{"id":1777646,"date":"2023-03-27T12:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-27T16:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/?post_type=articles&p=1777646"},"modified":"2025-11-12T11:49:52","modified_gmt":"2025-11-12T16:49:52","slug":"expressive-e-osmose-quickstart-guide","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/www.sweetwater.com\/sweetcare\/articles\/expressive-e-osmose-quickstart-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Expressive E Osmose Quickstart Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Congratulations on purchasing an Osmose 49-key<\/a> or Osmose 61-key<\/a> synthesizer and MIDI controller.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This highly expressive instrument has innovative features. We can only scratch the surface in this Quickstart Guide. (But with the Osmose, you will soon be scratching the surface with Expressive E\u2019s Augmented Keyboard Action\u00ae using MIDI Polyphonic Expression, and we think you\u2019ll be amazed.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Register Your Purchase with Expressive E<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  2. Update the Osmose Firmware<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  3. Osmose Connections<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  4. Powering on the Osmose<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  5. Playing the Osmose Keyboard<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  6. Osmose Program Architecture and Controls<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  7. Controlling External Synthesizers and Plug-ins<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  8. Read the Expressive E Osmose Online Manual<\/strong><\/a><\/li>
  9. The Haken EaganMatrix Editor<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Register Your Purchase with Expressive E<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    We know you are excited about trying out this new keyboard, but first, you need to register your purchase. This will enable you to update the firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As of this writing, the Osmose is a new platform, and Expressive E is releasing updates frequently. These updates will improve the performance of the instrument, fix bugs, and may add new features. Let\u2019s make sure you are up to date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When you open the Osmose\u2019s box, you will find a sealed manilla folder containing your Activation Code along with other documentation. Open this envelope and take out the enclosed Quickstart Guide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The 16-digit Activation Code is printed on a sticker affixed to Page Two. The Activation Code is not the same as the serial number on the underside of the unit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Go to the Expressive E website\u2019s login page<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Create an account if you don\u2019t already have one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After you log in, click on the \u201cperson symbol\u201d in the upper right corner of the screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On the Product Registration page<\/strong>, click the Product Registration<\/strong> button in the pane on the left and enter the Activation Code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    After you enter the number, you should see a message displaying the serial number of your Osmose. Click on the black Continue button<\/strong> below the serial number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Osmose<\/a>
    The Osmose download page, with the Quickstart Guide and Firmware update<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    Under Product Name<\/strong>, download Expressive E\u2019s Osmose Quickstart Guide<\/strong> in PDF format. You will want to refer to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Update the Osmose Firmware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Go to this companion article and follow the instructions on updating the firmware. Then come back to this page, and we can help you get started playing this amazing instrument.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    <\/div>

    Expressive E Osmose Firmware Update Guide<\/p>

    <\/p><\/div><\/div><\/a>\n\n\n\n

    Osmose Connections<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s how to hook up connections to your Osmose. Connect everything while the power is turned off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    \"Osmose<\/a>
    Osmose back panel connections<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    TIP:<\/strong> The Osmose\u2019s included 12V DC center-positive external power supply has a locking connector. When inserting the plug, align the power connector\u2019s wings to match the horizontal notches on the power input jack. Push the plug in firmly (it seats rather deeply), then rotate the barrel clockwise to secure it in the casing. If your unit\u2019s power will not stay on, you have probably not seated the plug correctly and have not rotated it to lock it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n