Expressive E Osmose CE 61 Midi Controller

Expressive E’s Osmose CE 61 is a new generation of MIDI controller, built around the same acclaimed expressive keybed technology as the original Osmose and paired with Ctrl-e, a powerful software ecosystem designed specifically for expressive performance. With 61 highly responsive keys, deep MPE support and tight DAW integration, it turns your software instruments, plug-ins and studio setup into a genuinely playable, expressive instrument.

Instead of feeling like you are simply triggering notes, Osmose CE 61 invites you to play into every sound. Each key responds to how you tap, press, bend, vibrato and release, giving you per-note control that feels closer to an acoustic instrument than a conventional MIDI keyboard. Out of the box, Ctrl-e provides over 900 expressive presets and a curated collection of premium sound engines, so you can plug in, pick a sound and immediately experience the full expressive potential of the keybed without complex routing or MPE configuration.

Osmose CE 61 is equally at home as the centrepiece of a modern MPE rig, a traditional MIDI controller for your favourite synths, or a smart DAW controller that keeps you away from the mouse and in the creative flow. With dedicated performance tools like the MPE Arpeggiator and Press Glide, plus automatic DAW integration with Live, Cubase, Bitwig and Logic Pro, it is built for serious creators who want more nuance from their software and hardware without sacrificing workflow.

Finished with a white aluminium top and black base and manufactured in Europe by Expressive E, Osmose CE 61 is designed to withstand daily studio use and demanding live setups. If you are a producer, keyboard player, sound designer or live performer looking to bridge the gap between acoustic expression and electronic sound, this is a controller that genuinely changes how you play.

Expressive Keybed with Per Note Control

At the heart of Osmose CE 61 is its advanced 61 key expressive keybed, which offers independent control over each note. You can bend a single note inside a chord, add vibrato directly with your fingers, or shape the attack and release of every note with subtle pressure changes. This makes performances feel more alive and musical, and lets you bring acoustic style phrasing into your electronic instruments.

Ctrl e Sound Ecosystem

Osmose CE 61 comes with Ctrl e, Expressive E’s dedicated software environment for expressive playing. It includes over 900 performance ready presets, each with eight pre mapped macros and deep hardware integration. Every sound is designed to respond naturally to the gestures of the keybed, so you can explore complex, evolving textures and detailed articulations without spending hours on MIDI mapping or MPE setup.

Seamless MPE, MIDI and DAW Integration

Whether you are working with cutting edge MPE instruments, classic MIDI synths or a DAW centred studio, Osmose CE 61 adapts quickly. It can function as an MPE controller, a traditional MIDI keyboard or a DAW controller, with smart transport, mixer and device navigation features. Compatible with Live 12 and above, Cubase 15 and above, Bitwig 5 and above and Logic Pro 12 and above, it keeps your hands on the instrument and your focus on the music.

Built for Serious Creators

With its white aluminium top panel, black base and robust construction, Osmose CE 61 is designed for creators who demand reliability as well as inspiration. Manufactured in Poland by Expressive E, it offers a refined playing surface, clear 4.3 inch colour display, dedicated knobs, encoders and buttons, plus flexible connectivity including USB C, DIN MIDI and assignable pedal inputs, making it a dependable centrepiece for modern studios and live rigs.

• Advanced Expressive Keybed - The 61 key expressive keybed responds to tap, press, pitch bend, vibrato, shake, strum and expressive note off gestures, giving you per note control that lets you shape every phrase with nuance and musicality.
• Ctrl e with 900 plus Expressive Presets - The included Ctrl e software provides a large library of expressive presets, each pre configured to respond perfectly to the Osmose CE keybed, so you can access inspiring, performance ready sounds without any technical setup.
• Flexible MPE and MIDI Workflows - Switch effortlessly between MPE controller mode, traditional MIDI controller mode and DAW controller mode, allowing Osmose CE 61 to integrate smoothly with modern MPE instruments as well as your existing plug ins and hardware.
• Integrated Performance and DAW Tools - The MPE Arpeggiator, Press Glide feature and smart DAW controls (transport, track navigation, mixer and macro access) give you powerful ways to shape performance and manage sessions directly from the keyboard.

Keybed and Control

• Keys: 61 key expressive keybed with per note control
• Gestural Control: Tap, Press, Pitch Bend, Vibrato, Shake, Strum, Expressive Note Off
• Performance Tools: MPE Arpeggiator, Press Glide
• Macro Control: 8 pre mapped macros per preset via Ctrl e

Software and Presets

• Software Ecosystem: Ctrl e included
• Preset Library: 900 plus expressive presets
• Sound Engines and Partners: Expressive E, Synapse Audio, AAS, Kilohearts, GForce, Dawesome, Vital

Configurations and DAW Integration

• Controller Modes: MPE Controller, Traditional MIDI Controller, DAW Controller
• DAW Integration: Transport controls, track and device navigation, mixer control, macro access, automatic DAW detection
• Compatible DAWs: Ableton Live 12 and above, Cubase 15 and above, Bitwig Studio 5 and above, Logic Pro 12 and above

Interface

• Controls: 7 knobs and encoders, 9 buttons
• Display: 4.3 inch colour LCD
• Additional Controllers: Pitch and modulation sliders

MIDI and Connectivity

• MIDI: DIN MIDI In, DIN MIDI Out and Thru
• USB: USB C
• Pedal Inputs: 2 assignable pedal inputs
• Power: USB C Power Delivery, 5 V / 3.0 A

Build and Manufacturing

• Chassis: White aluminium top, black base
• Manufacturing: Made in Poland by Expressive E

Dimensions and Weight

• Product Dimensions (H x D x W): 9 x 30 x 106 cm
• Weight: 11 kg