PLUGIN WEEK 2025: Expressive E is a French company based in Marseille, dedicated to designing innovative musical instruments that place expression at the heart of performance.
Since 2013, the team has developed a unique hardware and software ecosystem that combines advanced expressive technologies with modern instrument design — offering musicians intuitive and inspiring ways to interact with sound.
From the Touché controller to the award-winning MPE synthesizer Osmose, Expressive E’s instruments open up new creative possibilities for musicians, composers, and sound designers alike.
Introducing Soliste
Today, Expressive E proudly introduces Soliste — a collection of four MPE-ready solo string instruments designed for expressive real-time performance. Built on the power of physical modeling and shaped by years of expertise in gesture-based interaction,
Soliste offers a fresh and transformative approach to bowed strings. As a natural evolution of the award-winning Arché Collection — Expressive E’s first software instrument — Soliste features a fully reworked sound engine, advanced customization tools, and a playing experience that redefines what virtual string instruments can feel like.
Soliste is now available with a limited-time intro offer — 40% off until July 18th
Soliste in a Nutshell
• Four physically modeled solo string instruments: VLN 356 (violin), VLA 419 (viola), CLO 759 (cello), DBS 1130 (double bass)
• Built for expressive, real-time performance with MPE support
• Powered by physical modeling — no samples or pre-recorded layers
• Three intuitive playing modes: Classic, Virtuoso, and Expressive Bow
• Smart vibrato and portamento systems, with Pressure Glide compatibility on Osmose
• Wide range of real-time articulations: pizzicato, tremolo, sul ponticello, and more
• Fully customizable bow behavior, body resonance, vibrato, and tone
• Works seamlessly with Osmose, Touché, Push 3, LinnStrument, and standard MIDI controllers
• Convolution reverb with natural acoustic spaces, plus EQ and brightness control
• Intuitive interface with real-time visual feedback
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