MORE ARTICLE WITH Soliste

22. September 2025

Expressive E’s Soliste & Osmose: A New Blueprint for Playable Strings

Expressive E, the French pioneers of MPE-centric design, team up their Osmose keyboard with Soliste, a physically modeled string plugin, to challenge the boundaries of digital expressiveness. In this detailed walkthrough, film composer Josh Madoff demonstrates how Soliste’s deep modeling and nuanced controls, when paired with Osmose’s microscopic sensitivity, enable string arrangements that feel alive—far beyond mere sample triggering. The video is less about presets and more about workflow: from DAW integration to real-time articulation, this is a masterclass in digital string architecture for composers who crave hands-on control and sonic flexibility.

Osmose, Soliste

20. June 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Soliste: A Deep Dive into Next-Gen MPE String Expression

Expressive E returns to its roots with Soliste, a physically modeled suite of MPE-ready solo string instruments designed for violin, viola, cello, and double bass. In this detailed walkthrough, the French innovators showcase how Soliste leverages real-time gesture control, advanced bowing customization, and nuanced articulation to deliver a new level of expressive performance. The video highlights not just the instrument’s sound engine but also its workflow, interface, and seamless integration with a wide range of MPE controllers. For those seeking to bridge the gap between digital flexibility and the tactile soul of acoustic strings, Soliste promises a compelling new toolset.

Osmose, Soliste, Touché