the "Save/Load dependent objects?" prompt.
> > - When the Global Mode SoundSel parameter is set to "ID number", the LEDs for the Program/Multi 1-16 buttons no longer change based on the currently selected program ID in Program and Multi Mode.

> GENERAL:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixed a problem where sometimes the multi track Song Demos could play with incorrect programs.
> > - Fixed some program demo songs that were incorrectly set to loop.
> > - Fixed a problem where objects named with bracket characters ("{" and "}") could display the brackets facing the wrong direction on some pages.
> > - Fixed a problem where the currently selected group of soft buttons could unexpectedly change.

### Version 1.05 - 2/24/16

(For OS 3.52.26339 / Object 1.04.4)

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixed a problem that caused some Pan Tables to be applied incorrectly, resulting in incorrect panning of some drum sounds.
> > - Fixed a problem where some tone wheels in KB3 programs could sometimes be out of tune when selecting a KB3 program.
> > - Fixed a problem for FX box Presets 112, 113, and 114. These presets will no longer make a popping sound when switching the order of the reverb/compressor or turning the effect on/off. This also fixes the pop that could sometimes be heard when selecting Program 232.

### Version 1.04 - 2/11/16

(For OS 3.50.26283 / Object 1.04.3)

> MULTI MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - When pressing the Split soft button in Multi mode, the default Split program selected is now Program 201 P-Bass (consistent with the default split selection in Program mode).
> > - Fixed a problem where moving controllers in some some Multis could crash the system.
> > - When moving a continuous controller in Multi mode, the displayed real time info controller value now updates more smoothly with less jumping between values.
> > - When saving a Multi and selecting an ID to save to, the Category buttons can now be used to select the first ID of a Category, even if the Global Mode "Sound Sel" Parameter is set to "ID number". Previously this only worked if the Global Mode "Sound Sel" Parameter was set to "Category".
> > - Edit: Pressing Favorite buttons will no longer exit the Save or Rename pages.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Edit: The current layer number is now shown on the Help page.
> > - Edit: Fixed a bug where saving an Arp preset could change the Program name.
> > - Edit: KB3: Fixed: Previously, after saving an Arp pattern to a new ID, the old ID number would still be displayed.
> > - When saving a Program and selecting an ID to save to, the Category buttons can now be used to select the first ID of a Category, even if the Global Mode "Sound Sel" Parameter is set to "ID number". Previously this only worked if the Global Mode "Sound Sel" Parameter was set to "Category".
> > - Edit: Pressing Favorite buttons will no longer exit the Save or Rename pages.
> > - Edit: KB3: Fixed: Previously, on the Tonewheels page, you would not be able to change the Keymap after setting it to 0 None and saving the program.
> > - Improved soft pedal implementation for:

> >   > Program #10 VintageGrand 7ft
> >   > Program #11 Upright Piano
> >   > Program #13 Piano & Strings
> >   > Program #15 Dark & Distant

> > - Programs #34 Clav BC and #35 Clav AC - Reduced volume of release samples.
> > - Program #87 Omni Strings - Fixed 4' and 8' parameter info text, they were reversed.
> > - Program #123 Poppit SynBass - Removed delay time FX Mod from Slider G to prevent zipper noise when changing resonator Tone. Also updated Chain 4616.
> > - Program #127 APG-ish Bass - Changed Variation parameter text to "Motion Layer Enable" instead of "Arp Layer Enable" since it's really an LFO creating the motion and not and arp.
> > - Program 218 Carnival Ricochet - Added a space to the Program name.

> GLOBAL:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Info Page: Object and Scanner "Ver" changed to "Version".
> > - Fixed a bug for Advanced User Type. Double pressing the Program/Multi 9 and 10 buttons brings you to the Global Tools page. Doing this from Multi mode, then viewing the Info page and exiting to Program mode would confuse the system leading to problems like: incorrect controller mapping in Program Mode, incorrect Mode selection and editing, and system crashing.

> GENERAL:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Minor bug fixes and improvements.

### Version 1.03 - 1/6/16

(For OS v3.48.26075 / Object 1.02.02)

> MULTI MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fix for Multis that use a KB3 program. When the Global Mode KB3Trig parameter was set to Low, Multis containing a KB3 program would not be able to play other programs.
> > - #16 Organ & Strings - Disabled Variation button for Zone 1.
> > - #40 Pad Machine - Enabled transposition assigned to Variation button.
> > - #61 The Day After - Volume adjusted Zones 1 & 4.
> > - #82 Introspektakular - Volume adjusted Zones 1 & 2.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Fixes for a problem with FX preset boxes 500, 501 and 580 sounding incorrect when selected in an FX Chain.
> > - #106 Pattern Machine - Re-enabled octave transposition with Variation button

### Version 1.02 - 12/21/15

(For OS v3.46.26040 / Object v1.02.0)

> MULTI MODE:

> > Features:

> > - Improved Multis, now with more FX and controller assignments, as well as customized arpeggiator settings and presets.

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Real-time controller info is now shown for all Zones instead of just one.

> PROGRAM MODE:

> > Features:

> > - Improved Programs, now with more FX and controller assignments, as well as customized arpeggiator settings and presets.

> GLOBAL MODE:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - NEW "KB3Trig" parameter: this determines whether KB3 organ notes are triggered by the high or low velocity switch of each key.

> >   When set to "Low" : each key must be pressed all the way down to trigger a note.

> >   When set to "High" : notes are triggered near the top of the key travel. This permits faster note triggering because each key only has to be pressed down slightly, however this can also result in unwanted false triggers.

> >   The default setting is "Low", which generally produces better results for most playing styles.

> GENERAL:

> > Fixes/Improvements:

> > - Overall improvements to stability.
> > - Improved editing for Programs, Multis, FX, and Arpeggiators.

### Version 1.01 - 12/1/15

> Initial Release

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