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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 393 MOTM modules to choose from. Users build 1209 Racks in this universe.

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Synthfox SLEDGEHAMMER
23 Sep 2023 Synthfox

SLEDGEHAMMER

Flash restock! A couple SLEDGEHAMMER feedback-based dynamics processors are available again, along with all the other tasty SYNTHFOX stuff - plays well with EBB & FLOW the slope generator! 
Der Mann mit der Maschine R2M
23 Sep 2023 Der Mann mit der Maschine

R2M

R2M/R2C are now officially available in our shop! Link up to two DROIDS and their according controllers from case to case using stereo patch cables. https://shop.dermannmitdermaschine.de/collections/droid-master/products/r2m-r2c-controller-remote-connection 
Feedback SUB
21 Sep 2023 Feedback

SUB

With this suboctaver you can mix -1oct voice and -2oct voice with the original sound. Time to make that SH bass sound. 
Nekyia Circuits
15 Sep 2023 Nekyia Circuits
We are glad to announce that Nekyia has started it's modular journey by releasing 4 new modules!  
Larix Elektro
13 Sep 2023 Larix Elektro
Now, all modules are available on our website ! 
NoisyFruitsLab 2FO V3
10 Sep 2023 NoisyFruitsLab

2FO V3

The updated one! A dual, digital, multiwave, clocked or tapped LFO around two TAPLFO-ICs from electric-druid with proper output filtering for smooth & charming sweeps. V3 now got a 6 range multiplier and switch for alternative waveforms. https://noisyfruitslab.com  
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Synthesis Technology MOTM 300 Ultra Voltage-Controlled Oscillator Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. Oakley Oakley VCO Ø 5.00 (4)
  3. Synthesis Technology MOTM 440 LPF Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Synthesis Technology MOTM 320 LFO Ø 5.00 (2)
  5. CGS CGS-65 Tube VCA Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. STG Soundlabs Post-Lawsuit Lowpass Filter Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. YuSynth VCO Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Oakley MultiMix 5 Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Oakley SVF Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Modcan VCDO 58B Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Modcan Matrix Filter 68B Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Oakley Looping ADSR/VCA Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Synthesis Technology MOTM 900 Power Supply Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Oakley Deep Equinoxe Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Encore Electronics Freqency Shifter Ø 5.00 (2)
  16. Blacet TimeMachine Ø 5.00 (2)
  17. Modcan Dual Quantizer 55B Ø 5.00 (2)
  18. Synthesis Technology MOTM 410 Triple Resonant Filter with Dual VCLFO Ø 4.75 (4)
  19. Synthesis Technology MOTM 800 ADSR Envelope Generator Ø 4.67 (3)
  20. Oakley Journeyman VCF Ø 4.67 (3)
  21. Encore Electronics UEG Ø 4.67 (3)
  22. Oakley MidiDAC Ø 4.60 (5)
  23. MFOS 16 Step Rotary Sequencer Ø 4.50 (4)
  24. Modcan 4VCA 31B Ø 4.50 (2)
  25. Synthesis Technology MOTM 820 Lag 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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Popular Modules in racks

  1. Oakley Oakley VCO in 577 Racks
  2. Synthesis Technology MOTM 800 ADSR Envelope Generator in 575 Racks
  3. Synthesis Technology MOTM 300 Ultra Voltage-Controlled Oscillator in 528 Racks
  4. Oakley Looping ADSR/VCA in 501 Racks
  5. Synthesis Technology MOTM 910 Mult in 410 Racks
  6. Oakley MultiMix 5 in 330 Racks
  7. Synthesis Technology MOTM 190 µVCA in 308 Racks
  8. Oakley MidiDAC in 287 Racks
  9. Synthesis Technology MOTM 440 LPF in 286 Racks
  10. Oakley VC-LFO (Issue 3) in 246 Racks
  11. Synthesis Technology MOTM 420 Voltage-Controlled Filter in 225 Racks
  12. Modcan VCO 01B in 223 Racks
  13. Synthesis Technology MOTM 310 Micro Voltage-Controlled Oscillator in 218 Racks
  14. Synthesis Technology MOTM 320 LFO in 199 Racks
  15. Oakley Quad VCA in 186 Racks
  16. Synthesis Technology MOTM 830 Dual-Mode Mixer in 178 Racks
  17. Oakley SVF (1U) in 176 Racks
  18. Synthesis Technology MOTM 410 Triple Resonant Filter with Dual VCLFO in 175 Racks
  19. Synthesis Technology MOTM 101 Noise/S&H in 168 Racks
  20. Synthesis Technology MOTM 480 CS-80 Filter in 154 Racks
  21. Synthesis Technology MOTM 120 Sub-Octave in 154 Racks
  22. Modcan Mult 48B in 153 Racks
  23. Oakley Noise and Dual Filter in 152 Racks
  24. Oakley VRG in 148 Racks
  25. Oakley ADSR/VCA in 138 Racks

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