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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 396 Buchla modules to choose from. Users build 5390 Racks in this universe.

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ALM Busy Circuits S.B.G-PRO
19 Mar 2025 ALM Busy Circuits
Announcing ALM041 - The ‘SBG-Pro’ is a versatile utility module designed to flexibly integrate Eurorack systems with external audio equipment. It supports mono, stereo, balanced, and unbalanced input and output via 6.35mm jacks with level matching controls and clipping indication. The module features both direct and voltage-controlled equal power crossfading between wet and dry sources. Available now from all ALM stockists worldwide.  
Clatters
18 Mar 2025 Clatters
EXP-FX and the Sibilla bundle are back in stock! https://clattersmachines.com/shop/ 
Archaea Exchange
18 Mar 2025 Archaea
New Exchange Firmware released v1.1. • Bug fix to using Exchange with some USB hubs • MIDI note messages can now be used to control input-output connections and input modes allowing direct MIDI control of patching • A MIDI Program Change message can be optionally transmitted over USB MIDI from a preset change • New MIDI utilities: MIDI monitor and MIDI USB-bus thru modes  
Axis Modular
18 Mar 2025 Axis Modular
Hi all, I am running a sale on my Etsy UK store this week only. 10% off everything and free UK delivery. Ends 23rd March 2025 
Black Noise
14 Mar 2025 Black Noise
Spring Sale is almost over! Last chance to get up to 30% off modules and DIY kits ! https://blacknoisemodular.com/ 
Polykit Ring
13 Mar 2025 Polykit
Our Ring Modulator module is now available! It’s a classic analog design to create bell-like and metallic effects. Check out the full DIY kits and PCBs in our store https://store.polykit.rocks 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Studio H 258e / DPO Ø 5.00 (6)
  2. Buchla Model 296 Ø 5.00 (5)
  3. Vedic Scapes 13700 Ø 5.00 (5)
  4. Keen Association 282e Quad Transevent Generator Ø 5.00 (5)
  5. Buchla Model 250e Ø 5.00 (4)
  6. Buchla Model 259 Ø 5.00 (4)
  7. Keen Association Polyphonic Touch'n'Run Voltage Array Model 220/e Ø 5.00 (4)
  8. Keen Association 268e Graphic Waveform Generator Ø 5.00 (3)
  9. Magnetic Freak GAUSSIAN Ø 5.00 (3)
  10. Other/unknown Benjolin Ø 5.00 (3)
  11. Buchla Model 266 Ø 5.00 (3)
  12. Keen Association Control Voltage Interpreter Model 253e Ø 5.00 (3)
  13. Keen Association Spatial System Matrix Model 228e Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. Other/unknown Soundfreak Triple VCO Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. Buchla Model 206e Ø 5.00 (2)
  16. Studio H Control and Signal Router Ø 5.00 (2)
  17. Other/unknown Soundfreak Envelope Shaper/Noise Generator Ø 5.00 (2)
  18. Vedic Scapes Dual Duality Processing Filter Ø 5.00 (2)
  19. Vedic Scapes Metatron Generator 618 II Ø 5.00 (2)
  20. Other/unknown Soundfreak Dual Filter/Oscillator Ø 5.00 (2)
  21. Buchla Model 281 Ø 5.00 (2)
  22. Northern Light Modular Dual CV Polymorpher - Model 2OC Ø 5.00 (2)
  23. Sputnik Modular Sputnik Dual Defect Processor Model 289 Ø 5.00 (2)
  24. Keen Association Multidomain Gatekeeper Model 293e 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 11 Racks
  3. MEMS Project 291M in 5 Racks
  4. Other/unknown SynthThomas - Quad Resonant Lopass Gate - Model 292 in 3 Racks
  5. Other/unknown GM.XE 700FM Voice in 2 Racks
  6. Other/unknown GM.XE 700FM Expansion in 2 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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