🎵Osmose CE Ditches Synthesizer, Drops Price to $999
New Osmose CE is a Cheaper, More Expressive MIDI Keyboard
TL;DR
The new Osmose CE MIDI controller drops the synthesizer component and starts at $999. It's more affordable than previous versions and offers unique key movements for expressive playing.
Osmose has released its latest version, the Osmose CE, as a more affordable MIDI controller without the synthesizer component. Priced at $999 (49 keys) or $1,199 (61 keys), it's significantly cheaper than previous models and offers unique key movements for expressive playing, making it stand out from competitors like Roli Seaboard 2 priced at $1,399. The Osmose CE integrates tightly with desktop software via the new Ctrl-e suite with over 900 presets and digital audio workstations such as Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cubase, and Logic Pro.
Key Points
Osmose CE starts at $999 for 49 keys and $1,199 for 61 keys; previous versions cost $1,799
Unique keys move back and forth, allowing gentle bends like violin or guitar strings
Ctrl-e suite includes over 900 presets to highlight keybed's capabilities
Tight integration with DAWs: Ableton Live, Bitwig, Cubase, Logic Pro
Future firmware updates will bring new software features for original Osmose owners
Why It Matters
If you're in the market for an expressive MIDI controller and want to save money, the Osmose CE is a game changer. With unique key movements and tight DAW integration, it offers more value than its $1,399 competitor, Roli Seaboard 2. Current owners of the original Osmose will also receive access to the Ctrl-e suite with over 900 presets.
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