Inside the Dune 2 score with Osmose and Hans Zimmer

A sequel is only worth its weight in spice if it can best the original. For Dune 2, Hans Zimmer and his team went further with their electronic instrumentation to immerse us even deeper in otherworldly sounds. Now we get some insights into how they did it, and why the Expressive E Osmose was a starring player.

The best Black Friday deals in music tech right now

Fall discounts have gotten hard to track, with most makers offering some discounts around now. But here is a select running list of some of the most exceptional deals.

Peter Kirn - November 29, 2024

Osmose 2.0 makes this expressive MPE instrument more navigable, powerful

Expressive E’s 2.0 firmware has arrived for their flagship Osmose expressive keyboard. With better external MIDI support and improved preset management and navigation, this significant release addresses some of what users most wanted.

Peter Kirn - September 5, 2024

Geert Bevin, MPE innovator, tours Osmose keyboard and expression

Peter Kirn - June 18, 2024

loopop’s great hands-on review of the Oberheim OB-X8 doubles as a sound design tutorial

Peter Kirn - August 11, 2023

Polystepper, a gorgeous electroacoustic synth made with stepper motors, and more wonders

Peter Kirn - May 3, 2023

Top music gear news from Superbooth 2021 – the CDM monster guide

Peter Kirn - September 22, 2021

Osmose is a new “augmented” keyboard, from Haken and Expressive E

Peter Kirn - November 20, 2019

ToucheĢ now puts expressive control at hand for $229

Peter Kirn - September 18, 2018

CDM Newswire

brings together the latest breaking news on music, technology, gear, and live visuals. Got a project, found a news tip, or want to share your product? Submit to us directly.

Submit to CDM NEWSWIRE