MORE ARTICLE WITH Expressive E Osmose

27. September 2026

LUMINA

Whispering Air and Resonance: Martin Stürtzer’s Journey through Modartt Airteq

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Whispering Air and Resonance: Martin Stürtzer’s Journey through Modartt Airteq

In the hands of Martin Stürtzer, sound is sculpted like morning fog drifting through stained glass. With the Airteq by Modartt, organ pipes no longer stand silent—they become vessels for breath, nuance, and sonic storytelling. This review drifts through Martin’s poetic patchwork, exploring how physical modeling and MPE control unlock new dimensions for ambient music. The video is as much a meditation as a demonstration, inviting us to listen beyond the surface. Some mysteries, of course, can only be inhaled through the screen.

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25. September 2026

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose Firmware 2.3: DAW Control, Ctrl-e and the Next Level of Expressive Integration

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Expressive E Osmose Firmware 2.3: DAW Control, Ctrl-e and the Next Level of Expressive Integration

Expressive E’s latest firmware update for the Osmose transforms this already boundary-pushing instrument into a serious hub for expressive digital workflows. With version 2.3, the Osmose now offers advanced DAW integration and access to the Ctrl-e platform, giving musicians hands-on control over both software and hardware setups. The update focuses not just on more sounds and presets, but on refining the user experience—streamlining MIDI, adding workflow shortcuts, and making the Osmose an even more compelling centerpiece for creative studios and stage rigs.

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24. July 2026

LUMINA

Resonant Alchemy: Sam Gutman Dives into the Sonic Worlds of Noisy 2.6

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Resonant Alchemy: Sam Gutman Dives into the Sonic Worlds of Noisy 2.6

In Sam Gutman’s latest exploration, we descend into the vaporous realm of Noisy 2.6—a physical modeling synth that conjures impossible, tactile sounds. Sam, ever the sonic cartographer, invites us to drift through glass strings and cathedral-sized resonators, revealing how this instrument transcends mere emulation. Here, sound is both ghost and sculpture, and with every gesture on an MPE controller, a new world unfurls. This journey is less a demonstration and more a passage into the spectral architecture of synthetic resonance.

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17. April 2026

LUMINA

Josh Lucan’s Leda Transit: Sequenced Dreams and Sonic Nebulae

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Josh Lucan’s Leda Transit: Sequenced Dreams and Sonic Nebulae

Step into the magnetic fog of Josh Lucan’s compositional world, where sequencer pulses and vintage synths swirl in a cosmic dance inspired by Tangerine Dream. In “Leda Transit,” Lucan doesn’t just reconstruct the past—he bends time, letting classic algorithms and analog textures bloom into new sonic landscapes. Each note is a drifting ghost, each layer a shifting constellation. This is not a tutorial—it’s an invitation to drift inside the machinery, to witness how simple notes can become galaxies of sound. Prepare for a journey where melody is only the beginning, and modulation is the current that carries us deeper.

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Scott’s Synth Stuff Storms Sweetwater: 2025’s Top 20 Synths Get the Rave Bunker Treatment

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Scott’s Synth Stuff Storms Sweetwater: 2025’s Top 20 Synths Get the Rave Bunker Treatment

Strap in, synth heads – Scott’s Synth Stuff takes us on a whirlwind tour through Sweetwater’s synth mecca, cherry-picking the best (and calling out the worst) keyboards you can buy in 2025. Forget polite demos – this is a no-nonsense, hands-on, and occasionally savage rundown of poly and mono beasts from Moog, Korg, Roland, Sequential, Behringer, and more. Expect brutal honesty, cheeky jabs at mini keys, and enough gear lust to melt your credit card. If you want to know which synths slap, which ones suck, and which are just overpriced nostalgia, this is the only tour you need. But

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14. August 2025

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: 12 Gestural Tricks with Jordan Rudess – A Deep Dive into Expressive Keyboard Architecture

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Expressive E Osmose: 12 Gestural Tricks with Jordan Rudess – A Deep Dive into Expressive Keyboard Architecture

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another keyboard—it’s a reimagining of what digital and hybrid instruments can do when MPE technology meets a truly tactile interface. In this official video, Dream Theater’s Jordan Rudess walks us through 12 hands-on techniques that push the boundaries of keyboard expression, from nuanced press glide bends to finger-specific aftertouch and vibrato. The video is a masterclass in how digital architecture, gesture mapping, and physical design converge to unlock new workflows for both classical and modern players. If you’re curious about how Osmose’s multi-dimensional controls translate into real-world performance and practice, this is essential viewing.

9. July 2025

MILES

Frap Tools: Tape Loops Meet Modular – Sync, Sequence, and Sonic Alchemy in Studio No.4

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Frap Tools: Tape Loops Meet Modular – Sync, Sequence, and Sonic Alchemy in Studio No.4

In this deep-dive from Frap Tools, composer Francesco Gennari demonstrates the artful collision of tape and modular synthesis, crafting a meditative étude that blurs the lines between analog warmth and modular precision. The video showcases how a humble four-track tape loop can become the rhythmic heart of a Eurorack system, with the Frap Tools Usta sequencer and a host of modules dancing to its pulse. Expect a methodical walkthrough of patching, clock extraction, and creative routing, all delivered with the Italian brand’s signature attention to sonic detail. For those who care about signal flow, modulation strategies, and the tactile joy

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15. May 2025

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: Shredding Metal Riffs with MPE Precision

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Expressive E Osmose: Shredding Metal Riffs with MPE Precision

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE keyboard—it’s a digital instrument that dares to challenge the guitar’s dominance in metal. In this tutorial, Rohan (aka @rohankeyboardist) demonstrates how the Osmose can channel screaming bends, whammy pedal theatrics, and guitar-inspired techniques, all from a keyboard. The video is a deep dive into how expressive control, dynamic presets, and aftertouch can unlock aggressive, guitar-like articulations. For anyone curious about translating metal’s energy into a digital workflow, this is a compelling showcase of Osmose’s unique architecture and performance potential.

AndertonsKeyboardDept Rocks the Dreadbox and Osmose

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AndertonsKeyboardDept Rocks the Dreadbox and Osmose

Hold onto your hats, synth fanatics! AndertonsKeyboardDept is diving into the abyss of sonic expression with the Dreadbox Artemis and the Osmose MPE keyboard. Witness as they meld mind-bending MPE capabilities with rich analog synthesis, promising a journey from pure sound to sheer magic. This ain’t for the faint-hearted.

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19. February 2025

LYRA

Expressive E and the MPE Revolution: A Deep Dive into Polyphonic Expression

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Expressive E and the MPE Revolution: A Deep Dive into Polyphonic Expression

Expressive E, the French pioneers of musical expressivity, take center stage in this tutorial as they demystify MPE—MIDI Polyphonic Expression—for a new generation of synth enthusiasts. In this episode, film composer Josh Madoff walks us through the architectural leap from traditional MIDI to MPE, showing how instruments like Osmose and a host of compatible synths unlock nuanced, independent control over every note. The video isn’t just a technical explainer; it’s a hands-on demonstration of how MPE transforms performance workflows, sound design, and even the very feel of playing electronic instruments. If you’re curious about the future of expressive synthesis or

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