General
A stage piano with a full-size keyboard is often slightly too big for the boot or back seat of a car. That's why the 76-note model is ideal, like this Kurzweil Forte 7. It's virtually identical to the Forte, apart from its slightly more narrow keyboard and lighter weight. Stage pianists have an impressive 16 GB of piano samples to play around with, and thanks to the ingenious FlashPlay technology, loading time is as good as non-existent! That's a huge plus for live performances in particular. What's more, the Forte 7 is also easy to operate and offers you a wide array of German and Japanese grand pianos, vintage pianos and organs.
Forte 7: expression
What's great about the Forte 7 are its nine drawbars, each equipped with handy LED ladders; a must-have for live pianists who regularly play organ parts. Of course, there's also a pitch and modulation wheel, as well as two Continuous Control Pedal inputs. Speaking of expression, the Forte 7 has a high-quality Fatar keyboard with hammer-action keys and aftertouch functionality. With a flick of the wrist, you can change the compression and EQ using the effects controls and get a professional sound that cuts right through the mix.
FlashPlay
FlashPlay is so much more than a marketing term. It means the end of long waiting times when switching between large (self-programmed) samples on other workstations or pianos. It means you can select the best piano sounds for use during a live performance without having to wait for them to load in and still enjoy the audio quality of a modern virtual instrument. This is particularly handy for improvising or changing sets around on the fly. The rugged housing of this instrument is a typical example of Kurzweil quality—it's built like a tank. In short, the Forte 7 is ready to take the stage!
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- Please note: the video shows the Forte, but you will receive the Forte 7.
