EXPRESSIVE E Osmose Overview
EXPRESSIVE E Osmose 49-Key Synthesizer and MPE Controller
Musicians, producers, and sound designers looking for more expression in a synthesizer/controller will be thrilled with the Expressive E Osmose, a 24-voice polyphonic synthesizer with an innovative way to control sound using gestures (press, bend, shake, and more). The instrument features a deep sound-design engine and hundreds of ready-to-use, innovative presets. It also functions as a powerful controller for hardware and software synthesizers.
Expressive E has combined traditional craftmanship with modern technology when creating Osmose, a result of over 10 years of research and development, as well as feedback from world-class artists. With these new physical gestures, Osmose allows musicians to interact with sounds and produce music like never before. Each note can be articulated independently with unique expressive possibilities. The onboard sound engine was developed by Haken Audio and contains many types of digital synthesis, making it a workflow-oriented soundbox. There are a pair of 1/4" main outputs and two assignable pedal inputs, plus 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O and USB.
Key Features
The EaganMatrix Sound Engine
- Offering new levels of expressivity required a seamless interaction between Osmose’ s unique keybed mechanism and its sound engine. Logically, Expressive E has partnered with Haken Audio to integrate its powerful EaganMatrix sound engine with Osmose.
- Its modular sound engine combines many types of digital synthesis (including physical modeling, FM, and more), making it a workflow-oriented soundbox. Osmose ships with more than 500 presets, and each of them has been manually customized with efficient macros that open new realms of sound exploration.
A Playful Playing Experience
- All the internal sounds in Osmose’ s large library are tailor-made to take advantage of its unique keybed. Osmose’ s unique sound identity is a combination of highly detailed acoustic, electronic, and hybrid sounds that will easily add nuances and variations to any music genre.
- These sounds were carefully crafted to react to a player’ s slightest movements and make use of the keys’ three-dimensional sensitivity in a unique way to create effects such as strummed notes, vibrato, legato, layered dynamics, and much more. As a result, discovering and controlling Osmose is refreshing and fun.
Built to Empower External Synthesizers
On top of being a traditional MIDI keyboard controller, Osmose can interface with computers and other instruments as an MPE MIDI controller. It also offers polyphonic aftertouch support, a Multichannel MIDI mode, and global pitch bend. All of these changes can be made directly from the Osmose interface, with no need for a computer.
EXPRESSIVE E Soft Case for Osmose Synthesizer (49 Keys)
Protect your 49-note keyboard from the rigors of on-the-road wear and tear with the Expressive E Osmose Soft Case, a premium 49-key gig bag that's designed for the Osmose synthesizer, but also fits most 49-note instruments. Designed in France to blend with Osmose's unique aesthetical language, the gig bag will shelter your keyboard from all natural elements and includes a custom rain cover.
It is built out of comfortable materials, with multiple storage solutions, and it is optimized to make rehearsing and touring with your Osmose synth enjoyable. The case comes with a reinforced strap, multiple carrying options, a laptop pocket, and multiple storage compartments.
Benefits
- 1000D Cordura and waterproof 210D PU polyester
- Black and dark grey 210D neoprene inner lining
- Front Zipper Pocket: 3 inner compartments
- Large document pouch on backside
- Top handle
- Detachable padded shoulder strap
- Two-piece shoulder strap on the back
Works with Most 49-Key Instruments
Intended to be Osmose's favorite companion, the Osmose Soft Case will however fit with most 49-key instruments. It comes with a reinforced strap, multiple carrying options, a laptop pocket, and multiple storage compartments.
Rugged and Stylish
Made of waterproof Cordura polyester and padded with thick Neoprene lining, the EE49 Gig Bag represents a superior choice to protect Osmose or any other 49-key instruments. With its stealth-black design, the EE49 Gig Bag is a low-key and elegant way to throw your instrument around.
EAN: 818251020223
Sound Generation | Digital |
Keyboard | 49 Full-Size Keys with Synth Action |
Touch Sensitivity | 5 Levels of Sensitivity |
Expression Controls | 2x Slider |
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 500x Factory Sound Preset |
Maximum Polyphony | 24 Voice (Stereo) |
Performance Functions | Arpeggiator |
Audio I/O | 2x 1/4" TS Balanced Stereo Line Output (1 Stereo Pair) |
Pedal Support | 2x 1/4" Assignable/Expression/Sustain |
MIDI I/O | 1x DIN 5-Pin Input 1x DIN 5-Pin Output |
USB I/O | 1x USB-B (Host Connection) |
General
Item Type | Keyboard Synth |
Sound Generation | Digital |
Keyboard | 49 Full-Size Keys with Synth Action |
Touch Sensitivity | 5 Levels of Sensitivity |
Aftertouch | Polyphonic Aftertouch (Destination Assignable) |
Expression Controls | 2x Slider |
Display | Color LCD |
Sounds
Number of Sounds, Kits, or Samples | 500x Factory Sound Preset |
Maximum Polyphony | 24 Voice (Stereo) |
Multitimbrality | 1-Part (Monotimbral) |
Built-In Effects | 11x Multi-Effect: Auto-Pan, Band-Pass Filter, Chorus, Distortion, HPF, LPF, Phaser, Ring Modulator, Tremolo |
Performance Functions | Arpeggiator |
Built-In Speaker | No |
Synthesis
Glide/Portamento | Yes |
Sequencing & Recording
Sequencer | No |
Arpeggiator | Yes |
Connectivity
Audio I/O | 2x 1/4" TS Balanced Stereo Line Output (1 Stereo Pair) |
Pedal Support | 2x 1/4" Assignable/Expression/Sustain |
MIDI I/O | 1x DIN 5-Pin Input 1x DIN 5-Pin Output |
CV/Gate I/O | No |
Patch Points | No |
Sync I/O | No |
Network I/O | No |
USB I/O | 1x USB-B (Host Connection) |
Media/Memory Card Slot | No |
Bluetooth | No |
Compatibility
OS Compatibility | macOS 10.11.6 or Later macOS 11 or Later Windows 8 Windows 10 |
Included Software | No |
Mobile App Compatible | No |
RAM Requirements | 4 GB, 8 GB Recommended |
Processor Requirement | Mac: Intel Core 2 Duo Apple M1 PC: Intel Core i5 or Better AMD |
Power
Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
AC Input Power | 100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC at 1.5 A (Included) |
Physical
Color | Gray |
Included Accessories | No |
Dimensions | 35.2 x 12.4 x 3.4" / 89.4 x 31.5 x 8.6 cm |
Weight | 18.4 lb / 8.3 kg |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 25.2 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 40 x 16.75 x 8.25" |
EXPRESSIVE E Soft Case for Osmose Synthesizer (49 Keys) Specs
Color | Black |
Number of Keys | 49 Keys |
Carry/Transport Options | Shoulder Strap, Handle, Backpack Straps • Padded Strap: Yes |
Type of Closure | Zipper |
Water Resistance | Waterproof (Material) |
Dimensions | Exterior 38.3 x 14.2 x 6.4" / 97.3 x 36.1 x 16.3 cm Interior 35.8 x 11.8 x 3.9" / 90.9 x 30 x 9.9 cm |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Number of Keys | 49 Keys |
Carry/Transport Options | Shoulder Strap, Handle, Backpack Straps • Padded Strap: Yes |
Type of Closure | Zipper |
Interior Type | Empty |
Security Lock | No |
General
Water Resistance | Waterproof (Material) |
Materials | Exterior: Cordura, Polyester, Polyurethane Interior: Neoprene |
Dimensions | Exterior 38.3 x 14.2 x 6.4" / 97.3 x 36.1 x 16.3 cm Interior 35.8 x 11.8 x 3.9" / 90.9 x 30 x 9.9 cm |
Weight | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 8.41 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 39.5 x 16.25 x 8" |
In the Box
- Power Supply
- 2-Years Manufacturer Warranty
- Detachable Shoulder Strap
- Custom Rain Cover
- 2-Years Manufacturer Warranty
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