MORE ARTICLE WITH Osmose

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

7. July 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: The MPE Arpeggiator That Redefines Expressive Sequencing

Expressive E, the French innovators behind the Osmose, are on a mission to inject new life into electronic performance—and their MPE Arpeggiator might just be the boldest leap yet. In this deep-dive video, the Osmose’s arpeggiator is revealed not as a rigid step machine, but as a living, breathing extension of the player’s gestures. Pressure, pitch bends, aftertouch, and slides all become real-time performance tools, blurring the line between sequencing and expressive play. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by traditional arps, this demonstration offers a compelling vision of what’s possible when digital architecture meets physical nuance.

Osmose, Prophet 08, Yamaha Reface YC

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

1. May 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E Unveils Osmose 2.1: A Firmware Update That Redefines Digital Expression

Expressive E, the French innovators behind the MPE powerhouse Osmose, have released firmware update 2.1, and it’s more than just a maintenance patch. This update brings a fresh wave of analog-inspired presets, new DSP-driven effects, and a host of workflow enhancements that promise to deepen the instrument’s expressive potential. In classic Expressive E fashion, the focus is on making cutting-edge synthesis and modulation accessible, tactile, and musically rewarding. We take a close look at what’s new, what’s improved, and what the roadmap hints at for the future of this flagship synth.

Osmose

3. April 2025

LYRA

Expressive E

Expressive E’s Osmose: Unlocking MPE Expression in Software Synths

Expressive E’s Osmose isn’t just another MIDI controller—it’s a flagship MPE keyboard designed to inject unprecedented nuance and physicality into software synth workflows. In this detailed tutorial, Expressive E (with Josh Madoff at the helm) demonstrates how Osmose bridges the gap between tactile performance and digital sound design, focusing on MPE-compatible plugins and the company’s own Expressive Suite. The video moves from setup basics through hands-on mapping, then into a showcase of tailored presets and even creative hacks for non-MPE synths. For anyone interested in the architecture of expressive control, this is a deep dive into how Osmose can transform

Ableton Drift, Baby Audio BA-1, Cherry Audio DCO-106, Legend HZ by Synapse Audio, Myth by Dawson, Noisy 2, Osmose, Phase Plant, Vital