Osmose CE's Power Locked Behind MPE Software Compatibility

Expressive E's new $1,799 Osmose CE controller generates dense polyphonic expression data that only unlocks with MPE-compatible software. Without it, most of the keybed's capabilities—per-note pressure, lateral bending, modulation—sit unused. This dependency differs sharply from traditional MIDI controllers, making the controller's practical value contingent on software ecosystem adoption rather than hardware alone.