Best Drum Modules for Intermediate 2026

You get a Eurorack bass drum module with pitch, tune, attack, decay and drive controls, plus CV inputs to control them. It also has separate outputs for the noise and the bass drum, so you can process each one on its own. It suits you if you already have a Eurorack setup and want a dedicated kick and noise voice to build beats with.

You get the original closed and open hi-hat circuit of the TR-909 in a small 8 HP module. It makes its sound from low-fi samples run through analog filters and envelopes, and you can tune the sample by hand or with voltage control. It suits you if you already have a modular rig and want that classic 909 hi-hat sound.

You get an analog snare drum voice here, a clone of the TR-909 snare built from a binary noise generator and two oscillators with triangular waveform. The noise generator and oscillators can be adjusted by hand or controlled by voltage, so you can shape the sound yourself or sequence it. It suits you if you build a modular system and want a classic TR-909 style snare in a compact 8 HP panel.

The Hi-Hats D is a seriously cool module for anyone chasing that classic 80s digital drum machine vibe. Its simple design makes it easy to use, and the discrete DAC gives it a unique character that’s perfect for electro, techno, or adding some grit to experimental beats. It's a great value for a focused hi-hat voice.

You get a snare drum clone of the later TR-808, built on the analog circuit of the TR-808. You can shape the snare with controls for Level, Tone, Snappy and Accent. It suits you if you already run a modular system and want a classic 808-style snare in a small 4 HP module.

This Mutant Bassdrum is a seriously fun little module for anyone wanting that classic 808 punch without the full TR-808 commitment. It's especially great for techno, electro, and industrial producers who like to get a little dirty with their drums—the distortion section is a real highlight. Just don’t expect it to be a versatile sound design powerhouse.

You get a small Eurorack drum module with eight sound types and three knobs for each one. It suits you if you already have a Eurorack case and want quick drum sounds you can shape by hand or control with voltage from other modules. At 3 HP wide, it takes up very little room in your rack.

If you build a modular synth, you get a bass drum voice here that clones the Roland TR-808 kick. You get controls for Level, Tone, Decay and Accent, so you can shape the hit yourself. It suits you if you want that classic 808 kick in your own modular rig.

The Mutant Rimshot is a quirky little module that delivers surprisingly fat and characterful rimshot and clave sounds. It's perfect for experimental electronic musicians, drum and bass builders, or anyone wanting to add a unique, analog percussive texture to their sound. Don't expect it to replace your full drum machine, though; this is a specialist tool.