Expert Sleepers release Silent Way v1.0.0 (Mac AU)

"Expert Sleepers are proud to announce the release of Silent Way, a suite of plug-ins designed for use as part of a modular analogue synthesiser system. The plug-ins produce no sound themselves, nor do they process sound - rather, they generate signals to be used as control voltages (CVs), which can be patched into the control inputs of oscillators, filters, VCAs etc. of an analogue system.

There are currently two plug-ins in the Silent Way suite - Silent Way DC and Silent Way Voice Controller. These are described in more detail below. It is anticipated that more plug-ins will be added to the suite in the future - watch the website for product announcements.

All plug-ins also feature
* full MIDI and OSC control.
* MIDI/OSC scriptability.
* sample-accurate handling of MIDI note messages.

*Silent Way DC*
Silent Way DC is a simple plug-in that generates constant output signals. It is intended to be used in conjunction with parameter automation (via MIDI or directly by the host application) to generate varying signals. For example, you could use it as an LFO where you draw out the LFO waveform in your host’s parameter automation GUI.

*Silent Way Voice Controller*
Silent Way Voice Controller is a virtual instrument plug-in designed to directly control an analogue synthesiser by generating the appropriate CV and gate signals via an appropriate audio interface.

By listening to the synthesiser’s output signal, the plug-in is able to calibrate itself to generate the appropriate pitch CV for the incoming MIDI notes.

As well as the basic pitch and gate signals, the plug-in can generate three multi-stage envelope CVs which you can feed to VCAs, VCFs etc. in your synth.

*Pricing and availability*
Silent Way is available immediately in Mac OS X Audio Unit format, priced at $49. Mac and Windows VST formats to follow.

Expert Sleepers are currently offering a reward for purchasers who document successful use of Silent Way with their modular system - see the website for details."

Expert Sleepers Silent Way controlling an Analogue Systems RS Integrator modular synth

YouTube via expertsleepers

"This video shows the Expert Sleepers Silent Way plug-ins controlling an Analogue Systems RS Integrator modular synth. The plug-ins are running in Ableton Live. The audio interface is a MOTU Ultralite Mk3. The Silent Way Voice Controller is generating the pitch and gate CVs; the Silent Way DC plug-in is generating an LFO via Live's parameter automation, which is controlling the waveshape input of the RS-95 oscillator."

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Expert Sleepers ES-7 CV To MIDI demo

Expert Sleepers ES-7 CV To MIDI demo from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo.

The Expert Sleepers ES-7 CV Input Expander being used with Silent Way CV To MIDI to generate both notes to trigger a softsynth, and CCs to control mixer automation in Ableton Live.

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/es7.html
http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html

Expert Sleepers ES-7 CV To MIDI demo 2 from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo.

The Expert Sleepers ES-7 CV Input Expander being used with Silent Way CV To MIDI to generate MIDI notes from incoming pitch CV and gate signals.

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/es7.html
http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html

The Polyphonic MicroBrute

The Polyphonic MicroBrute from Andrew Ostler on Vimeo.

"This video shows four Arturia MicroBrutes working as a four-voice polysynth.

The MicroBrutes are connected via MIDI to an Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD module, driven by the Expert Sleepers Silent Way software. Silent Way takes the polyphonic MIDI generated by the controller keyboard and distributes it between the MicroBrutes, so that each works as one voice of a polysynth.

This setup allows the Silent Way/ESX-8MD combination to replace a standalone polyphony distribution box. However there are many other advantages to generating MIDI via the Expert Sleepers system: see e.g. http://vimeo.com/26444600

For more information:

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8md.html
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html
http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/microbrute/intro.html"

The Polyphonic MicroBrute, part 2

Published on Jan 27, 2014 Expert Sleepers·104 videos

"This video shows four Arturia MicroBrutes working as a four-voice polysynth.

The MicroBrutes are connected via MIDI to an Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD module, driven by the Expert Sleepers Silent Way software. Silent Way takes the polyphonic MIDI generated by the controller keyboard and distributes it between the MicroBrutes, so that each works as one voice of a polysynth.

This setup allows the Silent Way/ESX-8MD combination to replace a standalone polyphony distribution box. However there are many other advantages to generating MIDI via the Expert Sleepers system: see e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2Af5...

Expert Sleepers announces first hardware product - ES-1 Audio/CV Interface

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/

Expert Sleepers are proud to announce details of their first hardware product - the ES-1 Audio/CV Interface.

The Expert Sleepers ES-1 Audio/CV Interface is a Eurorack module designed for use with software such as Expert Sleepers Silent Way (http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html). It connects to an audio interface using standard 1/4" jack (balanced or unbalanced) or DB25 (aka DSub) connectors, and outputs CVs to analogue synths/effects on standard 3.5mm jacks. When used with the Silent Way AC Encoder software (http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/siwaacencoder.html), there is no requirement for the audio interface to be DC-coupled.

The ES-1 offers the following advantages over directly connecting an audio interface to analogue gear for CV control:

* No requirement for the interface to be DC-coupled.
* No need for special cables (e.g. TRS to TS 'floating ring' cables).
* No danger of damage to the interface - the ES-1's inputs are
completely standard balanced audio inputs.
* Much greater output voltage range - up to 9x more than directly
connecting a DC-coupled interface via a 'floating ring' cable.

For more details, please see the ES-1 page at
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es1.html"

Live toolkit: MIDI to CV with Expert Sleepers ES-3 & ES-5 (in depth How-Tos)

via ty hodson @ sublevel9 lab:

"I completed a series of deep-dive articles on using Expert Sleepers' ES-3 & Voice Controller plugin and the ES-5 & ES-5 Controller plugin with Ableton Live -- with particular focus on understanding signal flow with these modules and plugins. I would've loved having something like this when I was getting started with Expert Sleepers, so hopefully this'll be a welcome source of info for newcomers.

In addition to written explanations, each post includes downloadable Live sets with fully working configurations. All you need to do is adjust the track inputs/outputs for your setup.
Screenshots are provided for reference as well if you'd rather work from those.

Building a toolkit in Ableton Live
Introduces the toolkit concept that sets up the next articles

Live toolkit: Expert Sleepers Voice Controller calibration
How to do it, including an explanation of calibration signal routing

Live toolkit: MIDI to CV with Expert Sleepers' ES-3 Lightpipe/CV
Including a rigorous review of Voice Controller's outputs, the Output Matrix, and signal routing from VC to Live and from Live to the ES-3

Live toolkit: MIDI to CV with Expert Sleepers' ES-5 'ES-3 Expander’
Including an explanation of how ES-3 / ES-5 expansion works; freeing up ES-3 outputs by moving gates to the ES-5; comparing stacked vs. collapsed instances of ES-5 Controller as well as a description of how ES-5 Controller's 'Thru' function works (includes signal flow diagram!)

Live toolkit: Polyphony with Expert Sleepers' Voice Controller
Setting up Voice Controller for polyphony and for paraphonic response

P.S. Thanks to os at Expert Sleepers for providing feedback to me on these articles!"

Expert Sleepers workshop at Rough Trade East June 2013

Expert Sleepers workshop at Rough Trade East June 2013, part 1
Published on Jun 2, 2013 expertsleepers·90 videos

"Os of Expert Sleepers presents the Expert Sleepers software and modules. Subjects covered in this part include:
- Basic software usage with a DC-coupled interface.
- Use of the ES-3 for audio.
- Use of the Voice Controller plug-in with the ES-3 module.
- Silent Way LFO and Step LFO plug-ins.

Presented in conjunction with schneidersladen.de"

Update:

Expert Sleepers workshop at Rough Trade East June 2013, part 2
Published on Jun 2, 2013

"Os of Expert Sleepers presents the Expert Sleepers software and modules. Subjects covered in this part include:
- The expander modules (ES-5, ESX-8GT, ESX-4CV).
- Using the expanders to trigger drum modules.
- Silent Way Sync.
- The input modules (ES-6 & 7).
- Recording and processing CVs in the computer.
- Polyphony.
- Max/MSP externals.

Presented in conjunction with schneidersladen.de"

Expert Sleepers CVencoders with Max/MSP

Expert Sleepers esx4cvencoder~ Max/MSP external
Published on May 17, 2013 expertsleepers·89 videos

"A demo of the esx4cvencoder~ external, used to drive the Expert Sleepers ESX-4CV module from
Max."

Expert Sleepers es5encoder~ Max/MSP external
Published on May 17, 2013

"A demo of the es5encoder~ external, used to drive the Expert Sleepers ES-5 module from Max."

Expert Sleepers es4encoder~ Max/MSP external
Published on May 17, 2013

"A demo of the es4encoder~ external, used to drive the Expert Sleepers ES-4 module from Max."

Expert Sleepers ES-9 Presentation at Signal Sounds

ES-9 presentation part 1 : Performance

Published on Jan 9, 2020 Expert Sleepers

ES-9 presentation part 2 : Patch breakdown

Published on Jan 9, 2020 Expert Sleepers

At https://www.signalsounds.com

"Launch event for the ES-9 Eurorack USB audio interface, presented by Os of Expert Sleepers.

Part 1 : Performance, using the ES-9 and other Expert Sleepers modules (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EkpHc...)
Part 2 : Patch breakdown and Q&A (this video)

Expert Sleepers modules used include

ES-9
Little Mikey (mentioned 03:30)
FH-2 (mentioned 08:29 and many times later)
disting mk4 (4 of them, 10:31, 16:59, 17:40)
General CV (14:39)

A ModularGrid image of the case is here: https://flic.kr/p/2ickQf4

https://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es9...

With thank to Signal Sounds for hosting
https://www.signalsounds.com

If you like the sounds here, check out https://darkroomtheband.bandcamp.com"

Silent Way for VCV Rack

Published on Apr 4, 2019 Expert Sleepers

"Silent Way for VCV Rack is a set of modules for integrating hardware synths with Rack's virtual world.

It is mostly a Rack port of key elements of the Silent Way VST/AU/AAX plug-in suite. As such any discussion, tutorials, videos etc. you might find about Silent Way generally applies to the Rack version as well."


Playlist:
1. Silent Way for VCV Rack: Voice Controller
2. Silent Way for VCV Rack: AC Encoder
3. Silent Way for VCV Rack: CV Input
4. Silent Way for VCV Rack: CV To MIDI

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/vcvrack_silentway.html

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Expert Sleepers FH-1 Demos

Alesis SR-16 clocked from modular synth via Expert Sleepers FH-1

Published on Jul 13, 2015 Expert Sleepers

"An Alesis SR-16 drum machine clocked via MIDI from a modular synthesiser, using an Expert Sleepers FH-1 to convert an analog clock pulse to a MIDI clock."

Akai EWI USB modular synth connection via Expert Sleepers FH-1

Published on Jul 13, 2015

"An Akai EWI USB wind controller is directly connected to a modular synthesizer via an Expert Sleepers FH-1 module."

ES-4 Audio Demo LFOs & Ableton Live Drum Rack

YouTube Uploaded by expertsleepers on Oct 4, 2011

"Shows how the Expert Sleepers ES-4 SPDIF/CV Interface can also be used to output audio. Here we process the audio with a modular synth's filter, modulated via an LFO also produced from the ES-4.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es4.html"

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Expert Sleepers ES-8 - Introduction

Published on Sep 15, 2016 Expert Sleepers

"The Expert Sleepers ES-8 is a USB audio interface in a Eurorack synth module.

Simply connect the ES-8 with a USB cable directly to your Mac or iOS device and it appears as a 12-in 16-out audio interface ready to use for audio, control voltages, or both.

Both inputs and outputs are DC-coupled, meaning you can pass CVs in both directions between your hardware modular and software CV environments, such as Silent Way, Reaktor, zMors or max/MSP.

The ES-8 also has ADAT ports, which you can use to connect another audio interface, for example one with mic preamps or 1/4” jacks to hook up your other instruments.

You can also connect via ADAT to an Expert Sleepers ES-3 for more CV outputs.

The ES-8 also has a direct expansion connection for the Expert Sleepers ES-5, supporting up to 48 gate or trigger outputs.

The ES-8’s release date is October 1st 2016. For more information, please visit the website.

http://expert-sleepers.co.uk/es8.html"

The Polyphonic MicroBrute, part 2

Published on Jan 27, 2014 Expert Sleepers·104 videos

"This video shows four Arturia MicroBrutes working as a four-voice polysynth.

The MicroBrutes are connected via MIDI to an Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD module, driven by the Expert Sleepers Silent Way software. Silent Way takes the polyphonic MIDI generated by the controller keyboard and distributes it between the MicroBrutes, so that each works as one voice of a polysynth.

This setup allows the Silent Way/ESX-8MD combination to replace a standalone polyphony distribution box. However there are many other advantages to generating MIDI via the Expert Sleepers system: see e.g. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4S2Af5...

For more information:

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8md.html
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/silentway.html
http://www.arturia.com/evolution/en/products/microbrute/intro.html"

Part 1 here.

Diaries by elinch

Elinch - „diaries - the tape“

NEW ALBUM „DIARIES“ OUT NOW AS LIMITED CASSETTE OR AS A DOWNLOAD ON BANDCAMP: https://elinch.bandcamp.com/album/dia...

Note today is Bandcamp Friday, meaning everything goes to the artist!

video timeline:

00:00 bass /// make noise morphagene (pitched down expert sleepers disting ex piano sequence) / er-301 env / mixer
00:10 pad /// verbos harmonic oscillator (pitch: alm pamelas random / 2hp tune) / make noise optomix / instant lo-fi junky / mi clouds (looper)
00:35 vocal /// morphagene / t-rex replicator / er-301 (mixer 7 delay)
02:10 piano /// expert sleepers disting ex piano / seq'd by malekko voltage block / make noise optomix / instant lo-fi junky / mi clouds (looper)
03:00 orchestral background /// er-301 (sample from expert sleepers disting ex / filter / delay / mixer)
04:22 strings /// er-301 (sample from expert sleepers disting ex / mixer)

mastered by james edward armstrong.
© 2020 expert sleepers ltd
recorded live with tascam dr 100.

for the best listening experience listen to the video with headphones or good speakers.

"The second release on the Expert Sleepers label, 'Diaries' presents ten pieces created with a modular synthesizer but not with a typical modular synthesizer sound - instead of bleeps and bloops, here you will find pianos and orchestral sounds, perfectly in keeping with the minimalist compositional style."

Audulus 3.4 Update Adds Support for Multichannel Audio/CV Output

"Audulus LLC is proud to announce the release of Audulus version 3.4 - a free update for all Audulus platforms* allowing users to access up to 16 audio and control voltage (CV) inputs and outputs through two brand-new nodes called ADC (analog-to-digital converter) and DAC (digital-to-analog converter).

Previously, Audulus users were limited to two inputs and two outputs using the Mic and Speaker nodes. Now, with the ADC and DAC nodes, Audulus users can take full advantage of their DC-coupled** audio interfaces, such as the Expert Sleepers ES-8 and the Universal Audio Apollo.

This means that users can now integrate Audulus seamlessly with hardware synthesizers and analog effects pedals using their computer or iOS device.

Some examples uses include:
Sending and receiving simultaneous audio, modulation, and envelope CVs to up to 4 Eurorack filters for true analog filter polyphony
Clocking multiple Korg Volcas at different speeds or divisions of a master clock
Sequencing analog synthesizers with volt-per-octave (VPO) signals
Receiving multiple DC signals from hardware controllers like CV joysticks and ribbon controllers for ultra-high-resolution control over your digital synthesizers
Receiving, quantizing, and sending out analog VPO signals
Generating LFOs and envelopes of any imaginable shape
Using stompboxes on a send & return within your Audulus patches
Cloning, adapting, and modifying true work-alikes of digital and analog Eurorack modules
Generating quadraphonic or surround-sound-style effects for keyboards and guitar
Receiving an analog master clock and generating divisions, probability triggers, or Euclidean-style rhythm sequencing (or mix of all!)
Storing, recalling, and rapidly switching between different modular synth patch routings
Analyzing a guitar’s pitch and volume envelope within Audulus and converting them to an analog VPO and envelope signal
Using Audulus as a multi-effect rack with 4 mono inputs and outputs or 2 stereo inputs and outputs (with an Expert Sleepers ES-8)

These are just a few of the possibilities Audulus users have explored so far. To keep up with patches and modules using the new ADC and DAC nodes, sign up for the Audulus user forum and download and share your patches there - http://forum.audulus.com

An example of Audulus sequencing VPO signals and envelopes through an Expert Sleepers ES-8:



Users can also follow Audulus on Instagram, Twitter, Youtube, Soundcloud, and Facebook @audulus for tutorials, video clips, and sound samples of what the ADC and DAC nodes can do.

If Audulus users have any questions about how to implement the ADC and DAC nodes, they can contact Audulus at support@audulus.com

Happy patching from all of us at Audulus!

* Audulus iOS requires the Apple Camera Connector Kit to connect to the Expert Sleepers ES-8.

**Most normal audio interfaces are AC-coupled. AC-coupling prevents a constant DC offset from damaging speakers and headphones. DC-coupled audio interfaces like the Expert Sleepers ES-8 are not required to use all 16 inputs and outputs of an audio interface or aggregate device. DC-coupled audio interfaces are required to send and receive accurate DC-offset analog signals such as gates, VPO signals, and envelopes.


Example Videos of Audulus + ES-8

This picture shows a self-oscillating filter entering Audulus through audio input 4 of the Expert Sleepers ES-8 using the ADC node, and sending two oscillators through outputs 7 and 8 of the ES-8 using the DAC node to the Mordax DATA oscilloscope in XY mode."

App links for Audulus:
iOS | Mac | Windows/Linux

Building a full track with the Expert Sleepers analogue module range

video upload by Expert Sleepers

"A demo of the full range of 100% analogue modules from Expert Sleepers, sequenced from and sampled with an Elektron Digitakt (and an Expert Sleepers FH-2 MIDI/CV converter). All the sounds in this video are generated with the Expert Sleepers modules.

Video by David Richards (https://www.instagram.com/djrbrunstein) with voiceover by Andrew Ostler of Expert Sleepers.

0:00 Intro
0:22 Kick
1:17 Snare
1:50 Hats
2:46 Percussive FM loop
3:59 Bass (and FH-2 auto-calibration)
5:22 Pad
6:23 Lead
7:25 Final jam"

Sensel Morph and MOK Waverazor (via Expert Sleepers FH-2)

CatSynth TV

"The MOK Waverazor exposes a large array of CV points to control its wave-slicing oscillators. This provides an opportunity to connect a Sensel Morph with Buchla Thunder overlay for expressive timbral control. We experiment with this setup, using an Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV to connect them, along with our Arturia MiniBrute 2 for keyboard and amplitude envelope.

If you have not already seen our detailed MOK Waverazor demo and tutorial, please check that out [posted here].

0:23 Control opportunities on MOK Waverazor
0:58 Connecting and configuring the Sensel Morph and Expert Sleepers FH-2
2:00 Preset demos with Waverazor and Morph

For more information
MOK Waverazor: mok.com
Sensel Morph: sensel.com
Expert Sleepers FH-2 and FHX-8CV: expert-sleepers.uk

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Fezzes are cool"

Modular patching with Expert Sleepers Silent Way and ES-3

YouTube via expertsleepers | February 09, 2011 |

"A real-time demo of using Expert Sleepers Silent Way and a modular synth, connected via the Expert Sleepers ES-3 Lightpipe/CV interface.

First the oscillator is connected and calibrated using the Silent Way Voice Controller plug-in. Then a simple patch is made using a VCA and an envelope generator, triggered by a gate signal from Silent Way.

Other modulation options are then explored, using another envelope from the Voice Controller, the Silent Way Step LFO plug-in, and the Silent Way LFO plug-in.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/sile...
http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/es3...."

Expert Sleepers ES-3 Lightpipe/CV Interface

"The ES-3 is a Eurorack format module which converts eight channels of ADAT Lightpipe input to DC coupled outputs on 3.5mm jacks, for the ultimate convenience in connection of a DAW directly to analogue synthesizers.

The outputs can be used as control voltages (CVs), for example with software such as Expert Sleepers Silent Way, and can also be used as audio outputs at high, modular synth-compatible levels.

With the ES-3, a single optical cable is all that is need to bring direct CV control from your DAW right into the heart of a modular system..."

Full details on Expert Sleepers

Previous posts:
Modular audio processing with Expert Sleepers Silent Way and ES-3
 
Modular patching with Expert Sleepers Silent Way and ES-3

Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD MIDI demo

Published on Apr 1, 2014 Expert Sleepers·106 videos

"Demo of the Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD MIDI/DINsync Expander, here generating MIDI to control a Korg Volca Bass.

http://www.expert-sleepers.co.uk/esx8..."

Expert Sleepers ESX-8MD DINsync demo