49/61-key gesture sensitive keybed
custom expressive sound engine by Haken Audio
more than 500 presets with tailored macros
external midi control w/ classic & mpe keyboard configurations
large color screen & ergonomic UI
built-in mpe arpeggiator & innovative glide control
personalized sensitivity controls
sleek eco design
49/61-key gesture sensitive keybed
custom expressive sound engine by Haken Audio
more than 500 presets with tailored macros
external midi control w/ classic & mpe keyboard configurations
large color screen & ergonomic UI
built-in mpe arpeggiator & innovative glide control
personalized sensitivity controls
sleek eco design
play with
new gestures
hear osmose
in action
One osmose fits all musicians. Watch these demo videos to hear osmose in various music genres. MPE and expressivity will enhance any live or production setting, pushing the limits of your own creativity!
now in two sizes.
same level of expression
simple is better, focus on your sound
Osmose’s operating system is built around 4 simple menus, giving you all the options you need to create music.
preset
Browse easily through 500+ presets, filter your sounds in categories, create custom playlists and save user presets. Easy and efficient!
synth
Reshape any preset to your tastes with 6 macros, adjustable FXs, mappable mod slider and pedals... the list goes on.
sensitivity
Osmose adapts to your playing, not the opposite! Customize how each preset reacts to your gestures: bend, aftertouch and press.
playing
Go crazy with the MPE arpeggiator or make any melody sing with Pressure Glide, from the slightest pull-off to the most extreme slide!
thinking ergonomic
watch tutorials
craftmanship with a unique design signature
3-axis motions
for every key
Eco-conscious
by design
new in osmose 2.3
Take control of your DAW directly from Osmose, explore 900+ expressive sounds with Ctrl-e, access essential playing functions faster with the new bottom action bar, and enjoy a reworked MIDI integration for a smoother setup.
watch videointroducing firmware 2.1
Revamped sound engine, 80 new MPE presets, 2 added FXs
Osmose's updated engine is tailor-made for rich analog sounds, available as new 80 MPE presets and 2 built-in FXs (tanh saturation + long reverb).
introducing firmware 2.0
The constant evolution of a revolutionary product.
New Osmose 2.0 free update - more preset slots, browsing options and mpe/midi control playing modes!
Ctrl-E
the expressive
sound ecosystem
Everything just works instantly. From the first note.
Osmose works instantly with Ctrl-E, the free companion software designed for expressive music.
powered by
leading sound
engines
Built on both Expressive E’s own sound engines and a curated selection of instruments from leading developers,
Ctrl-E gives you access to a uniquely rich world of expressive sound. Each engine brings its own character.
the best
expressive sound,
ready to play
900+ expressive presets created by Expressive E’s sound designer experts. Each sound is crafted to respond naturally to every gesture of the Osmose keybed.
No mapping. No setup. Just play
expand your sound universe
Want more sounds or deeper control? Expand your Osmose and Ctrl-e setup with full expressive instruments and premium sound libraries. Unlock complete synth engines, deeper sound design and hundreds of additional presets, while keeping the same expressive playing experience.
expressive e instruments
Full instruments designed by Expressive E.
expressive suites
Leading software instruments, made expressive by Expressive E.
"Osmose is a synth that’s truly unique, surprisingly versatile, can be hugely inspiring, and sounds very, very good indeed."
"Osmose is an actual musical instrument. It reacts to the expression only a human is capable of and understands a language your typical MIDI keyboard cannot."
"the Osmose offers unprecedented levels of control and expression, catering to musicians who seek a more intimate and responsive connection with their instrument."
"Osmose by Expressive E is a game changer for electronic performers and composers seeking a deeper level of expression."
"Osmose is a unique, innovative synthesizer, the instrument of choice for musicians - and not just keyboardists."
expressive music tips
Harness the power of mpe and expressiveness, no matter your musical background or preferred genre.
expressive music tips
Harness the power of mpe and expressiveness, no matter your musical background or preferred genre.
protect your osmose
osmose
technical specs
keybed
49 or 61 full-size keys with three-dimensional control
configurations
standalone synthesizer, MPE controller, and classic MIDI controller
gestural control
Tap, Press, Pitch Bend, Vibrato, Aftertouch, Pressure Glide, Note Off, expressive arpeggiator
built-in effects
1 global reverb/delay/echo effect, 1 compressor/drive, 1 shelve EQ. More effects programmable via the EaganMatrix
sound engine
EaganMatrix, a digital modular engine by Haken Audio
polyphony
up to 24 voices
interface
color LCD screen, pitch, and modulation sliders
preset management
580 factory presets, up to 2048 preset slots
pedal inputs
2 continuous pedal inputs, assignable to sustain or synth parameters
midi
DIN MIDI In, MIDI Out/Thru, USB Type B
audio output
two ¼" TRS pseudo-balanced line outputs,
¼" TRS headphone output
dimensions
Model 49 keys: 90 (H) x 310 (L) x 895 (l) mm
/ 3.5” (H) x 12.2” (L) x 35.2” (l)
Model 61 keys: 90 (H) x 310 (L) x 1060 (l) mm
/ 3.5” (H) x 12.2” (L) x 41.7” (l)
weight
Model 49 keys: 8.3 kg / 18.4 lbs
Model 61 keys: 9.5 kg / 20.9 lbs
power
external PSU with lockable connector, 12V, 1.5A, center positive
software
OsmoseUpdater: application that installs new firmware and library versions, requires Windows 10+ or macOS 11+
Haken Editor: Mac/PC editor to create and edit sounds in-depth; requires installation of free Max MSP by Cycling '74
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