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Buchla Electronic Musical Instruments was founded by synthesizer pioneer Don Buchla in 1963 in California.

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There are 400 Buchla modules to choose from. Users build 5434 Racks in this universe.

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Hexdevices
18 May 2025 Hexdevices
Hexdevices Modular Updates #01 Phasing Out to Evolve At Hexdevices, evolution is part of the mission. As we continue to explore new sonic galaxies, it’s time to shift focus toward refinement and rebirth. Read full article here: https://www.hexdevices.com/news/ 
Fully Wired Electronics
10-Pin shrouded boxed headers are now available through our components store, starting as low as £0.28/ $0.37 (USD)/ €0.33. These headers are perfect as Eurorack power headers. With international shipping available these are fantastic for any DIY and manufacturing builds. https://www.fullywiredelectronics.com/product-page/10-pin-boxed-header 
Polykit Spring
18 May 2025 Polykit
This spring reverb driver is adding a classic analog effect to your modular setup. The module is available as full DIY kit and PCBs/panel. Check our store at https://store.polykit.rocks/product/eurorack-spring-reverb-driver-diy-pcb-kit-modular-synthesizer-1 
WGD Modular aranciata
16 May 2025 WGD Modular
🍊 Say hi to Aranciata – a tiny but mighty 8HP stereo mixer! 6 stereo channels, minimal footprint, and DIY-friendly with pre-soldered SMD. Perfect as a submixer or space-saving main mix solution. Cheers from WGD Modular! 
Archaea Loki Synth Voice
15 May 2025 Archaea
Loki analog synth voice back in stock at archaea.co.uk. Now shipping worldwide (except for the EU currently). Loki kits are back in stock at thonk.co.uk, shipping worldwide. 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Studio H 258e / DPO Ø 5.00 (6)
  2. Vedic Scapes 13700 Ø 5.00 (5)
  3. Keen Association 282e Quad Transevent Generator Ø 5.00 (5)
  4. Buchla Model 296 Ø 5.00 (5)
  5. Keen Association Polyphonic Touch'n'Run Voltage Array Model 220/e Ø 5.00 (4)
  6. Buchla Model 250e Ø 5.00 (4)
  7. Buchla Model 259 Ø 5.00 (4)
  8. Other/unknown Benjolin Ø 5.00 (3)
  9. Keen Association Control Voltage Interpreter Model 253e Ø 5.00 (3)
  10. Keen Association 268e Graphic Waveform Generator Ø 5.00 (3)
  11. Buchla Model 266 Ø 5.00 (3)
  12. Magnetic Freak GAUSSIAN Ø 5.00 (3)
  13. Studio H Control and Signal Router Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Other/unknown Soundfreak Envelope Shaper/Noise Generator Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Buchla Model 281 Ø 5.00 (2)
  16. Vedic Scapes Dual Duality Processing Filter Ø 5.00 (2)
  17. Vedic Scapes Metatron Generator 618 II Ø 5.00 (2)
  18. Sputnik Modular Sputnik Dual Defect Processor Model 289 Ø 5.00 (2)
  19. Other/unknown Soundfreak Dual Filter/Oscillator Ø 5.00 (2)
  20. Northern Light Modular Dual CV Polymorpher - Model 2OC Ø 5.00 (2)
  21. Buchla Model 206e Ø 5.00 (2)
  22. Keen Association Multidomain Gatekeeper Model 293e Ø 5.00 (2)
  23. Keen Association Spatial System Matrix Model 228e Ø 5.00 (2)
  24. Other/unknown Soundfreak Triple VCO Ø 5.00 (2)
  25. Buchla Model 292e Ø 4.83 (6)

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

  1. Other/unknown MORPHAGENE 4U in 13 Racks
  2. 4UShop BB82 in 12 Racks
  3. Other/unknown GM.XE 700FM Voice in 5 Racks
  4. Other/unknown GM.XE 700FM Expansion in 5 Racks
  5. MEMS Project 291M in 4 Racks
  6. Other/unknown Doboz T12 in 4 Racks
  7. Other/unknown SynthThomas - Quad Resonant Lopass Gate - Model 292 in 4 Racks
  8. Tokyo Tape Music Center Dual Square Wave Geneartor 144 Card in 1 Racks
  9. Other/unknown Dual Spatial Logic Controller in 1 Racks

The list of Popular Modules is generated from Modules that have been added to Racks AND have been released in the specified time period.

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