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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 709 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4797 Racks in this universe.

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Larix Elektro
Larix Elektro
Now, the DUAL UNDULA OSCILLATOR & the TRICOMP, the Black & Gold version, are available at Schneidersladen :)  
Joranalogue Audio Design Warp 1
Joranalogue Audio Design
The newest addition to our range, Warp 1 is available right now! Warp 1 is a unique waveshaper, precisely implementing maths to create useful and musical shaping of any incoming voltage (ac and dc). Recently DivKid made a deep-dive video about the module. Go watch it if you want to hear Warp 1 clip, shift, bend and shred (it's beautiful—we promise): https://youtu.be/fKtOVS5D36o 
Noise Engineering
Noise Engineering
The Noise Engineering Case of Steel is a 64 HP powered skiff designed to stay put while you patch. With built-in mults, robust busboard power, and enough depth to house all but the deepest modules, Case of Steel is a solid and convenient way to jam with your favorite modules. Plus, a power brick is included, so you're ready to go out of the box. A limited run of 100 cases is available now from the Noise Engineering webshop.  
Jolin
Jolin
Don’t Go Alone, Take This Jolin launches Don’t Go Alone, Take This, a limited campaign celebrating Eurorack modules that work best in pairs. Selected bundles come at special pricing, while Jolin users can share a performance video, tag @jolin, and receive a 30% discount code (bundles excluded). One participant will win a KRONO module. Runs until February 24. jolin.tech 
Jasmine & Olive Trees Stps
Jasmine & Olive Trees
Firmware Update V3 for Stps. Pattern morphing, BURN inputs, Looped random gates mode, Free running mode, Auto reset, 24 PPQN, standard gate width, CV scaling setting and more :) Watch it in action: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M8A-DKgosDw 
Malstrom Faun
Malstrom
We are happy to announce two new modules! FAUN - a variable character filter with continuous slopes across all four filter types, and adjustable timbre control! TUNDA - a cascaded buffer system that let's you decide to mix, mult, attenuate, amplify and route while you patch! 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. API 550A Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  3. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  6. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Rupert Neve Designs 535 Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 4.80 (5)
  16. Elysia Xfilter 500 Ø 4.75 (4)
  17. Elysia Xpressor 500 Ø 4.67 (6)
  18. DIYRE Colour Palette MK2 Ø 4.67 (3)
  19. Elysia Karacter 500 Ø 4.50 (4)
  20. Sound Skulptor MP573 Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. API 512c Ø 4.50 (2)
  22. Kush Audio Electra 500 Ø 4.50 (2)
  23. Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series EQ 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 4.34 is considered to be above average.

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