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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 623 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4141 Racks in this universe.

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ARC Noise Rainbow v1.1
4 May 2024 ARC

Noise Rainbow v1.1

Noise Rainbow v1.1 is back in stock on Reverb and Ebay 
Fully Wired Electronics Mini Quad Mute
3 May 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  
Joranalogue Audio Design Dim 2
2 May 2024 Joranalogue Audio Design

Dim 2

Available now: Dim 2—lights for your Eurorack! The Dim 2 package comprises a 4 HP dual channel PWM dimmer module and two custom aluminium alloy BNC task lights—super convenient in dark studios as well as on ill-lit stages. Simply mount the module, plug in the lights and instantly give your system that late-night-mad-scientist-lab look. 
RYK Modular
1 May 2024 RYK Modular
RYK Modular are pleased to annouce the release of our new module ALGO ! A Quad Complex Oscillator Bank, with hands on controls and no menus  
Something Modular VOYAGER
30 Apr 2024 Something Modular

VOYAGER

Voyager is now back in stock as Full kits and smd-presoldered PCBs! https://somethingmodular.etsy.com 
Bananalogue VCS 2
30 Apr 2024 Bananalogue

VCS 2

Bananalogue VCS 2, the 20th anniversary edition of the legendary Serge VCS, is now available. 
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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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