Expert Sleepers updates Augustus Loop to v2.2.2 and announces ES-1 Audio/CV Interface
Expert Sleepers has updated Augustus Loop to v2.2.2 and announced details of their first hardware product - the ES-1 Audio/CV Interface.
Issues addressed in Augustus Loop v2.2.2:
- Fixed GUI issue in REAPER on Windows.
- Added new OSC command (registerOSCPathForFunction).
- Fixed a keypress issue in certain VST hosts (plug-in would respond to numeric input but not to pressing Return).
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. 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, 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.
The first ES-1 units are expected to be available any time now. The prices are expected to be as follows:
- DB25 inputs £100.
- Jack inputs £120.
- Module only (no panel or input connectors) £85.
For more details, please see the ES-1 page.
