Best Controller Modules 2025
Top-rated controller modules 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master 18
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Great for system integration
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Limited to control functions only
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master 18Eurorack ModuleProgrammable CV ProcessorUser-created patches allow almost any...
Intellijel Designs Planar 2
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Great for system integration
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
- • Requires patching for every use
Intellijel Designs Planar 2Eurorack ModuleJoystick CV controllerUnipolar and bipolar X / Y outputs4 Quadrant outputs...
Verbos Electronics Mini Horse
- • Great for system integration
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
Verbos Electronics Mini HorseEurorack ModuleMultidimensional touch controller12 Touch-sensitive gold-coated contact...
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master + G8 Set
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Requires patching for every use
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master + G8 Set, Module Set, Consisting of Droid Master + G8 Expander, Incl. 8-pin...
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • Limited to control functions only
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid MasterEurorack ModuleProgrammable CV processor8 CV inputs and outputs (-10V to...
Verbos Electronics Touchplate Keyboard
- • Great for system integration
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
Verbos Electronics Touchplate KeyboardCapacitive Touchplate Controller32 Chromatic touchplates generate gate10 ms...
Tiptop Audio Model 264t
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Multiple control voltage outputs
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
Tiptop Audio Model 264tEurorack ModuleQuad Sample and Hold / Polyphonic AdapterFour independent sample-and-hold...
Intellijel Designs Tetrapad
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • May be redundant with external controllers
Intellijel Designs TetrapadMulti-Dimensional Performance Touch ControllerResponds to the vertical position of the...
ADDAC 310 Pressure to CV
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • Limited to control functions only
ADDAC 310 Pressure to CVEurorack ModuleBreath controller for generating modulation signalsExpressive control via...
ADDAC 508 Swell Physics
- • Great for system integration
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
ADDAC 508 Swell PhysicsEurorack Module4-Channel CV-GeneratorSimulates orbital movements (water waves) to move 4 virtual...
Make Noise Pressure Points
- • Multiple control voltage outputs
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • May be redundant with external controllers
Make Noise Pressure PointsEurorack ModuleController module with touch plates that generate a gate signal (gate out)...
ADDAC 507 Random Bezier Waves
- • Great for system integration
- • Multiple control voltage outputs
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
- • Requires patching for every use
ADDAC 507 Random Bezier WavesEurorack ModuleTwo-channel modulation source for random control voltagesEach channel...
Tiptop Audio Octovert
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Great for system integration
- • Limited to control functions only
- • Requires patching for every use
Tiptop Audio OctovertEurorack Module8-Channel CV processorTiptop Audio ART module: polyphonic modules with proprietary...
Shakmat Modular Harlequin´s Context
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
Shakmat Modular Harlequin´s ContextEurorack ModuleModulation Preset ManagerConfigurable modulation source with 4...
Make Noise MultiMod
- • Great for system integration
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
- • Requires patching for every use
Make Noise MultiModEurorack ModuleMulti-Channel Modulation SourceMultiMod distributes an incoming modulation signal...
How to Choose the Best Controller Modules
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation