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The 500 Series is not a modular synthesizer format but a modular audio processing stack and was originally developed by API.

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There are 623 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4142 Racks in this universe.

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News from the Labs

SoundForce Samples II
5 May 2024 SoundForce

Samples II

SoundForce is releasing Samples II, a 5-channel 4-HP Eurorack USB Sample Player. Samples II is a follow-up of the Samples serie of modules, initially released back in 2020. Samples II can now play back and stream wave files directly from a USB memory stick giving users the flexibility to change samples, offering them extensive memory space and no wave file length limitation. 
Cycle Instruments Tetrachords
5 May 2024 Cycle Instruments

Tetrachords

New firmware available for the Tetrachords! https://cycleinstruments.com/resources/ 
ARC Noise Rainbow v1.1
4 May 2024 ARC

Noise Rainbow v1.1

Noise Rainbow v1.1 is back in stock on Reverb and Ebay 
Fully Wired Electronics Mini Quad Mute
3 May 2024 Fully Wired Electronics

Mini Quad Mute

We currently have 3 B-Grade Mini Quad Mute units listed on our website. These units are now being sold at a discount price of £110/ $136.99 (USD)/ €128.64 but are NEW. These B-Stock units come with an extended manufacturers warranty of 2 years, rather than 12 months. https://www.fullywiredelectronics.com/product-page/mini-quad-mute-b-grade  
Joranalogue Audio Design Dim 2
2 May 2024 Joranalogue Audio Design

Dim 2

Available now: Dim 2—lights for your Eurorack! The Dim 2 package comprises a 4 HP dual channel PWM dimmer module and two custom aluminium alloy BNC task lights—super convenient in dark studios as well as on ill-lit stages. Simply mount the module, plug in the lights and instantly give your system that late-night-mad-scientist-lab look. 
RYK Modular
1 May 2024 RYK Modular
RYK Modular are pleased to annouce the release of our new module ALGO ! A Quad Complex Oscillator Bank, with hands on controls and no menus  
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. API 550A Ø 5.00 (3)
  3. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Elysia Xfilter 500 Ø 4.75 (4)
  16. DIYRE Colour Palette MK2 Ø 4.67 (3)
  17. Elysia Xpressor 500 Ø 4.60 (5)
  18. Elysia Karacter 500 Ø 4.50 (4)
  19. Sound Skulptor MP573 Ø 4.50 (2)
  20. Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series EQ Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. API 512c Ø 4.50 (2)

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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