Forte SE Sound Editor vs Legend '70s Editor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Forte SE Sound Editor
This application allows for the editing of various sound parameters for the Kurzweil Forte SE synthesizer on iPad. It includes features for program channel mixing, layer manipulation, MIDI control, and real-time editing of multi-mode parameters. The app facilitates the import and transmission of sound data between devices.
- Program Channel Mixer
- Program Common parameter editing
- Program Layer manipulation
- MIDI Continuous Controller tools
- Real-time Multi Mode parameter editing
- Import Multi Zones
- Transmit/receive sound data
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This is Kurzweil Forte SE Sound Editor for iPad. Some of Forte SE Sound Editor's features now include: •Program Channel Mixer. •Editing of Program Common parameters including Insert and Aux FX selectors. •Basic Program Layer manipulation. Copy and paste of Layers from other Forte SE Programs. •MIDI Continuous Controller tools and Virtual Parameter Table display. •Real time editing of all Forte SE Multi Mode parameters. •Import of Multi Zones from other Forte SE Multi. •Transmitting and receiving of Programs, Multi, FX Chains and other objects data. •On-screen keyboard. •Direct USB/MIDI connection with Apple iPad Camera Adapter. •Wireless connection possible using MIDI network. This Forte SE Sound Editor is an app for iPad only. Kurzweil and Forte SE are trademarks of Young Chang Co., Ltd. Soundtower is a trademark of Soundtower Inc.
Legend '70s Editor
This application provides real-time control over sound and effects for a specific instrument series. It allows users to adjust parameters, save and load custom programs, and create song lists for live performances. The interface is designed to be simple and adaptable.
- Real-time sound parameter adjustment
- Real-time effects parameter adjustment
- Save and load custom instrument programs
- Create and rearrange song lists
- Dedicated live performance settings
- Adaptable user interface
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Legend '70s Editor allows real-time adjustment and storage of all the sound generation parameters and effects of the Legend '70s series instruments. In addition to this, it allows you to modify parameters that are not present in the instrument, to save the modified programs in your device and to reload them quickly. Moreover, it provides dedicated settings for live performance. Legend '70s Editor comes with a clear and simple user interface, adaptable to any screen resolution. Specifically, Legend '70s Editor allows you to: - Adjust all sound parameters; - Adjust all effect parameters; - Adjust the physical model parameters of the E.Piano module; - Adjust the physical model parameters of the Clavi module; - Adjust the additional parameters of the A.Piano module; - Adjust all system settings; - Save and load programs; - Create and rearrange song lists; - Recall any program or song during the performance quickly and easily. - Create 2 live sets with a selection of 24 programs. How it works: - Connect your device to the Legend '70s by a USB cable and the Camera Connection Kit. - Press the [CONNECT] button in the app to connect to the instrument. - Select the desired environment from the top bar by pressing the menu buttons. For more information about Legend '70s Editor, please download the guide from the site: www.viscountinstruments.com/instrument/legend-70s-editor
Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Legend '70s Editor at 100% against Forte SE Sound Editor's 0%. Legend '70s Editor also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Forte SE Sound Editor ships an update every 10 months, Legend '70s Editor every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Forte SE Sound Editor | Legend '70s Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SoundTower Inc. | Viscount Int. |
Customer experience
Forte SE Sound Editor
Legend '70s Editor
In-app purchases
Forte SE Sound Editor
No in-app purchases
Legend '70s Editor
No in-app purchases
