Andrew Ostler
@expert-sleepers.co.uk
Founder, Expert Sleepers Ltd; composer, saxophonist & modular synthesist.
https://linktr.ee/expertsleepers
https://linktr.ee/expertsleepers
Out today!
"Live at The Voodoo Rooms" captures The Shell's sell-out album launch concert at the iconic Voodoo Rooms ballroom.
Available now on Bandcamp (free/pay what you like) and on all good digital music platforms.
the-shell.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
"Live at The Voodoo Rooms" captures The Shell's sell-out album launch concert at the iconic Voodoo Rooms ballroom.
Available now on Bandcamp (free/pay what you like) and on all good digital music platforms.
the-shell.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
The Shell - Live at The Voodoo Rooms, by The Shell
4 track album
the-shell.bandcamp.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Out today!
"Live at The Voodoo Rooms" captures The Shell's sell-out album launch concert at the iconic Voodoo Rooms ballroom.
Available now on Bandcamp (free/pay what you like) and on all good digital music platforms.
the-shell.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
"Live at The Voodoo Rooms" captures The Shell's sell-out album launch concert at the iconic Voodoo Rooms ballroom.
Available now on Bandcamp (free/pay what you like) and on all good digital music platforms.
the-shell.bandcamp.com/album/the-sh...
Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pianodrome...
Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub
We are raising funds to create a warm, beautiful community hub in the centre of Edinburgh with our Pianodrome at its heart.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Pianodrome Bruntsfield Community Hub www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/pianodrome...
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After discovering him as a solo artist, we find Andrew Ostler in The Shell, a saxophone/synths/drums trio that creates a compelling blend of krautrock, post-rock, and jazz. Discover their sound on @expert-sleepers.co.uk
#krautrock #postrock #jazzmusic
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#krautrock #postrock #jazzmusic
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Chronique disque - The Shell : s/t
En 2022 et 2023, ces pages avaient favorablement rendu compte des disques d'Andrew Ostler, Écossais adepte de croisements entre synthé modulaire (…)
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October 15, 2025 at 12:28 PM
After discovering him as a solo artist, we find Andrew Ostler in The Shell, a saxophone/synths/drums trio that creates a compelling blend of krautrock, post-rock, and jazz. Discover their sound on @expert-sleepers.co.uk
#krautrock #postrock #jazzmusic
www.etherreal.com/spip.php?art...
#krautrock #postrock #jazzmusic
www.etherreal.com/spip.php?art...
The Shell - Listening Party from The Shell
Listening Party from The Shell.
the-shell.bandcamp.com
September 2, 2025 at 10:11 AM
I've updated all the postage rates on our Bandcamp.
TL;DR customers in the USA will pay an extra £0.50.
TL;DR customers in the USA will pay an extra £0.50.
August 29, 2025 at 8:21 AM
I've updated all the postage rates on our Bandcamp.
TL;DR customers in the USA will pay an extra £0.50.
TL;DR customers in the USA will pay an extra £0.50.
I was today years old when I learned that the Japanese for daisy-chain is "daisy-chain". They literally use the English word. Really disappointed there's not some poetic Japanese expression to mean the same thing.
August 28, 2025 at 11:18 AM
I was today years old when I learned that the Japanese for daisy-chain is "daisy-chain". They literally use the English word. Really disappointed there's not some poetic Japanese expression to mean the same thing.
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Taking part involves an online questionnaire and would be much appreciated.
August 16, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Taking part involves an online questionnaire and would be much appreciated.
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Happy Father’s Day to the wonderful @expert-sleepers.co.uk who, it turns out, has been the poster child (with child) for the wonderful @sedgwickmuseum.bsky.social for the past 3 years, which we only recently found out! (Permissions were given to take photos back in the day!) Fabulous.
June 15, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Happy Father’s Day to the wonderful @expert-sleepers.co.uk who, it turns out, has been the poster child (with child) for the wonderful @sedgwickmuseum.bsky.social for the past 3 years, which we only recently found out! (Permissions were given to take photos back in the day!) Fabulous.
Congratulations to my amazing wife @melissaterras.bsky.social on her MBE!
June 11, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Congratulations to my amazing wife @melissaterras.bsky.social on her MBE!
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playing at Wavetable in Edinburgh tomorrow // many thanks 2 legends @expert-sleepers.co.uk + @simonkirby.bsky.social
May 21, 2025 at 6:12 PM
playing at Wavetable in Edinburgh tomorrow // many thanks 2 legends @expert-sleepers.co.uk + @simonkirby.bsky.social
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May 22. Edinburgh. live modular set. w/@simonkirby.bsky.social and Million Square - @expert-sleepers.co.uk - www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/6582ad9...
May 8, 2025 at 12:10 AM
May 22. Edinburgh. live modular set. w/@simonkirby.bsky.social and Million Square - @expert-sleepers.co.uk - www.eventim-light.com/uk/a/6582ad9...
disting NT firmware v1.8.0 is released.
April 23, 2025 at 12:58 PM
disting NT firmware v1.8.0 is released.
Great review of the disting NT in the new Sound On Sound!
April 18, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Great review of the disting NT in the new Sound On Sound!
The FH-2 is back in stock, and has been updated to "Rev 2". This new revision adds a Select Bus connection, which can be used for MIDI input and output.
April 17, 2025 at 11:28 AM
The FH-2 is back in stock, and has been updated to "Rev 2". This new revision adds a Select Bus connection, which can be used for MIDI input and output.
April 5, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Had to share this: reverb.com/item/8859057...
Rude Goose EX - 8" - BLUE | OLED Display on 8" Gooseneck with MIDI i/o for Expert Sleepers Disting EX | Reverb
My latest version of the Rude Goose. Specifically for the Expert Sleepers, Disting EX.A, bendy, gooseneck and OLED display with MIDI i/o for your Super Disting EX. Looks great and bends to, almost, an...
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April 2, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Had to share this: reverb.com/item/8859057...
disting NT - New factory presets for firmware v1.7.0
YouTube video by Expert Sleepers
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March 13, 2025 at 8:17 AM
From firmware v1.7.0 the disting NT has a C++ API, allowing you to write your own algorithms as plug-ins. There is also support for converting DSP code written in Faust to the module.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYje...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYje...
disting NT - C++ API and Faust
YouTube video by Expert Sleepers
www.youtube.com
March 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
From firmware v1.7.0 the disting NT has a C++ API, allowing you to write your own algorithms as plug-ins. There is also support for converting DSP code written in Faust to the module.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYje...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZYje...
Lua Script algorithms were added in firmware v1.6.0 and refined in v1.7.0. In this video, I demonstrate some scripts created by users since the feature was added.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2V...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2V...
disting NT - Lua Script demos
YouTube video by Expert Sleepers
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March 6, 2025 at 4:55 PM
Lua Script algorithms were added in firmware v1.6.0 and refined in v1.7.0. In this video, I demonstrate some scripts created by users since the feature was added.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2V...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=dL2V...
We're delighted to announce "pianola" by small changes.
small changes is the alter ego of Electrum Modular:
www.youtube.com/@electrummod...
small changes is the alter ego of Electrum Modular:
www.youtube.com/@electrummod...
March 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
We're delighted to announce "pianola" by small changes.
small changes is the alter ego of Electrum Modular:
www.youtube.com/@electrummod...
small changes is the alter ego of Electrum Modular:
www.youtube.com/@electrummod...
Firmware v1.7.0 for the disting NT is now released. Notably, there is now a C++ plug-in API, and a toolchain for converting all the lovely DSP programs written in Faust. Also, significant updates to the Looper and the Kirbinator.
#expertsleepers #eurorack #modularsynth #distingnt #faustdsp
#expertsleepers #eurorack #modularsynth #distingnt #faustdsp
March 5, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Firmware v1.7.0 for the disting NT is now released. Notably, there is now a C++ plug-in API, and a toolchain for converting all the lovely DSP programs written in Faust. Also, significant updates to the Looper and the Kirbinator.
#expertsleepers #eurorack #modularsynth #distingnt #faustdsp
#expertsleepers #eurorack #modularsynth #distingnt #faustdsp