Expressive-E Osmose CE 61 - MPE MIDI Polyphonic Expression Keyboard Controller

The ultimate expressive synthesizer. The next-gen standalone MPE polyphonic synthesizer. Add emotion and movement to your music with a simple touch.

Shape every note with precision:

At the centre of the Osmose CE is the same expressive keybed technology found in the original Osmose synthesiser. This is not a simplified version, so you get the full playing experience in a controller format. Each key tracks multiple dimensions of movement, including pressure, side-to-side motion, and release behaviour. This allows you to treat every note independently, even within complex chords.

You can bend a single note while holding others steady, or apply vibrato with subtle finger movement. This approach brings a more physical connection to digital instruments. Instead of relying on wheels or automation, your hands stay on the keys while shaping the sound. It feels familiar at first touch, yet opens up new ways to perform that are typically associated with acoustic instruments.

Access expressive sounds instantly:

Ctrl-e acts as the core sound environment for the Osmose CE, giving you a direct path to expressive sound design without added complexity. With over 900 presets included, each one is built to respond naturally to the keybed’s capabilities. You can browse using simple filters, making it easy to find sounds that suit your session. Every preset includes eight pre-mapped macros, so adjustments can be made quickly without diving into deeper menus.

The platform also brings together multiple synthesis types, including physical modelling, wavetable, analogue-style, hybrid, and digital approaches. Partner technologies from established developers are integrated into one environment, helping maintain consistency across sounds. Everything is prepared for immediate use, so you can explore ideas without interruption.

Integrates with your existing workflow:

The Osmose CE is designed to work smoothly with both MPE-compatible and standard MIDI instruments. When connected to MPE-enabled software, it unlocks full per-note expression, allowing each note to carry its own modulation and articulation. For traditional MIDI setups, flexible configurations allow you to introduce added nuance without changing your entire system.

This means you can continue using your current plugins, hardware, and DAW sessions while enhancing them with expressive control. There is no requirement to rebuild your setup or learn complex routing processes. Instead, the controller adapts to your workflow, making it easier to bring expressive techniques into everyday music production and performance tasks.

Performance tools with practical control:

Osmose CE includes built-in tools that extend what you can achieve directly from the keyboard. The MPE arpeggiator keeps each note independent, so patterns remain responsive to pressure and movement in real time. This creates evolving sequences that react to how you play. Press Glide allows you to move smoothly between notes using pressure, giving transitions a more natural feel compared to fixed timing controls.

Integrated DAW controls provide access to transport functions, track navigation, mixer adjustments, and macro controls without reaching for a mouse. Supported software includes Live, Cubase, Bitwig, and Logic Pro. Unlike the original Osmose, which includes an internal sound engine for standalone use, the CE edition is focused entirely on control, relying on external instruments and the Ctrl-e ecosystem for sound generation.

Features:

• Expressive MIDI controller available in 49 or 61 keys

• Advanced keybed identical to the Osmose synthesizer for detailed control

• Per-note expression with MPE for nuanced performance

• Familiar keyboard feel with enhanced articulation and responsiveness

• Real-time control over pitch, pressure, and release gestures

• Integrated Ctrl-e software for an expressive sound environment

• Over 900 ready-to-play presets designed for expressive response

• Smart preset browsing with intuitive filtering

• Eight assignable macros per sound for quick control

• Seamless hardware and software integration

• Wide range of sounds including acoustic styles, synths, and cinematic textures

• Powered by multiple synthesis engines from leading developers

• Supports physical modeling, wavetable, analog-style, and hybrid synthesis

• Expandable platform with future sounds and features

• Automatic detection of compatible plugin licenses

• Works with both MPE and standard MIDI setups

• Enhances existing instruments without complex configuration

• Expressive arpeggiator with independent note control

• Pressure-based glide feature for smooth transitions between notes

• Integrated DAW controls for transport, mixing, and navigation

• Automatic compatibility with major DAWs

• Durable aluminum construction for long-term use

• Designed and built in Europe for quality consistency

Specifications:

• Keybed: 61-key Expressive Keybed With Per-note Control

• Gestural Control: Tap, Press, Pitch Bend, Vibrato, Shake, Strum, Expressive Note-off

• Software Ecosystem: Ctrl-e Included

• Preset Ecosystem: 900+ Expressive Presets

• Performance Tools: Mpe Arpeggiator, Press Glide

• Configurations: Mpe Controller • Traditional Midi Controller • Daw Controller

• Macro Control: 8 Pre-mapped Macros Per Preset Via Ctrl-e

• Daw Integration: Live 12+ • Cubase 15+ • Bitwig 5+ • Logic Pro 12rl+

• Interface: 7 Knobs/encoders • 9 Buttons • 4.3" Color Lcd • Pitch And Modulation Sliders

• Midi / Connectivity: Din Midi In • Din Midi Out/thru • Usb-c • 2 Assignable Pedal Inputs

• Power: Usb-c Power Delivery • 5v / 3.0a

• Build: White Aluminum Top • Black Base

• Manufacturing: Made In Poland By Expressive E

• Dimensions (H × D × W): 9 × 30 × 89.5 Cm / 3.5 × 11.8 × 35.2 In

• Weight: 10 Kg / 22.0 Lbs