osmose quick start: internal sound engine mode (os v1.0)

[@johannkorn1780]

they did 500+ presets!? good lord ... didnt they say there would be 90+ last time around??? Simply amazing, i cannot wait. Thank you expressive e for not half-assing this unbelievable instrument!

[@valerioveneziano9380]

Weeeell....500 is included in 90+ lol

[@NeonVines]

Incredible

[@ExpressiveE]

Just like your playing, can't wait to see you rock this one :)

[@SessionsWithMike]

This is extremely remarkable. Maybe one of the first times I've seen a crowd funded product roll out be better than advertised. The amount of control and nuance for keyboardist can be ground breaking. Aside from the included great patches, I think it would be awesome to see and hear how the keybed reacts to more traditional deep sampled sounds made specifically for it i.e. an full blown Rhodes, 338 semi hollow guitar, Strat patch with distortion, Pedal Steel, even hearing a Piano with that kind of pitch bend and modulation per note on the fly now that we have that kind of control with real keys.

[@OmenAhead]

It's a good keyboard, but way too overrated in terms of the actual control. It has many flaws, for example, the aftertouch is not independent of pressure, which means that to access the aftertouch, the pressure must be already 100%, and also to access the pitch bend you need to have a bit of pressure on. Also, the black keys do a lot less pitch bend than the white ones, for some reason. Other keyboards have done that way better (like the Roli Seaboard etc), but of course those are midi controllers without a synth engine. Don't get me wrong, but it's the interesting synth engine that is probably what is worth it than the expressiveness and control.

[@HowToShopGreen]

It's been over 3 years since I preordered my Osmose. I am very impressed with all the added features and extensive research and development that have been implemented during this time. I am looking forward to receiving my unit soon. Thank you very much for devoting all the additional resources to make this keyboard a reality and for adding all the additional features.

[@montazownianr1]

Soon? 😆

[@zooie1044]

How much did you pay originally?

[@HowToShopGreen]

@@zooie1044 The suggested retail price has not changed @ $1799.00 USD. Just like the current pre-order, I did put a $300.00 deposit down 3 years ago. I feel that from what I have seen coming out of Expressive-E thus far, the keyboard is certainly worth much more. If you are interested in pre-ordering now, my suggestion is to do so before the stock runs out. The next production run could certainly increase the retail price due to the continued chip shortage and price increases.

[@HowToShopGreen]

Just checked the status of pre ordering online and you can no longer pre order online. Only locally via a retailer. Good luck in securing your own Osmose.

[@zooie1044]

@@HowToShopGreen thanks for the info. I put in a pre order with a UK retailer earlier today!

[@ervinpoljak8332]

I got mine a couple of days ago, waited for it almost 6 months and it was worth waiting. I´m somewhat of a self paced learner, relying on my ears and some quick finger repositioning :) I´m very impressed by the sonic capabilities of this beautiful instrument. When i start playing something, it becomes a bilateral interaction between me and the osmose, as if i get detached, moved into some kind of listener/observer perspective, watching and listening to the rest of me interacting with the instrument. Every patch has its own magic and inspires me to play in its own particular way. It´s like a form of meditation. I was always attracted to creating sounds and experimenting with all the different parameters that model the sonic appearance. But somehow the lack of playing skill (technique) always pulled me back so i could not get into proper enjoyment. This is the first time that i have this beautiful feeling of being able to let myself go, and my fingers somehow develop a life on their own when playing the osmose. I know, this may sound somewhat of a fanboy noobish kind, but it is as it is... it is hard for me to find the proper words to express the kind of joy i feel when turning the osmose on and getting into playful interaction. Can´t wait to get my hands on the Haken editor.... Thanks to the Expressive-E team for bringing such a beauty to life! Merci beaucoup

[@ExpressiveE]

What a humbling comment... That's exactly why we designed Osmose! Keep enjoying it and expressing yourself. :)

[@Qwitsoender]

Feature request: Foot-switch-activated pressure glide, which disregards all notes already playing before the switch is pressed. With settings to set the foot-switch to momentary or latching, or it could be a setting for a sustain-pedal. This would allow for sustaining chords, while allowing for a wide range for the glide. Also, eventually (no hurry) a stand-alone editor would be awesome. Maybe with preset and setlist-type organisation. This is all wish-list stuff though. I received my Osmose yesterday, and it’s a fantastic instrument. Thanks for delivering on the promises, and then some! :)

[@macronencer]

My Osmose arrived yesterday. Thank you for this useful video - I have a lot to learn about playing this instrument, but already I'm having great fun :)

[@blokkbuzzer]

I've got mine today!😄..............and.................I loooooove it! It feels great to play!

[@ExpressiveE]

Thanks so much and keep enjoying :)

[@BaseMosquito]

Thank you for sending the info in my account for my instrument's date of shipping.

[@christianokami2220]

Well worth the wait!

[@matudelia]

It's been quite a wait - but I'm extremely happy and impressed that it seems to be well worth it! Can't wait to get my unit.. Big thanks to you guys/gals at Expressive E. Merci - du fond du coeur! ^__^

[@AbeHathot]

I got it a few months ago and its absolutely brilliant (I use it in almost every ambiant track) I just wish it had more preset expansion for Pads or if we can get a clear YT tutorial for creating sounds from scratch.

[@manuelsteinmair]

Finally! 'The order status is Processing in progress' :-) Hype train has left the sation and is accellerating tremendously

[@leopoldcordier]

Feature request : it would be so great to be able to mark favorite presets as it’s done in your Lié software ! 500+ presets is a lot to navigate when you want to recall easily a specific one you have in mind, for instance in a live improvisation. I know you said the user presets can be used as such, but both options would be so neat ! Otherwise it seems perfect, and can’t wait to receive mine

[@Francisco_Leal]

Here you have ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/pJ-spoqeopt2arM

[@leopoldcordier]

@@Francisco_Leal Please read the whole comment, I already mentioned that in my opinion this user preset alternative is not ideal ;)

[@spridgejuice]

@@leopoldcordier also/or a set list function (such as on Kronos) would be useful

[@Qwitsoender]

+1 Favourites would be useful.

[@uhoh007]

Very professional intro. Thanks much to our heros at Expressive E and Haken Audio!

[@fablesofsilence]

It’s on its way. Can’t wait to play around with that arpeggiator, that looks totally dope!

[@alinaskinmusic]

First impression is very good! Great built quality! And playing it is a lot of fun already!

[@bobfrye448]

Excellent, thank you! After three years, SO good to be close to finally taking delivery!

[@MeExpressing]

Me Expressing Music Exploration is what I do. This seems to be a fantastic instrument for my combination , great job 👏🏽💪🏽👍🏽

[@louiswarynski9039]

That was so useful ! I was about to write about saving sensitivity settings with the presets, and found out it was already possible. You've really put a lot of thought in it !

[@Francisco_Leal]

This Quick Start Guide is excellent! Well done!

[@harmonicsdetroit]

What an amazing instrument (and extremely helpful guide)! So excited for February!

[@StingrayOfficial]

Been watching videos on this synth. Congratulations, well done. Best synth of 2023 easy. Your price is spot on as well.

[@ExpressiveE]

Thanks a lot for your kind words! We're curious to see how Osmose will live on :)

[@leehaith]

thanks for the 1st video guide I’ll be busy for the next few days!!! Please keep them coming ❤

[@Lescaut2001]

Arrived yesterday...even better than expected...

[@okeribok]

Such a wonderful user interface!

[@microfx]

the best synth I own! Purely expressive!

[@ederdiaz1639]

how expensive was this

[@inspector-tech]

This thing is absolutely STUNNING!!

[@cloudglider]

As soon as there’s a 5+ octave version I’m buying it

[@ExpressiveE]

Interesting idea ;)

[@kro-live816]

Hype!! Great user interface tour. Thank you!

[@minista]

yea looking forward putting my hands down on the osmose - longest wait worth it :)

[@uhoh007]

We hope to see an overview of the Haken Editor soon, is it working? We note some differences in the interface from continuum, where the shape generators are located. Just a good "look/see" would be great with attention to unique aspects of Osmose v Continuum would be so nice, perhaps tweaking a few current presets. All the best!

[@mildwestmusic]

Good god damn. US shipping can’t come fast enough! And the first time I am wishing for more than 128 presets. Seems like you can go down a lot of rabbit holes with this keyboard.

[@pachde]

(assuming it's the same for all EaganMatrix instruments) -- Using the Haken Editor, you can load and save presets from files on the computer, so you can have as many user presets as you wish to create -- just a max of 128 custom presets loaded onto the instrument at a time. The predefined presets are always available.

[@CommandorX]

I don't quite see the reason to have fixed preset locations. Is it a hardware issue to have all presets be user defined, if wanted?

[@pachde]

@@CommandorX I'm guessing it's more of a historical limitation (it's been in development for >20 years). Earlier versions were limited to 16 user presets (probably less memory in early models)), and only relatively recently expanded to 128. The system preset files are the identical format to user preset files, so in principle, it's more of a design limitation/choice of the user interface for managing presets. My understanding is that in the experience of Haken Audio, most users don't go much beyond system presets - there's a tremendous depth to explore there already. The engine is deep, and has a learning curve to really do sound design. If you discover that you have a genuine use case for more than 128 user presets, I'm sure that Haken Audio would listen. Their support is awesome.

[@CommandorX]

@@pachde In this context, I could easily imagine saving, for example, 5 to 10 variations of a factory preset before trying another of the 500. As a live performer, I want easy access to edited patches to work more specifically as certain functions or songs. So one useful official patch could generate 10s of user iterations. It makes 128 feel a bit limited to me. I'm nonetheless really looking forward to diving into this instrument.

[@houbeytmusic9802]

If youre in the making of doing a video similar to this for the midi controller mode, I would absolutely love to see what its like to control a mpe compatible analog desktop synth like the black coorporation deckards dream mk2 or the gsmusic e7 with the osmose!

[@Philandthesynths]

Thanks a lot, this was very useful 👍. Just making my first steps on this great instrument!

[@HowToShopGreen]

Hopefully, we will get to hear some compositions soon that use many of the presets.

[@howardscarr9518]

Excellent

[@highdesertbiker]

5:25 sounds exactly like moonlight by xxtenacion

[@joshuabenton3785]

I REALLY REALLY want to get one!!

[@JBRRecordings]

Amazing 🤩 this is so useful and helpful. Thank you 🙏🏻 can’t wait for mine to arrive 😊

[@krishnansrinivasan830]

Awesome & Thanks :)

[@sekritskworl-sekrit_studios]

Is there a playlist for these? Where are the rest of the Quickstart videos?

[@mcarrow6344]

Could you make a video on how to use the haken editor with osmose?

[@WilyEPeyote]

Sweet! Looking forward to mine arriving.

[@Grantborland]

Is there an init patch you can create your owns sounds from? Or do you solely have to tweak existing presets and save them as your own user based presets? These presets sound amazing, I'm just curious if there's anything outside the presets :)

[@houbeytmusic9802]

Looovvveee This! My only slight worry is the sensitivity settings. It seems abit complicated to program patches around different sensitivities for the bend especially, if the way you described it, is the only way to do it.

[@jacobvig0]

Would be cool if there was a way to choose a random sound/preset

[@microfx]

also it should remember last preset played after power down

[@majordabalert]

Reserved ours after cuckoos video. Can’t frickin wait.

[@ashorii]

well this is sweet..

[@errorkit]

is there a "key hold" Mode in "Normal Play Mode" or only in the Arp Mode?

[@JunkSoap]

Question : I saw you can choose between the internal engine and midi mode... But can you use both at the same time for layering ?

[@iamtarpinian]

Yaaaaayyy!

[@tendingtropic7778]

Can you select factory presets and put them in a favorite list/tab? or do you need to (re)save them for that?

[@mybachhertzbaud3074]

Am I the only one that would more than happy to pay more for synth makers to add an external video out to their gear? They seem to keep adding more to small screens that task even those with good sight.😜 Alas..Play On🎶🎹🎶

[@СергейВолков-з4ж]

Good afternoon! in Osmose there is a stereo distribution of voices? what about microtonal keyboard tuning?

[@EnricoCosimi]

well done!!!

[@mikebeats3281]

This new concept can speed up my workflow however, I need the 88 key option, can I pay you to make one for me?

[@kevrenshaw6177]

Do you guys have any distributors in Australia ?. Price point is important since the exchange rate is double pound sterling and a third to 3/4 more than the US dollar.

[@benjamincoggins6568]

Found Sound here in Melbourne has them, and Sounds Easy in Sydney does too. Both do shipping.

[@MaurizioDelmonte]

👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@CommandorX]

Is it possible to turn off the reverb or delay across all patches if using an external effect pedal?

[@ExpressiveE]

Hi Kjetil, we are sorry to say that this is currently not possible. You would have to save an edited factory preset as a user preset to have it 100% dry. Even then, a few presets have a delay programmed inside the modulation matrix of the EaganMatrix itself, which runs independently from the global fx. I will report your use case as a feature request.

[@CommandorX]

@@ExpressiveE thanks alot! I understand the trouble of delays built into the matrix, and I think the global fx is the most relevant thing to be able to switch off. Happy New Year! And congratulations on finally releasing this beauty to the world!

[@dirkkeersmaekers4343]

Wow

[@gesslr]

Hi. I see folks are beginning to receive units. Can I ask: Are any of you based in the US? I’d like to know if the US distribution has started yet. Thank you!

[@ExpressiveE]

Hi, we're checking last details this week and will put ETAs into every backer's account. US distribution will finally start in February. We are working with a dedicated warehouse for all orders in North America.Thank you kindly for your support and patience.

[@christianokami2220]

@@ExpressiveE that's fantastic news! Hoping the 2nd round orders are in the same bundle with the rest of the US distribution!

[@Space_Noise]

Bummer to hear I’ve gotta wait until February now, but excited nonetheless.

[@es__music]

This looks cool but it doesn’t have a scale or chord mode and since I don’t know how to play piano and I don’t know music theory, I wouldn’t be able to use this.

[@DavidAndrewBSInstrumental]

♥️👌

[@88keyz]

👍🏾

[@Kirk-Monteux-Production]

1. Please provide a better overview of all presets also a preset library manager is in order. 2. I need to transpose the keyboard by semi tones. 3. Please improve the reverb algorithm.

[@ExpressiveE]

Thanks for your feedback, we'll transfer it to the product team!

[@tendingtropic7778]

While I think you could ask a bit more politely, I agree that there are so many presets that a better preset browser/library manager would be welcome

[@Kirk-Monteux-Production]

@@tendingtropic7778 Politely I couldn't care less what you think!

[@tendingtropic7778]

@@Kirk-Monteux-Production you sound like a very happy person, all best to you with this attitude (insert aggressive reply below)

[@Kirk-Monteux-Production]

@@tendingtropic7778 You sound like a very annoying person who wants to lecture other people.

[@thailandemonamour6910]

French subtitles would be fine. Thank you.

[@ExpressiveE]

Merci pour la suggestion, on va en parler en interne :) Nous sommes une petite équipe et il nous est difficile de toute localiser pour le moment!

[@nobodyhome3753]

dunno bout that diagonal mod wheel lol

[@hinyanwongsongs]

VO level too loud

[@robertlogue3794]

Can a totally blind person operate The Osmosis system independently with ease?

[@johansmolinski]

I’m one of the last birds. Have to pay most and wait longest. 😢😅

[@zooie1044]

How much was it for early adopters?

[@johansmolinski]

@@zooie1044 if that’s me its 1205 eur/usd. How much was the early bird?

[@Goettel]

Get Cory Henry to demo it please : - )

[@russellandrady]

This woukd be better without the voice. Anyways thanks

[@tendingtropic7778]

dude its a tutorial

[@Deadstock22]

TOO MATCH TALK . PLS NO TALK JUST BRING SOUND

[@ExpressiveE]

Hi there, Please keep in mind this is a quick start video, not a performance or sound demo. For sound-only videos, please go to this playlist: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJ-5eIJ_fddjg6s