MORE ARTICLE WITH Expressive E Osmose

4. November 2024

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: Lead Performance Redefined – A Deep Dive into MPE Expression

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Expressive E Osmose: Lead Performance Redefined – A Deep Dive into MPE Expression

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another synth—it’s a paradigm shift for lead and solo performance, as demonstrated in this creative tutorial featuring Piano Diary. The video explores how MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) and nuanced gesture control turn the Osmose into an instrument that responds to every touch, bend, and slide. With a focus on customizable presets, modulation workflows, and a variety of expressive techniques, the tutorial offers a workflow-centric look at how digital architecture and physical interaction merge. If you’re curious about how digital synth design can empower truly expressive playing, this walkthrough is a must-watch.

26. September 2024

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: Redefining Expressivity in Digital Production Workflows

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Expressive E Osmose: Redefining Expressivity in Digital Production Workflows

Expressive E’s latest creative tutorial puts the Osmose front and center as both a standalone synth and a deeply expressive MPE controller, with neoclassical producer Tonnerre guiding us through the sound design and production techniques that shaped his album “Komorebi.” The video is a masterclass in translating nuanced finger gestures into organic textures, evolving pads, and intricate SFX—whether using Osmose’s own engine or harnessing its MPE prowess in Ableton Live. From pressure-driven soundscapes to real-time modulation of soft synths and samplers, this episode is a goldmine for anyone interested in digital instrument architecture, expressive MIDI workflows, and the practical realities

5. September 2024

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose 2.0: Seven Ways This Firmware Update Rewrites the Playbook

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Expressive E Osmose 2.0: Seven Ways This Firmware Update Rewrites the Playbook

Expressive E’s Osmose was already a standout in the MPE synth landscape, but the 2.0 firmware update takes its workflow and performance flexibility to a new level. In this official walkthrough, Expressive E highlights seven major features that sharpen preset management, expand MIDI control, and deepen expressive possibilities—especially for those integrating Osmose into complex studio or live rigs. From a revamped preset browser to advanced external MIDI tricks, the update is clearly aimed at making the Osmose not just more powerful, but more playable and adaptable. Let’s break down what’s new, what’s improved, and how these changes might reshape your

3. August 2024

MILES

Intellijel Cascadia Meets MPE: Expressive Control in Modular Patching

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Intellijel Cascadia Meets MPE: Expressive Control in Modular Patching

Intellijel’s Cascadia isn’t just another desktop semi-modular—it’s a playground for expressive control, especially when paired with MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) controllers. In this official Intellijel walkthrough, Matt demonstrates how Cascadia’s MPE mode transforms the synth’s interaction, letting gestures from devices like Ableton Push 3, Linnstrument, and Osmose shape everything from filter cutoff to wave folding. The video is a practical guide to setting up MPE, translating nuanced MIDI gestures into control voltages, and patching up dynamic, morphing sounds. If you’re curious about how MPE can inject new life into your modular workflow, this is a must-watch.

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26. July 2024

LYRA

Expressive E Osmose: Macro Micro’s Journey into Keyboard Expression

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Expressive E Osmose: Macro Micro’s Journey into Keyboard Expression

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MPE keyboard—it’s a digital instrument that invites you to rethink how you interact with sound. In this artist-focused video, Macro Micro (Tommy Simpson) demonstrates how the Osmose’s nuanced keybed and intuitive controls open up new possibilities for electronic music creation. The video leans into the tactile, expressive side of synthesis, showing how pressure, gliding, and even the quietest dynamics can shape a more personal workflow. If you’re curious about how digital architectures can become genuinely expressive, this video offers a glimpse into a keyboard that’s as much about feel as it is about features.