MPE on Cherry Audio's Ensoniq ESQ-1 Synthesizer with Osmose

Jun 19, 2026 | James Dyson

Be sure to check out sound designer James Dyson's livestream from earlier this week, showcasing his MPE presets from the Soniq Odysseys Preset Pack for ESQ-1.

This pack includes 100 additional presets, along with a bonus 25 MPE presets, that dive further into the extended capabilities of the ESQ-1. Explore an immersive experience focused on expressive performance, layered and split sounds, complex modulation, as well as the sequencers and arpeggiators, complete with multiple effects chains. The outcome is a remarkable collection of dynamic sounds and motion you won't want to miss.

  • 7 Basses

  • 8 Chords

  • 10 Keys

  • 6 Leads

  • 14 Motion

  • 25 MPE (Free Bonus!)

  • 15 Pads

  • 12 Poly

  • 6 SoundFX

  • 22 Splits

The Soniq Odysseys Preset Pack requires Ensoniq ESQ-1 by Cherry Audio synthesizer. Once purchased, the sound pack will be automatically downloaded and added as a new collection to your presets.

For more about MPE and other types of expressive performance on Ensoniq ESQ-1 and other Cherry Audio instruments, musician Andrew Longhurst demonstrates his approach to sound design, and provides demonstrations using the Expressive E Osmose CE MIDI controller.