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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 4129 Racks in this universe.

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Fully Wired Electronics Mini-Logic
1 May 2024 Fully Wired Electronics

Mini-Logic

We have 5 B-Grade Mini-Logic units. These units are being sold at a discount price of £77.50/ $96.51 (USD)/ €90.62 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-logic-b-grade  
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. 
Befaco MIDI Thing V2
30 Apr 2024 Befaco

MIDI Thing V2

MIDI Thing v2 is releasing tomorrow! Go get one from your favorite dealer! In the meantime, check user manual and further infos in our website: https://www.befaco.org/midi-thing-v2/  
NoisyFruitsLab 8SEQm
29 Apr 2024 NoisyFruitsLab

8SEQm

no, it´s not another Baby 8 sequencer .... https://noisyfruitslab.com/2024/04/29/8seqm-mini-8-step-sequencer-for-eurorack-synthesizer/ 
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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. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  6. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  7. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. FMR Audio RNC 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. WES Audio Rhea 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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