Just in time for the holiday season we have another giveaway for you. All you got to do for a chance to win the Osmose is: 1. Subscribe to our channel 2. Like the video 3. Comment why you want to win the Osmose. We will announce the winner here in the comment section next week. Please beware of scammers and fake accounts, which usually go along with hosting these giveaways.
I have played piano since I was very young. Over my years in school I tried to pick up as many instruments as I could, and I got into composition. My dream is to be a film composer, and I’m actively working on that goal, getting gigs with small filmmakers and taking music courses online aside from my university degree. I had the opportunity to try this incredible synth at a music store this year and it blew me away how it unlocked another dimension of expressiveness and emotion. Unfortunately my student budget doesn’t have much room for such things :) The Osmose would help me open up that new dimension in my compositions as I’ve been long wanting to infuse a bit more of a synth sound into my work. Awesome opportunity, thanks guys!
I’ve spent so long working with standard keyboards that everything I produce feels like it’s been painted in the same few colors. The Osmose stands out as a truly expressive, dynamic instrument-just what I need to break free from my creative comfort zone. With its responsive design, I could shape notes more intuitively, coaxing out nuances that transform my sketches into fully realized, meaningful pieces. It’s not just another gadget, it’s the next step in giving my music the detail and emotion it deserves
After being a keyboard player for over 20 years, exactly one year ago I decided to finally learn how to play guitar and was directly blown away on how different it is to have control over each note as long as you are connected to the string. The Osmose is the next step in evolution to transfer this feeling into keyboard instruments.
Never ever experrienced such an expressive & soft kind of sound controll directly from the keys, with its own unique sound engine taylored to the instrment - Its a must have!
Growing up, the piano was my safe haven-a place where I could express emotions I couldn’t put into words. Later, I fell in love with synthesizers, but I’ve often missed the connection and expressiveness that a piano’s keys gave me. So many synths feel like they put a barrier between me and the music in my heart. The Osmose seems like a dream come true, a way to finally bridge that gap and create expressive music that feels alive. Thank you for the chance to win something so inspiring!
The joy of immediate, tactile expressiveness over such wonderful sounds is a dream and freeing for an artist. Whoever wins this I’m sure will open another realm in their creativity. ✌️
Played an osmose sometime last year and it blew my mind. I've been lusting over one since. I'm a film composer and the thought of having osmose's expressivity just makes me lust for it even more
Im a 20 years old student from Germany with not much money but great desire for music and especially synths… I started to play the piano when I was 6 and developed through many genres like classic, pop, rock, jazz and lately everything that is connected to electrical sound creation. Although I played in various bands and made so much music on my own I haven’t ever owned an instrument, that I felt really connected to, where I could express all my feelings… a month ago when I saw the Osmose in the internet for the first time, I was kind of hypnotised by all the intuitive possibilities that it offers and I felt like that this could be the synth I was waiting for all the time… your video brought back this feeling:) It would mean everything to me to be able to play this synth.
I want an Osmose because I played one earlier this year at Machina Bristonica and I can't stop thinking about how incredible it felt to play. Ridiculously expressive and almost spiritual to play.
I've been a musician all my life, and I've always wanted something like this to exist. I love MPE controllers in general, but one that allows me to use my existing keyboard skills as well is just about the sweet spot for me, I think. A few things like it have existed, but nobody seems to have nailed it like this has. I'm not as young as I used to be, and unfortunately a career in music hasn't made me as much money as I'd hoped it would, but I've been pretty content with what I've got. There are lots of bits of gear that I'd like, but it's been a long time since there was something that I genuinely felt sad not to be able to at least have access to. When the Osmose came out, that was how I felt. I bought a Haken Continuumini a few years ago with a rare windfall, before the Osmose came out, and, while I love playing that, I have often felt a bit upset that I didn't wait a bit longer and spend a bit extra on an Osmose. I would definitely have bought one already if I could afford it. Also, the Eaganmatrix is an amazing synth and I'd really love to play it polyphonically.
I grew up in the era of emerging synthesizers, and have always been astonished by the extensive sound manipulation they offer. MPE is a huge step forward to putting that control at the musician's fingertips. And together with the advancements in sound generation and modeling techniques, it feels like the keyboard can finally come alive as a fully expressive instrument.
I believe Joy exists in the Osmose E. For years I've searched for a truly expressive emotive synthesizer, my V-Synth GT came close but required 2 hands to get the most of of it. In the end it took away from my core instruments, piano and organ, rather than complimenting them. The Osmose E I believe would fit with in. Thanks for your demo. I learned a lot just by paying attention.
As a loyal Thomann customer, I’ve always appreciated the quality and variety of instruments you provide. Winning the Expressive E Osmose would be an incredible opportunity to introduce my child to the joy of highly expressive music in a truly interactive way. I’d love to create a family bond through music and this amazing synth!
For over 40 years, I’ve expressed my musical passion through the piano, and for the past 5 years, I’ve been exploring the boundless worlds of modern synthesizers. The Osmose E unites both: the familiar, intuitive feel of traditional keys and the limitless sonic variety of contemporary synthesis. With this instrument, I could channel my emotions more directly through my fingertips-truly a dream that would take my musical journey to a whole new level.
I had a chance to see at this year's superbooth a man from Expressive E, who was demoing this instrument with attacked foot expression pedal. He was playing with all of his body and it was very hypnotising. After that, I was able to test the Osmose and I knew that, this is an absolute revolution. After few minutes in one preset, I felt that the instrument is playing on me, not the other way.
Many years ago, once upon a time I used to own a Yamaha CS80 and it was the most incredible keybed I ever played on in terms of how it reacts to your playing. Hearing and seeing the Osmose being played it seems it adds so much more on top of what the CS80 is capable or any keybed is capable of. Osmose adds so much more to just a sound you're playing. It adds an incredible amount of movement or emotion to any sound and lets your music finally reflect the depth and richness of your inner self.
I’ve trusted Thomann for all my musical needs as a loyal customer, and the Expressive E Osmose represents the next level of musical expression. As a musician, having an instrument that responds so intuitively to touch and emotion would be transformative. It’s not just a synth; it’s a tool for creating art in its purest form. ♥️
Ever since I've tried the osmose at superbooth 23 I've been hooked by its unprecedented level of expression. It's the kind of instrument you want to play for hours, just get lost in the sound and let your intuition take over
I love the idea that each preset is a whole different instrument by itself, Instead of the same instrument playing a different sound. The fact that you have to practice to play a preset, just as you would with different instruments.And those sounds! Beautiful!
I've always wanted to get my hands on a proper keyboard. All my 17 years of producing has been with midi-keyboards and with the Osmose, I genuinely feel it can significantly improve my creativity and 'expressive' feel to my music.
I truly believe that Osmose is the most innovative synthesizer in at least 25 years (maybe longer), and represents a turning point in the way we can interact with sounds.
I started composing for the first time when I was in middle school, and I've been sketching out my various ideas with a little Akai MPK mini I got from a friend. But with that equipment, there was a limit to containing all my ideas. So I learned how to compose and play other instruments. It felt really good to listen to my music that improved as I learned and recorded various instruments such as Gitar, Bass, Drum, Violin, etc. As a result of my efforts, I performed my own song with a band member for the first time in a college club performance. Playing with instruments, my music was truly the most wonderful moment in my life. Meanwhile, there is a bucket list that I still can't erase. The reason I started composing was music such as Au5, Dream Theater, Ice, KIVA, and M2U, and now I also have a wish to make electronic music inspired by my idols. I have never been professionally educated in music. But because of that, I am very proud that there is music that is not made through music education, but only from my own thoughts and feelings. That's why I need Osmose. Recording by myself with multiple instruments was how I make music today. I need Osmose to break away from my style and get to know new music and complete it with my music.
I started producing Electronic Music during covid, and fell in love with creating organic sound design, and always told myself that I should learn the keyboard, to bring more and more life to my productions, aiming for some music which still feels human, and not only computer generated. The Osmose definitely sounds like the perfect tool to give this expressiveness and natural feeling.
I was forced to give up on my drumming "career" after a brain aneurysm in 2013. I've been looking for a long time after something that could get me back into making music and being creative again. The Osmose looks like an amazing instrument that lets you be as creative as you possibly can!
I’m a guitar player first and synth “player” second. One of the things that I’ve always found as a massive difference is the expression. There are just so many variables to the sound when you are playing guitar. Osmose appears to be the first keybed that addresses this difference properly. Would love to own one and test my theory. Great video!
To me, the Osmose is truly the most revolutionary and innovative synth created in recent years. It is the result of the most advanced research in the field of synthesis of which it is a true evolution. The thing that impressed me most is that the Osmose is a synthesizer that allows the musician to have control over his or her own playing and not the other way around, as is the case with most synths on the market. For this reason, it would be a dream for me to own the Osmose. The expressive possibilities are incredible, but I hope there will be more banks of sounds available in the future. I think that at the moment the only limitation (if you can call it that) of the Osmose, is that you cannot have a wide variety of different types of sounds available and the sound engine of the Haken Audio needs to be continued to be expolated and exploited. I personally thank the team at Expressive E for creating the Osmose
Ever since I had the great pleasure to play on a Haken Continuum way back then, I’ve been loving the Eagan Matrix synth engine! It has this uncannyness and flexibility to it that connects so well with what you do on the playing surface. Expressive E seems to have done a great job creating an alternative playing surface for this engine. Other than eg Roli Seaboard but alike the Continuum it leans in on the concept of doing the whole sound envelope with how the finger handles a key instead of using an initial velocity plus then some gestures to form the sound. That’s what makes the sound each finger creates so directly connected. I’d insta-buy this keyboard if money wasn’t an object.
I’ve always been enamored with the idea that electronic instruments can be played and sound like the emotions inherent in human expression. This tool is an expressive masterpiece! I would LOVE the ability to express in ways I currently cannot easily.
It’s a dream tool for anyone passionate about sound design and the future of music. Winning this Osmose could move me away from how I traditionally compose music, breaking away from my regular workflows and make something truly unique!
I have never owned a synth before and would really like this to be my first one! I've played piano for a long tim. Playing for my family on holidays and producing music! I have always enjoyed keyboards, going to guitar center and gazing around looking at all the keyboards knowing I couldn't affoard them! it would be an honnor to own a innivative keyboard like this!
Even though I only started my musical journey about a year ago now, I have always been deeply in love with the art and history behind it. Finally trying my hand at actually MAKING the art I previously only appreciated was a huge step for me. I have been learning, playing, and making more and more every day. But, above all, the technology that drives the music is my biggest passion. The creative masterminds behind the most influential instruments, and their contributions to the field, are enthralling to me. The CS-80, being such an iconic and influential beast, makes it the holy grail to me and so many others. Especially since the Polyphonic After-touch on the original is STILL the gold standard of expression, experiencing the MPE compatibility with the most cutting-edge input method feels so right for this. Even though I will likely never be able to afford any of the originals, or these phenomenal remakes, the idea of using the Osmose with my favorite VST versions gets me super excited. I hope incredible tools like this can help define MY sound as I continue to explore music!
My first and currently only keyboard was a gift from my grandmother that I remember playing with as a kid, very likely making it more than 30 years old. No faders or pitchbend or anything like that, but I still love it for what it means to me; a gift, and the beginning of a long journey. But having since picked up the guitar (badly XD) and seeing just how expressive a single note can be, I do feel as though simple velocity controls just aren't enough anymore. The Osmose represents a huge leap forward in musical expression and takes away so many barriers that keep musicians and composers from doing what we do best: Play!
I discovered Expressive E and its products a few years ago with Touché. Expressiveness and sounds articulation are very important to me as I write ambient and atmospheric cinematic songs. So having the chance to get an Osmose would be the best thing to do to explore the sound in depth and experiment with expressivity from a whole new angle.
As a sound designer deeply passionate about crafting emotional, immersive soundscapes, I’ve always relied on imagination and feeling rather than technical playing. The Expressive E Osmose feels like it could bridge that gap, unlocking new layers of creativity and expression. Its intuitive keyboard seems perfectly suited to help me translate the ideas I’ve struggled to fully convey into vibrant, living soundscapes, bringing even more depth and life to my designs.
Having the ability to play what would be hours of automation is incredible. Making human what was considered cold and emotionless instruments and music.
I got a chance to try the Osmose at a music store. as a lifelong pianist. I was blown away by the new level of expression possible, and the immediate inspiration that came with it. Just an incredibly innovative piece of hardware. Would love to integrate one into my routine workflow!
I’ve been in a musical rut recently. Haven’t played a gig since June, haven’t made noise in a while either. This would spark so much creativity and joy, I’d probably never step away from it.
I'm always envious of the vast range of expression guitarists, bassists, or cellists, even percussionists literally have at their fingertips, just by playing their instrument. I always found the need for pedals and wheels for adding modulation to be a bit of a downer. The Osmose is the perfect instrument for applying my (limited) piano skills to truly expressive playing.
This instrument really brings the ability to express to the keyboard that is present in so many other instruments. Like string bending on guitars or breath control in wind instruments. Truly a product that is unique and amazing.
As a recording and gigging musician, guitarist, pianist and professional piano tuner, I’m truly blown away by this, this is truly the next evolution in the keyboard design… With an Osmose you can express yourself more in a way like, a guitarist for example, can do. Change the intonation by pitch bending, or alter the dynamics of a key even when already pressed, just by manipulating the keys, not by post processing or manipulating buttons. You express yourself by just playing the keys… which to me personally connects te player more to the music they want to make. Truly marvellous! I’m very curious to see and feel this masterpiece in real time one day. Have a nice one everybody and keep playing the music! 🎹
It seems like many people concentrate on the expressive capabilities of Osmose, and rightfully so. But seldom do people talk about the absolutely insane and truly revolutionary EaganMatrix which was one of the earliest modern physical modelling engines and still is the champion. It's so great that Expressive E managed to pair it with such an awesome piece of hardware
I don’t think I’ve ever been so musically inspired just by the thought of a new instrument. I’m brimming with imaginary ideas that I’d love to make real.
I would love to gift this to my little sister! She has been playing Piano for most of her life but since she moved away and doesn’t have easy access to a piano/keyboard any more she stopped playing. I am sure the new possibilities of this amazing instrument would kickstart her passion again.
As a synthesizer nerd who's been getting into composing for video games, the expressiveness Osmose and MPE in general provide is game changing. And it sounds amazing too! Unfortunately this expressiveness comes at a price that is vastly outside my budget for the foreseeable future... so winning one would be a dream come true! 😊
Having this Keyboard would cause me to spend my Christmas Bonus on Thomann for MPE capable synths i could control with this beast. So it would be a win for both of us, dear Thomann ;)
Been a fan of the channel for a while. 27 year old producer and musician with a deep passion for synthesis. The Expressive E seems to me like the natural evolution in keyboard playing. I've seen plenty of videos, and the general consensus seems to be that its expressive capabilities are revolutionary. Winning this giveaway would not only enable me to create richer, more emotive music with MPE and dynamic touch response possibilities; but I'd also be able to share the instrument with the rotating door of curious producers in my city I often teach music production to. I think being able to showcase the possibilities of an instrument capable of hybridizing the playing styles of various instruments, and being able to show them how synthesis can mimic real instruments through physical modeling, would help open the minds of a bunch of people just getting into the endless possibilities of sonic exploration.
I am a idm and industrial electronic musician and the osmose has been on my radar since its release. I was especially inspired by benn Jordan’s video on the keyboard and how it can do extremely complex physical modelling and its sound will surely transform my music. Thank you thoman! Always love your channel :)
What a beautiful combination. I watched listened to Tim Shoebridge pair these two the other day. Magical sounds. Between them and using a multitrack looper, you could almost create anything.
I love the possibilities to play so expressive with just one keyboard. Seems like great sounds included as well. It really opens up to the type of expressive playing you can do on on acoustic instruments and bringing that into electronic world.
As a music composer and media composer, I’ve always sought new ways to push the boundaries of expression in my music. The Expressive E Osmose is a awesome tool for exploring dynamic and innovative approaches to sound. Its ability to blend traditional synthesis with expressivity makes it a perfect fit for my work. Having the Osmose would allow me to elevate my creative process and offer a new perspective on my musical expression, both in my personal projects and professional compositions. I’ve long admired its capabilities and would be thrilled to have the chamce to use this beautiful and powerful instrument into my workflow.
This really opens up a new layer of expression that previously wasn't as immediately available on synths before. I really like the idea of bringing back the most important aspect of performing music - which is expressing ones own emotion - to the foreground again. It sounds really lovely, too!
I haven’t had the chance to play one yet, but I am very impressed by the sound-engine of the Osmose. It has nuances similar to traditional acoustic instruments, but makes sounds like modern instruments unheard before. Better than the mpe modules that I have tried and bought. The keyboard probably needs some time to get used to, but also seems easier to play than my Seaboard Rise. The Eaganmatrix editor must have amazing possibilities, with all its slots and formulas. Luckily for musicians like me, there are essential macro’s to handle and tweak the sounds, keeping the focus on playing rather than programming. Very inspiring!
Playing piano for 24 years and i really love synths. After i saw the polybrute 12 with mpe, i always dreamed about having one. But the Osmose. Oh man. This is pure expresion!
I tried the Osmose once in a shop and was in the zone for more than an our long. Not being a trained pianist, i had a the feeling that i was playing a totally new instrument that could help me explore a lot of new textures and ideas. Thanks for the great demo (as usual). Would love to win it obviously. Cheers !
I got the Osmose and therefore don’t need to win a second, but I can confirm, that this is different to all other synths I own. It’s a game changer and so incredible expressive while same time intuitive. As a piano player instantly usable to its full potential. Just great!
There are so many reasons to have a Osmose in the studio. For one it is one of kind instrument just like most products designed by Expressive E. Nothing else does realistic physical modeling like Osmose. I hope the Synth God's answer my prayers and this ends up being my first flagship synth.
One of the more interesting and ingeneous ways to add expression to sound and depth to playing. The Osmose is a headliner for something fun and interesting to enter the studio.
I’ve been a long time Thomann customer for years, and as someone deeply passionate about expressive synthesizers, the Osmose feels like a dream come true. Its innovative design and deep playability are unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Winning it would be an inspiration for my sound design journey and a reason to continue choosing Thomann for all my music gear!
The Eaganmatrix sound engine is incredible and uncanny. It's at the same time convincingly acoustic and 'real' while also feeling artificial and synthetic, I love that tension, it's a bridge to new sound worlds and expressive playing.
I've been lusting after an Osmose for many years now, since Expressive E first showed us the early prototypes. I love the expressive controls and I love that each patch is like its own instrument. I'd also want to use it as a controller, both for hardware and software instruments. Osmose playing Digitone, with its expression control modulation macros, should be hella fun!
In my opinion this is the best electronic instrument currently out there, nothing else compares, plus the sound engine seems to be pretty cool. It'd be an awesome addition to my current setup :)
Always wanted more natural emotional expression on synth. Grew up listening to and inspired by old Vangelis albums, and have gradually become a multi instrumentalist to express myself musically as well as i can. I love sound designing on synthesizer due to sonic possibilities, but always feel held back by the keys to articulate the sounds properly. Poly aftertouch helps, but few synths have that, and I'm longing for the whole range of nuance, sensitivity and pitch control per note. I haven't been able to afford or even try it yet, but I've had my eye on the Expressive E since it launched as it seems and sounds very musically promising - and looks very elegant as well! Thanks for the opportunity and reminder!
I've been looking for a great synth to put on my desk & learn sound design. Currently a hip hop producer but trying to expand my musical horizons & dabble into other genres as well. I feel the osmose would be that extra push I need to push the boundaries of what I'm used to. Being able to control the pitch by wiggling the keys & shaping the sounds is next level.
The Expressive E Osmose is the ultimate expressiv synth Ive longed for all my 44 years I have been using synthesizers. Finallly the third dimension, the human touch from the player, can be included in the music from a synthsizer. I would love to get one from Thomann. ❤
The Osmose allows the same depth of expression as dancing but focused thru the fingers. Winning one would add a new dimension of expression and language to my productions.
I’ve had my eyes and ears on this synth since it launched. This is hands down the most expressive synth on the market! Owning one of these would bring a lot of dynamic expression to my music. It would be an absolute dream, as I could NEVER afford one of these otherwise…🤞🏽
wow this feels like a modern classic already ! I only own vintage synth until now. and tbh never were interested in new modern synth so much. but this one changes everything ! to be able to add the osmose to my setup would be a dream ! I do a lot of scoring and this feels like a cheat code to me. so inspiring ! ✨
I've been captivated by the Osmose since it was just a prototype. The EaganMatrix engine is the most advanced and natural sounding system I've encountered. The presets are unbelievably good! The expressive keyboard seems amazing, and I've always wanted to try it out, though I haven't had the chance to play it yet. I'd love to add the Osmose to my Sub37 and OP6 setup for a truly dynamic music experience.
I have a roli seaboard and I have to say that the piano approach sound better to me rather than the plastic-ish touch of the roli. I tried an osmose, the history began instantly.
Not only a very Nice design with ‘open’ keys but also a new skill challange. As multi keyboardist switching between piano, Hammond Organ and Synth This Will give a completely new dimension ❤
As a synth enthusiast and coder, I’m always drawn to tools that push creative boundaries. The Osmose’s expressive capabilities are something I’d love to explore, both musically and from a tech perspective. It feels like the perfect instrument to bridge innovation and artistry! I would love to combine it with the the synthstrom deluge, with it's MPE with capabilities it would be the perfect companion for the Osmose
I play bass with the left hand and this would be the perfect option to make the right sing! Right now I play with 3 (!) expression pedals to introduce vibrato, pitch changes, volume changes… This would be much more organic!
I remember when the touché first came out and I was impressed by the natural expression it gave to synths, the Osmose is a step up! I don’t think I deserve to win anymore than anyone else, however, if I was lucky, I would make some amazing synthwave and trance with it!
I tried the Osmose in a music shop and instantly connected with it. What’s amazing is that you can go really deep with just one sound, learn how to play one single patch, in your own unique way. Gotta have it :-)
The expressiveness that Osmose provide will give a new dimention in synth playing . The dedicated synth engine would probably perfectly match the controller's benefits. A very interesting innovative keyboard.
Just in time for the holiday season we have another giveaway for you. All you got to do for a chance to win the Osmose is:
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I want the Osmose because I hope it helps me finally connect to keys, as I‘m a bassist.
My motivation is expression. I love expressive instruments and the Osmose is pure innovation, finally a different keyboard 🥰
I'd love to have this because this is the closest I'll get to using an ondes martenot-like expressive, singing instrument
Expression is king!
Love your channel, and am inspired… would love to have MPE in my life!
Yes I want to win! This would be so awesome addition to my humble studio. Opens up a plethora of options and possibilities!❤
I have played piano since I was very young. Over my years in school I tried to pick up as many instruments as I could, and I got into composition. My dream is to be a film composer, and I’m actively working on that goal, getting gigs with small filmmakers and taking music courses online aside from my university degree. I had the opportunity to try this incredible synth at a music store this year and it blew me away how it unlocked another dimension of expressiveness and emotion. Unfortunately my student budget doesn’t have much room for such things :) The Osmose would help me open up that new dimension in my compositions as I’ve been long wanting to infuse a bit more of a synth sound into my work. Awesome opportunity, thanks guys!
I’ve spent so long working with standard keyboards that everything I produce feels like it’s been painted in the same few colors. The Osmose stands out as a truly expressive, dynamic instrument-just what I need to break free from my creative comfort zone. With its responsive design, I could shape notes more intuitively, coaxing out nuances that transform my sketches into fully realized, meaningful pieces. It’s not just another gadget, it’s the next step in giving my music the detail and emotion it deserves
After being a keyboard player for over 20 years, exactly one year ago I decided to finally learn how to play guitar and was directly blown away on how different it is to have control over each note as long as you are connected to the string. The Osmose is the next step in evolution to transfer this feeling into keyboard instruments.
Never ever experrienced such an expressive & soft kind of sound controll directly from the keys, with its own unique sound engine taylored to the instrment - Its a must have!
Growing up, the piano was my safe haven-a place where I could express emotions I couldn’t put into words. Later, I fell in love with synthesizers, but I’ve often missed the connection and expressiveness that a piano’s keys gave me. So many synths feel like they put a barrier between me and the music in my heart. The Osmose seems like a dream come true, a way to finally bridge that gap and create expressive music that feels alive. Thank you for the chance to win something so inspiring!
The joy of immediate, tactile expressiveness over such wonderful sounds is a dream and freeing for an artist. Whoever wins this I’m sure will open another realm in their creativity. ✌️
I've always wanted an MPE keyboard. And the Osmose is maybe the best one.
Played an osmose sometime last year and it blew my mind. I've been lusting over one since. I'm a film composer and the thought of having osmose's expressivity just makes me lust for it even more
Im a 20 years old student from Germany with not much money but great desire for music and especially synths… I started to play the piano when I was 6 and developed through many genres like classic, pop, rock, jazz and lately everything that is connected to electrical sound creation. Although I played in various bands and made so much music on my own I haven’t ever owned an instrument, that I felt really connected to, where I could express all my feelings… a month ago when I saw the Osmose in the internet for the first time, I was kind of hypnotised by all the intuitive possibilities that it offers and I felt like that this could be the synth I was waiting for all the time… your video brought back this feeling:) It would mean everything to me to be able to play this synth.
I want an Osmose because I played one earlier this year at Machina Bristonica and I can't stop thinking about how incredible it felt to play. Ridiculously expressive and almost spiritual to play.
I've been a musician all my life, and I've always wanted something like this to exist. I love MPE controllers in general, but one that allows me to use my existing keyboard skills as well is just about the sweet spot for me, I think. A few things like it have existed, but nobody seems to have nailed it like this has. I'm not as young as I used to be, and unfortunately a career in music hasn't made me as much money as I'd hoped it would, but I've been pretty content with what I've got. There are lots of bits of gear that I'd like, but it's been a long time since there was something that I genuinely felt sad not to be able to at least have access to. When the Osmose came out, that was how I felt. I bought a Haken Continuumini a few years ago with a rare windfall, before the Osmose came out, and, while I love playing that, I have often felt a bit upset that I didn't wait a bit longer and spend a bit extra on an Osmose.
I would definitely have bought one already if I could afford it.
Also, the Eaganmatrix is an amazing synth and I'd really love to play it polyphonically.
I grew up in the era of emerging synthesizers, and have always been astonished by the extensive sound manipulation they offer. MPE is a huge step forward to putting that control at the musician's fingertips. And together with the advancements in sound generation and modeling techniques, it feels like the keyboard can finally come alive as a fully expressive instrument.
Truly unimaginable expressive capabilities with this thing! A whole new paradigm of performance on keyboard instruments!
I've wanted this synth since the first demo I saw. The sound capabilities and MPE control are endless sources of inspiration.
I believe Joy exists in the Osmose E. For years I've searched for a truly expressive emotive synthesizer, my V-Synth GT came close but required 2 hands to get the most of of it. In the end it took away from my core instruments, piano and organ, rather than complimenting them. The Osmose E I believe would fit with in. Thanks for your demo. I learned a lot just by paying attention.
Its touch-sensitive keybed would let me truly express myself in ways no other instrument can, translating every nuance of my playing into sound.
As a loyal Thomann customer, I’ve always appreciated the quality and variety of instruments you provide. Winning the Expressive E Osmose would be an incredible opportunity to introduce my child to the joy of highly expressive music in a truly interactive way. I’d love to create a family bond through music and this amazing synth!
For over 40 years, I’ve expressed my musical passion through the piano, and for the past 5 years, I’ve been exploring the boundless worlds of modern synthesizers. The Osmose E unites both: the familiar, intuitive feel of traditional keys and the limitless sonic variety of contemporary synthesis. With this instrument, I could channel my emotions more directly through my fingertips-truly a dream that would take my musical journey to a whole new level.
I had a chance to see at this year's superbooth a man from Expressive E, who was demoing this instrument with attacked foot expression pedal. He was playing with all of his body and it was very hypnotising. After that, I was able to test the Osmose and I knew that, this is an absolute revolution. After few minutes in one preset, I felt that the instrument is playing on me, not the other way.
You made an entire video explaining why I need the Osmose and I can't copy/paste a video so I'll just say I really need the Osmose 🙃
What's not to like about the Expressive E. The control, the style not to mention the CONTROL. Absolutely beautiful instrument.
Many years ago, once upon a time I used to own a Yamaha CS80 and it was the most incredible keybed I ever played on in terms of how it reacts to your playing.
Hearing and seeing the Osmose being played it seems it adds so much more on top of what the CS80 is capable or any keybed is capable of.
Osmose adds so much more to just a sound you're playing. It adds an incredible amount of movement or emotion to any sound and lets your music finally reflect the depth and richness of your inner self.
I’ve trusted Thomann for all my musical needs as a loyal customer, and the Expressive E Osmose represents the next level of musical expression. As a musician, having an instrument that responds so intuitively to touch and emotion would be transformative. It’s not just a synth; it’s a tool for creating art in its purest form. ♥️
Ever since I've tried the osmose at superbooth 23 I've been hooked by its unprecedented level of expression. It's the kind of instrument you want to play for hours, just get lost in the sound and let your intuition take over
I love the idea that each preset is a whole different instrument by itself,
Instead of the same instrument playing a different sound. The fact that you have to practice to play a preset, just as you would with different instruments.And those sounds! Beautiful!
I've always wanted to get my hands on a proper keyboard. All my 17 years of producing has been with midi-keyboards and with the Osmose, I genuinely feel it can significantly improve my creativity and 'expressive' feel to my music.
The sounds on it alone is gorgeous! And to control other things with MPE? A sound designers very wet dream!
I truly believe that Osmose is the most innovative synthesizer in at least 25 years (maybe longer), and represents a turning point in the way we can interact with sounds.
I started composing for the first time when I was in middle school, and I've been sketching out my various ideas with a little Akai MPK mini I got from a friend. But with that equipment, there was a limit to containing all my ideas. So I learned how to compose and play other instruments. It felt really good to listen to my music that improved as I learned and recorded various instruments such as Gitar, Bass, Drum, Violin, etc. As a result of my efforts, I performed my own song with a band member for the first time in a college club performance. Playing with instruments, my music was truly the most wonderful moment in my life. Meanwhile, there is a bucket list that I still can't erase. The reason I started composing was music such as Au5, Dream Theater, Ice, KIVA, and M2U, and now I also have a wish to make electronic music inspired by my idols. I have never been professionally educated in music. But because of that, I am very proud that there is music that is not made through music education, but only from my own thoughts and feelings. That's why I need Osmose. Recording by myself with multiple instruments was how I make music today. I need Osmose to break away from my style and get to know new music and complete it with my music.
I started producing Electronic Music during covid, and fell in love with creating organic sound design, and always told myself that I should learn the keyboard, to bring more and more life to my productions, aiming for some music which still feels human, and not only computer generated.
The Osmose definitely sounds like the perfect tool to give this expressiveness and natural feeling.
The expression on this thing is ridiculous, so many options instead of just banging harder on the keys and wiggling some wheel or knob. I like!
I was forced to give up on my drumming "career" after a brain aneurysm in 2013. I've been looking for a long time after something that could get me back into making music and being creative again. The Osmose looks like an amazing instrument that lets you be as creative as you possibly can!
6:16 is the way. I want to win because I'm in love with the way it opens a whole world of control to sonic possibilities
I’m a guitar player first and synth “player” second. One of the things that I’ve always found as a massive difference is the expression. There are just so many variables to the sound when you are playing guitar.
Osmose appears to be the first keybed that addresses this difference properly. Would love to own one and test my theory. Great video!
I want to win this and perform live in my shows when I will get famous❤️ God bless you all🙏
To me, the Osmose is truly the most revolutionary and innovative synth created in recent years. It is the result of the most advanced research in the field of synthesis of which it is a true evolution. The thing that impressed me most is that the Osmose is a synthesizer that allows the musician to have control over his or her own playing and not the other way around, as is the case with most synths on the market. For this reason, it would be a dream for me to own the Osmose. The expressive possibilities are incredible, but I hope there will be more banks of sounds available in the future. I think that at the moment the only limitation (if you can call it that) of the Osmose, is that you cannot have a wide variety of different types of sounds available and the sound engine of the Haken Audio needs to be continued to be expolated and exploited. I personally thank the team at Expressive E for creating the Osmose
Ever since I had the great pleasure to play on a Haken Continuum way back then, I’ve been loving the Eagan Matrix synth engine! It has this uncannyness and flexibility to it that connects so well with what you do on the playing surface.
Expressive E seems to have done a great job creating an alternative playing surface for this engine. Other than eg Roli Seaboard but alike the Continuum it leans in on the concept of doing the whole sound envelope with how the finger handles a key instead of using an initial velocity plus then some gestures to form the sound. That’s what makes the sound each finger creates so directly connected.
I’d insta-buy this keyboard if money wasn’t an object.
I’ve always been enamored with the idea that electronic instruments can be played and sound like the emotions inherent in human expression. This tool is an expressive masterpiece!
I would LOVE the ability to express in ways I currently cannot easily.
It’s a dream tool for anyone passionate about sound design and the future of music. Winning this Osmose could move me away from how I traditionally compose music, breaking away from my regular workflows and make something truly unique!
I have never owned a synth before and would really like this to be my first one! I've played piano for a long tim. Playing for my family on holidays and producing music! I have always enjoyed keyboards, going to guitar center and gazing around looking at all the keyboards knowing I couldn't affoard them! it would be an honnor to own a innivative keyboard like this!
Even though I only started my musical journey about a year ago now, I have always been deeply in love with the art and history behind it. Finally trying my hand at actually MAKING the art I previously only appreciated was a huge step for me. I have been learning, playing, and making more and more every day. But, above all, the technology that drives the music is my biggest passion. The creative masterminds behind the most influential instruments, and their contributions to the field, are enthralling to me. The CS-80, being such an iconic and influential beast, makes it the holy grail to me and so many others. Especially since the Polyphonic After-touch on the original is STILL the gold standard of expression, experiencing the MPE compatibility with the most cutting-edge input method feels so right for this. Even though I will likely never be able to afford any of the originals, or these phenomenal remakes, the idea of using the Osmose with my favorite VST versions gets me super excited. I hope incredible tools like this can help define MY sound as I continue to explore music!
My first and currently only keyboard was a gift from my grandmother that I remember playing with as a kid, very likely making it more than 30 years old. No faders or pitchbend or anything like that, but I still love it for what it means to me; a gift, and the beginning of a long journey.
But having since picked up the guitar (badly XD) and seeing just how expressive a single note can be, I do feel as though simple velocity controls just aren't enough anymore. The Osmose represents a huge leap forward in musical expression and takes away so many barriers that keep musicians and composers from doing what we do best: Play!
I discovered Expressive E and its products a few years ago with Touché. Expressiveness and sounds articulation are very important to me as I write ambient and atmospheric cinematic songs. So having the chance to get an Osmose would be the best thing to do to explore the sound in depth and experiment with expressivity from a whole new angle.
As a sound designer deeply passionate about crafting emotional, immersive soundscapes, I’ve always relied on imagination and feeling rather than technical playing. The Expressive E Osmose feels like it could bridge that gap, unlocking new layers of creativity and expression. Its intuitive keyboard seems perfectly suited to help me translate the ideas I’ve struggled to fully convey into vibrant, living soundscapes, bringing even more depth and life to my designs.
Having the ability to play what would be hours of automation is incredible. Making human what was considered cold and emotionless instruments and music.
I got a chance to try the Osmose at a music store. as a lifelong pianist. I was blown away by the new level of expression possible, and the immediate inspiration that came with it. Just an incredibly innovative piece of hardware. Would love to integrate one into my routine workflow!
I’ve been in a musical rut recently. Haven’t played a gig since June, haven’t made noise in a while either. This would spark so much creativity and joy, I’d probably never step away from it.
I'm always envious of the vast range of expression guitarists, bassists, or cellists, even percussionists literally have at their fingertips, just by playing their instrument. I always found the need for pedals and wheels for adding modulation to be a bit of a downer. The Osmose is the perfect instrument for applying my (limited) piano skills to truly expressive playing.
This instrument really brings the ability to express to the keyboard that is present in so many other instruments. Like string bending on guitars or breath control in wind instruments. Truly a product that is unique and amazing.
As a recording and gigging musician, guitarist, pianist and professional piano tuner, I’m truly blown away by this, this is truly the next evolution in the keyboard design… With an Osmose you can express yourself more in a way like, a guitarist for example, can do. Change the intonation by pitch bending, or alter the dynamics of a key even when already pressed, just by manipulating the keys, not by post processing or manipulating buttons. You express yourself by just playing the keys… which to me personally connects te player more to the music they want to make. Truly marvellous! I’m very curious to see and feel this masterpiece in real time one day. Have a nice one everybody and keep playing the music! 🎹
It seems like many people concentrate on the expressive capabilities of Osmose, and rightfully so. But seldom do people talk about the absolutely insane and truly revolutionary EaganMatrix which was one of the earliest modern physical modelling engines and still is the champion. It's so great that Expressive E managed to pair it with such an awesome piece of hardware
I don’t think I’ve ever been so musically inspired just by the thought of a new instrument. I’m brimming with imaginary ideas that I’d love to make real.
I would love to gift this to my little sister! She has been playing Piano for most of her life but since she moved away and doesn’t have easy access to a piano/keyboard any more she stopped playing. I am sure the new possibilities of this amazing instrument would kickstart her passion again.
I’m a guitarist first, keyboard player second, but wow! Bendy, vibrato, wobbly keyboard sounds. Yes!!
As a synthesizer nerd who's been getting into composing for video games, the expressiveness Osmose and MPE in general provide is game changing. And it sounds amazing too! Unfortunately this expressiveness comes at a price that is vastly outside my budget for the foreseeable future... so winning one would be a dream come true! 😊
Having this Keyboard would cause me to spend my Christmas Bonus on Thomann for MPE capable synths i could control with this beast. So it would be a win for both of us, dear Thomann ;)
Been a fan of the channel for a while.
27 year old producer and musician with a deep passion for synthesis. The Expressive E seems to me like the natural evolution in keyboard playing.
I've seen plenty of videos, and the general consensus seems to be that its expressive capabilities are revolutionary.
Winning this giveaway would not only enable me to create richer, more emotive music with MPE and dynamic touch response possibilities; but I'd also be able to share the instrument with the rotating door of curious producers in my city I often teach music production to. I think being able to showcase the possibilities of an instrument capable of hybridizing the playing styles of various instruments, and being able to show them how synthesis can mimic real instruments through physical modeling, would help open the minds of a bunch of people just getting into the endless possibilities of sonic exploration.
I am a idm and industrial electronic musician and the osmose has been on my radar since its release. I was especially inspired by benn Jordan’s video on the keyboard and how it can do extremely complex physical modelling and its sound will surely transform my music.
Thank you thoman! Always love your channel :)
What a beautiful combination. I watched listened to Tim Shoebridge pair these two the other day. Magical sounds. Between them and using a multitrack looper, you could almost create anything.
I love the possibilities to play so expressive with just one keyboard. Seems like great sounds included as well. It really opens up to the type of expressive playing you can do on on acoustic instruments and bringing that into electronic world.
I would love to have an osmose for all its amazing expressive controls!
MPE is groundbreaking. Osmose is a beautiful piece of hardware. Anyone interested in synthesis would find this inspiring.
Been eyeing it for a couple of years now! Very expressive!
I'm a guitarist who has been learning keys for a few months and the ability to control synths with the expressivity of a guitar is like a dream.
As a music composer and media composer, I’ve always sought new ways to push the boundaries of expression in my music. The Expressive E Osmose is a awesome tool for exploring dynamic and innovative approaches to sound. Its ability to blend traditional synthesis with expressivity makes it a perfect fit for my work. Having the Osmose would allow me to elevate my creative process and offer a new perspective on my musical expression, both in my personal projects and professional compositions. I’ve long admired its capabilities and would be thrilled to have the chamce to use this beautiful and powerful instrument into my workflow.
This really opens up a new layer of expression that previously wasn't as immediately available on synths before. I really like the idea of bringing back the most important aspect of performing music - which is expressing ones own emotion - to the foreground again. It sounds really lovely, too!
I haven’t had the chance to play one yet, but I am very impressed by the sound-engine of the Osmose. It has nuances similar to traditional acoustic instruments, but makes sounds like modern instruments unheard before. Better than the mpe modules that I have tried and bought. The keyboard probably needs some time to get used to, but also seems easier to play than my Seaboard Rise. The Eaganmatrix editor must have amazing possibilities, with all its slots and formulas. Luckily for musicians like me, there are essential macro’s to handle and tweak the sounds, keeping the focus on playing rather than programming. Very inspiring!
Playing piano for 24 years and i really love synths. After i saw the polybrute 12 with mpe, i always dreamed about having one. But the Osmose. Oh man. This is pure expresion!
I tried the Osmose once in a shop and was in the zone for more than an our long. Not being a trained pianist, i had a the feeling that i was playing a totally new instrument that could help me explore a lot of new textures and ideas. Thanks for the great demo (as usual).
Would love to win it obviously.
Cheers !
I got the Osmose and therefore don’t need to win a second, but I can confirm, that this is different to all other synths I own. It’s a game changer and so incredible expressive while same time intuitive. As a piano player instantly usable to its full potential. Just great!
There are so many reasons to have a Osmose in the studio. For one it is one of kind instrument just like most products designed by Expressive E. Nothing else does realistic physical modeling like Osmose. I hope the Synth God's answer my prayers and this ends up being my first flagship synth.
3:17 this should be reason enough to want to have this bebe. Controlling intonation this expressively and musically on a keyboard changes everything.
One of the more interesting and ingeneous ways to add expression to sound and depth to playing. The Osmose is a headliner for something fun and interesting to enter the studio.
Played a prototype in LA a couple years back and it completely blew me away. It’s such a unique instrument
It's the ultimate keyboard for expressing the full range of emotions! The possibilities are endless!
The last time I was in Burgebrach I had played the Osmose and since the Seaboard isn't available anymore this would be my great alternative.
I’ve been a long time Thomann customer for years, and as someone deeply passionate about expressive synthesizers, the Osmose feels like a dream come true. Its innovative design and deep playability are unlike anything I’ve ever seen. Winning it would be an inspiration for my sound design journey and a reason to continue choosing Thomann for all my music gear!
The Eaganmatrix sound engine is incredible and uncanny. It's at the same time convincingly acoustic and 'real' while also feeling artificial and synthetic, I love that tension, it's a bridge to new sound worlds and expressive playing.
I've been lusting after an Osmose for many years now, since Expressive E first showed us the early prototypes. I love the expressive controls and I love that each patch is like its own instrument. I'd also want to use it as a controller, both for hardware and software instruments. Osmose playing Digitone, with its expression control modulation macros, should be hella fun!
In my opinion this is the best electronic instrument currently out there, nothing else compares, plus the sound engine seems to be pretty cool. It'd be an awesome addition to my current setup :)
Always wanted more natural emotional expression on synth. Grew up listening to and inspired by old Vangelis albums, and have gradually become a multi instrumentalist to express myself musically as well as i can. I love sound designing on synthesizer due to sonic possibilities, but always feel held back by the keys to articulate the sounds properly. Poly aftertouch helps, but few synths have that, and I'm longing for the whole range of nuance, sensitivity and pitch control per note. I haven't been able to afford or even try it yet, but I've had my eye on the Expressive E since it launched as it seems and sounds very musically promising - and looks very elegant as well!
Thanks for the opportunity and reminder!
I've been looking for a great synth to put on my desk & learn sound design. Currently a hip hop producer but trying to expand my musical horizons & dabble into other genres as well. I feel the osmose would be that extra push I need to push the boundaries of what I'm used to. Being able to control the pitch by wiggling the keys & shaping the sounds is next level.
The Expressive E Osmose is the ultimate expressiv synth Ive longed for all my 44 years I have been using synthesizers. Finallly the third dimension, the human touch from the player, can be included in the music from a synthsizer.
I would love to get one from Thomann. ❤
The Osmose allows the same depth of expression as dancing but focused thru the fingers. Winning one would add a new dimension of expression and language to my productions.
I’ve had my eyes and ears on this synth since it launched. This is hands down the most expressive synth on the market! Owning one of these would bring a lot of dynamic expression to my music. It would be an absolute dream, as I could NEVER afford one of these otherwise…🤞🏽
wow this feels like a modern classic already ! I only own vintage synth until now. and tbh never were interested in new modern synth so much. but this one changes everything ! to be able to add the osmose to my setup would be a dream ! I do a lot of scoring and this feels like a cheat code to me. so inspiring ! ✨
I've been learning to play the piano again, and connecting this to my synth would enable me to explore a whole other range of expression.
I've been captivated by the Osmose since it was just a prototype. The EaganMatrix engine is the most advanced and natural sounding system I've encountered. The presets are unbelievably good! The expressive keyboard seems amazing, and I've always wanted to try it out, though I haven't had the chance to play it yet. I'd love to add the Osmose to my Sub37 and OP6 setup for a truly dynamic music experience.
I have a roli seaboard and I have to say that the piano approach sound better to me rather than the plastic-ish touch of the roli. I tried an osmose, the history began instantly.
As a keyboard player, this adds a new whole layer to the expression. I love the way the aftertouch works on the Osmose!
Not only a very Nice design with ‘open’ keys but also a new skill challange. As multi keyboardist switching between piano, Hammond Organ and Synth This Will give a completely new dimension ❤
With this amazing keyboard it feels like you’re able to really play every type of instrument with more detail,possibilities and feeling.
The osmose is the way my fingers have been wanting to play since I’ve learned to play. So excited for this type of synth
As a synth enthusiast and coder, I’m always drawn to tools that push creative boundaries. The Osmose’s expressive capabilities are something I’d love to explore, both musically and from a tech perspective. It feels like the perfect instrument to bridge innovation and artistry! I would love to combine it with the the synthstrom deluge, with it's MPE with capabilities it would be the perfect companion for the Osmose
I play bass with the left hand and this would be the perfect option to make the right sing! Right now I play with 3 (!) expression pedals to introduce vibrato, pitch changes, volume changes… This would be much more organic!
I remember when the touché first came out and I was impressed by the natural expression it gave to synths, the Osmose is a step up!
I don’t think I deserve to win anymore than anyone else, however, if I was lucky, I would make some amazing synthwave and trance with it!
I tried the Osmose in a music shop and instantly connected with it. What’s amazing is that you can go really deep with just one sound, learn how to play one single patch, in your own unique way. Gotta have it :-)
The expressiveness that Osmose provide will give a new dimention in synth playing . The dedicated synth engine would probably perfectly match the controller's benefits. A very interesting innovative keyboard.