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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 640 500 Series modules to choose from. Users build 4332 Racks in this universe.

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Steady State Fate VERSA
20 Nov 2024 Steady State Fate

VERSA

Limited release multi-mode VCA. Offset generation, crossfading, 2-1 switch, polarizer with dead zone. Analog logic and mix/distortion buss outputs. 
Toppobrillo Matrixplexer
20 Nov 2024 Toppobrillo

Matrixplexer

Introducing the MATRIXPLEXER. 4x4 2D scanning matrix mixer with axis-independent scan modes, slopes and automative features. Select and animate input and output mixes for movement, reveals, spatialization and syncopative rhythms…Sequence mixes and effects.. add space and time to feedback work.. Syncopate swells and panning with a clock source.. the list goes on... Check out the Modular Grid page for more. 
Alfa Delta Dionisi
20 Nov 2024 Alfa Delta

Dionisi

Sounds online : https://alfadelta.be/dionisi.html#sounds 
RYK Modular
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Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5
19 Nov 2024 Joranalogue Audio Design

Cycle 5

It's time to shave your legs, lube your chain and slip into your spandex, because Cycle 5 is almost here! A true powerhouse analogue VCO in just 6 HP. Available from the 26th of November at a Eurorack shop near you. https://joranalogue.com/cycle-5 
raw yaw media torus
19 Nov 2024 raw yaw media

torus

Free download of rhodopsin for new raw yaw media module purchases! rhodopsin video synth has released for android and iOS: android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.rawyawmedia.rhodopsin&hl=en_US iOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/rhodopsin/id6471383189 If you've purchased a module and would like a rhodopsin download code, email rawyawmedia@gmail.com with proof of purchase. 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. API 550A Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 5.00 (4)
  3. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  6. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  7. IGS Audio S-Type 500 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. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Rupert Neve Designs 535 Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition 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. Trident Audio Developments 80B 500 Series EQ Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. Sound Skulptor MP573 Ø 4.50 (2)
  22. 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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