Expressive Controller & Looper
Expressive Controller & Looper
- 15-day returns
- 1 year warranty
- buy now, pay later
15-day returns
1 year warranty
buy now, pay later
Expressive Controller & Looper
Erae 2 is a polyphonic MIDI controller and looper crafted for immersive live performances. Elevate your musical compositions and take full command of your hardware synthesizers, modular setups, and software instruments with unmatched precision. Engineered for exceptional sensitivity and limitless customization, Erae 2 sets a new standard in electronic music. Step into a new Erae in electronic music!
A musical journey with the Erae
The surface that feels everything.
Patented pressure technology
16,000 force sensors capture every nuance — from a feather touch to a hard strike.
Sub-millimetre precision
100 µm XY accuracy and ultra-stable continuous slides across the whole surface.
Expressive looper
Eight tracks of looping with per-track length, quantisation and BPM.
Craft your own layout
Drag and drop keyboards, pads, faders and buttons in the free Erae Lab.
The Most Expressive Surface
“Erae 2 takes the original touch controller up several notches with CV connectivity, hardware controls, super sensitivity and more functionality.”
The Erae 2 is packed with 16,000 force sensors for an “ultra-responsive” playing experience.
Different Skins – Natural Touch
This skin can be replaced in just a few minutes.
16,000 Force Sensors
Erae reacts from the lightest touch to the fastest strokes, pushing the dynamics to the extreme possible range of musical articulation.
Embedding 16,000 force sensors, Erae benefits from our patented Force Multi-Touch technology, which offers ultra-responsiveness, down to a very low threshold force.
42×24 LED matrix sensor surface
A Brand New User-Friendly Interface
Setup the tempo, set your scales and launch loops from the settings section with ease thanks to the backlit buttons, the LCD screen and the selection click wheel embedded in the top right hand corner.
- 8 scene selectors
- Start, record and stop dedicated buttons
- Main functions direct access buttons
- High Resolution LCD
- Rotary clickable encoder
Expanded Modern Studio Connectivity
Erae 2 now features 24 (12 dual) configurable analog outputs, to be used as CV/Gate, drum triggers, and bipolar modulation CV controls. Bring life to your modular patches, and record intricate loops to be played back on any CV!
- 1× USB power, 1× dual-role USB, 1× additional port
- 3× MIDI mini-jack (1× IN + 2× OUT)
- SD card slot
- 24× configurable analog outputs (CV, gate, trigger)
Specifications
- Controller
- Standalone controller / looper with 8 layouts & tracks. Compatible with MIDI 1.0, MPE (MIDI Polyphonic Expression) and MIDI 2.0
- Interface
- Fully customizable interface with the Erae Lab app
- Skins
- Swappable silicone skins
- Surface
- 16,000-point FSR matrix · replaceable Fabric & Drum skins
- XY precision
- 100 µm — absolute and relative modes
- Latency
- < 1 ms global
- LED display
- RGB 42 × 24 array · 9 mm pitch
- Analog outputs
- 24 (12 dual) configurable CV / gate / trigger outputs
- Connectivity
- USB-C MIDI & power · MIDI TRS in/out · micro-SD slot
- Arpeggiator
- Smart arpeggiator with on-the-fly key & scale selection
- Power
- 65W USB-C adapter (US/EU/CN/UK/JP) or 15W USB-C from a laptop
- Dimensions
- 402 × 277 × 20 mm (15 × 11 × 0.8 in)
- Weight
- 2.5 kg (5.5 lb)
In the box
- 2× USB-C 65W 2m silicone-shielded cable (MIDI data & power)
- 2× MIDI TRS mini-jack adapter
- 1/8" TRS to DIN connector adapter
- 65W USB-C power supply with US/EU/CN/UK/JP connectors
- Micro-SD card (8GB — layouts, projects, loops)
- Fabric skin (4mm, for fingertip play)
2 yr
warranty
1 wk
ships in
Complete your setup.
Crafted for the road and the studio.
Power Supply USB type-C
$34.00Universal 65W 100V–240V USB-C power adapter, supplied with US / EU / CN / UK / JP plug connectors.
Hard Cover
$54.00Protect your Erae 2 on the move with this custom-fit hard shell in shock-resistant polycarbonate. Designed by Embodme for a perfect fit, it shields your instrument from dust and everyday wear.
USB-C Cable
$16.002-metre USB Type-C cable built for 65W charging and high-speed MIDI data transfer. Fully USB Power Delivery compatible for stable, efficient connectivity.
Erae tote bag
$19.99Made from 100% sustainable cotton for lasting quality and comfort. Featuring the ERAE logo on one side and the inspiring message "We need more expressive control" on the other. A great choice for the eco-conscious. Dimensions: 44 × 34 cm.
Black Silicone Skin
$149.00Brings all the qualities of the Drum Skin in a bold, high-contrast black design — perfect for the stage. A silky-smooth 6mm silicone surface that's fluid and precise under your fingers or sticks, with firm, responsive control, refined LED diffusion and easy upkeep.
Drum Skin
$89.00Built for dynamic stick play, this 6mm silicone pad offers a soft yet resilient feel with exceptional responsiveness. Its subtle light diffusion improves both playability and looks — ideal for expressive drumming.
Fabric Skin
$45.00Born from Embodme's quest for the perfect tactile response. Exceptionally soft and pleasant, this thin 4mm pad is made for fingertip play, offering maximum sensitivity. Its soft, precise light diffusion is easy on the eyes, even during long sessions.
Mounting plate
$99.00Take your performance to the stage with this easy-to-install mounting plate, compatible with multi-clamps. The rigid steel plate and silicone clips ensure stability and protection at every show. (Note: the Hard Cover can't be used while the Erae is mounted on this plate.)
The complete experience.
| Erae 2 | Erae Sound | Bundle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expressive surface | — | ||
| Dedicated synth engine | — | ||
| True plug & play | — | — | |
| 84 pro presets | — | ||
| Layout editor (Erae Lab) | — |
They play with erae.
The new Erae is much more responsive, it's comfortable on the fingers and the feel of the instrument is excellent.Jean-Michel Jarre
The way your finger digs into the fabric is much more pleasant than with any other controller.Rik Simpson
The new version is a killer — the detection is more precise and it's easier to navigate between menus.Nerdmatics
- 3,000+
- musicians worldwide
- 4.5
- on Trustpilot
Frequently asked questions
- Erae 2 is available to order with a shipping time of 1 week.