• 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 aftertouch.

16-Track SequencerV3 turns the Forte 7 in to a full-blown workstation now featuring a 16-track internal sequencer to record/edit/mix/produce your own tracks – all in the box. Import MIDI (.mid) files as well as Kurzweil PC3-family songs.16 Simultaneous RIFF GeneratorsTrigger and manipulate up to 16 simultaneous MIDI sequences on the fly. Select from an internal library of patterns or record/import your own!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!Live Audio Input w/ FXPlug in and jam along with your favorite music player. The 1/8″ (3.5mm) Audio Input sports its own dedicated real-time FX. Sweeten your backing tracks for live performance and internally mix the signal with the Forte’s own output.CONTROLSFront Panel Master Compressor & 3-Band EQRoom 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 Controllers9 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 ControlsPitch/Modulation wheels along with dedicated-/+ Transpose, Tap Tempo and sound Variation controls conveniently located right on the front panel.USER INTERFACEWidescreen Color DisplayNavigate the Forte 7 with a new 4.3” 480×272 widescreen color LCD display.Sound Selection with ‘Surf-n-Select’ NavigationEasy Category and Program/Multi selection featuring customizable category defaults and new ‘Surf-n-Select’ navigation, allowing you to search for and pre-select your next Program/Multi without interrupting the current selection.Favorites Section10 “Favorites” buttons conveniently located right below the Forte’s display offer immediate access to your most used Programs/Multis. Support for 50 Banks (10 Favorites per bank) provides up to 500 total recallable selections!Software EditorsGet deeper into editing your Forte 7 Programs, Multis and Effects! Multi-GB German Grand PianoOur stunning new German 9′ Grand Piano! Expertly sampled and voiced by our industry-leading sound designers.Multi-GB Vintage Japanese Grand PianoOur stunning new vintage Japanese 7′ Grand Piano! Expertly sampled and voiced by our industry-leading sound designers.Flash PlayProprietary FlashPlay technology provides a whopping 16 GB of sample content with zero-loading time and supports loading over 3 GB of user samples.KSR: Kurzweil String ResonancePiano string resonance modeling for enhanced acoustic piano performance!PC3 Series Sounds“Best of” sounds from our PC3 Series.KORE64Slammin’ Synthesizers, Electric Guitars, Horns, Drums and Percussion from the popular PC3/K Expansion Pack.Master Compressor & EQTwo-stage front panel Master FX section featuring compression and a 3-band EQ with sweepable midrange. Both FX feature an on/off bypass.MIDI Controller16 user-configurable zones with 23 customizable MIDI controllers PER zone!Kurzweil Virtual AnalogSounds from the legendary VA-1 Virtual Analog Synthesizer – featuring V.A.S.T. (Variable Architecture Synthesis Technology).Multitrack Sequencer + RIFFsRecord + mix complete compositions with the Forte’s 16-track sequencer. Trigger these sequences in real-time as RIFFs to enhance your performance.Software EditorsGet deeper into editing. Take control from your Mac/PC or iPad.