Expressive E Touché SE User manual
USER MANUAL
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Document authored by the Expressive E team.
EXPRESSIVE SAS
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104 Avenue de la Résistance
93100 MONTREUIL
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www.expressivee.com"
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1. Introduction 5
1.1. Downloads & Updates 5
1.2. Installation 5
2. Touché SE 6
2.1. Overview 6
2.1.1. What is Touché SE ? 6
2.1.2. Slave and Standalone 6
2.1.3. Default Behaviour 6
2.2. Mechanism 7
2.2.1. Concept 7
2.2.2. Shiings 7
2.2.3. Skin 8
2.2.4. Cylinders 8
2.2.5. Slider 8
2.3. Controls 9
2.3.1. Buttons 9
2.3.2. Encoder 9
2.3.3. LEDs 9
2.4. Connectivity 10
2.4.1. Ports 10
3. Lié 11
3.1. Overview 11
3.1.1. What is Lié ? 11
3.1.2. System Requirements 11
3.1.3. Plug-in Formats 11
3.2. Interface 12
3.2.1. Menu 12
3.2.2. Settings 13
3.2.3. Browser 15
3.2.4. Slot Center 16
3.2.5. Plug-In Preset Specificities 17
3.2.7. MIDI Setup 18
3.2.8. Scope 19
3.2.9. Sensitivity Curve Editor 20
4. Workflow 21
4.1. DAW Setup 21
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4.1.1. Ableton Live 21
4.1.2. Logic Pro 22
4.1.3. Cubase 23
4.1.4. Presonus Studio One 25
4.1.5. GarageBand 26
4.1.6. Fruity Loop 26
4.1.7. Reaper 28
4.1.8. Bitwig Studio 29
4.2. Creating a new Plugin preset 31
4.5. Adjusting your sensitivity 34
4.5.1. By Parameter 34
4.5.2. For the Top and Bottom Shiings 34
4.5.3. For the Le and Right Shiings 34
5. Troubleshooting 35
5.1. Touché SE behavior 35
5.1.1. My Touché SE does not turn on when I plug it. 35
5.1.2. My Touché SE does not seem to go back to zero when I do not press. 35
5.1.3. I hear a background noise in my speakers when I use my Touché SE. 35
5.1. Lié behavior 35
5.2.1. With Lié standalone, Lié does not recognize my Touché SE. 35
5.2.2. On Windows, Lié opens an error message on opening. 35
5.2.3. I can not update the firmware of my Touché SE. 36
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1. Introduction
1.1. Downloads & Updates
Touché SE comes with Lié, its companion soware. When you receive Touché SE, you need to update its firmware to
make it work properly with Lié.
You can find the latest version here : https://www.expressivee.com/downloads
1.2. Installation
Once Lié is downloaded, you can start the installation : Double click on "Lié.dmg" (“Lie.exe“ for Windows users) to
open it.
Inside the installation folder you will find this screen :
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"UVI Workstation.pkg" : You will need this file If you want to install Lié’s factory presets.
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"Lié.pkg" : You will need this file to install Lié.
In order to have Lié’s factory presets, double click on "UVI Workstation.pkg" to install it, and follow the instructions
(this part is included in the Windows installer of Lié) . Then, double click on "Lie.pkg" and follow the instructions as
well.
Once Lié is installed, launch your DAW. Lié should appear in your Plug-in folder. If not, it might be because your
DAW doesn’t automatically scan for new plug-ins. Scan them to refresh your plug-in list (learn more at DAW Setup).
The rest position of your Touché SE is calibrated when you power Touché SE. Therefore, when plugging Touché SE
to your computer, please make sure that Touché SE is in a stable position (not moving, on a horizontal surface, and
without touching the Skin). This process is automatically done each time you power Touché SE, either from a
computer or from a standalone power source.
Then, on your computer, open Lié in a DAW, It will invite you to update Touché SE’s firmware and to scan your
Plugins (Caution : When performing the firmware update, your Touché SE needs to be connected directly to one of
your computer’s USB ports using the Expressive E USB cable that comes with the unit). If you skip those steps, you
still can perform them in the Settings.
You are now ready to discover Touché SE !"
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2. Touché SE
2.1. Overview
2.1.1. What is Touché SE ?
Touché SE is an instrument that gives you a unique tactile approach for virtual instruments. Shaping and controlling
their sound with a simple pressure of your hands, Touché SE gives you a powerful and natural connection with your
music.
Touché SE controls your plugins with four independent Shiings : Two vertical and two lateral Shiings.
These four Shiings are extremely precise and sensitive, reacting to the smallest pressure, the slightest movement
of your fingers.
This opens up a wide variety of genuine instrumental gestures : progressive slides, subtle vibratos, percussive taps,
hand-made LFOs, etc. Each of the four Shiings can be independently mapped to one or several parameters of your
plugins.
2.1.2. Slave and Standalone
You can use your Touché SE in Slave mode when using it with Lié,or as a Standalone.
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Slave : Touché SE is connected to Lié. Touché SE behaves as specified in Lié.
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Standalone : Touché SE is not connected to Lié. Touché SE behaves as specified in the internal
configuration (learn more in the MIDI Setup section).
2.1.3. Default Behaviour
Aer the firmware update, all the slots of Touché SE’s internal memory are filled with the default preset :
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USB and MIDI
top shiing : CC17
bottom shiing : CC16
le shiing is CC18
right shiing is CC19
2.2. Mechanism
2.2.1. Concept
Touché SE reacts to the pressure and gestures you apply to the touch plate, which is called the Skin.
It possesses two pairs of complementary Shiings : Top and bottom / le and right.
Those need to be calibrated before you play, it is automatically done when you plug Touché SE. Plug your Touché SE
to your computer, and make sure that it is in a stable position (not moving, on a horizontal surface, and without
touching the Skin), because it will be calibrated from this position. In other words, the rest position will be
calibrated when you power Touché SE. This process is automatically done each time you power Touché SE, either
from a computer or from any other USB power source. You can also re-calibrate Touché SE by pressing the le and
right buttons simultaneously until the LEDs start blinking.
2.2.2. Shiings
Top and bottom Shiings work with vertical pressure. You can play with the top or bottom Shiings by pressing on
one end of the Skin or the other (the "bottom" is the end close from the Encoder and the Buttons, the "top" is the
opposite). You can also play with both at the same time by pressing in the middle. Aer pressing , if you release all
pressure, it will naturally recover its equilibrium position.
Depending on which part of the Skin you apply pressure on, the pressure will be more or less distributed onto the
top or bottom Shiings thanks to a lever arm mechanism. It gives you a great precision and control over the
blending of both Shiings.
You can for instance slide from the top to the bottom Shiing in a smooth and progressive way, or quickly hit one
end in a more percussive style.
Le and right Shiings, on the other hand, work with a horizontal movement, sliding from one side to another. They
don’t blend together as with the top and bottom Shiings, which is very useful to control parameters as pitch for
instance, letting you do nice and subtle vibratos.!
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You can change the sensitivity of the four Shiings (learn more in theAdjusting your sensitivity section).
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2.2.3. Skin
The touch plate at the top of Touché SE is conceived to give you a great, smooth instrumental touch. This skin is
magnetized in order to be removed and locked easily, making an easy access to the Cylinder and the Slider
underneath.
Be careful when replacing it, it must be put in the right position.
The Cylinder must face the two little plastic parts, otherwise the skin won't be properly magnetized.
2.2.4. Cylinders
The top and bottom Shiings use cylinders, which are responsible for Touché SE's pressure feedback.
One is located just under the Skin , another is underneath Touché SE, inside the little trapdoor.
Both cylinders can be removed from their support by releasing them from their rail. Do not try to take them off
directly by pulling them or you might irreversibly damage them.
2.2.5. Slider
Under the Skin, you will find a Slider which allows you to adjust the sensitivity of the le and right Shiings.
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By placing the Slider on the bottom position, it will loosen the right and le Shiings.
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By placing the Slider on the upper position, it will stiffen the right and le Shiings
Learn more in the Adjusting your sensitivity section.
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2.3. Controls
2.3.1. Buttons
In Slave mode, You can use the right and le buttons to navigate through Lié’s presets. Pressing le and right
buttons until the LEDs start blinking will re-calibrate Touché SE.
Moreover, in Slave mode, the Buttons send the following CCs :
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Le : CC 80
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Right : CC 81
2.3.2. Encoder
In both Slave and Standalone mode, the Encoder allows you to define Touché SE’s sensitivity. Turning it towards
the right will increase sensitivity, turning it to the le will decrease it. The Encoder has 8 sensitivity steps, and the
four LEDs will display the sensitivity steps whenever you turn the Encoder, by being incrementally lit from le to
right (Learn more in the Adjusting your sensitivity section).
The Encoder also gives you a special feature called “Freeze” : pushing the Encoder will freeze the data sent from the
four Shiings. Touché SE shows that it is freeze mode when its four LEDs are blinking. If you release your hand from
Touché SE while it is in Freeze mode, or press it in any way, it will maintain the controlled parameters at the frozen
value. Pushing again the Encoder will unfreeze Touché SE. In the same way, push the encoder for 2 seconds to put
Touché SE into standby mode. No LEDs will shine and you’ll just need to push one of the buttons to wake Touché SE
up again. Standby mode enables you to switch off your Touché SE without having to unplug it.
2.3.3. LEDs
LEDs gives you a visual feedback on different aspects :
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White LEDs display sensitivity levels ; there are 8 different levels of sensitivity going from low (le) : one LED on
intermediate brightness, to high (right) : all LED on maximum brightness. Slave mode always displays sensitivity.
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Orange LEDs display Touché SE sensitivity in Standalone mode.
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Pink LEDs display the bootloader mode : Touché SE is installing or waiting for a new firmware.
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Blinking light indicate that Touché SE is frozen : Pushing the Encoder will freeze the data sent from the four
Shiings. Pushing again the Encoder will unfreeze Touché SE.
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Fast blinking white LEDs for a short period of time confirms the re-calibration of Touché SE.
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No shinning LEDs (although Touché SE is connected to a power source) indicates that the Touché SE is in a
standby mode. You’ll just need to push one of the buttons to switch the Touché SE back on."
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2.4. Connectivity
2.4.1. Ports
USB
Touché SE is USB powered. You can power it by plugging it to a compute. 0.1A from your USB port is required to
power Touché SE.
In order to connect Touché SE, we recommend to use the USB cable supplied. You can use any suitable USB cable
but we strongly recommend to use short USB cables (less than 2 meters), labeled with an identification code that
ends with "24/2C", "24AWGX2C" or "AWG24X2C".
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3. Lié
3.1. Overview
3.1.1. What is Lié ?
Lié is a powerful soware with a simple design. Lié works hand in hand with Touché SE in a clear, simple workflow.
Lié is a host of plug-ins and is available in both VST and AU flavours, making it compatible with all major DAWs.
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Lié has advanced features like sensitivity curves, speedmapping, min/max values, preset recalling, tags...
All of Lié’s provided soware presets were made in partnership with UVI Falcon, and are ready to be played within
UVI Workstation, included in Lié’s package.
3.1.2. System Requirements
Minimum required to run Lié :
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Processor : MacOS : Intel Core i5 1.4Ghz (or equivalent) / Windows : Core Duo (or later)
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RAM : MacOS : 4GB memory / Windows : 4GB
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MacOS : macOS 10.10 or later / Windows : Windows 10 64-bit
Minimum required to UVI Workstation :
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Processor : Intel Core i5 2.5Ghz (or equivalent)
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RAM : 4GB memory (recommended: 8GB)
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1GB hard drive space
3.1.3. Plug-in Formats
Lié is compatible with any DAW that supports VST or AU plug-in formats. Lié can then itself host any VST. To learn
how to host a VST with Lié, please refer to the Settings section.
For more informations about configuring Lié with your DAW, please refer to the DAW Setup section.
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