Getting Started
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sustain than a standard switch pedal. Half Damper control is enabled for programs in the
Piano category. Programs outside of the Piano category will respond to Half Damper pedals
as if they are standard switch pedals. Half Damper pedals can also be used to control external
software and sound modules via MIDI.
Connecting a Dual Switch Pedal
You can connect a dual switch pedal with a single stereo plug, such as the Kurzweil
KFP-2S, into the SW1 and SW2 jacks. You will need a Y adapter with a stereo 1/4-inch jack and
two mono 1/4-inch plugs. Plug the Y adapter into the SW1 and SW2 jacks, then connect the
dual switch pedal to the Y adapter. If the Sustain and Sostenuto functions are swapped, then
swap the two mono plugs.
If you’re not familiar with traditional piano technique, the sostenuto (center) pedal on a grand
piano allows one to hold chords in the bass while continuing to play the melody without the
latter notes sustaining. Any keys that are down when you depress the pedal will sustain when
you let go of the keys, but new notes played afterward will not be sustained. Releasing the pedal
puts things back to normal. Of course it can be programmed to do other functions as well.
The CC1 (Volume) and CC2 Jacks
Use the CC pedal jacks to connect continuous control (or CC) pedals. A CC pedal is a physical
controller typically used to control multi-state (i.e., “continuous”) parameters such as volume
or wah.
The Kurzweil CC-1 continuous control pedal will work best with Forte, but it is also possible
to use some third-party continuous control pedals designed for synthesizers.
NOTE : Only CC pedals should be connected to the CC pedal input.
