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.

Geert Bevin, MPE innovator, tours Osmose keyboard and expression

Geert Bevin contributed to MIDI Polyphonic Expression’s development and helped champion its use. So who better than to try Expressive E’s unique Osmose keyboard and synth?

Peter Kirn - June 18, 2024

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

Choosing an original is always rewarding. One of the reasons we’ve grown to love loopop is that he’s not an “influencer” – his video reviews are manuals, tutorials, and sound design guides come to life. So it’s worth watching the full Oberheim OB-X8 video even if you’re not in the market – because it’s full of sound design tips you can apply to other instruments, even free software modulars and synths.

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

Touché now puts expressive control at hand for $229

Peter Kirn - September 18, 2018

The Touché, adding expression to synths – just in time for Moogfest

Peter Kirn - May 17, 2018

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