Expressive E Osmose CE 61
Expressive E Osmose CE 61 – Expressive 61-Key MPE Controller
The Osmose CE 61 brings the celebrated Osmose keybed to producers and performers as a dedicated MIDI controller with extra range. With per-note pressure, vibrato, bend, and shake, plus Ctrl-e software and tight DAW integration, it adds deep human expression to any plugin or hardware setup at Soundium.
Key Features
- Expressive 61-key keybed: Tap, press, bend, vibrato, shake, strum, and expressive note-off for true per-note articulation.
- Ctrl-e ecosystem: 900+ ready-to-play presets shaped with leading plugin developers, with 8 pre-mapped macros per preset.
- MPE & MIDI ready: Use as an MPE controller, traditional MIDI keyboard, or DAW controller.
- Smart DAW control: Auto-detected transport, navigation, and mixer for Ableton Live 12+, Cubase 15+, Bitwig 5+, and Logic Pro 12+.
- Performance tools: MPE Arpeggiator and Press Glide for expressive playing on legacy synths.
- Hands-on interface: 7 knobs/encoders, 9 buttons, pitch & modulation sliders, and a 4.3″ color LCD.
- Premium build: White aluminum top with black metal base, made in Poland.
Customer Benefits
With 5 octaves of expressive keys, the CE 61 covers full chord voicings, evolving pads, and split performance setups in one instrument. Ctrl-e presets translate every gesture into musical motion, while smart DAW controls and 8 macros per preset keep your hands on the keys and your mind on the music.
Quick Specs
- Keybed: 61 expressive keys, per-note control
- Display: 4.3″ color LCD
- Controls: 7 knobs/encoders, 9 buttons, pitch & modulation sliders
- MIDI: DIN MIDI In, DIN MIDI Out/Thru, USB-C
- Pedal inputs: 2 × assignable
- Power: USB-C Power Delivery (5 V / 3.0 A)
- Dimensions (W × D × H): 106 × 30 × 9 cm
- Weight: 11 kg
What's in the Box
- Expressive E Osmose CE 61 controller
- USB-C cable
- Ctrl-e software access (free download)
- Quick start guide
Use Cases / Ideal For
Ideal for producers, sound designers, and live performers who need the extra range — from full piano voicings and split layered patches to MPE-driven solos and DAW-controlled studio sessions.
Compatibility
Plays seamlessly with MPE-aware and traditional plugins, hardware synths via DIN MIDI, and tight DAW integration for Ableton Live 12+, Cubase 15+, Bitwig 5+, and Logic Pro 12+ on macOS and Windows.
Pros & Cons
✅ Pros:
- Industry-leading expressive keybed with full 5-octave range
- 900+ Ctrl-e presets ready out of the box
- Premium aluminum/metal build with bright color LCD
- Single USB-C cable powers and connects the unit
⚠️ Cons:
- Heavier and longer than typical 61-key controllers
- Expressive playing has a real learning curve
The Osmose CE 61 turns expressive ideas into recordings without compromise — pick yours up at Soundium and play softer than air or as physical as you dare.
