MPE or MIDI Polyphonic Expression has become a hot topic in the synth community recently. Expressive E, known for its Touché controllers, has taken polyphonic expressive technology and adapted it to a traditional keyboard format with the Osmose MPE keyboard.
This innovative instrument introduces new physical gestures, allowing musicians to interact with sound in groundbreaking ways. It not only respects existing keyboard skills but enhances them by offering unique expressive possibilities for each note.
In our latest video, we had the pleasure of watching the classically trained virtuoso keyboardist William Kirk explore the Osmose for the very first time.
As a seasoned professional accustomed to traditional keyboards, William's immediate and enthusiastic reaction to the Osmose is a testament to its groundbreaking design and capabilities.
Osmose specs, according to Expressive E, include:
- 49 Key MPE keyboard with polyphonic aftertouch
- Full-size keys with 3-dimension MPE control
- EaganMatrix sound engine by Haken Audio
- 24 voices of polyphony
- 500 factory presets
- Multi-mode MPE arpeggiator and innovative pressure glide feature
- Includes a software updater for new firmware and library versions
Check out the full video above to hear and see the new Osmose in action. Then click the "Shop now" button above to find your own right here on Reverb.