Expressive E Osmose CE 49-Key Expressive Midi Controller

Osmose CE combines Expressive E's acclaimed expressive keybed technology with Ctrl-e, a new sound ecosystem built for expressive playing. It is designed for musicians who seek deeper expression beyond conventional control: a more physical, nuanced, and an inspiring way to interact with software instruments, plugins, and modern studio setups. With MPE, Osmose CE unlocks true per-note expression. It also expands the expressive range of the instruments musicians use daily within traditional MIDI workflows.

Expressive playing in software has always been very difficult to access. Even when the sounds were inspiring, the experience was often held back by complex MPE setups, inconsistent compatibility, and complicated workflows that were too technical to be truly immediate. Osmose CE fixes that. By combining an extraordinary expressive keybed with Ctrl-e, its dedicated sound ecosystem, Osmose CE gives musicians immediate access to a large library of expressive, performance-ready sounds designed to respond naturally from the very first note. No complicated setup. No plugin-by-plugin configuration. No need to build an expressive workflow from scratch.

Specifications

Keybed: 49 keys
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 12+
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