Innovative Expression
The Expressive E Touché is an innovative controller designed for use with both software and hardware synthesizers. The unique design of the Touché features four separate dimensions that give you unique control over your sounds. The Expressive E Controller features a touch-sensitive wooden skin pad that reacts with precision. The four independent dimensions include two by pressing the skin up and down, and two by moving the skin right and left. Its intuitive control allows you to change the behaviour of your sound to your own liking. The in-depth control allows you to choose everything from the attack, release and even the way the sound is generated.
Depth Of An Acoustic Instrument
The unique design delivers in-depth control, allowing you to choose the make the sound harder or easier depending on its intensity and your gesturing. At the heart of the Touché is a cylinder, slider and encoder that acts like a real instrument for natural and fluid sound. The changing of the intensity is ideal for switching from progressive sounds to more percussive sounds which may require greater sensitivity.
Software & Hardware Compatible
The versatile functionality means the Touché can be used with both software and hardware synthesizers, for optimal flexibility. The Touché controller can be linked with your existing setup, as well as including tailor-made sounds and tools to make your own. Lié is the specialised software by Expressive E that allows you to create your own sounds as well as select from 150 carefully designed sounds. The custom sound presets are powered by UVI’s Falcon, for optimal audio quality and diversity. The software can work as a host of plug-ins also for added versatility, allowing you to load your virtual instruments and build sounds within the same interface you play with. You can also play with your existing hardware synthesizer, incorporating the controller in your standalone synthesizer. This breathes new life into your own equipment, even allowing you to save configuration using the Touches’ internal memory.
Design & Connectivity
The compact and highly portable design of the Expressive E Touché makes it ideal for musicians on the move. Its smaller size makes it easy to fit into any existing live or studio setup. You can save any presets you create or tweak using the internal memory slots, for quick and easy recall when you need it. The Touché features four independent CV outputs, meaning you can control up to four different parameters simultaneously, delivering a clean and pure analog signal. It also features multicolour LEDs to help to keep track of which presets you’re using. You can also connect to your instrument using the built-in MIDI output, allowing you to configure which Control Changes Touché sends with Lié. The sleek wooden-style pad and compact design features three buttons for scrolling presets and changing the sensitivity.
Features
Innovative touch-sensitive controller for software & hardware synths
Four independent dimensions on all four axis
Breathe new life into your existing setup
Control a varied range of parameters and get the most out of your sounds
Highly-reactive wooden skin pad
Intuitive design with sensitivity control
Complete with Lié software that allows you to host virtual instrument plug-ins
Internal memory allows you to save presets for quick and easy recall
Complete with 150 unique, high-quality sounds
Four independent CV outputs
Built-in MIDI connectivity
Specifications
System Requirements
For Lié
Processor: Intel Core i5 1.4Ghz (or equivalent)
RAM: 4GB memory
OS: macOS 10.10 and above
For Workstation
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.5Ghz (or equivalent)
RAM: 4GB memory (recommended)
HD: 1GB hard drive space
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Innovative Expression
The Expressive E Touché is an innovative controller designed for use with both software and hardware synthesizers. The unique design of the Touché features four separate dimensions that give you unique control over your sounds. The Expressive E Controller features a touch-sensitive wooden skin pad that reacts with precision. The four independent dimensions include two by pressing the skin up and down, and two by moving the skin right and left. Its intuitive control allows you to change the behaviour of your sound to your own liking. The in-depth control allows you to choose everything from the attack, release and even the way the sound is generated.
Depth Of An Acoustic Instrument
The unique design delivers in-depth control, allowing you to choose the make the sound harder or easier depending on its intensity and your gesturing. At the heart of the Touché is a cylinder, slider and encoder that acts like a real instrument for natural and fluid sound. The changing of the intensity is ideal for switching from progressive sounds to more percussive sounds which may require greater sensitivity.
Software & Hardware Compatible
The versatile functionality means the Touché can be used with both software and hardware synthesizers, for optimal flexibility. The Touché controller can be linked with your existing setup, as well as including tailor-made sounds and tools to make your own. Lié is the specialised software by Expressive E that allows you to create your own sounds as well as select from 150 carefully designed sounds. The custom sound presets are powered by UVI’s Falcon, for optimal audio quality and diversity. The software can work as a host of plug-ins also for added versatility, allowing you to load your virtual instruments and build sounds within the same interface you play with. You can also play with your existing hardware synthesizer, incorporating the controller in your standalone synthesizer. This breathes new life into your own equipment, even allowing you to save configuration using the Touches’ internal memory.
Design & Connectivity
The compact and highly portable design of the Expressive E Touché makes it ideal for musicians on the move. Its smaller size makes it easy to fit into any existing live or studio setup. You can save any presets you create or tweak using the internal memory slots, for quick and easy recall when you need it. The Touché features four independent CV outputs, meaning you can control up to four different parameters simultaneously, delivering a clean and pure analog signal. It also features multicolour LEDs to help to keep track of which presets you’re using. You can also connect to your instrument using the built-in MIDI output, allowing you to configure which Control Changes Touché sends with Lié. The sleek wooden-style pad and compact design features three buttons for scrolling presets and changing the sensitivity.
Features
Innovative touch-sensitive controller for software & hardware synths
Four independent dimensions on all four axis
Breathe new life into your existing setup
Control a varied range of parameters and get the most out of your sounds
Highly-reactive wooden skin pad
Intuitive design with sensitivity control
Complete with Lié software that allows you to host virtual instrument plug-ins
Internal memory allows you to save presets for quick and easy recall
Complete with 150 unique, high-quality sounds
Four independent CV outputs
Built-in MIDI connectivity
Specifications
System Requirements
For Lié
Processor: Intel Core i5 1.4Ghz (or equivalent)
RAM: 4GB memory
OS: macOS 10.10 and above
For Workstation
Processor: Intel Core i5 2.5Ghz (or equivalent)
RAM: 4GB memory (recommended)
HD: 1GB hard drive space
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:30 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
