VCV Rack encoders plug-in released

We're delighted to announce that a plug-in is now available for VCV Rack to allow direct use of the ES-40, ES-5, ESX-8GT and ESX-8CV from within Rack itself.

The plug-in can be downloaded from the Rack plug-in manager in the usual way. It's free (as in beer).



ESX-8CV mk2 released

We're happy to announce the release of an updated version of the ESX-8CV, the ESX-8CV mk2.

Functionally equivalent to the original ESX-8CV, the mk2 adds illuminated jack sockets, has reduced power consumption, and matches the look of the ES-8 and the other recent module updates.

The ESX-8CV mk2 is available immediately at a MSRP of $169/€169.

ESX-8CV mk2, frontESX-8CV mk2

New modules: ES-40, ESX-8CV and ESX-8GT mk2

ES-40ESX-8CVESX-8GT mk2

We’ve just released three new modules:

* The ES-40 SPDIF Interface (£94.80) converts a standard S/PDIF input to five channels of expansion headers, which are used in conjunction with the Expert Sleepers ESX range of expanders.

* The ESX-8CV CV Expander (£130.80) is an expansion module for the ES-4, ES-40 or ES-5, adding eight CV outputs from one expansion header.

* The ESX-8GT mk2 Gate Expander (£54) is an expansion module for the ES-4, ES-40 or ES-5, adding 8 on/off outputs for use as gates, triggers, clocks etc. from one expansion header.

All are available immediately.

Expert Sleepers ESX-8CV & the Silent Way Voice Controller on Vimeo.


Expert Sleepers ES-40/ESX-8CV/ESX-8GT demo on Vimeo.


We’ve also announced the forthcoming ESX-8MD MIDI/DINsync Expander, expected to be available in the next couple of months.

ESX-8MD prototype


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