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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 622 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4111 Racks in this universe.

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Stoel Music Systems Mini Speaker, Dark Mode
19 Apr 2024 Stoel Music Systems

Mini Speaker, Dark Mode

Our popular Mini Speaker is now in Dark Mode. The Mini Speaker allows you to use your eurorack system without headphones or turning on your studio. It's also a great way to scare your cats and small children. It's loud. Get it here: https://www.stoelmusicsystems.com/eurorack/utility/mini-speaker-dark-mode 
BearModules KYPSKI XXPRSS
19 Apr 2024 BearModules

KYPSKI XXPRSS

Proudly to announce the first "KYPSKI x BEAR Modules" collaboration. An updated version of our macro-controller. 
XODES
18 Apr 2024 XODES
Pre-orders finally are open until May 5th for the Hand Clap / Maracas module in the AXX series, and a limited number of units are available at a reduced price. https://www.xodes.net/product/amc-pre-order-axx-acid-drums-handclap-maracas-tr808-inspired-analog-1u-eurorack You can check how the latest revised version sounds on Instagram (better use quality headphones!). https://www.instagram.com/reel/C53dlT2PPPA/ 
Noise Engineering Morbus Legio
18 Apr 2024 Noise Engineering

Morbus Legio

Morbus Legio is a unique combination of flexible noise oscillator and distortion processor. Its noise oscillator features three CV-able parameters that affect how noise is generated, plus a wavefolder and a chorus. Soft clipping, wavefolding, FWR, and chorus can all be applied to an external signal. Morbus Legio is available as a firmware only, so if you own a Legio you can load Morbus onto your module for free from the Customer Portal.  
Laine Modular Winnows
17 Apr 2024 Laine Modular

Winnows

Now Available: Winnows is our talkative new filter tool for 1U. Two channels of expressive resonant bandpass filtering and damping with full CV control. https://www.laine.uk/products/p/winnows 
Fully Wired Electronics Mini Quad Mute
15 Apr 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 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  3. API 550A Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Kush Audio Electra 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. API 512c Ø 4.50 (2)
  20. Sound Skulptor MP573 Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. 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 4.35 is considered to be above average.

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