Expressive E Osmose ~ ContinuuMini and Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Low Drone)
Moog Moogerfooger 2x MF 101
Line 6 DL4 MK 2 for Osmose Pad Loop
Strymon Cloudburst
15.12.2023
video # 2314

Expressive-E Osmose : Initial Impressions #2

video upload by Tim Shoebridge

"Here's the second installment of my adventures with the incredibly expressive Expressive-E Osmose.
I'm using the word 'expressivity' a lot in this video, I may be using it out of context but it just feels like the word 'expression' is not enough! ;)"

Part 1 here

Osmose synthesizer, Expressive E - Cello 'duocello' preset improvisation with onboard reverb

video upload by exploring-notes

"A quick improv with the Osmose preset - Duocello. I cranked the onboard reverb mix up to ~80%.

The initial key press technique of placing fingers into the centre of it's tone is something I've learnt (and still learning...) from playing the Osmose for a few hours now. The very gentle touches that can render sound are wonderful.

The audio dynamics range a lot, but hopefully YouTube won't compress too much.

Recorded directly into Logic using Behringer U-Phoria UMC1820. All effects and eq are onboard the Osmose itself.

Music sketch: 'Cell sketch'
Performance, recording, video, and composition by Chris Beard @exploring-notes
💙💙💙 📼📻✨"

Osmose synthesizer, Expressive E - familiarisation and exploration. Haken EaganMatrix strings.

video upload by

"The Osmose keyboard arrived today and I recorded an initial experimentation with a pad preset and bending of chords and notes. There was a three year wait while the keyboard was developed. Development history can be found here - https://expressivee.happyfox.com/kb/a...

00:00 Intro
00:38 Initial chords
02:05 Breakdown
02:34 Stacking chords

I've only played it for a couple of hours but already I can tell that playing the keyboard can be extremely nuanced. Flicking through the presets was more than just listening as I played... each preset asks to be pushed into, pushed sideways and explored.

Three parts only:
Pad - Osmose preset Hybrid Strings 2, recorded directly into Logic
Guitar - Fender SQ Contemporary Jaguar HH played through Chase Bliss Generation Loss Mk2 Lo-fi pedal
Drums - Logic drummer played through Devious Machines Infiltrator

Mastering preset added to the mix bus.

Music sketch: 'Sad interconnection'.
Performance, recording, video, and composition by Chris Beard @exploring-notes
💙💙💙 📼📻✨"

The future of EXPRESSIVE analog synths is HERE

video upload by Anthony Marinelli Music

https://www.anthonymarinellimusic.com

"I've been waiting 50 years to experience analog synthesizers responding intuitively and immediately to pitch, timbre and volume changes from the slightest movements of my fingers on a keyboard! In this video, you'll see and hear unprecedented control of one of the most extreme patches I've ever made. It incudes (4) Vintage ARP 2600's synthesizers and (1) Vintage 1969 Moog IIIc modular synthesizer playing all at once in unison mode or where each modular synth is playing a separate voice in the chord. I've never heard my favorite all-time analog synths sounding so musical, so different and just so good!

To accomplish this task, we are using 5 channels of Haken Audio CVC (Control Voltage Converter) to receive MPE messages from an Expressive E Osmose and also from a Haken Audio Continuum. These state of the art MIDI controllers are able to understand the players most subtle finger movements and immediately translate those messages to the CVC. Without any perceivable latency, the CVC can then send 4 independent control voltages to alter any parameter in real-time on any one of the synths being used as a voice.

My special guest, Osmose and Continuum expert performer Josh Madoff demonstrates all the features on both of these keyboards by playing musical examples. I'll be explaining what's going on, playing some duets with Josh and also providing an in-depth breakdown of the patches on each synth. I'm optimistic that we'l be seeing controllers n the near future delivering higher and higher levels of artistic experiences for performers. Please enjoy the this presentation and let us know what you think in the comments section. Thank you for your support, it means everything to us!

00:00 Anthony's Intro
00:41 Osmose Musical Example
01:11 Set Up (4) ARP 2600s (1) Moog IIIc
01:43 About the Osmose
03:05 About the Continuum
05:25 Musical Examples playing (4) ARP 2600s (1) Moog IIIc from Osmose
10:04 Our Experience Performing with Continuous Control Voltage
13:22 Sostenuto Pedal
15:22 Anthony Plays with a lot of Resonance
16:35 Musical Example - Osmose MPE Arpeggiator
18:23 Musical Example - EaganMatrix Sound Engine & Vintage Analog Modular
22:30 The Control Signals Osmose, Continuum & Haken CVC
25:17 Type of Control & Articulations
27:50 The Synth Patch on the Moog Modular IIIc
31:55 The Synth Patch on the ARP 2600s
34:36 RECAP of Control Voltage Signals Going to the Analog Synths
36:35 Controlling Each Synth Voice from the Keyboard
38:00 Anthony's Summary
38:25 CTA, Thank you
38:49 Logo (theme music)"

MPE Test: GS Music E7 + Expressive E Osmose

video upload by Christopher Gwinn

https://www.gsmusic.com/

"Testing out the MPE and polyphonic aftertouch functionality on my GS Music E7 polysynth using the Expressive E Osmose as the controller. This is one of my own custom patches."

And one more with the Novation Impulse MIDI keyboard controller:

Patches Demo: GS Music E7 polyphonic analog synth + Neon Egg Planetarium Reverb-Delay-Compressor

video upload by

"I recently bought a lovely analog polyphonic synth - the GS Music E7 - and have started making my own patches for it. Here's a random selection of them. Trigger warning: I'm a good guitarist but a terrible keyboardist, haha. Please don't judge my lack of skill on the keys - I just love synths and making cool sounds with them to add texture to my music.

Gear used:
*GS Music E7 7-voice polyphonic synthesizer
*Neo Egg Planetarium v2 reverb-delay-compressor
*UAD Apollo Twin interface
*UAD API Preamp, Fairchild 670 Compressor, Precision Limiter
*Novation Impulse MIDI controller

00:00 Intro
00:05 Vangelis style brass
01:14 Vangelis style pad
02:22 Horror-Sci-Fi pad 1
04:21 Horror-Sci-Fi pad 2
05:57 '70s Prog Rock pad
07:05 String section
03:32 Toy piano
08:12 Synth brass
08:49 '80s Lead
09:24 Bad Van Halen Tribute
09:45 '60s Rock and Roll Organ"

Loom: Expressive E Osmose (MPE)

video upload by Aodyo Instruments

Loom: Expressive E Osmose (MPE, part 2)

video upload by Aodyo Instrument

Dogma: Cinematic Synth Improvisation with the Melbourne Instruments NINA + Expressive E Osmose

video upload by Christopher Gwinn

"Dogma: another bit of improv with a very cinematic pad on my Melbourne Instruments NINA desktop synth, using an Expressive E Osmose as the controller. Running through light UAD EQ, compression/limiting, and tape sim.

© 2003 Rig Veda Music."

Exploratory Noodlery With The Expressive E Osmose

video upload by John L Rice

"Just me exploring my new keyboard, an Expressive E Osmose."

SUPERBOOTH 2021 - Expressive E - Osmose

video upload by sonicstate

Expressive E Osmose

Synths No Talking: Argon8 and Expressive E Osmose

video upload by

"Testing out a new camera with my expressive E Osmose and an Argon8.
These are my own instruments that I have paid for in full. The performance was improvised.

Check out my music:
praxiscat.bandcamp.com
undernight.bandcamp.com"

Expressive E Introduces Phase Plant Expressive Suite for MPE Controllers

video uploads by Expressive E

"Multiply the possibilities with the Phase Plant Expressive Suite: 400 MPE presets made for Phase Plant by our expert sound designers, made for Osmose and compatible with any MPE controller!

We’ve partnered with Kilohearts to expand our expressive ecosystem with expert MPE sounds for Phase Plant.

In this video, you'll learn more about our MPE expertise, the concepts behind presets and the 4 banks of the Phase Plant Expressive Suite: discover the digital textures of 'Stripes', the analog vibes of 'Delicious' or the cinematic soundscapes of 'Onirica' Vol.1 & Vol 2...

🎁 limited intro sale, save now : https://expressivee.com/109-phase-pla..."

"Made for Osmose and compatible with any MPE controller, the Expressive Phase Plant Suite (400+ MPE presets) is now available on our website ! Discover the digital textures of 'Stripes', the analog vibes of 'Delicious' or the cinematic soundscapes of 'Onirica' Vol.1 & Vol 2. Which one inspires you the most?"

Video playlist:
Phase Plant Expressive Suite - Overview
Phase Plant Expressive Suite - MPE Preset Demos
Phase Plant Expressive Suite - Soundscape MPE Preset Recipe
Phase Plant Expressive Suite - Sax MPE Preset Recipe

Expressive E's Osmose is Fittingly, An Incredibly Expressive Synthesizer | NAMM 2023

video upload by Reverb

"The minds at Expressive E have created an immensely powerful synthesizer that reacts to a variety of gestures in a way that can take musical expression on a keyboard to the next level. Pair that with a sleek, simple interface and a deep sound design engine and you have one of the most exciting synthesizers to come out this year: The Osmose."

Osmose sound design work in progress #5

video upload by Expressive E

"This video is giving a sneak peek at the current state of some sounds that our in-house sound designers are programming using the EaganMatrix by Haken Audio, Osmose's internal synth engine.

These sounds range in different categories such as subtractive synth sounds, FM keys, physical modeling pluck, and pads, all taking advantage of the new keybed interactions offered by Expressive E's AKA (Augmented Keyboard Action©).

More info on Osmose: https://www.expressivee.com/2-osmose

credits:
Music composed & performed by Tonnerre / https://www.tonnerremusic.com/ https://www.instagram.com/tonnerremusic/ video production: Tonnerre"

First jam on the Expressive E Osmose - Wow!

video upload by Mike Pensini

"Just got home with the new Osmose from Expressive E, figured out the basics and hit record. This instrument takes keyboard expressiveness to a whole new level. Can't wait to dig in deeper - stay tuned!"

Expressive E Osmose: First Contact

video upload by Wein Glas

"3 years of waiting, but in the end Expressive E delivered a fine instrument!

So please enjoy my first contact: Unboxing, Firmware updating, Connecting to the Eagan Matrix, and of course test driving the new MPE keyboard!

0:00 Intro
0:10 Unboxing
0:48 Oops!
1:07 The real thing!
2:09 Firmware Updating
3:13 Advice for Connecting Osmose with the Eagan Matrix (Win10)
3:39 A bit playing"

Expressive E Mixolydian Osmose ~ Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Bass and Chords)
Doepfer R2m Ribbon Controller to
Mutable Instruments Midipal (Mixolydian Scale Chords) to
Squarp Instruments Hermod to ContinuuMini
Line 6 DL4 MK 2
2x Strymon Cloudburst
mackie the mixer
24.12.2023
video # 2318

Expressive E Dorian Osmose with Strymon Cloudburst

video upload by Ebotronix

Expressive E Osmose
Conductive Labs NDLR to
Access Virus TI (Pad and Motiv 1)
Squarp - Hermod to
Haken Audio ContinuuMini ( Motiv 2 )
NDLR Drone by Roland Aira J 6
Line 6 DL4 MK 2
2x Strymon Cloudburst
30.12.2023
video # 2325

ESK - Osmose with Digitone or Microwave

video upload by Metunar

"Short Demo with the Expressive E Osmose synthesizer in Midi mode. Not with MPE but with the multi channel setup. No sound from the Osmose, only from the external synth.
I tried different synths (GS Music e7, Tasty Chips GR-1, EMU Virtuoso 2000) together with the Osmose but only with the Elektron Digitone and Waldorf Microwave i got in a short time good results.
Direct recording without mastering.
Osmose Software Version 1.0.0

http://www.metunar.ch"

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Auld Lang Syne on Continuum & Osmose

video upload by JOSH MADOFF

"Thanks so much to Christophe Duquesne @anckorage for this amazing new Osmose preset, "Bouncing Pad"!

This was performed on the Haken Continuum and Expressive E Osmose. I have never played two synthesizers with such an incredible range of dynamics and expression. I really hope that this comes through in the performance.

Using the MPE Arpreggiator on the Osmose, this patch feels both unpredictable and organic. It seems like it's reading my mind, as the most imperceptible change in pressure simultaneously change both the sound and the Arpeggiator in very musical ways. The Osmose is known for attaining more expression through pitch-bend on a per key basis (the bendy keys), but I have actually turned that feature off for this performance. Even without per-note pitch bend, the extreme sensitivity of the keys controlling the MPE Arpeggiator, on a preset that is already in constant motion, gives me access to a vast universe of expression.

And thanks to the unmatched sensitivity and complete pitch freedom of the Continuum, this relatively simple patch feels like playing an acoustic instrument. It has all of the sensitivity, feedback, and nuance that comes with playing an acoustic instrument, as well as all of the difficulty and unpredictability. There are so many unplanned moments when I first touch a note, and the pitch is not perfectly in tune, then I intuitively slide over to correct it. It imbues each performance with a very human quality.

This is in no way a perfect performance, but I've left it as is. I believe that all of the imperfections make it more honest and human. (And some of these happy accidents hopefully make it more musical).

Thanks so much for watching and reading. I hope this year brings you peace, happiness and success :)

- Josh"

SynthFest France 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10 Set for 21/22/23 April 2023 in NANTES / FRANCE

SYNTHFEST FRANCE 2023 #SFF_EDITION_10

IN BRIEF
The coolest French festival entirely dedicated to synthesizers. The annual meeting of synth addicts in Nantes with exhibitions, concerts, workshops, demos, and the biggest synthesizer raffle ever made in the world.

FOCUS
. 10th edition of the festival.
. Concert Joachim Garraud.
. Concerts Olivier Delevingne / Marco Caro / Maman Küsters
. More than 50 exhibitors.
. Showcases Moonya / Alaskam / Nairod.
. First official tribute to Vangelis organized by Frederick Rousseau.
. UNAC / SynthFest Awards.
. Demonstrations / DIY workshops.
. Immersive 3D music experience.
. Huge synth raffle.


RAFFLE
The SynthFest France offers this year a particularly exceptional raffle. With more than 12000€ of prizes, this contest is simply the biggest synthesizer giveaway ever organized.

Tickets at 10€ and number of tickets limited to 2000.
Raffle open online until April 19th 2023, and on site until April 23rd 2023.
Drawing on Sunday April 23, 2023 at 4pm, French time.
It is not necessary to be present at the draw to win a prize.

Tickets: https://www.synthfestfrance.com

1 - Expressive E - Osmose
2 - Kodamo - Mask1
3 - Paire d’enceintes Adam Audio - A7V
4 - La Voix du Luthier - La Voile
5 - Arturia - MiniFreak
6 - Korg - Drumlogue
7 - Paire d’enceintes Nord - Monitor V2
8 - Aodyo - Anyma Phi SE
9 - Ina-GRM Tools Complete II
10 - Dreadbox Erebus Reissue
11 - Novation - Circuit Rhythm
12 - Joranalogue - Eurorack Step 8
13 - Faselunare 4 - Vega Eurorack drum module
14 - MOK - Pack VST - Waverazor / MiniRaze / Filtryg
15 - Bastl Instruments - Microgranny
16 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 BK
17 - Yamaha Audio card / mixer AG06mk2 WH
18 - Erica Synths - Eurorack module surprise
19 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle Drum
20 - Bastl Instruments - Kastle 1.5
21 - La Touche Musicale - Licence logicielle


JOACHIM GARRAUD
The 10th edition of SynthFest France strikes hard, with Joachim Garraud in concert, Saturday, April 22, 2023 from 9 pm. The French producer and artist will be back in Nantes, his hometown, for this exceptional evening. Joachim Garraud will present a preview of the film "Modular California Vibes", a documentary on electronic music creation on board his solar mobile studio where 4 producers will record 4 original tracks in 4 unusual places during 4 days, thanks to the sun. A debate will follow the unique screening of this film in France, to then give way to a concert. Joachim Garraud at SynthFest France, the musical event in Nantes not to be missed.


EXHIBITORS / PARTICIPANTS / PARTNERS
Alaskam, Alexis Faucomprez, Algam, Aodyo, Arturia, Christophe Martin-de Montagu, Baloran, Bastl Instruments, Berhnard Rasinger, BVR instruments, Dreadbox, Eric Mouquet / Deep Forest, Erica Synths, Euterpe Synthesizer Laboratories, Expressive E, Faselunare /, Alphalab, FCpro.Audio, Francis Rimbert, Frédéric Rible, Frederik Rousseau, Fulgur audio, Ina-GRM, IRCAM, Joachim Garraud, PModular / Jérôme Bridonneau, Joranalogue, KR, Home Studio, Kiviak technologies, Kodamo, Korg, La touche musicale, La Voix du Luthier, Larix Elektro, Laurent Evain, Laurent Juillet, Les Sondiers, Matthias Puech, Marc Caro, MOK / Media Overkill, Michael Geyre, Michel Geiss, Moonya, Muse Ovations, Nairod, NRSynth, Oberheim, Olivier Delevingne, SyntheGrall / Olivier Grall, Officina del Malista, oZoé, PH Modular / Christian Foucaud, PWM, Sifasile, SynthR / Jean-Luc Briançon, Sequential, SoundMIT, Studio Playtronica, SynthFood, TouellSkouarn, Thierry Rochebois, Tinhu, Tony T-Steel / Tony Quedeville, SACEM, Vacuum – 3D project / Eliane Blaise / Emmanuelle de Héricourt, Vkgoeswild / Vika Yermolyeva, Vintage Synth @ Co, UNAC / Union Nationale des Auteurs et Compositeurs, Willow Whisper / Dalai Lama, Xodes, Yamaha, Yusynth / Yves Usson.