When my Osmose arrived on Monday I could not stop playing. It took me several days to check out all the presets and I wrote 3 pieces during those 5 days. It is a very inspiring instrument. Nice demo!
Wow man thats so cool. I am so pleased to hear this..."Entering the zone" while playing is difficult to explain to most people but is both healing & liberating at the same time. Thank you.
@@Hainbach wholesome moments of TH-cam comments, just stumbling on the makings of incredible musical collaborations is a fresh joy 😂 can't wait to hear what you two manifest 👽👌
I've not had GAS harder for anything than I have for this beautiful instrument. It resonates with me so much as a cellist, and as Cuckoo introduced - my classical sensibilities are going crazy for this lovely instrument!!
I've been mapping aftertouch to 1/2 tone pitch bend for 20 years to do slides and vibrato, but this keyboard separates those two methods and adds expression after the initial keypress. Keyboards have been crying out for that finger-contact interaction with a note that you only get on a stringed instrument normally. As a bassist and guitarist as well it seems very natural to want that. It also helps that the acoustic modelling on the Osmose is stunningly beautiful and clear.
I love this video!! Your gentle explorer spirit and childlike enthusiasm is so beautiful to watch! Not only if one is interested in music instruments but also want‘s to restore his believe in humanity! Thank you cuckoo!! 🙏🏽
This thing it's just incredibile. Best sounding single piece of gear I've ever heard. Love to see your genuine emotions playing with it. You two sure are a great match
I totally agree. Had many physical modeling synths and mpe keyboards, but this is how it should be. Totally in love with mine. Was a very long wait, but definitely worth it!
One can only wonder how our dear brother Vangelis would have used this for. This is a heavenly music instrument to create Light & Dark out of the number 7/12.
@@foljs5858 Robert Schumann: "To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist." and Equal temperament en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_temperament. Sorry for confusion my brain thinks its working on Quantum sometimes but alas Its too primitive to fully understand the Divine code built into all Creation.
It is unbelievable how much you can express your feelings .. finally you describe this tremendous touching, feeling and sound experience of the Osmose & HAKEN symbiosis - I admire both of them !
From my background as a bassist and a guitarist, I could see really like this synth because I could finally play vibrato one something with keys! Amazingly expressive, was super impressed that you could get tremolo picking sounds from it as well.
Just a heads up, most modern midi keyboards have aftertouch and would allow you to do this! This keyboard is incredible though, it has like a pretouch where it can alter a parameter before you press the key downwards (maybe past a certain point downwards?). I’ve never heard/seen anything with touch affecting sound as cleanly as this synth.
This the first time I’m seeing the Osmose and it really looks and sounds like what I’ve been dreaming of. Coming from playing acoustic instruments I’ve always wanted a synth with these tactile expressive capabilities. Went straight to the website and preordered. Thank you Cuckoo, your beautiful approach to the instrument took me places!
This instrument is what the synth needed. Others have tried to bring this expressiveness, but this seems to be the one to be most accessible. Well done on the presentation, not sure how you've never crossed my path but I've subscribed so you will continue to cross my path. Thank you for your work.
@@WarinTbone As much as I want an analog synth, I've been really happy with just using my Hydrasynth (digital) and tape machine. Been eyeing an analog percussive synth though.
@u m a m i Hey I can highly recommend the Jomox Alphabase for analog percussion. It's straightforward but deep. There's also the Pulsar 23, but I found it very hard to actually make real music with consistently. Love your animations and music by the way. Interface is my favorite animation series.
I also played the Osmose today, and I really like it too. The Roli keyboard didn´t really convince me, but the Osmose is really unique and feels really good, because it has "normal" keys but with extra functionality. The sound is also really great.
Yes I agree with that statement about the Roli ‘solution’ vs. Osmose ‘normal’ keybed. Seen some stunning demo’s now inc. Cookoo’s of course, so placed down payment deposit on their Website just now, for 1st batch shipments due c.May-23. Let’s hope they hold that timing!! 😁🙏🏻🎹🎵🇬🇧🍻
I hear you guys. I‘ve always been a fan of expressive playing on mechanical keys with both hands. Never tried, but I don’t think I could play on a Roli. Wheels, levers, joysticks - yes, sometimes useful, but expressiveness by finger tips is much better. Even on traditional channel AT synths I usually have 5 or more parameters routed to aftertouch. The Osmose is fantastic. The only drawback I see: four, i.e. less than five octaves. ://
This must be the Clavichord of the 21th century. Like the 17th century instrument, it trains not only your touch control but the way you listen as well.
This is the future of keyboards and synthesizers. Being able to bring out the maximum amount of movement and expression individually with every key is something I never even thought possible but seeing and hearing it definitely makes me wish all keyboards had this. This is next level!
Expressive E really is in advance when it comes to expressivity, which is what electronic instruments have been lacking so much so far. Those guys are amazing, I remember beta testing the first Touché prototype that they 3D printed in there school at the time. Be assure that these guys are all geniuses
Great demo, love your style and playing. I own a Touché and the Osmos sure looks like a winner. I would disagree though with the statement that the Osmos is the first instrument that could bridge the gap between classical and electronic. I feel like wind controllers - particularly modern wind controllers - have had this level of expressivity for a while and being monophonic are actually more suited for classical arrangements. That said we are definitely entering a new era for the human machine connection! Cheers!
Roli had first the idea of expressive keys with the Seaboard but the Osmose is far better than tge Seaboard. It could be me the problem, but playing the Seaboard without false notes is something to learn new. As a Keyboardist with the classical piano formation, don't have time for that. I want expression but on normal keys. And they made it. Wow! Now imagine: a Workstation, with 88 expressive Keys like those of the Osmose, with powerful engines like the Korg Kronos, with a Touché SE instead of the traditional pitch bend 🤯
Thank you for this. I was milling around just listening to the sounds produced at first. Your subtle explorative approach to presentation caught my attention. What a wonderful share. I will be back when the bundle arrives sometime in December. Remarkable innovation!!!
It's a lot to ask, but I honestly just kinda wish to see a really long video, live stream maybe, of you just testing as many presets as possible. I really love how you interact with both Continuum and Osmose, it appeals to me more than most other people I've seen play with these two, plus you're just great at playing anyways. It could be 20 hour video and I'd watch every last minute... and keep re-watching it until I can save up enough to buy the synth myself
I’m blown away by the sound of this one..!! Definitely a game changer. I’m so happy to see some real development in electronic music. Blurring the lines between classical and electronic music, as you mentioned. Could listen to this for days!
I ordered the Osmose after seeing your video, have had many doubts after that (should I have restrained my impulses?), have considered selling it unopened after delivery, and now it's here, sitting on my desk, and I am so so so glad I didn't do any of those things... It's an amazing instrument and so immensely fun to play. Thank you Cuckoo!
For some sounds, with my eyes closed, it was hard to distinguish from the analogue equivalent. Fantastic demonstration - Expressive E need to get you on the Osmose product page!
The expressive keyboards coming out these days are outstanding. I feel like I just started to explore some of this with my Hydrasynth Explorer and it's great to see more synths coming out with a ton of tactile expression options.
Never thought I would be willing to drop nearly 2 grand on a digital synth, I feel like this is what people felt when they first heard the GX-1 back then. Hope the editor isn't too much of a pain, would like to dive deep with this.
Thank you Cuckoo …amazing, I went straight on to the website to find out it wasn’t £4000 but sort of affordable… it’s on my list and I can’t wait to get into the feeling of responsive subtle powerful touches, you can get free downloads of other gear, load that in to it as well… thanks again and looking forward for the next Jamuary..
Thanks! Yeah they took mass production into consideration from the early stages. So good! The on board synth engine is very powerful. But there are no samples involved.
Can you please make a more in depth video about this INCREDIBLE synth? I loved every minute of it and I really want to know more about it and what it can do! This is so so cool!
oh wow. i've been excited for this for so long since first seeing the prototype. and the price is incredibly modest for such a high end piece of kit that offers so much.
i feel im destined to aquire this amazing instrument- 99% of the music i create is for my own personal enjoyment-this seems so perfect a real spiritual experiance ! thanks Cuckoo i feel you presented this with such grace !
This instrument is the evolution I've been waiting for so long. Synthesizers have long been the most expressive instruments, but that expressiveness was hampered by a user interface that approached music from an engineer's perspective. This one turns that on it's head. Such a great video, you're a superb musician and the exactly right person for this job. :-)
Hi Alex! +1 there on your comments. Just also seen Gaz on Sonic State Premier of this production ready Osmose … I’ve placed my down payment on their Website for c.May-23 1st Series batch shipments… let’s hope Expressive E hold that timing!! (EX5R safe don’t worry!) 😁👍🎹🎵🍻🇬🇧
@@theaudioeng I'll have to wait 'til May as well :-( :-) Though I was one of the early backers. Oh well. There are plenty of small TH-camrs showcasing their Osmose already so I guess production and shipment is "on" now. Can't wait to get it into my hands (and explore the editor for the haken sound engine)
@@wendigo2442 Yes, I know that. I should have worded it differently. Compared to the Haken Continuum, the Seaboard and other MPE inventions, the Osmose does not try to reinvent the wheel (revolution) but rather picks up the players where they are already standing (evolution). I mean which keyboard player didn't dramatically wiggle the keys making a stank face on expressive solos or particular emotional chord progressions? ;-) Except this time, wiggling the keys actually does something to the sound. Ha!
I thought I'd only check for Cuckoo's video if I ever wanted to know what the Osmose does and can. And here we are... I think you found YOUR instrument! It was very cool to see how much pleasure you had discovering/playing this instrument. Thanx for sharing + all the best for 2023.
you found yourself a musical companion for life, i can sense that in a week you'll start uploading for us a musical motif a day and never really run dry, even full soundtracks based on how inspiring those paches all sound.. great introduction, excited to see whats next ^-^
It's funny how many great tracks and films popped into my head, but with just one sound / instrument bringing that feeling. Alabama Shakes, Moderat, Dune. Also, how many times it produced a 'wow'
this is what we needed!! ever since I was a child I would always pretend to wiggle the keys like I was doing vibrato on a violin or something. The seaboard was too far a departure for me to justify owning one, as opposed to something like this which just looks like regular piano keys. Once they come out with an 88 key version I will buy one ASAP.
Wow. I was watching this video in the background earlier today while doing some work, as soon as I started hearing the sound this thing can make my jaw physically dropped and I stopped everything I was doing, just to sit and listen. What an utterly mesmerising instrument. Some of the sounds gave me genuine goosebumps, especially 27:45. I would love to own one myself, but feel like I'm too inexperienced in the world of synthesisers (and as a pianist!) to warrant it. Who knows, maybe I'll treat it as a reward for myself, when I reach a level of playing ability to do the Osmose justice. Thank you for this demo Cuckoo, first time I've seen any of your content and I've immediately subscribed!
Thanks for responding back to me the other day, and clarifying the differences between the Osmose and the Roli! The pressing of the silicone, causing stress on your fingers made sense. The Osmose is definitely the better, and more interesting alternative. I decided to preorder, before they became unattainium. The preorders are already out to July-Aug, so I figured that I better go ahead, and commit. Thanks again for the heads up!
There aren't many people that I can sit and listen to for half an hour. You are one of the exceptions. I really enjoy the expression that you are putting into the notes. If I shut my eyes, it's almost as if someone is playing a real instrument. Well demonstrated.
absolutely excited to see this finally arrive! i preordered back in Dec 2019 based on your initial video on the Osmose. As always buddy, videos are always top tier all around and I could legit listen to your improvisation for hours. cheers buddy
Thank you so much for reminding me of just how awesome this instrument is :) I was one of the very first to preorder this in 2019 and was considering to not get it anymore but have my deposit paid back - well not anymore! Really looking forward to this. Thanks and all the best, Tobi
Just when I was telling my friends how I’d love for Hans Zimmer to get one of these, you said “this is the ultimate soundtrack synthesizer”. Even better: you pick up the torch from Vangelis and we get to enjoy a generation of soundtracks made by Cuckoo, with the Osmose as his CS-80!
I was classically trained, yet I was into electronic music - Kraftwerk, TD, Klaus Schulze etc. - since 1979. Not all of us are uninterested in it! But thanks for this marvellous introduction to a synth that hardly anyone knows about yet... and what a beautifully relaxing voice you have. Whether we want more expressivity in a keyboard for electronic sounds is another matter: one of the attractions of electronic sounds for me (and maybe I'm strange) is their predictability and repeatability. I don't particularly want a synth to sound or play like an acoustic instrument. But then, I've never played the Osmose.
I hope you’ll like it! It’s a really special instrument. I’m so glad they kept their cool and managed to reach the finishing line through these challenging times!
Thanks for the most pleasant illustrations amigo.I’ve been waiting 4 the release of this finished product so time to sell stuff we don’t use and make room. It’s the most organic as it gets 🎼
Ensoniq was touching on this type of aftertouch control back in the 80s and 90s, but couldn't produce the changing digital audio effects. This is a next level.
@@JohnnyArtPavlou I started playing around with i os music production back in 2012. Back then I bought Nave and Korg’s ms-20 and FL Studio. After that I left i os and returned recently to discover a whole new world that has evolved. I am into ambient, experimental and sounddesign. I use the following synths, ID 700, SynthScaper and I still love Nave. For granular synthesis I use Spacecraft, Fluss and Tardigrain. For soundscapes I use SoundScaper and I density. For modular I use Mi rack. As DAW I use NanoStudio and the brilliant Drambo. But I also use my I pad as a multi instrument to record directly into Ableton. Apple made it very simple to use the I pad as an audio and MIDI device for Mac OS. Let me know if there is more you want to know.
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Cuckoo has the same peaceful energy as Bob Ross. Makes it so relaxing and pleasant to watch.
I immediately made the same association. 🙂
Yes! The Bob Ross of Music.
Gah! So True.
My boi IS the Bob Ross of synthesiser
I was going to say the same thing. He's like the Bob Ross of keyboard tutorials. Nice ASMR video..
When my Osmose arrived on Monday I could not stop playing. It took me several days to check out all the presets and I wrote 3 pieces during those 5 days. It is a very inspiring instrument. Nice demo!
Where can I hear the pieces?
Wow man thats so cool. I am so pleased to hear this..."Entering the zone" while playing is difficult to explain to most people but is both healing & liberating at the same time. Thank you.
How do you find it after a year. Are you still inspired to play it? Would love to know your experience 😊
@@he-man-music Yes. I also learned to programm the eagan matrix. And there are actually alot of VST now supporting the Osmose MPE modes.
out of all the synthtubers I watch I'm extremely happy that you were the first on my feed to showcase this instrument. great presentation
🙏🏼
I know I will enjoy this video, you two are perfectly matched.
yes 🙌🏼 that’s a perfect match 🔥
❤️ we should play together again soon. Me on the Osmose?
@@truecuckoo Yes! Reserve an evening when you come to Superbooth, lets finish that record!
Finish that record!!! I am excited to hear another session!
@@Hainbach wholesome moments of TH-cam comments, just stumbling on the makings of incredible musical collaborations is a fresh joy 😂 can't wait to hear what you two manifest 👽👌
I've not had GAS harder for anything than I have for this beautiful instrument. It resonates with me so much as a cellist, and as Cuckoo introduced - my classical sensibilities are going crazy for this lovely instrument!!
Best review of this keyboard. I am going to buy one. Never been so excited for an instrument. Thank you.
I've been mapping aftertouch to 1/2 tone pitch bend for 20 years to do slides and vibrato, but this keyboard separates those two methods and adds expression after the initial keypress. Keyboards have been crying out for that finger-contact interaction with a note that you only get on a stringed instrument normally. As a bassist and guitarist as well it seems very natural to want that. It also helps that the acoustic modelling on the Osmose is stunningly beautiful and clear.
One of the BEST demos of the Osmose… truly explores the dynamic range and expressivity of the instrument.
Yes, nice job esp. showing the keybed depth/travel and sensitivity. Can’t wait for mine to arrive next month!
💗🌍🕊🌱🥰💞😍🌳🐬🌌💗
Pure innovation. Another milestone in synthesizers history. Thanks for the presentation.
I love this video!!
Your gentle explorer spirit and childlike enthusiasm is so beautiful to watch!
Not only if one is interested in music instruments but also want‘s to restore his believe in humanity!
Thank you cuckoo!! 🙏🏽
It is the most organic sounding electronic instrument I have heard .
Holy shit. This thing is revolutionary. I honestly thought the price was going to be even higher. Time to sell everything
Compared to other gear it's a frigging steal.
It's quite high considering it's 37 keys, but it's still great for expressivity
This thing it's just incredibile. Best sounding single piece of gear I've ever heard.
Love to see your genuine emotions playing with it. You two sure are a great match
All this needs is visual synthesizer attachment and it can take you places 🤯
I totally agree. Had many physical modeling synths and mpe keyboards, but this is how it should be. Totally in love with mine. Was a very long wait, but definitely worth it!
You got yours already?
@@aphexish yess
@@REOvolt okay mine says February 2023. So I guess I’ll have to wait. You got it at the original price?
@@aphexish Yes. I was one of the first who ordered one. I knew right away that this one would be a hit.
Those sounds are mind blowing, they'd be at home in any modern movie or TV show sound track. This is a modern day D-50 in terms of sound potential.
I had the same thought-The D50 lit the world up. But man, the playability of this thing…
Yes... the same damned presets will be all over everything, just like the D50.
@@mickeythompson9537 It looks to be a lot harder that the D50 ton program, so yea- presets. :)
One can only wonder how our dear brother Vangelis would have used this for. This is a heavenly music instrument to create Light & Dark out of the number 7/12.
"to create Light & Dark out of the number 7/12" huh?
@@foljs5858 Robert Schumann: "To send light into the darkness of men's hearts - such is the duty of the artist."
and Equal temperament en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equal_temperament. Sorry for confusion my brain thinks its working on Quantum sometimes but alas Its too primitive to fully understand the Divine code built into all Creation.
I think he might have designed it from the grave...
@@The_Vile_Vortices Yep sorry for confusion !
@@foljs5858just your standard nutball stuff.
A perfect pairing with you and the Osmose, lovely to watch.
It is unbelievable how much you can express your feelings .. finally you describe this tremendous touching, feeling and sound experience of the Osmose & HAKEN symbiosis - I admire both of them !
From my background as a bassist and a guitarist, I could see really like this synth because I could finally play vibrato one something with keys! Amazingly expressive, was super impressed that you could get tremolo picking sounds from it as well.
Just a heads up, most modern midi keyboards have aftertouch and would allow you to do this!
This keyboard is incredible though, it has like a pretouch where it can alter a parameter before you press the key downwards (maybe past a certain point downwards?). I’ve never heard/seen anything with touch affecting sound as cleanly as this synth.
This the first time I’m seeing the Osmose and it really looks and sounds like what I’ve been dreaming of. Coming from playing acoustic instruments I’ve always wanted a synth with these tactile expressive capabilities.
Went straight to the website and preordered. Thank you Cuckoo, your beautiful approach to the instrument took me places!
🙏🏼 I really hope you’ll like it. It’s been a dream instrument come true for me.
@@truecuckoo thank you I appreciate it, feeling very optimistic! Stoked for you ✨
This instrument is what the synth needed. Others have tried to bring this expressiveness, but this seems to be the one to be most accessible. Well done on the presentation, not sure how you've never crossed my path but I've subscribed so you will continue to cross my path. Thank you for your work.
Everything about this just looks incredibly well designed and thought out. Thanks for the video!
Hey umami / hexsystem , do you plan to make any future music using Analog synths?
@@WarinTbone As much as I want an analog synth, I've been really happy with just using my Hydrasynth (digital) and tape machine. Been eyeing an analog percussive synth though.
I agree. This is very well made. Thanks for popping by 🙏🏼
i love when my youtubers overlap
@u m a m i Hey I can highly recommend the Jomox Alphabase for analog percussion. It's straightforward but deep. There's also the Pulsar 23, but I found it very hard to actually make real music with consistently. Love your animations and music by the way. Interface is my favorite animation series.
My friend has had this on preorder for 39 months. I really hope they start to deliver.
This is really beautiful. Both the instrument and the musician. This is really a game-changer in my opinion. Film scoring dream machine!!!
I also played the Osmose today, and I really like it too. The Roli keyboard didn´t really convince me, but the Osmose is really unique and feels really good, because it has "normal" keys but with extra functionality. The sound is also really great.
That’s exactly how I feel about it, although I’ve not played one yet… it’s firmly on my wish list but how I’ll get the money…. Hmmmmm
Yes I agree with that statement about the Roli ‘solution’ vs. Osmose ‘normal’ keybed. Seen some stunning demo’s now inc. Cookoo’s of course, so placed down payment deposit on their Website just now, for 1st batch shipments due c.May-23. Let’s hope they hold that timing!! 😁🙏🏻🎹🎵🇬🇧🍻
Roli’s got the Lumi with „normal“ 4D-keys similar to Osmose
I hear you guys. I‘ve always been a fan of expressive playing on mechanical keys with both hands. Never tried, but I don’t think I could play on a Roli. Wheels, levers, joysticks - yes, sometimes useful, but expressiveness by finger tips is much better. Even on traditional channel AT synths I usually have 5 or more parameters routed to aftertouch.
The Osmose is fantastic. The only drawback I see: four, i.e. less than five octaves. ://
I have a Roli. It’s especially convincing for a few things like trombone and Mellotron, but in general it’s really difficult to play.
Finally. A CS80 for the 21st century. WANT! 😻
This must be the Clavichord of the 21th century. Like the 17th century instrument, it trains not only your touch control but the way you listen as well.
This is the future of keyboards and synthesizers. Being able to bring out the maximum amount of movement and expression individually with every key is something I never even thought possible but seeing and hearing it definitely makes me wish all keyboards had this. This is next level!
Expressive E really is in advance when it comes to expressivity, which is what electronic instruments have been lacking so much so far. Those guys are amazing, I remember beta testing the first Touché prototype that they 3D printed in there school at the time. Be assure that these guys are all geniuses
Great demo, love your style and playing. I own a Touché and the Osmos sure looks like a winner. I would disagree though with the statement that the Osmos is the first instrument that could bridge the gap between classical and electronic. I feel like wind controllers - particularly modern wind controllers - have had this level of expressivity for a while and being monophonic are actually more suited for classical arrangements. That said we are definitely entering a new era for the human machine connection! Cheers!
Great comment
Roli had first the idea of expressive keys with the Seaboard but the Osmose is far better than tge Seaboard. It could be me the problem, but playing the Seaboard without false notes is something to learn new. As a Keyboardist with the classical piano formation, don't have time for that. I want expression but on normal keys. And they made it. Wow!
Now imagine: a Workstation, with 88 expressive Keys like those of the Osmose, with powerful engines like the Korg Kronos, with a Touché SE instead of the traditional pitch bend 🤯
Oh you bet this is now in my wishlist!! A instrument with soul✨
Very well said, that’s exactly it… soul
Received mine a couple of days ago, I agree with everything cuckoo says. If you style is sympathetic to this approach then its a game changer.
Thank you for this. I was milling around just listening to the sounds produced at first. Your subtle explorative approach to presentation caught my attention. What a wonderful share. I will be back when the bundle arrives sometime in December. Remarkable innovation!!!
It's a lot to ask, but I honestly just kinda wish to see a really long video, live stream maybe, of you just testing as many presets as possible. I really love how you interact with both Continuum and Osmose, it appeals to me more than most other people I've seen play with these two, plus you're just great at playing anyways. It could be 20 hour video and I'd watch every last minute... and keep re-watching it until I can save up enough to buy the synth myself
I’m blown away by the sound of this one..!! Definitely a game changer. I’m so happy to see some real development in electronic music. Blurring the lines between classical and electronic music, as you mentioned.
Could listen to this for days!
I ordered the Osmose after seeing your video, have had many doubts after that (should I have restrained my impulses?), have considered selling it unopened after delivery, and now it's here, sitting on my desk, and I am so so so glad I didn't do any of those things... It's an amazing instrument and so immensely fun to play. Thank you Cuckoo!
It must be amazing to play. Curious How did you get the Osmose if you were not part of the preorder?
And thank you, Haken Audio!
I really enjoyed discovering all these sounds in real time with you.
10 min in the video I realised Cuckoo have his headphones on. I love this guy! Thank you for an amazing review!
For some sounds, with my eyes closed, it was hard to distinguish from the analogue equivalent. Fantastic demonstration - Expressive E need to get you on the Osmose product page!
The expressive keyboards coming out these days are outstanding. I feel like I just started to explore some of this with my Hydrasynth Explorer and it's great to see more synths coming out with a ton of tactile expression options.
Never thought I would be willing to drop nearly 2 grand on a digital synth, I feel like this is what people felt when they first heard the GX-1 back then. Hope the editor isn't too much of a pain, would like to dive deep with this.
Same!
Really beautiful synth. I don’t even want it, but it’s such a great match for Cuckoo that I had to watch them enjoy playing it.
I watched this right when it came out. Watching again now that I can get one. Informative and entertaining, as always!
one of the best demos of any kind of instrument I have ever seen on youtube - so well done
There's so much depth in the sound, man this is unbelievably good.
This instrument sounds so beautiful, wow! Thank you for the presentation!
Thank you Cuckoo …amazing, I went straight on to the website to find out it wasn’t £4000 but sort of affordable… it’s on my list and I can’t wait to get into the feeling of responsive subtle powerful touches, you can get free downloads of other gear, load that in to it as well… thanks again and looking forward for the next Jamuary..
Thanks! Yeah they took mass production into consideration from the early stages. So good! The on board synth engine is very powerful. But there are no samples involved.
I was surprised, this thing is cheaper than an OP-1 Field.
Can you please make a more in depth video about this INCREDIBLE synth? I loved every minute of it and I really want to know more about it and what it can do! This is so so cool!
This is synth is an instant legend. Mind blown.
oh wow. i've been excited for this for so long since first seeing the prototype. and the price is incredibly modest for such a high end piece of kit that offers so much.
Agreed. It’s expensive but not more so than other modern high end synths with way less innovation. Especially hardware innovation.
i feel im destined to aquire this amazing instrument- 99% of the music i create is for my own personal enjoyment-this seems so perfect a real spiritual experiance ! thanks Cuckoo i feel you presented this with such grace !
Osmose + Cuckoo = sound mayhem ❤
Thank you Cuckoo
This instrument is the evolution I've been waiting for so long. Synthesizers have long been the most expressive instruments, but that expressiveness was hampered by a user interface that approached music from an engineer's perspective. This one turns that on it's head.
Such a great video, you're a superb musician and the exactly right person for this job. :-)
Hi Alex! +1 there on your comments. Just also seen Gaz on Sonic State Premier of this production ready Osmose … I’ve placed my down payment on their Website for c.May-23 1st Series batch shipments… let’s hope Expressive E hold that timing!! (EX5R safe don’t worry!) 😁👍🎹🎵🍻🇬🇧
Mpe has existed for over half a decade brodie
@Wendigo 24 he's talking about user interface. Obviously we all know about MPE. What's special here is how this keybed interacts with it.
@@theaudioeng I'll have to wait 'til May as well :-( :-) Though I was one of the early backers. Oh well. There are plenty of small TH-camrs showcasing their Osmose already so I guess production and shipment is "on" now. Can't wait to get it into my hands (and explore the editor for the haken sound engine)
@@wendigo2442 Yes, I know that. I should have worded it differently. Compared to the Haken Continuum, the Seaboard and other MPE inventions, the Osmose does not try to reinvent the wheel (revolution) but rather picks up the players where they are already standing (evolution). I mean which keyboard player didn't dramatically wiggle the keys making a stank face on expressive solos or particular emotional chord progressions? ;-) Except this time, wiggling the keys actually does something to the sound. Ha!
I thought I'd only check for Cuckoo's video if I ever wanted to know what the Osmose does and can. And here we are...
I think you found YOUR instrument! It was very cool to see how much pleasure you had discovering/playing this instrument. Thanx for sharing + all the best for 2023.
I’d really like to hear one of the electric piano/organ patches being used in a blues song. The key bends and vibrato would sound amazing.
Yes! Imagine Cory Henry on this:)
Easily one of the best demos of this remarkable instrument, if not THE best.😸👍
1st thing i thought of: What if you have this control over an analogue source. 2nd thought: Cuckoo, you are an amazing artist!
Reminds me of my old air-driven Hammond organ I had as a kid. Really cool!
Must have been hard to regulate the air so the rotors spin at A440! Magnus organ?
@@echodelta9 Yes!
you found yourself a musical companion for life, i can sense that in a week you'll start uploading for us a musical motif a day and never really run dry, even full soundtracks based on how inspiring those paches all sound.. great introduction, excited to see whats next ^-^
It's funny how many great tracks and films popped into my head, but with just one sound / instrument bringing that feeling. Alabama Shakes, Moderat, Dune. Also, how many times it produced a 'wow'
Thanks for the video Cuckoo
A man with truly cosmic touch and childlike delight.
this is what we needed!! ever since I was a child I would always pretend to wiggle the keys like I was doing vibrato on a violin or something. The seaboard was too far a departure for me to justify owning one, as opposed to something like this which just looks like regular piano keys. Once they come out with an 88 key version I will buy one ASAP.
Cuckoo you showcase so much passion and enthusiasm and I've loved your channel so much. Lovelovelove your channel and everything you do
Thank you so much 🙏🏼❤️
Wow. I was watching this video in the background earlier today while doing some work, as soon as I started hearing the sound this thing can make my jaw physically dropped and I stopped everything I was doing, just to sit and listen.
What an utterly mesmerising instrument. Some of the sounds gave me genuine goosebumps, especially 27:45.
I would love to own one myself, but feel like I'm too inexperienced in the world of synthesisers (and as a pianist!) to warrant it. Who knows, maybe I'll treat it as a reward for myself, when I reach a level of playing ability to do the Osmose justice.
Thank you for this demo Cuckoo, first time I've seen any of your content and I've immediately subscribed!
Thank you so much Harry. Much appreciated 🙏🏼
I’m floored. This sounds absolutely wonderful.. what an achievement by expressive e
yay. you had introduced me to the Osmose back in '19... i put an early deposit on one, and i'm EAGERLY waiting my unit.
Thanks for responding back to me the other day, and clarifying the differences between the Osmose and the Roli! The pressing of the silicone, causing stress on your fingers made sense. The Osmose is definitely the better, and more interesting alternative. I decided to preorder, before they became unattainium. The preorders are already out to July-Aug, so I figured that I better go ahead, and commit. Thanks again for the heads up!
that sounded truly amazing, literally lifted my soul. might have to crank out the money for this one
Wow, those opening notes. Just lovely.
No one better to demo this instrument.absolute beauty from a truly unique individual.
There aren't many people that I can sit and listen to for half an hour. You are one of the exceptions. I really enjoy the expression that you are putting into the notes. If I shut my eyes, it's almost as if someone is playing a real instrument. Well demonstrated.
absolutely excited to see this finally arrive! i preordered back in Dec 2019 based on your initial video on the Osmose. As always buddy, videos are always top tier all around and I could legit listen to your improvisation for hours. cheers buddy
Thank you so much Seth! 🙏🏼 I hope you’ll get your unit soon! It’s a lovely lovely instrument!
Thank you so much for reminding me of just how awesome this instrument is :) I was one of the very first to preorder this in 2019 and was considering to not get it anymore but have my deposit paid back - well not anymore! Really looking forward to this. Thanks and all the best, Tobi
I absolutely cant wait to get my hands on mine
It's like this instrument was made for you. Wonderful presentation!
Expressive for sure, I love this too. Cheers Cuckoo! First time here, and it's a joy just watching you play.
found this channel not long ago, and totally binged everything and i gotta say, your vibes are immaculate and i love it, stay peaceful brother
🙏🏼 thank you so much. Peace ❤️
Incredible piece of hardware! It sounds beautifully natural and organic.
Just when I was telling my friends how I’d love for Hans Zimmer to get one of these, you said “this is the ultimate soundtrack synthesizer”. Even better: you pick up the torch from Vangelis and we get to enjoy a generation of soundtracks made by Cuckoo, with the Osmose as his CS-80!
What a lovely video! The synth sounds amazing and your playing and vibes are perfect 🙏❤️
Also so many video game tunes!! So cool 🔥🔥
Thank you so much ❤️
I preordered mine ages ago, still waiting for that final order email. this video refuels my impatience with every beat of my anxious heart.
I was classically trained, yet I was into electronic music - Kraftwerk, TD, Klaus Schulze etc. - since 1979. Not all of us are uninterested in it! But thanks for this marvellous introduction to a synth that hardly anyone knows about yet... and what a beautifully relaxing voice you have. Whether we want more expressivity in a keyboard for electronic sounds is another matter: one of the attractions of electronic sounds for me (and maybe I'm strange) is their predictability and repeatability. I don't particularly want a synth to sound or play like an acoustic instrument. But then, I've never played the Osmose.
Amazing demo, I would listen to you noodle on this for hours. Hell, I would pay for it.
I've became an Osmose early bird because of your video years ago. And now, after lots of delays, it seems to be finally about to be shipped out
I hope you’ll like it! It’s a really special instrument. I’m so glad they kept their cool and managed to reach the finishing line through these challenging times!
Thanks for the most pleasant illustrations amigo.I’ve been waiting 4 the release of this finished product so time to sell stuff we don’t use and make room. It’s the most organic as it gets 🎼
This sounds so lovely! I’m so incredibly excited to get mine in may! 🎉
You are the right person to show of this beauty.
Cuckoo’s brilliance and the mind blowing capabilities of this machine are perfect match✨Amazing demo👍
This synth is not only a music instruement. It can tell a blockbuster story :D Very cinematic qualities! Love the video, as always!
Thank you so much Flambo! 🙏🏼
Ensoniq was touching on this type of aftertouch control back in the 80s and 90s, but couldn't produce the changing digital audio effects. This is a next level.
Someone get one of these to Tom Waits ASAP.
Tom Waits for No Man.
OMG, this machine is stunningly expressive! And it arrives just when I decided to go all in with my IpadPro.
Are there any particular apps you are planning on using on the iPad?
@@JohnnyArtPavlou I started playing around with i os music production back in 2012. Back then I bought Nave and Korg’s ms-20 and FL Studio. After that I left i os and returned recently to discover a whole new world that has evolved. I am into ambient, experimental and sounddesign. I use the following synths, ID 700, SynthScaper and I still love Nave. For granular synthesis I use Spacecraft, Fluss and Tardigrain. For soundscapes I use SoundScaper and I density. For modular I use Mi rack. As DAW I use NanoStudio and the brilliant Drambo. But I also use my I pad as a multi instrument to record directly into Ableton. Apple made it very simple to use the I pad as an audio and MIDI device for Mac OS. Let me know if there is more you want to know.
I ordered mine because of your preview all that time ago. So happy you're happy, then I'll be happy when mine comes soon.
I cant wait to get my hands on one. ordered 2 years back. Sounds incredible.
Incredible sounding machine, thanks for the insightful demo.
Your reactions and expressions say it all