We now have the feature we've all dreamed of... (Expressive E Osmose)

[@andrewhuang]

Wiggle wiggle wiggle! Thanks Expressive E for letting me check out Osmose: www.expressivee.com/2-osmose If you enjoyed the song it inspired you can find it in full on all major platforms: fanlink.to/andrewhuang-cloudcollapse Thanks for watching today!

[@Little-Frog]

Thank you for putting out this video

[@violet_broregarde]

How on earth have I never seen keybrato before? Has this existed already? It's such an obvious way to implement pitch bend. Heck you could probably make a keybrato EWI, someone should get on that :D

[@charlespancamo9771]

@@violet_broregarde Look up Roli keyboards. This thing was obsolete before it ever came out. There is also at least one other keyboard company that has a similar and far better product than this.

[@charlespancamo9771]

Dude... this thing is obsolete. There are at least 2 other keyboard companies including Roli that have already taken this concept way further. Stop shilling for expensive BS we don't need.

[@tapeexperiments]

Super cool. I would love to see a ribbon added on a future model.

[@Demysmekblan]

Okay, two things : 1) that song you made is a BANGER 2) this beast of a synth NEEDS to be on the next First of October album

[@horusgaming8797]

I didn’t expect to find anything about first of October here lol

[@decent_random]

I thought the same thing, those scales were very “spooky-esque” immediately reminding me of some of that stuff

[@he8535]

Bro I want that first jam as a real song

[@CameronsMusic]

If there even is one. Sonic Boom might replace it.

[@davidwave4]

Andrew casually dropping a banger in the middle of a gear review will never get old. Cloud Collapse feels like a song that's been in my life forever, but I only just now heard it.

[@sola_is_chilling]

Also sounds like a behemian rhapsody level song too

[@Lord__Gold]

@@sola_is_chilling reminded me a lot of dream theater tbh

[@arctik7459]

Reminds me of a mix between black hole sun and the sky is a neighborhood

[@calbalding8697]

As a guitar player I find myself instinctively wigging my hands to try to vibrato cuz it’s all I know 😭

[@andrewhuang]

Relatable

[@ReyLamurin]

I'd love to have an Osmose, maybe someday. But i've lost hope in ever playing keys properly. As a guitar player I'm quite happy with my Linnstrument.

[@TheBanana93]

@@ReyLamurin Thats a bad attitude man

[@DominusFeles]

Team bass seconds this 🙋‍♂️

[@zynosgd9982]

add to that the fact that I do a stank face because that's just added feel, or so I,m told...

[@KarlMcHughMusic]

I was so deep in that jam this transition smacked me in the face! 11:04 HAHA This is currently my favorite song of Andrew's. Well done!

[@andrewhuang]

Thank you! Streaming link in the description 😊

[@KarlMcHughMusic]

@@andrewhuang Already on it, brilliant!

[@LoftyAssertions]

That rock song you made is my favourite track by you, EVER. And I've been here the whole way man, beautifully composed and performed. Drums sound so tight too.

[@geusefrava960]

Yeah i was like wtf this is amazing

[@andrewhuang]

Oh wow thank you so much 💖

[@stephenasmith4192]

@@andrewhuang sounds like tame impala

[@TomboFry]

RIGHT?! I fist pumped the air, I cried, felt like I was taken to a different dimension. This song is SO COOOOOOL 🤩

[@MilesAwayOfficial]

Yea that was just so good!

[@DeiWhite]

That synth is something that can actually become a signature for a genre or something, like Rhodes or 808. And awesome song, really cool, reminded me of The Dear Hunter's 4 and 5 albums

[@RegebroRepairs]

The Osmose turned Andrew into a monster 70's heavy prog rock band. Not sure how I feel about that. 😀

[@JerPlaysGuitar21]

Honestly, with his love for odd meters and polyrhythms, I'm surprised Andrew isn't knees-deep in the modern prog scene 😅He even mispronounced Haken in this video (which, if you're unaware, is the name of a very awesome prog metal band that recently released a new album). Hoping to see him include more influences from that genre going forward, 'cause he absolutely ROCKS at creating songs in that style (pun definitely intended)!

[@GhoulVoon]

Gotta love it! Made me so happy, my heart almost burst 😍

[@GhoulVoon]

​@@JerPlaysGuitar21 He did talk about Haken Continuum, so not the band (all though I agree with you on everything else). 😄

[@Xul]

All of that talent finally in some proper music :D Thanks, Osmose :)

[@Nickrdzkeys]

@@JerPlaysGuitar21 actually his pronunciation of “Haken” is correct in this context. Lippold Haken who is known for his Continuum pronounces his name as “Hah Ken” while “Haken” the band pronounces it as “Hay Ken” (like taken)

[@axelgm1]

Just appreciate how polyvalent this man became through years of practice and presence on this channel, like he literally did personally every single step of making a song AND a video/documentary

[@bricelory9534]

This feels like a real instrumentalist synth - where so much of the instrument will be unlocked with mastery of this, not simply in understanding settings but also within performance and just getting the feel of it. Beautiful!

[@andrewhuang]

Yes absolutely. It’s going to create a new kind of player

[@codexous]

Totally!

[@kaitlyn__L]

The whole time I was thinking it brings the same kind of expressive control to envelopes, dynamics etc as what draws me to real strings and woodwinds. The flute sounds this makes are the first simulated flutes to not sound fake to me, probably just because it has that sensitivity to every subtlety in the ways the notes are played. Usually I can tell a virtual flute/sax has been played on a keyboard, but not here! Of course the lack of in-depth sound design makes me a little sadder, but a lot of it is covered in the expression. Like, you’ve got pitch and amplitude envelopes right there in your fingers!

[@duositex]

Strong MUSE vibes in the best way. Keep pushing those boundaries man...you keep finding new ways to be you and that's so rad.

[@AlexPies1]

i was just thinking the same thing! i could practically hear Matt Bellamy's vibrato over those synth lines

[@carpet_appetite]

Damn, that song! First time I heard a song with a darker tone from Andrew. Sounded like it could've been from the Risk of Rain or Celeste soundtracks (two of my big favs)

[@AgonalRhythm]

RoR soundtrack is so underrated. The composer knocked it out of the park

[@TheShadowbomber]

I immediately thought Risk of Rain lol

[@squirrelhallowino29]

The lead sounds like the same instrument to the sky meadow song from ror 2

[@Manut38]

Absolutely agreed!! Huge Risk of Rain vibes and beautiful sound ❤️

[@GravDrag00n]

Been on a ror2 binge this song has all the vibes as if straight out the soundtrack, love it

[@kaiiboraka]

Dude. Cloud Collapse is just SO SICK. Stylistically it reminds me of the Supergiant Games soundtracks, especially Hades, with a small echo of some Lena Raine in there too. But man. It is SO KILLER. I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT

[@elusivefrog]

cloud collapse is an insane single! super super super amazing performance, absolutely LOVE those vocals and the synth lines are so tasty just omg amazing work

[@andrewhuang]

Thanks for the comment!

[@helpng4688]

Give your life to christ people

[@aringrey]

@@helpng4688 no u

[@RewindOfficialDoesMusic]

@@helpng4688 been there tried that

[@helpng4688]

@@RewindOfficialDoesMusic you dont try the creator he made you he's not something he is God, Give your life to christ he's the only way to life eternal

[@qwertzuwu]

cloud collapse is literally. the music that i aspire to create one day. you are so inspiring

[@schoggi555]

Holy sh!t the solo was so amazing! Your voice seriously shines in this style of song! also the sudden cut at 11:09 almost hurt bc i was enjoying the song so much :O

[@maryvanderlent]

Yes, I didn’t want it to end 😢

[@TheJafreema]

Agree about his voice in this song

[@TheDetektiveConan]

I agree. A fade out would probably have felt better...

[@timoheinrich8763]

That was so mean! And just because he wants us to hit play on that song on a different platform!

[@dominicsaavedra5113]

The cut was perfect and I loved it!

[@kesrimpetgedang6011]

Your song at 6:34 is soooooo good, I got immersed so much that when it cut abruptly at 11:12 I feel devastated lmao, great touch tho, made me want to listen to the full song even more

[@Raklarpt]

Sorry to inform you that it cuts as abruptly as in the video :(

[@bacicinvatteneaca]

@@Raklarpt NOOOOOOOOOOOOO

[@N0SSC]

The cut literally short circuited my brain.

[@nightlifekid7843]

7:15 i wasnt expecting that. Dudeeee my heart jumped so hard. I LOVE IT

[@benmorrow1701]

You’re so good at describing those things people might claim can only be experienced. The description of the “pillow” that the key hits when transitioning from pressure to aftertouch is A+

[@futur_sunds]

Cloud Collapse is so good! Probably my favorite of your songs. Legit one of the best things I’ve ever heard

[@JeremiahBostwick]

Your evolution as a musician is astounding. You're a total monster on so many levels Andrew! It's crazy to me that there's basically no one in top 40 that can do what you do and also sound as good as you. And that whole singing thing that you were unsure of yourself at first has totally developed into being 'uniquely you' and become refined and confident. Seriously, your "demo track" showing off the Osmose is nuts.

[@KnowledgePerformance7]

This is amazing, the level of expression seems almost overwhelming for a keyboard. Kinda surprised this hasn't existed for far longer...

[@MrSevenEleven]

Because you're paying nearly 2 grand for a vibrato/tremolo with like 2 millimeters of control, it's a terrible deal.

[@ronniboi312]

@@MrSevenEleven The Roli Seaboard has been around for years, it's unique and It's completely different to any other keyboard I own... incredible control ..!!!

[@MrSevenEleven]

@@ronniboi312 That's what I'm sayin! Lol the seaboard is so much better imo

[@JonathanTheTrombonist]

In my small town there's this old pianist who's a really nice man and he's often called for small classical concerts on Saturday evenings. I often see him wiggling keys like if that gave vibrato to the piano. He's a really nice guy, he may not have so much left to live but I hope to enjoy his music till his last concert.

[@HappySlappyFace]

I've known this channel for atleast 6 years but this track you just made, wow, I want more to play in a playlist when I'm driving

[@shanenotshaun5654]

There's a fantastic old school Muse feel to this track, love it!

[@micp4130]

I love songs with that sort of melancholic but epic sound, and this song is just *goosebumps*. Well done! I love the expressiveness you can get from the keyboard.

[@luridweekend]

The fact that you can play all of the instruments in Cloud Collapse is super inspiring to me. Absolute banger ❤‍🔥

[@violet-beck]

cloud collapse is probably my favorite Andrew Huang song yet wow. like i absolutely loved sparkle mountain and the Stars EP but omfg what an expressive piece. so inspired and inspiring - actual magic in music right there.

[@lostlang]

The first song you played legit might be the best music I’ve heard from you (my opinion obviously) . Fantastic stuff man

[@HANGINGOUTWITHAUDIOPHILES]

Truly epic breakdown of this. Can’t imagine how long this took. A review, and a music video. Hats off! You know I love a wobbler !

[@andyellisvaldini7245]

This is the only KZbin video about the Osmose E that features music and performance that I want to listen to. Thank you for practicing your instrument!

[@felixurbanov3438]

Good lord, Cloud Collapse is some of the best music I've heard in a long time.

[@mk_rexx]

You can't just be casually dropping bangers after bangers in the same video

[@andrewhuang]

Haha my favorite activity

[@christianokami2220]

Phenomenal example of playing the Osmose in a song! That synth solo is chef’s kiss status.

[@superactivitylad]

man, i was in a trance during that solo, and you just ripped me out of it 💀

[@11smallroaches1]

Next level Andrew, just incredible. Beautiful in every way. I get an Alan Parsons vibe from this track, and that's the highest compliment I can give

[@andrewhuang]

Wow that means a lot thank you!

[@therealshavenyak]

I was thinking Gary Wright or Steve Winwood, but now that you mention it, I can hear Alan Parsons too. It’s an absolutely stunning song!

[@spaceblue7282]

Cloud Collapse goes HARD, what a tune! :)

[@tiggytiger171]

My local music store has this thing and I love just going over to it and messing around. Serious fun.

[@geusefrava960]

You can't just casually drop and epic song like that out of nowhere... I was not ready

[@flowrence]

Goddamn what a showcase, this song was incredible. Killer vocals and you’re definitely showing off what the osmose can do! Banger video

[@Speal_]

what a birthday present, this video rocks so hard. the song is amazing and this instrument is incredible and fantastic video all in all

[@andrewhuang]

Happy birthday!!

[@Dr3000Phd]

That was one of the most incredible songs I've ever heard! Insane job. Legendary performance. Bless you

[@roterodamus]

Oh my! Please do a full prog rock album. That song was amazing! And it fits your voice so very nicely.

[@qexat]

that's insane, every time I click on one of your videos I have to restrain myself from opening my DAW, your music is so inspiring

[@toucam]

When the song abruptly cut at 11:09 I was like "Noooooo it was sooo gooooood", ok note to self need to check out the new song ;) Also I vote for a standalone music video (doesn't have to be different footage than what you already have in this video) Great vid, and a beautiful instrument I'd love to get... some day... when I can justify it... ugh...

[@astralmiind]

Andrew Huang, the man to drop the best song you’ve heard in years while demoing a new instrument.

[@Sam_Utah]

Oh man, this song rocks, sort of prog metal with soulful melody and bluesy lyrics. Your Winwood-type lead sound compliments the arrangement and it just sounds epic. Best Osmose demo yet. Get mine this month, can't wait.

[@husselbrand7974]

I've always instinctively wiggled my fingers on piano ever since I learned how to play because I always felt subconsciously like I should be able to apply vibrato to the notes I'm playing. Seeing this made me cry because it's something I can save up for and finally be able to express. Thank you Andrew

[@gavinhaslett]

i love that andrew is getting more comfortable with his singing voice. and he should. cause he's fantastic. 👍

[@lienmeat]

Wow. I'm no musician, can't play a keyboard, but I want that thing after watching you mess with it. And that song! So Good! I've been a subscriber for quite a while, and I think that song is the best thing I've seen by you so far (in my humble opinion)! Amazing work!

[@jhakardballoch2986]

This really feels like the next stage of live performance dynamics using key instruments 🤯 you've set a good precedent here and I encourage you not to be afraid to continue advocating for such innovation ❤️

[@ssgt.swiney705]

Best track I have heard by FAR. This shows how truly talented you are man. Thank You!

[@pevvyndrake]

Came for the showcase, stayed for the wiggles. Never stop creating sounds Andrew, you are a vessel of all encompassing energy.

[@Kids_Scissors]

I love how much control you have over the sound with the actual keys. It feels so integrated and smart

[@brundo]

Lately I've been thinking about how a whole lot of the character of a lead sound comes from pitch alone (melody, glides and bends, detune, octave). The lead at :59 is such a good example of this. The performance controlling the pitch bend gives it an organic feel, even though if that synth sound was playing a static note, it wouldn't sound organic at all.

[@BunchOfCrazyStuff]

The first few seconds of Cloud Collape had me absolutely hooked! Incredible performances and the darker tone is so beautiful!

[@5StringTheory]

Omg! The song! It's beautiful! The harmony. Loved it so much!

[@benjaminschultz6501]

ANDREAS!!! As a violinist, I've been trying to play piano like this for DECADES! You just opened up a whole new world for me. Thanks for the bangin' gear review! 👏🔥

[@seanwallace1991]

I love the vocal note choice at 7:54 on the word “photograph” soooo goood!

[@MatVeiQaaa]

its "phonograph", hence the spinning

[@michaelhughfox]

Cloud Collapse is amazing. That vocal performance in the intro blew me away!

[@sanyo_neezy]

wow this instrument really seems to have created something new inside of you! And your singing voice is still just melting me

[@rafaelpachecodasilva6973]

The best product review ever.. and the song… oh man, I’ll be returning here lots of times. Thanks for everything you’ve been doing.

[@huck_nyc]

That song was really hard. The counter melody in the synth break down particularly got me

[@gravitymagician]

That song is one of my favs you’ve done recently. Your vocals are getting better and better, its absolutely inspiring. I cannot wait to hear what else you make with this!!

[@linkshroom]

Cloud Collapse feels like it's straight off of the Risk of Rain 2 soundtrack, same kind of awesome, world is ending sound. Super cool!

[@lilaizelturan8306]

Cloud Collapse is currently in all of my playlists on spotify and ive been listening to it on loop for about 3 hours! Andrew you are INCREDIBLE!!! I've been following you for years and I've been obsessed with all of the content you create. Keep up the fantastic work!

[@andrewhuang]

💖💖 means a lot, thank you!!

[@lilaizelturan8306]

@@andrewhuang you're welcome! you deserve all!

[@rachelwyen]

THE FUTURE IS HERE!!!!

[@indigoHatter]

Dude, you are such a pleasure to watch. Your energy is high, you keep your criticisms honest and positive, and you're so creative! I don't play music but I love hearing your reviews and seeing you play with your new toys. It's vicariously cathartic, man. Kudos.

[@Somnerwalks]

Man you’re killing that growl on ur vocals around 9:45

[@foefafee]

Yo, Andrew. This might be my favorite track you’ve put out. Loved the chord progression and orchestration. Synth solos are beyond tasty.

[@mikdonalds2830]

Andrew just going crazy in that whole rock song then just abruptly cuts back to the review almost felt like he was lost in the music and he just took me with him up until he realized he was doing something else important💀

[@joshlewis8860]

First time viewer, but man the amount that went into this video is insane! Like, when you started singing I immediately knew there would be subtitles available. I had watched you for 5-6 minutes but could already see how detail oriented you or the editor is. Just great work, deserves millions of views for sure. This will be the go to video for this specific instrument

[@melodyx00]

Andrew can literally turn any sound into a fire beat in just a few minutes. Keep up the great work!!

[@Daphoid]

Not to smash the dream or speak negatively of Andrew's talents in any way - but for those looking to get in on this wonderfulness just be aware that edited youtube videos make things seem much faster. It's minutes here but unedited that could've been hours or days if creative blocks happen. That shouldn't stop anyone from pursuing music though! I just like to reality check folks that for any of the hobbies/careers shown on YT you're seeing the final product of tons of effort and time. That effort and time can be a really fun journey though!

[@perkeleman1265]

@@Daphoid Needs to be mentioned more, stuff always looks easy on KZbin because no one uploads their hours and days and weeks of tries that didnt't work out (yet). Nevertheless though: even considereing the creative blocks he probably encounters like everyone, the amount of great quality content enveloped with good video/cinematography and full songs is still VERY astonishing. I can only wish to have half of his creative energy.

[@Daphoid]

@@perkeleman1265 100% agree!

[@JMGilberto]

I clicked in for a keyboard review, and this dude slays me with this monster progressive power pop tune? Dayum. Killer vocals too. Did not see that coming.

[@XiXora]

Damn. I have been waiting for your take for a while now. I knew you wouldn't disappoint in showing this off in such a musical context! Mine arrives next month and now I'm even more happy that I had jumped in 3-4 years ago now.

[@wiseSYW]

synth vibratos are always cool. this technology should have come 30 years ago

[@BatteryCoverMissing]

Yamaha had it on some of their organs 40 years ago, long before midi.

[@lifeismusic9411]

Best Osmose demo I’ve seen yet. Really shows off how amazing the tech is.

[@Blutzen]

Wow Andrew, you've _really_ outdone yourself with Cloud Collapse. I've been a fan of yours for years but this track is really something else.

[@crunchyweta]

Probably the best synth review Ive ever seen . Great job. Well done Osmose too.

[@CHONKERBOT]

Can we stop for a moment and appreciate how divine OSMOSE’s UI design is? Love the song! 🤖❤️🔥

[@Surowo]

The song cuts off randomly back to the review like it’s not a big deal but it felt like an amazing musician just got promoted to a legend. Also the Osmose thingy looks rather inspiring. In other words…holy sh*t Andrew this was AMAZING! Thank you

[@spdcrzy]

I thought the Roli Seaboard was awesome, but DAMN. You know what this reminds me of in a lot of ways? The sarangi. Ancient Indian string instrument, INCREDIBLY difficult to play. BUT. The notes you can get out of that thing...of all the instruments in the world, it's been considered one of the closest to the human voice.

[@sielsounds]

😳 your vocals Andrew!!! I'm covered in goosebumps. This is my favorite piece I've heard from you.

[@TheNickJonathan]

That solo is absolutely nasty! Definitely learning this on guitar

[@oowaz]

the way the music cuts abruptly at 11:10 made me laugh out loud. i was JAMMING. good stuff andrew

[@helmanfrow]

It's actually a little bonkers that MIDI remained static for 35 years when nearly every other aspect of the industry has kept pace with changes in technology. Some of us have been waiting a loooong time for this evolution!

[@GoodAfternoonDave]

MPE has been around for a while, the Linnstrument came out years ago and the Roli seaboard too.

[@helmanfrow]

@@GoodAfternoonDave Yeah, but it hasn't caught on widely, yet.

[@GoodAfternoonDave]

@@helmanfrow well it's a bit premature to assume this synth with that engine and editor are going to change that. the keybed will perhaps speed it up a bit spurring competition in the marketplace. If they sold it as an MPE controller without the synth it would sell like hotcakes.

[@GoodAfternoonDave]

@@helmanfrow the Egan Matrix synth has already been out for a while and almost no one bought it

[@davidsobel3303]

First review of it where someone is actually PLAYING it in a song! Super rad lead Andrew :)

[@iamsushi1056]

Thank you for giving this instrument the time it deserves and respecting it enough to recognize that it is a new instrument that needs to be learned. While the “hey let’s unbox and power on this thing together” videos have their place, too many content producers cannot stop and first appreciate their own personal journey with an instrument.

[@FallenDj122]

Dude oh my god THAT SONG!!!! I felt so much from that, the expression in the keyboard is amazing!! and you took advantage of all of it

[@mitcheldenhartog1886]

Cloud Collapse literally on par with any Muse song.

[@donnyforgione6724]

That solo at the end of that rock track was so freaking cool! Thanks for all you do Andrew!

[@James-gm9cs]

I wonder how good this would be for creating orchestral arrangements 🤔

[@Lukapinto]

Dude!!! Are you kidding?!!!! One of the best tunes I`ve heard from you right now... Where did that came from?! Just WOW for that prog rock vibes! kudos! btw, cheers form Brazil!

[@audioTopia]

god you really had to abruptly cut that 11:11

[@nickbeutler]

Seeing your creative process is always inspiring - I love how as it cuts between different instruments you can see that you have different haircuts. Lots of time and dedication goes into these tracks.

[@B4RT0Lomei]

The meaning behind this piece of art is amazing, it really is shown in its performance and lyrics the importance and significance it has to you, a couple years ago it would’ve struck me with a lot of conviction. I hope I’m understand the message and your portrayal correctly. You have such an amazing and beautiful talent, I love you and I pray for your continual success

[@Cesiumswimsuit]

Here I am having my mind blown by the possibilities of the Osmose and then Cloud Collapse?! Wow, that’s a tune.

[@ChuckSutton]

this video is sooo good - i feel like i haven't seen a lot of compelling MPE vids, they’re usually cool but not emotional - but this video is hitting the nail on the head!!

[@peope1976]

Wow. That was an amazing song you demoed on. Great voice to boot. Lots of emotion. Really fit well with the E Osmose too.

[@euanmorrison663]

AMAZING! Awesome tones, Vocal n Synth lines are insanely beautiful!!!