Expressive E Touche Intuitive Performance Controller Explained

The Touché controller from music startup Expressive E affords the user four expression controls with mechanical force feedback and adjustable sensitivity. It works with hardware synths via MIDI and CV/Gate, and can also talk to software synths using a USB connection. 

With a thin wooden skin that holds all the depth of an acoustic instrument, the direct connexion between your mind and your sound is right at your fingertips.

The design of Touché starts with an interface that is both sensitive and intuitive. The wooden skin of Touché reacts to the smallest vibration, the lightest pressure that you apply to it. It’s so reactive that you can play by swiping your fingers lightly across its wooden surface, and you’ll hear the sound change instantly. It feels natural and gives you a powerful connection with your music.

Below the wood skin lies a mechanism that combines the quality of traditional craftsmanship with the extreme precision of modern technology. Its unique design allows you to play in four completely independent dimensions: two by pressing the skin up and down, and two by sliding it right and left. You control your sound with gestures that are at once intuitive and powerful.

Touché can be linked to any existing setup, but also comes with tailor-made sounds and tools to make your own. To help you with this, Lié works hand in hand with Touché in a clear, simple workflow. Available in both VST and AU flavours, Lié is compatible with all major DAWs and offers a completely integrated solution at the heart of your rig.

With built-in connectivity, Touché creates a strong link with hardware synthesizers. It can even save configurations for live performances.