Best Controller Modules for Performance 2026
Professional controller modules for performance use - perfect sound and reliability
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master + G8 Set
Performance
Studio Control
Live Modular
Key Feature:
• Essential for live modular performance
✓ PROS
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Manual control over modular parameters
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
5.0/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 542996
$560
#2
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master 18
System Integration
Automation
Modular Control
Key Feature:
• Great for system integration
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Great for system integration
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.5/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 601989
$405
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
ADDAC 311 Ultra Floor Control
by
ADDAC
System Integration
Studio Control
Modular Control
Key Feature:
• Multiple control voltage outputs
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Manual control over modular parameters
✗ CONS
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
ADDAC 311 Ultra Floor ControlEurorack Module with Pedal ControllerEnables the use of up to 5 expression pedals and 5...
⭐
4.6/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 543631
$494
#4
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Verbos Electronics Mini Horse
Live Modular
Studio Control
Automation
Key Feature:
• Essential for live modular performance
✓ PROS
- • Great for system integration
- • Often includes switches and buttons
✗ CONS
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
Verbos Electronics Mini HorseEurorack ModuleMultidimensional touch controller12 Touch-sensitive gold-coated contact...
⭐
4.5/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 485935
$769
#5
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Shakmat Modular Harlequin´s Context
Studio Control
Live Modular
Automation
Key Feature:
• Manual control over modular parameters
✓ PROS
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Often includes switches and buttons
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 521217
$307
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine Droid Master
Automation
System Integration
Live Modular
Key Feature:
• Multiple control voltage outputs
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Essential for live modular performance
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.8/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542913
$438
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Intellijel Designs Planar 2
Live Modular
Automation
System Integration
Key Feature:
• Often includes switches and buttons
✓ PROS
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Great for system integration
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.9/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 449306
$417
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Erica Synths Black Joystick 2
by
Erica Synths
Performance
Modular Control
Automation
Key Feature:
• Great for system integration
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Manual control over modular parameters
✗ CONS
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Requires patching for every use
Erica Synths Black Joystick 2Eurorack ModuleJoystick with 8 CV outputs - 4 channelseach with output for X and Y axis2...
⭐
4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 513262
$273
#9
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Intellijel Designs Tetrapad
Live Modular
Modular Control
Performance
Key Feature:
• Multiple control voltage outputs
✓ PROS
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Essential for live modular performance
✗ CONS
- • 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...
⭐
4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 440071
$328
#10
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
ADDAC 310 Pressure to CV
by
ADDAC
Live Modular
Modular Control
Studio Control
Key Feature:
• Often includes switches and buttons
✓ PROS
- • Manual control over modular parameters
- • Essential for live modular performance
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
- • Limited to control functions only
ADDAC 310 Pressure to CVEurorack ModuleBreath controller for generating modulation signalsExpressive control via...
⭐
4.5/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 618346
$391
#11
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Tiptop Audio Octovert
by
Tiptop Audio
Studio Control
Live Modular
Modular Control
Key Feature:
• Essential for live modular performance
✓ PROS
- • Essential for live modular performance
- • Great for system integration
✗ CONS
- • Limited to control functions only
- • Requires patching for every use
Tiptop Audio OctovertEurorack Module8-Channel CV processorTiptop Audio ART module: polyphonic modules with proprietary...
⭐
4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612569
$307
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Endorphin.es Total Recall Silver
by
Endorphin.es
System Integration
Automation
Performance
Key Feature:
• Multiple control voltage outputs
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Manual control over modular parameters
✗ CONS
- • May be redundant with external controllers
- • Requires patching for every use
Endorphin.es Total Recall SilverEurorack ModuleCV Preset Manager3 Channelseach with adjustable fixed voltage via rotary...
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 545031
$219
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Bela.io Gliss 1U
by
Bela.io
Live Modular
Automation
Modular Control
Key Feature:
• Often includes switches and buttons
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Manual control over modular parameters
✗ CONS
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
- • Requires patching for every use
Bela.io Gliss 1UCapacitive Touch ControllerGeneration of control voltages for position and pressureKeyboard mode with 5...
⭐
5.0/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602239
$160
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Bela.io Gliss
by
Bela.io
Live Modular
Studio Control
Performance
Key Feature:
• Often includes switches and buttons
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Great for system integration
✗ CONS
- • Limited to control functions only
- • Can be expensive for simple functionality
Bela.io GlissEurorack ModuleCapacitive touch controllerGeneration of control voltages for position and pressureTouch...
⭐
5.0/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 571514
$171
#15
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-174-4 3D Joystick
by
Doepfer
Modular Control
Automation
System Integration
Key Feature:
• Multiple control voltage outputs
✓ PROS
- • Often includes switches and buttons
- • Multiple control voltage outputs
✗ CONS
- • Limited to control functions only
- • Takes up HP space in modular case
Doepfer A-174-4 3D JoystickEurorack moduleJoystick with X-/Y-axisRotation function (Z-axis) and gate buttonY- and...
⭐
4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 507176
$186
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced controller modules typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
