Mark Smart Haken Continuum Compilation

video uploads by Mark Smart

"A collection of my performances on the Haken Continuum over the years."

Sometimes Things Get Modular

video upload by John L Rice

"Again another test, this time after I swapped in the Squarp Rample module into this custom “pedalboard 4ms Pod” system. Playing around with it bands like Kraftwerk, Yello, and Deadmau5 came to mind so I quickly added the vocal for fun. 😊 (Deadmau5 has a song called “Sometimes Things Get Complicated”)

Modules used:
Noise Engineering - Bin Seq
Rebel Technology - CLK and Chronos MkII
Squarp Instruments - Rample
Erica Synths - Black Stereo Mixer v2 and Black Hole DSP
4ms - Listen Four 1/4 and several Pod cases
Haken - ContinuuMini

#modularsynth #electronicdancemusic #eurorackmodular"

EaganMatrix Programming for Osmose - Programming Gestures

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"There's a nice video on the Expressive E site that demonstrates the various Osmose gestures, however most of these need to be programmed into a preset. This video presets some of the main ways (there are others) to create and/or configure the ten Osmose Gestures presented on the Osmose site: Tap (Scaled Z SGs), Press (Z Control), Press & Tap, Pitch (vibrato), Aftertouch (Y Control), Shake (Derivative control), Strum (Stepped Z functions), Pressure Glide (Pressure Portamento), Note Off (Release on Z and other options) and various custom combinations of all of the above.

Go here to get the 'Simple Strum' example preset if you want it: https://patchstorage.com/simple-strum..."

EaganMatrix Programming for Osmose - Envelopes (Basic Constructions)

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"This video address some of the basics on how Osmose (and to a lesser extent Continuum) presets create envelopes (note I've always used 'an-velope pronunciation vs. 'en-velope) to impose Attack, sustain (pseudo decay) and release profiles and also presents a method to create arbitrarily complex envelope shapes using the new note graphing function. A follow up video will look at use cases for how these envelopes are actually used in Osmose System Presets. Note that you can create traditional ADSR shapes with programming but they are not the common use case when creating Osmose preset profiles.

Simple use cases are presented for applying envelopes to SL/SR output amplitude, applying enveloped for filter cutoff shaping and applying them to modulation inputs, though they are used for many other cases like shaping noise, dynamically altering shape generator frequencies, adding delay effects, etc. Those cases will be covered in the follow up video."

Osmose Pressure Response - Unbelievable Sensitivity and Control

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Here's a short little EaganMatrix test experiment that drives home the point that we all should be tweaking the Osmose Sensitivity parameters to best suit our playing style(s) which may change depending on the type of music we are playing. In particular, I show how you can modify Pressure and Aftertouch Sensitivity to allow you to impose a vibrato with (at least to me) reasonable and comfortable pressure without triggering Aftertouch effects that you may not want to incorporate with your vibrato. The range of sensitivity control over pressure on the Osmose is truly amazing (and bend too but did not go into that here)."

EaganMatrix Programming for Osmose using the CVC

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Tested out the CVC connected to Osmose using the Haken Editor and CVC based presets that Expressive E provides in the Utility category. Here's a presentation on the fundamentals of using the CVC both in stand-alone default mode (options selectable in the editor) and programmed through the EaganMatrix.

Note that the Evaton Technologies 'uCVC"' also works if you are primarily interested in monophonic CVC connection (you can chain two together for duophonic operation) but that is not covered here as most will want to maximize using all four CVC channels with Osmose.

Note I also testing downloading Pitch Table Editor (PTE) tunings to the Osmose and they seem to work ok (though the editor is still visually geared for Continuum). So you can explore micro tunings and customer scales including importing Scala files on your modular setup using this connection though I don't go into great detail as PTE is its own video."

EaganMatrix Programming for Osmose - Initial Concepts

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Initial video comparing Haken Continuum to Osmose and showing the basic Osmose specific programming techniques that form the basis for more complex preset construction. No prior EaganMatrix programming experience is required but basic EaganMatrix programming knowledge will help a bit. If this causes any confusion search pout the initial EaganMatrix programming videos here and start watching them as 90% of EaganMatrix programming is identical between Continuum and Osmose. This video stresses the Osmose specific use cases for Pressure (Z) and Aftertouch (Y) and goes into a lot of fundamental discussion as well as only a single Oscillator is used for discussion. But the video touches on most of the top-level programming techniques that you will find in Osmose presets.

The EaganMatrix preset that goes with this video can be found here: https://patchstorage.com/osmose-initi..."

Strymon Cloudburst ~ ContinuuMini Moog with 3x Boss EV 30 Expression Pedals

video upload by Ebotronix

Strymon Cloudburst with Boss EV 30 Pedal
Haken Audio Continuumini with Boss EV 30 Expression Pedal
Moog Moogerfooger MF 101 Filter with Boss EV 30 Expression Pedal
2x Freqbox , CP 251 & Line 6 DL4 MK 2 for E♭ Drone
03.04.2023
vid # 2181

Custom Osmose by Love Hultén

video upload by Love Hultén

"I'm in love with the Osmose! They really nailed the haptic keybed. And the synth engine is far better than I expected as well. This personal setup of mine combines the Osmose with a stereo looper, some pico drum modules and a tape echo. All covered in oak and silver. I'm off to the soundscape cave!

All sounds in this video are from the Osmose (Haken)"

Haken Audio Eaganmatrix Eurorack Module Sound Demo (no talking)

video upload by Bonedo Synthesizers

Vangelis - Chariots of Fire [Switched-Off cover]

video upload by Piano in a Living Room

"The iconic soundtrack composed by Vangelis in 1980. Playing the famous Titles theme and some of the variations (last track of the album).

Acoustic piano : Klavins Una Corda
Digital wind: Haken EaganMatrix ContinuuMini"

Edmund Egan - An Improvisation - March 1 2023 & An Update on EaganMatrix Modules

An Improvisation - March 1 2023.mov from Edmund Eagan on Vimeo.

An improvisation on my Eurorack system. Utilizing as sound sources the Haken Audio ContinuuMini and the EaganMatrix Module, as well as the mBiraski kalimba. The EaganMatrix module acts as both a sound source, controlled by both the ContinuuMini surface and the Akai keyboard (as an arpeggiator), and as a stereo audio sound processor.

And an update on EaganMatrix modules:

"After many trials and tribulations, orders and cancelled shipments, indefinite delays, etc., we have finally finally received a quantity shipment of Sharc DSP chips. The DSP shortage was THE most major production stumbling block for us. This chip delivery means there is light at the end of the tunnel, and we are actively completing a production run of EaganMatrix modules.

So in the next few months (we can’t say specifically when) we will have EaganMatrix modules in stock, and will be filling our back order commitments as fast as we possibly can. If you have ordered and have been waiting I would like to thank you for your kind patience. When in stock the EaganMatrix module will join the Continuum, ContinuuMini, and CVC as products currently available to purchase."

Haken Continuum/EaganMatrix - Building a Simple Organ Preset

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Here's a simple method for creating an organ preset used in a number of Continuum and Osmose organ system presets. This preset can run on both. The idea is to use the 5 oscillators as configurable stops you can set to partials 1 to 8 (you can set more if you like) and then use a Z formula on SL/SR to adjust max attenuation of that component. One Oscillator is used to bring in subharmonics which adds lower octaves increasing the size of the sound.
Short video so you can pause if the text balloons describing the construction go by to fast (no talking - just example of sound playing in the background that is set to a fixed configuration - on for playing main organ part on Slim Continuum and the other set for a different setting for the orchestra reduction with a bit of license).
The preset is available here if you are interested: https://patchstorage.com/simply-organ..."

wellenvorm - Petrified Forest - The Final Concert

video upload by wellenvorm

Featuring the Trautonium, Haken Continuum, and Radikal Technologies Accellerator.

"wellenvorm - Petrified Forest - The Final Concert
St. Markuskirche Chemnitz, 15.06.2019
https://www.wellenvorm.de

Der Versteinerte Wald, ein weltweit bekanntes
und bestauntes Naturdenkmal in Chemnitz.
In zweijähriger Arbeit entstand das Album 'Petrified Forest',
meine Hymne an das steinerne Weltwunder.

Im Januar 2017 wurde das Album erstmaligvor den Versteinerten Bäumen in Chemnitzlive aufgeführt.

Es folgten Konzerte in der St.Laurentius Kirche Leipzig,
in der Nazarethkirche in München und im Planetarium Münster.

An weiteren außergewöhnlichen Orten wurde "Petrified Forest" aufwändig inszeniert, im Landesmuseum für Vorgeschichte in Halle (Saale),
in der Maschinenhalle der Zeche Westfalen
und im Völkerschlachtdenkmal zu Leipzig.

Mit dem Abschlusskonzert in der St.Markuskirche Chemnitz,
schließt sich für mich der Kreis.

Die Petrified Forest Tour endet in meiner Heimatstadt.

- In der Stadt der Versteinerten Bäume -"

Googlish:

"wellenvorm - Petrified Forest - The Final Concert
St. Markuskirche Chemnitz, 15.06.2019
https://www.wellenvorm.de

The Petrified Forest, a world-famous
and admired Natural monument in Chemnitz.
The album 'Petrified Forest' was created in two years of work,
my hymn to the stone wonder of the world.

In January 2017 the album was performed live for the first time in front of the Petrified Trees in Chemnitz.

Concerts followed in the St. Laurentius Church in Leipzig,
in the Nazareth Church in Munich and in the Planetarium in Münster.

"Petrified Forest" was elaborately staged at other unusual locations, in the State Museum of Prehistory in Halle (Saale),
in the machine hall of the Westfalen colliery
and in the Monument to the Battle of the Nations in Leipzig.

With the final concert in the St. Mark's Church in Chemnitz,
the circle closes for me.

The Petrified Forest Tour ends in my hometown.

- In the city of Petrified Trees e-"

Somewhere Over The Rainbow on Solo Continuum

video upload by JOSH MADOFF

"Headphones/Speakers recommended (Super Dynamic Sound)"

"I really wanted to explore what is possible when treating the amazing Haken Contiuum as a solo instrument. The range of dynamics and expression it is capable of is unbelievable.

In this performance, I demonstrate several techniques that are only possible to play on a Continuum. I find it especially inspiring when I find harmonies that normally only work when they are spread across an entire orchestra, yet they work beautifully on the Continuum.

There is no other solo instrument on earth that can achieve many of these sounds!

Headphones or speakers are highly recommended. The dynamics and frequency range of this performance are way too broad and detailed for a cellphone.

For more info on the Haken Continuum: https://www.hakenaudio.com

Hear/see my work: https://www.joshmadoff.com"

Haken Audio / EaganMatrix: Macro Controllers in 9.95 and Later Firmware

video upload by EaganMatrix Programming

"Short video showing how to create and use Macro Controllers in EaganMatrix presets confirming to features in 9.95 and later firmware. This should apply for Haken Continuum, ContinuuMini, EaganMatrix Module and Expressive E Osmose."

ContinuuCon Electronic Music Conference Scheduled for Portugal

Press release follows:

ContinuuCon 2023, the fifth international Haken Continuum Conference, is slated for May 17–19 in Palmela, Portugal. This year’s focus will be on every electronic musical instrument that features the Continuum’s internal sound engine, the EaganMatrix. This includes the new Osmose synthesizer from French manufacturer Expressive E, as well as the Continuum Fingerboard, ContinuuMini, and EaganMatrix Module for Eurorack from Haken Audio. As in previous years, the conference extends opportunities for musicians, sound designers, software developers, and music enthusiasts to explore these uniquely expressive instruments through presentations, performances, and hands-on experience.

ContinuuCon 2023 will begin with an evening reception on May 17, just four days after Superbooth ends in Berlin. Over the next two days, Continuum and Osmose experts and master musicians will present lectures and demos at the Palmela Public Library. For tickets, information, and videos of past events, visit the website continuucon.com.

Over decades of collaboration, University of Illinois professor Dr. Lippold Haken and Canadian film and TV composer Edmund Eagan developed the EaganMatrix and the Continuum family of instruments. Both men will be on hand throughout the event, along with their counterparts from Expressive E and other authorities, to share their technical knowledge and musical expertise.

Previous Continuum conferences have been held at IRCAM in Paris and in Asheville, North Carolina. Haken Continuum players include Game of Thrones composer Ramin Djawadi, Brazilian electro-acoustic musician Amon Tobin, film composer A.R. Rahman, Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess, and The Who’s Pete Townshend, who said, “I absolutely adore it. The Continuum is already inspiring me to new ideas.”

About Haken Audio’s Instruments
The Continuum Fingerboard is a polyphonic electronic instrument that offers continuous multidimensional performance control by responding to each finger independently. The ContinuuMini is a smaller, more affordable duotactic model based on the same technology. Inside is the EaganMatrix, a user-programmable digital modular synthesizer taking full advantage of the supple playing surface’s myriad performance possibilities.

About Palmela, Portugal
About 25 miles from Lisbon, the city of Palmela features art, nature, heritage, gastronomy, award-winning wines, arts and crafts, and nearby, the beautiful beaches of the Arrábida, making it an excellent location for ContinuuCon. With the support of the Palmela City Council, Passos e Compassos is pleased to host ContinuuCon 2023.

Expressive-E Osmose : Initial Impressions #1

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Here is my very first look at the highly expressive Osmose synthesiser and MPE keyboard from Expressive-E. These are my very first impressions after a few hours getting familiar with the keyboard."

Part 2 here

Be sure to see the Expressive E Osmose Launch post, and the Expressive E label below for more.

Expressive E Osmose Launch

video uploads by Expressive E



Osmose Sounds

video upload by David Bessell

"Some sounds from the Osmose. An initial impression of what it sounds like straight out of the box. This will no doubt be making an appearance on my next solo album on DiN records."

Osmose - A very different synthesiser has arrived

video upload by True Cuckoo

"This is different. It's a new journey to embark on. and I love it. Please hang out with me on my first proper sit down with the production model Osmose. I love how expressive you can be with every patch."

The Big Osmose Video - Sonic LAB

video upload by sonicstate

"After a perfect storm of COVID and global parts shortages. The Osmose instrument from Expressive E is now shipping to the backers, next step is full production.

The instrument has an incredibly sensitive playing action with a custom keybed combined with the Eagan Matrix - a highly expressive and complex sound engine offering physical modelling, FM and a lot more besides.

We had a visit from Christopher who's the main product guy for the Osmose to show Gaz Williams where this exicting new instrument has got to.

00:00:00 Start
00:01:59 GPU Sponsor Mac Support
00:02:51 Overview
00:06:15 Eagan Matrix
00:09:01 Sounds
00:11:52 Controller?
00:15:42 Pedals
00:17:56 Control Section
00:22:18 Macros
00:25:59 Sensitivty
00:33:12 Portamento and Arp
00:36:49 Percussive voices
00:41:47 MPE
00:45:09 Case and Wrap"

And the press release with pics:

"Expressive E is proud to announce Osmose, the new universal standard for musical expressivity. Osmose is a polyphonic synthesizer that unlocks new ways to control sound and features a powerful sound engine created in collaboration with the leading-edge audio company, Haken Audio.

The conclusion of an epic adventure

Three years ago, Expressive E embarked on an ambitious adventure by opening the pre-orders for their standalone synthesizer, Osmose.

Osmose elevates a playerʼs experience by introducing a new landscape of features for musicians to interact with sound and produce music in new ways. It does this while not only respecting, but also enhancing the playerʼs existing keyboard skills. Every note can be articulated independently with unique expressive possibilities, such as those seen in this Osmose gesture compilation video: https://youtu.be/AA5xe7k4OrM

To achieve that goal, the Expressive E engineers set out to industrialize a new generation of expressive keybed which is at the core of Osmoseʼs playing experience. The biggest challenge was to implement all expressiveness-related technologies into the familiar keybed form factor of the piano that musicians have been using for centuries. Creating a new kind of keybed generated many industrial production obstacles and ultimately required a total symbiosis between DSP and hardware to connect all players to Omoseʼs sound through the use of natural gestures.

Expressive E engineers conducted hundreds of on-field test sessions to fine-tune the complex design of the synthesizer. Artists played a tremendous role in the refinement of Osmose by providing precise feedback about playing sensations and helped shape a new ergonomic tool, relevant for musicians from various music scenes and cultural horizons. Thanks to their support as well as the early adopters and partners, the wait is finally over: Osmose has now started to ship.

First deliveries and re-opening of preorders
Expressive E are thrilled to announce the delivery of the first Osmose units to early adopters of the project. The first products had already been delivered in late 2022 and early backersʼ shipments will keep flowing continuously.

Expressive E have thus decided to reopen pre-orders on January 5th 2023 for all musicians interested in purchasing Osmose. The pre-order scheme has been reconducted to allow Expressive E to anticipate demand as efficiently as possible and organize their production schedules accordingly. Despite a tense economical environment driven by inflation, component shortages and the resurgence of epidemics, the company will still commit to guaranteeing a $/€1,799 retail price, within the limits of allocated stocks.

Interested musicians can now pre-order their Osmose on Expressive Eʼs website or through an affiliated dealer. [see the dealers on the right]

A new kind of synthesizer
From its inception, Osmose was designed as a solution to connect musicians with electronic instruments more intimately while still retaining the sound-design abilities of modern-day and vintage synthesizers.

Backed by a powerful sound engine made in collaboration with pioneering audio company Haken Audio, Osmose offers more than 500 creativity-boosting presets. Each of them was fine-tuned to offer performance and recording-ready macros. Preset curation covers many musical genres including modern pop, urban, film scoring, electronic music, sound design, and traditional instrumental music.
Made to inspire, Osmose offers a playful experience based on familiar features and thus presents a gentle learning curve. It offers the benefits of MPE instruments without the need to relearn the instrument entirely.

From the beginning, Osmose has been a collaborative project with artists from many musical backgrounds. They have been involved in the development of Osmose to make it a musical companion to fit their creative and ergonomic needs. Expressive E celebrates these artist collaborations with the release of a video series recapping the Osmose adventure and the reaction of artists to the new, dynamic, inspiring synthesizer.

Shot in Chennai (India), Paris (France), and Los Angeles (USA), the video series features musicians and producers like Flying Lotus, AR Rahman, Jean-Michel Jarre, Mike Dean, Cory Henry, André Manoukian, and Tarik Azzouz. It shows their approach to musical expression, how they interact with Osmose, and how this new synthesizer has influenced the way they play. A trailer for the series is now available on YouTube.

During Q1 and Q2 2023 Expressive E will regularly release clips focusing on each individual artist from the main trailer video. The first three episodes of the series are now available on YouTube. They feature musical icon A.R. Rahman (Grammy winner and film scorer for 127 Hours and Slumdog Millionaire), jazz virtuoso J3PO (a prolific solo artist and keyboardist for Marcus Miller), and trap beatmaker veteran Tarik Azzouz (a Grammy winner who has worked with Jay-Z, DJ Khaled, 2 Chainz, and many more)."

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ESK - Sound Demo Expressive E Osmose

video upload by Metunar

"Sound demo of the Expressive E Osmose synthesizer.
This synth has an internal Haken Eagan Matrix sound engine.
I used only presets in this demo.
Direct recording without mastering.
Osmose Software Version 0.8.1.

http://www.metunar.ch"