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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 633 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4225 Racks in this universe.

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Tre Modular Alisa VCO
27 Jul 2024 Tre Modular

Alisa VCO

Introducing our newest module Alisa VCO. Alisa VCO is Eurorack adaptation of oscillator found in one of the most unique Soviet synthesizers Alisa 1377. Watch our demo video to find out more about this module: https://youtu.be/ECEwBf20ebA Visit our website for this and other modules: www.tremodular.com  
Oxi Instruments META-FX
26 Jul 2024 Oxi Instruments

META-FX

Unveiling META: the Performance Effects Eurorack Module! - Meta is an innovative 6HP stereo Eurorack Effects module perfect for live performances and studio setups - 6 Effect Scenes, Powerful Drops, Smooth Transitions, Pristine Audio Quality, Stereo Effects On-the-Fly, Easy to Use with One Hand, Made for Performance & Studio. - https://youtu.be/qCNxE6fsLr8 Pre-order: https://oxiinstruments.com/product/oxi-meta/ 
Liquid Sky d-vices
25 Jul 2024 Liquid Sky d-vices
#V4CO & #GLITHc on CDM today https://cdm.link/2024/07/v4co-glithc-combo/ 
FlatSix Modular Slight Of Hand - Midnight Edition
22 Jul 2024 FlatSix Modular

Slight Of Hand - Midnight Edition

New release due to popular demand, the Slight Of Hand - Midnight Edition. It has all the same features as the Slight Of Hand, but sports an all black keyboard: Available in limited supply here: https://reverb.com/shop/flatsixmodular?query=FlatSix%20Modular%20Slight%20Of%20Hand%20Midnight%20Edition%202024%20-%20Swappable%20Firmware&skip_autodirects=true 
IC Alchemy
17 Jul 2024 IC Alchemy
Grand Opening Sale on Reverb.com: 15% Off Mudras Gesture Sequencer! July 17th - July 24th https://reverb.com/item/83056300-mudras-cv-sequencer-by-ic-alchemy More info available at https://icalchemy.com  
Mental Noise Synapse
16 Jul 2024 Mental Noise

Synapse

Version 2 coming soon! The new version implements a complete redesign of the analog inputs for more accurate control and non-blocking control of the parameters on the MIDI device. Currently in development, should be ready in August! 
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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 (3)
  6. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph 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. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser 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. Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series EQ Ø 4.50 (2)
  20. Sound Skulptor MP573 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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