We find challenges everywhere we work, including human interaction, haptic feedback, sound design, synthesis technologies, the MIDI standard, etc. We are constantly exploring new fields, and not only on the hardware front but in all technological aspects. Step-by-step we explored this fascinating world of expressive instruments from all its amazing perspectives. We were working in collaboration with a French research lab team called the LAM specialized in instrumental gestures. To learn more about Expressive E and the Osmose, FutureMusic interviewed Expressive E’s co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, Alexandre Bellot.įutureMusic: How specifically did the Expressive-E team come together?Īlexandre Bellot: Expressive E started as three young engineers passionate about music. The video below provides an overview of the Osmose’s capabilities… » Standalone configuration :: Set up your MIDI configuration directly from the in-built screen, without the need to connect to a computer.

» Multichannel MPE, MPE+ :: Osmose is also compatible with the major MIDI protocol for polyphonic expression, and MPE+, for the most advanced and accurate response. Every key can also control the global pitch bend of your synth. » Poly Aftertouch & Global Pitch Bend :: Control your synth with Osmose’s Initial Pressure system and Poly Aftertouch. » Piano mode :: Osmose can emulate a classic keyboard controller, sending simple velocity messages. (See our Roli Seaboard Rise Review -Ed.) Osmose’s Four Main Modes: When we were testing out Roli’s Seaboard Rise, we were thrilled with the level of expression their MPE technology delivered, less so with the sonic limitations of their Equator softsynth. Now this is a crucial attribute and one that can actually make or break the overall success of the Osmose. Osmose embeds Haken Audio’s EaganMatrix sound engine, which can employ virtual analog, FM synthesis, physical modeling and everything in between for sound design. Expressive E proclaims that the Osmose is “the first expressive keyboard that respects a player’s existing skills.” While Roli may have something to say about that, the Osmose is one impressive platform. Pushing the technology of the Touché to the next logical realm, the upcoming Osmose keyboard synthesizer integrates Expressive E’s multi-dimensional sensing technology for every single key of its entirely new A.K.A (Augmented Keyboard Action) keybed.

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