Expressive E's description of the Expressive E Touché MIDI CV and USB controller
Touché
Touché can operate completely standalone, controlling MIDI and CV hardware without a computer connected. Pre-prepare your perfect control mappings and select and recall them live onstage - Touché is the perfect companion for adding expression to your live rig.
upgrade your hardware and software synths
Touché unlocks incredible new sound design possibilities in all your favourite software and hardware instruments.
Our patented control surface features unmatched sensitivity, translating the a subtlest gesture into rich MIDI, CV and USB control data. Combine multiple axes of movement and create a symphony of sound sculpture. All it takes is a touch of your hand.
Our patented control surface features unmatched sensitivity, translating the a subtlest gesture into rich MIDI, CV and USB control data. Combine multiple axes of movement and create a symphony of sound sculpture. All it takes is a touch of your hand.
patented hardware
A beautifully engineered hardware instrument, able to translate anything from the softest touch to the roughest rhythms, with pinpoint precision.totally compatible
Touché is compatible with virtually any synthesizer thanks to its built-in CV, MIDI and USB outputs. Embedded memory even lets you control hardware synths without a computer connected.the soft touch
Touché can unlock the expressive capability of all your favorite third-party software instruments too. Pre-made mappings for all best-selling VST instruments, as well as hardware instruments, are included.sounds included
Touché ships with UVI Workstation software included, providing over 250 custom-designed instrument sounds pre-mapped to take full advantage of the expressive power of Touché. You’ll be making music right out of the box.
a unique playing experience
Touché responds to both the softest and lightest of touches, and the most intense and powerful of gestures. Slides and presses take sounds from dark growls to soaring, angelic heights.
4 degrees of freedom
Each direction on the control surface affects different parameters. Combine movements for amazing effects.
capturing precision
Touché captures your movements with pinpoint precision. Record incredible performances in real time.
get percussive
Tap your melodies rhythmically, creating percussive tones unique to the Touché family.
hands down
Discover new ways to articulate your sounds with your keyboard and Touché working in harmony.
a powerful software ecosystem
lié, easy to edit
Lié is Touché (and Touché SE's) control centre, letting you easily browse the included sound library, host third party plug-ins and map software parameters to the hardware in just a few clicks. Then, intuitively refine controls ranges to create the absolute perfect playing experience.
rediscover your favorite hardware synths
Touché includes more than 250 hardware synthesizer mapping presets – providing instant, ready-mapped control of the factory presets included with most popular synthesizers.
expand your soundscape with Touchés expansions and instruments plugins
Need more sounds ? Expansions and instrument plugins are an ideal playground for Touché. Discover a whole new universe of sounds and playing articulations, fully compatible with Touché and its software companion, Lié.
adjust playability
cylinder
The Cylinder is the core of our technology. It is what makes our products have an enjoyable instrumental feeling when playing them, and its extreme reliance allows us to convert the smallest move, the slightest vibration into exploitable data.
encoder
You can adjust the sensibility of the top and bottom pressure sensors by turning the Encoder. A high sensitivity is often suitable for percussive playing, while progressive and precise movements which demand more control may need a lower sensitivity.no computer required
Touché can operate completely standalone, controlling MIDI and CV hardware without a computer connected. Pre-prepare your perfect control mappings and select and recall them live onstage - Touché is the perfect companion for adding expression to your live rig.specs
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touché SE |
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| USB Powered | USB | USB Powered |
| 9.7" x 3.9" x 2.4" / 246 x 100 x 62 mm | Dimensions | 9.7" x 3.9" x 2.4" / 246 x 100 x 62 mm |
| 4 axes of movement (Push Top Down, Push Bottom Down, Shift Left, Shift Right) with customizable sensitivity | Axes of movement | 4 axes of movement (Push Top Down, Push Bottom Down, Shift Left, Shift Right) with customizable sensitivity |
| Lié: macOS 10.11 and higher / Windows 10, VST / AU format, hosts VST instruments only, check Lié's compatibility here | Software Bundle | Lié: macOS 10.11 and higher / Windows 10, VST / AU format, hosts VST instruments only, check Lié's compatibility here |
| Over 250 professionally designed sounds included, fully mapped and ready to play Over 250 presets for popular VST software synthesizers included (third-party VST plug-in instruments not included) |
Sounds & presets for plug-ins |
Over 250 professionally designed sounds included, fully mapped and ready to play Over 250 presets for popular VST software synthesizers included (third-party VST plug-in instruments not included) |
| Template presets for over 80 hardware synthesizers. Over 250 pre-mapped presets for a selection of hardware synthesizers | Preset & templates for hardware |
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| Midi In 1/8" (3.5mm) jack socket | Midi In | - |
| MIDI OUT 1/8" (3.5mm) jack socket | Midi Out | - |
| 4 x 1/8" (3.5mm), up to -10V to 10V. | CV | - |
| Up to 24 hardware presets | Internal Storage | - |
| Mahogany | Touch Plate | Polycarbonate |
| 1x Nylon Braided USB Cable 2x MIDI break-out cable (jack to DIN) 1x Ground Loop Adapter |
Accessories provided | 1x Standard USB Cable |