Kurzweil Artis vs Kurzweil Forte
| Kurzweil Artis | Kurzweil Forte | |
|---|---|---|
| Key action | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity sensitive keys (Fatar TP/100LR) | 88 note fully-weighted hammer-action with velocity and aftertouch sensitive keys (Fatar TP/40L) |
| Aftertouch | — | yes |
| Polyphony | 128 | 128 |
| Sounds / presets | 256 | 322 |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| USB audio | No | No |
| Weight | 21 kg | 21.8 kg |
| Dimensions (W×D×H) | 1385 × 140 × 395 mm | 1385 × 140 × 395 mm |
| Released | 2013 | 2014 |
| Release month | 4 | 10 |
| USB to host | yes | yes |
| Discontinued | 1 | 1 |
| Status | legacy | legacy |
| Keys | 88 | 88 |
| Pedals | 1 CC pedal input, 2 switch pedal inputs (dual jack) |
Which one should you buy?
- Choose the Kurzweil Artis if lighter to carry to gigs and lessons (21 kg vs 21.8 kg).
- Choose the Kurzweil Forte if you want more variety of built-in voices (256 vs 322).
Full spec sheets: Kurzweil Artis · Kurzweil Forte. Rows with a highlighted background differ.