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MOTM is also referred as 5U format. It shares the same height with the MU format but differs in width. MOTM is 1.75" wide per unit.

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There are 395 MOTM modules to choose from. Users build 1226 Racks in this universe.

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Jolin AVALITH
16 May 2024 Jolin
**new release** AVALITH is a drone synthesizer with a matrix of 100 raw oscillators in an open design configuration framed by a four-pole analog lowpass filter. https://jolin.tech/avalith  
Liquid Sky d-vices
15 May 2024 Liquid Sky d-vices
daniel katzenstab & dr walker - ufo system jam 01 #techno recorded with 2x v4co & 1x glithc https://djunglefever.bandcamp.com/track/ufo-system-jam-01 
Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5
A small oscillator that packs a punch: that’s the best way to summarise Cycle 5. Octave and fifth switches, LFO operation, dual V/octave ins, pre-tuned, hard sync, all the classic waveforms and a super-deep vari-wave function. Learn more: https://joranalogue.com/cycle-5 
Knobula Echo Cinematic
14 May 2024 Knobula
Introducing our new stereo effects device Echo Cinematic. Featuring Eq, Delay, and Reverb for crafting rhythmic dub textures and feedback loops. It includes a resonant filter, two LFOs, a 30-second multiple knob recorder, and two assignable CV inputs. Three filters: high/low-pass, peak/notch, and comb filter. Two second max delay with tap and grid quantising, and our lush 24-bit stereo reverb capable of near infinite decay times. 
Der Mann mit der Maschine DROID Moto Kit
It's here - the DROID Moto Kit. It is a Motor Fader Performance Sequencer (MFPS) or whatever you want it to be. And Mylar Melodies did a video about it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4oWy1tOeOE 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Oakley Oakley VCO Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. Synthesis Technology MOTM 440 LPF Ø 5.00 (4)
  3. Synthesis Technology MOTM 300 Ultra Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Ø 5.00 (4)
  4. Synthesis Technology MOTM 380 Quad LFO Ø 5.00 (2)
  5. Oakley Slim VCO B Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. Modcan Dual Quantizer 55B Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. Modcan VCDO 58B Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. CGS CGS-65 Tube VCA Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit Lowpass Filter Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Synthesis Technology MOTM 900 Power Supply Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Modcan Matrix Filter 68B Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Oakley SVF Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Encore Electronics Freqency Shifter Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Blacet TimeMachine Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Synthesis Technology MOTM 320 LFO Ø 5.00 (2)
  16. YuSynth VCO Ø 5.00 (2)
  17. Oakley Looping ADSR/VCA Ø 5.00 (2)
  18. Oakley MultiMix 5 Ø 5.00 (2)
  19. Oakley Deep Equinoxe Ø 5.00 (2)
  20. Synthesis Technology MOTM 410 Triple Resonant Filter with Dual VCLFO Ø 4.75 (4)
  21. Synthesis Technology MOTM 800 ADSR Envelope Generator Ø 4.67 (3)
  22. Oakley Journeyman VCF Ø 4.67 (3)
  23. Encore Electronics UEG Ø 4.67 (3)
  24. Oakley MidiDAC Ø 4.60 (5)
  25. MFOS 16 Step Rotary Sequencer Ø 4.50 (4)

Modules have to be rated at least 2 times to appear in this list. Any module with a rating better than Ø 4.35 is considered to be above average.

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Popular Modules in racks

  1. Oakley Oakley VCO in 595 Racks
  2. Synthesis Technology MOTM 800 ADSR Envelope Generator in 579 Racks
  3. Synthesis Technology MOTM 300 Ultra Voltage-Controlled Oscillator in 538 Racks
  4. Oakley Looping ADSR/VCA in 520 Racks
  5. Synthesis Technology MOTM 910 Mult in 414 Racks
  6. Oakley MultiMix 5 in 345 Racks
  7. Synthesis Technology MOTM 190 µVCA in 308 Racks
  8. Oakley MidiDAC in 297 Racks
  9. Synthesis Technology MOTM 440 LPF in 289 Racks
  10. Oakley VC-LFO (Issue 3) in 258 Racks
  11. Synthesis Technology MOTM 420 Voltage-Controlled Filter in 229 Racks
  12. Modcan VCO 01B in 223 Racks
  13. Synthesis Technology MOTM 310 Micro Voltage-Controlled Oscillator in 212 Racks
  14. Synthesis Technology MOTM 320 LFO in 198 Racks
  15. Oakley Quad VCA in 188 Racks
  16. Synthesis Technology MOTM 830 Dual-Mode Mixer in 182 Racks
  17. Oakley SVF (1U) in 180 Racks
  18. Synthesis Technology MOTM 410 Triple Resonant Filter with Dual VCLFO in 177 Racks
  19. Synthesis Technology MOTM 101 Noise/S&H in 167 Racks
  20. Oakley Noise and Dual Filter in 159 Racks
  21. Modcan Mult 48B in 157 Racks
  22. Synthesis Technology MOTM 120 Sub-Octave in 152 Racks
  23. Synthesis Technology MOTM 480 CS-80 Filter in 150 Racks
  24. Oakley VRG in 148 Racks
  25. Synthesis Technology MOTM 390 µLFO in 140 Racks

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