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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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Isobar Industries Plexus
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Plexus

Hey y’all, 1.5 years after starting creating 3U blank panels, I am proud to officially release my first ever eurorack module! Introducing Plexus! 
Der Mann mit der Maschine
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The DivKid DROID Modulation Hub - find the patch and manual here: https://divkid.gumroad.com/l/TheDivKidDROIDModulationHub 
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Only a few hours left until our ‘End of Summer Sale’ ends! Don’t miss out on your chance to save up to 15% on our modules. www.tremodular.com  
Fully Wired Electronics Dual Attenuverter
13 Sep 2024 Fully Wired Electronics

Dual Attenuverter

Thank you to everyone who has purchased a Dual Attenuverter so far! We currently have 5 B-Grade units in stock, at a discount price of £47.50/$62.34(USD)/€56.29, which come with an extended 2 year warranty. https://www.fullywiredelectronics.com/product-page/dual-attenuverter-b-grade  
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AMSynths AM1021 Sequential Clock
11 Sep 2024 AMSynths

AM1021 Sequential Clock

AMSynths launch a companion module for the Behringer 1027 Sequencer. This 4HP module expands the capability of the Behringer 1027 Sequencer by adding a Sequential Switch that enables sequences of 8, 16 or 24 steps to be generated. The avoids having to use the 1050 module for the same function. 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. API 550A Ø 5.00 (4)
  3. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (3)
  6. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  7. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Rupert Neve Designs 535 Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  16. Elysia Xfilter 500 Ø 4.75 (4)
  17. DIYRE Colour Palette MK2 Ø 4.67 (3)
  18. Elysia Xpressor 500 Ø 4.60 (5)
  19. Elysia Karacter 500 Ø 4.50 (4)
  20. API 512c Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series EQ Ø 4.50 (2)
  22. Sound Skulptor MP573 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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Popular Modules in racks

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  4. AMS Neve 1073LB in 571 Racks
  5. API 512c in 514 Racks
  6. Classic API VP28 in 486 Racks
  7. Solid State Logic SiX Channel Strip in 462 Racks
  8. Rupert Neve Designs 551 in 461 Racks
  9. API 550b in 460 Racks
  10. Solid State Logic SSL 611EQ in 458 Racks
  11. dbx 560A in 438 Racks
  12. API 550A in 408 Racks
  13. Solid State Logic E-Series EQ Module in 401 Racks
  14. Dramastic Audio Obsidian 500 in 397 Racks
  15. Rupert Neve Designs 535 in 379 Racks
  16. Maag Audio EQ4 in 371 Racks
  17. Elysia Karacter 500 in 332 Racks
  18. Classic API BT50 in 331 Racks
  19. Chandler TG2-500 in 323 Racks
  20. API 527 in 322 Racks
  21. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser in 318 Racks
  22. Elysia Xpressor 500 in 303 Racks
  23. Solid State Logic E-Series Dynamics Module in 276 Racks
  24. API 512v Discrete Mic / Line Pre in 274 Racks
  25. API 560 in 259 Racks

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