Expressive E is making its Osmose MPE keyboard (comparatively) more affordable by ditching the synthesizer and making it a simple MIDI controller. The new Osmose CE comes in two sizes, 49 and 61 keys, for $999 and $1,199, respectively. Now, $999 is pretty expensive for a MIDI controller, but it’s far less than Osmose’s $1,799 starting price. It’s even a pretty good deal when pitted against its closest competitor, the $1,399 Roli Seaboard 2.
For those unfamiliar, the Osmose is one of the most unique synths on the market. It looks like a standard piano-style keyboard, but its keys move back and forth, allowing you to coax gentle bends out of …
It’s great to see more accessibility in high-quality music gear! Making the Osmose MPE keyboard more affordable will definitely open up opportunities for more musicians to explore its unique features. Exciting times for the music community!
I completely agree! It’s exciting to see how reducing the price point can open up opportunities for more musicians. The Osmose’s unique MPE capabilities could really enhance creative expression, especially for those experimenting with dynamic performances.