Bungie shared this behind-the-scenes look at the music of Marathon with composer Ryan Lott.
Lott discusses how he is using vocal samples, prepared piano and the Expressive E Osmose in creating the soundtrack.
Originally released in 1994, Marathon is returning in a reimagined version on September 23, 2025. The full soundtrack and score will be available for streaming on March 6.
The game will be available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X|S.
Expressive E has introduced Lounge Lizard Expressive Suite, a collection of 100 MPE presets for AAS’s physically modeled electric piano virtual instrument.
Creating MPE presets for an electric piano might strike some as odd, at first, since physical electric pianos only respond to velocity. But virtual instruments do not have the same constraints as physical ones, so MPE support lets users take the electric piano sound in new directions.
Here’s what Expressive E has to say about the new collection:
“Following the Legend HZ and Dune 3 Expressive Suite, Expressive E expands its collection of expressive sound libraries with a new collaboration—this time with Applied Acoustics Systems, creators of the industry-standard Lounge Lizard EP-5.
Built around AAS’s dual tine-and-reed-based physical modeling engine, Lounge Lizard Expressive Suite explores the full expressive range of classic 9 ’70s electric pianos, from silky, crystal-clear tine tonesto bold, organic reed textures.
Crafted entirely in-house by Expressive E’s MPE sound design team, each preset responds to the finest nuances of velocity, bend-per-note, and aftertouch, bringing unprecedented warmth and musicality to every note.”
The Lounge Lizard Expressive Suite has been fully optimized for Osmose, Expressive E’s flagship MPE synthesizer and controller, and also works seamlessly with any MPE-compatible controller — including Ableton Push 3, ROLI Seaboard, and other expressive keyboards.
Lounge Lizard Expressive Suite is available now, with intro pricing through November 19th, 2025:
Today, Expressive E introduces Osmose 61, a new 61-key version of the unique keyboard synthesizer that adds an additional octave.
What they have to say about the new Osmose 61:
“With 61 keys, Osmose 61 offers greater harmonic and melodic freedom, perfect for two-handed playing, complex arrangements, and live performance.
It retains everything that made the 49-key model revolutionary: the expressive 3D keybed, MPE integration, high-end interface, and premium build quality—giving musicians the choice to stay with 49 keys or step up to 61.
Developed and fully designed by Expressive E, the Osmose keybed sets a new benchmark for MPE instruments. Every note responds with nuance to velocity, press, aftertouch, pitch bend, pressure glide, strum, vibrato, and more — making the keyboard a natural extension of the player’s hands.”
Osmose Feature Overview:
Composer Hans Zimmer has made extensive use of the original Osmose on recent soundtracks, like Dune: Part Two. His take? “You guys spent an enormous amount of time building exactly the instruments that should have been built a hundred years ago.”
Both Osmose synthesizers are powered by the EaganMatrix engine, developed by Haken Audio. This is the same engine used in Haken’s Continuum synthesizer, another electronic instrument known for its expressive synthesis control. The versatile engine supports physical modeling, FM, subtractive synthesis, and more, and features onboard reverb, delay, compressor, and EQ.
The Osmose platform has evolved quickly since its original introduced:
Specifications:
The Expressive E Osmose 61 is available now, priced at €1999 / $1999.
