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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 4331 Racks in this universe.

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NoisyFruitsLab KIWI
22 Nov 2024 NoisyFruitsLab

KIWI

MIDI & CV Controller A fruity salad out of bananas, raspberries & kiwis ... https://noisyfruitslab.com/?p=6610 
BlaknBlu
22 Nov 2024 BlaknBlu
There are new firmware updates for Foxtrot and Oscar DSF at https://www.blaknblu.com/firmware. Foxtrot gets gain resonance compensation for the Moog-style filter, an even gnarlier overdrive for the Korg MS-20 style filter and PAN CV linking. Oscar gets a new tuning mode and under-the-hood improvements. 
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22 Nov 2024 Fully Wired Electronics
Winter sale 2024: Winter Sale 2024: ​ From November 22nd 2024, save 15% on all products storewide (including pre-orders and B-Grade stock), and get free shipping with code "Winter2024" when you spend £200*/ $251.75 (USD)/ €240.43. ​ www.fullywiredelectronics.com/store 
Biopower Audio Hi Five
21 Nov 2024 Biopower Audio

Hi Five

Introducing the HI FIVE system for remote CV controllers! The HI FIVE interface module connects to the DIG IT! joystick or MANUAL OVERRIDE faderbank via ethernet or ribbon cable. Turn your solo jam into a playtime with kids or a drum circle with friends by passing these controller around! Or design your own model... 
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. 
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Top Modules rated by users

  1. Elysia Nvelope 500 Ø 5.00 (4)
  2. API 550A Ø 5.00 (4)
  3. Serpent SB4001 Ø 5.00 (3)
  4. Smart Research C1LA Ø 5.00 (3)
  5. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser Ø 5.00 (3)
  6. Classic API VP28 Ø 5.00 (3)
  7. Pete’s Place Electrodyne 501 Ø 5.00 (2)
  8. Louder Than Liftoff Chroma Ø 5.00 (2)
  9. WES Audio Rhea Ø 5.00 (2)
  10. Kush Audio Electra Ø 5.00 (2)
  11. Shadow Hills Dual Vandergraph Ø 5.00 (2)
  12. Rupert Neve Designs 535 Ø 5.00 (2)
  13. Louder Than Liftoff Chop Shop Void Corp Edition Ø 5.00 (2)
  14. IGS Audio S-Type 500 Ø 5.00 (2)
  15. FMR Audio RNC 500 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. Sound Skulptor MP573 Ø 4.50 (2)
  21. API 512c Ø 4.50 (2)
  22. 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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  16. Rupert Neve Designs 535 in 380 Racks
  17. Elysia Karacter 500 in 341 Racks
  18. Solid State Logic ULTRAVIOLET Stereo Equaliser in 340 Racks
  19. API 527 in 323 Racks
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