Expressive E Osmose CE 49 – Expressive 49-Key MPE Controller

The Osmose CE 49 brings the celebrated Osmose keybed to producers and performers as a dedicated MIDI controller.

Key Features

• Expressive 49-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

Osmose CE 49 turns existing virtual instruments into living, breathing voices. Curated 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: 49 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): 89.5 × 30 × 9 cm
• Weight: 10 kg

What's in the Box

• Expressive E Osmose CE 49 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 chasing more nuanced playing — from cinematic pads and humanized leads 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 in a controller form factor
• 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 than typical 49-key controllers
• Expressive playing has a real learning curve

The Osmose CE 49 turns expressive ideas into recordings without compromise.