r/modular 20d ago

BuySellRoot Monthly Modular Buy Sell Trade Thread

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With any sort of trade, please be careful if you don't know the other user. Request additional pictures beyond the initial time stamp. If you want to be extra careful ask for something specific like for them to patch a specific patchpoint in the image. Try reverse image searching to make sure it isn't just an edited picture from somewhere else. Be specific with how you expect the items to be packaged and when the ship date is going to be. If a trade goes sour and someone can show that the pre-agreed terms weren't honored I will permanently ban the offending trader.

Consider using something something like PayPal's "Goods and Services" instead of friends and family. Sending a stranger money via friends and family is just asking to be scammed. I also recommend checking that the user has some positive history in the sub - especially to verify that they aren't banned from here! Almost every scammer on here has no history in the sub.

**IMPORTANT** \- Do not spam the comments with your listings. Please limit your listings here to 1 per month. If you get new items or things change, just edit your original post. When possible simply edit the original post; there is no need to announce new items in a separate comment. Try to limit the clutter.

Do not delete your posts and re-post to bump back up to the top. BEHAVE PLEASE.

Pictures are not required in the thread (though you should request them by DM), but ANY picture sent by DM or in linked in the thread MUST be physically timestamped.

**PRICES MUST ALWAYS BE POSTED** This includes trades so that everyone involved knows the fair value of the modules they're looking to swap

**RESIST THE URGE TO COMMENT ON PRICING** if you don't like a price, simply ignore it. There is no reason to go around pointing out that the item is cheaper new, or reverb prices, or anything else.


r/modular 2d ago

Discussion Weekly Rack Advice / Question Thread

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If you're looking for suggestions for new modules, a critque of your current rack, or just where to start - feel free to ask here! A lot of people use [modulargrid](https://www.modulargrid.net/) to share what modules they have or are considering.


r/modular 4h ago

Temple Grounds 🏯🎋

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43 Upvotes

Triangle wave from Pam’s sent through scale duet on ornament and crime, into plaits. Varying the level of the triangle wave with another channel on Pam’s. Bouncing ball mode on pip slope into the trigger input on Plaits.


r/modular 2h ago

Oooh, Doepfer is getting into 1u utilities?

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22 Upvotes

These look really useful.


r/modular 7h ago

The Anti-GAS thread: Modules that continue to stand the test of time for you?

34 Upvotes

I am deeply prone to GAS and have long-since accepted that my eurorack system is an evolving organism constantly subject to change and that that's just part of the fun of the hobby to me.

For for those similarly afflicted I was curious about your longest-running modules, the ones that never seem to be put upon the alter of B/S/T sacrifice.

Here are some of mine in what's now a reasonably robustly-sized system:

- Pam's New Workout: It's not so much that it's one of my favorite modules, but it's my core clocking module and it's useful and not one I ever think about selling.

- Mordax DATA: Acquired very early in the hobby, I just think of it as my CV monitor and never think about trading it.

- Make Noise Maths: A classic for a reason.

- Xaoc Moskwa II, Warna II, and Belgrad: Xaoc in general is an increasingly stable brand in my system, I love their stuff and suspect the Praga, Tallin, and their other filters are also unlikely to go anywhere, but the three I mention are the longest-standing. Warna II in particular are such a great utility, I have 3 and use them all.

- Noise Engineering Versio: I have 3 of these also and have for some time. So many great firmwares. I wouldn't sneeze at a 4th.

- Schlappi Three Body: For a time I was changing out complex oscillators regularly, until I landed on the Three Body. Three interrelated oscillators that can be audio voices or modulators or a combination of both, with 14 outputs and 32 patchpoints is tough to beat.

- Instruo Lubadh & Arbhar: I wouldn't say "never" on these, but they're now very long-standing and the core of so many noise/drone patches. They feel like family.

- Verbos Amp & Tone: This is the weird one. It has a noise floor and can pick up noise from surrounding modules depending where it's placed in the system. But I've had it so long and I just love the sound of it, it has such a gnarly howling resonance, and I actually kind of like its noise floor which reminds me of a gentle bed of cassette hiss. I can never quite bring myself to offer it away.

So what are some of yours?


r/modular 2h ago

Does CV delay exist?

11 Upvotes

Kinda random thought but is there a way to delay a gate or a pitch by a beat or two? Could be a very obvious way to do this that I haven’t thought about but maybe there’s even a module specifically for this??


r/modular 4h ago

Performance IME Hertz Donut vs Piston Honda - Impact

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17 Upvotes

Using the XAOC Zadar to shape multiple CV points. The 4 ramps are being sent to control FM index, wavefolder, pitch dive & amplitude mod of a VCA for that trem effect. One of the ramps is inverted and sending a Xfade signal to blend the two modules as well as shape a bandpass filter. VCA is being modulated with tiptop audio Z3000, Transient kick element is Basimilus Iteritas Alter, as one does.


r/modular 7h ago

Improvised Techno // Macbeth + Modular Drums + b:art b:raid

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28 Upvotes

r/modular 5h ago

psssh, who needs a Christmas tree??

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Racked Boog System 55, Boland System 100, BARP 2500, BARP Solina and Boog Model 15 (plus some other stuff). Set it up in its new home and just spent half an hour watching the flashing lights lol.


r/modular 19h ago

Discussion Modular & Neurodiversity

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121 Upvotes

As I disassemble and re-assemble my rack for the nth time (and reflect that my ratio of different module configurations to tracks completed is >>1), I have to ask: any other neurodiverse folks find themselves drawn by the tactility of modular? I sometimes think I enjoy this part of it as much as the actual music.


r/modular 1h ago

Weirdest Sound Design Modules

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What modules do you own that have brought you to some weird sounds or assisted in the way?


r/modular 1d ago

Gear Pics Meths

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272 Upvotes

Home modded Meths


r/modular 4h ago

Performance Warmup jam for upcoming event.

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Tested out some percussive elements, learned that maschine '+' CPU is instantly overloaded when you have too many loops or samples loaded...


r/modular 8h ago

Performance Eurorack mixer that can multitrack

4 Upvotes

Ist there such a thing?


r/modular 4h ago

Performance Modular breakbeat/bassmusic

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New try for a jam setup/patch mostly focused on breaks and Jungle style music +mini feedbackloop with the computer mouse:P


r/modular 4h ago

Performance 2026-07-22 (cascadia)

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Playing with generative VSTs sequencing the modular :

https://danja.github.io/downspout/


r/modular 17h ago

Discussion Flurry is so good!!

17 Upvotes

A couple weeks ago, I recorded a bunch of drum samples from my modular and am now going through the recordings. Omg, Flurry is seriously such a gem for weird snares. Nearly forgot how much I squeezed out of it with a little VCA and envelope.

If anyone is looking for a fun noise generator module, I'd highly recommend checking out Flurry.

Very curious to hear any else's experience with this one or other noise generator modules for making interesting perc sounds.


r/modular 1d ago

My Ikea Elvarli shelf setup

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58 Upvotes

A year into my modular journey. Though I want two more filters, I feel I should settle down and maximize use of what I have. I've managed to find a lot of good used deals, and also built a few DIY modules. Some modules bought new. Great hobby. Great community.


r/modular 3h ago

New Live set by Klankspoor and Paul Ray

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r/modular 15h ago

Gear Pics Macro-oscillator

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8 Upvotes

Hi, any tips to use Plaits in modular system?


r/modular 16h ago

Morphagene very high dog whistle noise

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6 Upvotes

I’m brand new to eurorack but am wondering what is causing this terrible noise with the make noises morphagene

Edit: it sounds just like the dentist … how do I take the dentist out of this


r/modular 7h ago

Beginner Start with 1k Behringer Rack or Eurorack?

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Hi Folks,

i want to get started on Hardware for (Semi)Modular-Techno-Live-Rig ASAP.

Option1 - SemiModularLowcost:

  • Behringer Spice
  • Behringer Proton
  • Behringer Grind
  • Behringer RS9
  • Behringer SY-1

If i order today, i will have all the stuff on Friday (for about 900 Euro) - Adding Edge and Crave as soon as available (3-9 weeks) (+280€)

Then afterwards get a Eurorack Case&PSU and adding modules.

Option 2:

  • Start with modular case & PSU
  • Plaits clone
  • Korg SQ1
  • Behringer 4 Play
  • Filter / Mixer / VCA Combo Module
  • Reverb/Delay
  • Touring Machine
  • Sequencer

Option 3:

Get a Döpfer Doepfer A-100BS2-P9 PSU3 for 2300€ now and extend with futher modules later

Price:

Option 1 < Option 2 < Option 3

What are your toughts? I dont want to play Gigs, dont want to create tracks - just sitting arround, patching stuff i listen to to satisfy my ADHD brain.

What i already have:

  • DIY Zynthian Box
  • Midi Keyboard

If Option 2 or 3 - pls give a recommendation for Module Combinations available for EU-customers


r/modular 1d ago

RE: "What Should I Buy Next" Posts

58 Upvotes

Ok so if you recently got into modular, have holes in your case, and were about post in here asking what to stick in your holes, here's what you should do

if you have a specific task in mind that you built this system to do - say for example you want a drum machine with generative sequencing and flexible voices with alot of modulation, or maybe you want a super powerful sound design tool for the studio, or you want a really crazy custom guitar effects processor - whatever that specific purpose is, go right now and try to use your system for that purpose with the modules you already have. as youre making music with the system, just take note of any specific pain points in the process and maybe jot down a few ideas of what youd want your system to do differently. then when/if you come back here, instead of asking "what should i buy next" you can ask for advice for working around the specific problems you were having during your creative process.
as a general rule, a eurorack system is nicer to use when it has the fewest possible modules required to fill the task at hand, this allows you the space to use bigger modules for each function, use blank panels to space out controls, and even include things like joysticks, touch plates, or big dials which can all improve the ergonomics of your system significantly.

If you do NOT have a specific purpose planned for your system you probably shouldnt buy anything more until you think of one. If youre just buying random modules that look cool without having any overall plan, its very likely that you end up with... a random pile of modules with no overall plan. you might get some good beeps out of that but youll likely be frustrated if you come to this tool hoping to get some work done.


r/modular 1d ago

Making Music with Modular

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If anyone here is interested in a community focused on composition and creative methodology in modular synthesis rather than rigs, gear talk, or technical setups, I’ve set one up. It’s aimed at people writing long‑form pieces and exploring how they structure, develop, and perform their work. Style doesn’t matter; the emphasis is on writing and performing, not the technology itself. If that sounds like your kind of space, you’re welcome to join and help shape it; it's blank canvas. Cheers

https://www.reddit.com/r/progmodularcomposers/s/7fWPl0tDRU


r/modular 18h ago

Discussion Recording your modular rig with a cellphone mic

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I've always wondered why so many modular musicians record with the mic on their cell when everyone knows it sounds horrible. Why do you think people would invest so much money and time then share terrible sound. Laziness?