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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 4112 Racks in this universe.

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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 
BlaknBlu
15 Apr 2024 BlaknBlu
Foxtrot quad VCF and Alpha Pro quad VCA/Mixer both back in stock and shipping this week. More info, videos, audio samples and shop at www.blaknblu.com 
IC Alchemy Mudras
15 Apr 2024 IC Alchemy

Mudras

Now Available: Comprehensive User Manual for Mudras Dive deep into the capabilities that make Mudras a unique tool in music production. Our detailed manual walks you through the functionality and special features of our gesture-based CV sequencer module. You can find it now at https://icalchemy.com/#mudras-manual 
Clatters Sibilla
14 Apr 2024 Clatters

Sibilla

Our beloved sound-sculpting machine turns 1yo today and it’ll be 15% OFF for the next two days! Start your next sonic experience now! https://clattersmachines.com/prodotto/sibilla/ 
NoisyFruitsLab PanFade
13 Apr 2024 NoisyFruitsLab

PanFade

Voltage contolled crossfading and panning in a compact size https://noisyfruitslab.com/2024/04/13/panfade-panning-crossfading-for-eurorack-synthesizer/ 
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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. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Classic API VP28 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. API 512c 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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