Best Effect Modules Under $200 2026
Affordable effect modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: February 11, 2026 • Next update: February 18, 2026
#1
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4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Endorphin.es Golden Master
by
Endorphin.es
Sound Processing
Modular Effects
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• CV-controllable audio effects
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
- • Unique modular-specific effects
✗ CONS
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
- • HP space considerations in case
Endorphin.es Golden MasterEurorack ModuleStereo multiband processorModes: 3-band equalizer (highlow)multiband...
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4.9/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 517572
$197
#2
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4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Endorphin.es Milky Way
by
Endorphin.es
Sound Processing
Sound Design
Creative Processing
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • CV-controllable audio effects
- • Integration with synthesis modules
✗ CONS
- • May require additional modules
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
Endorphin.es Milky WayEurorack moduleStereo effect module with the effects from "Grand Terminal" and...
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4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 471565
$197
#3
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4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-188-1C
by
Doepfer
Modular Effects
Audio Manipulation
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Perfect for modular audio processing
✓ PROS
- • Real-time parameter modulation
- • CV-controllable audio effects
✗ CONS
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
- • May require additional modules
Doepfer A-188-1C, Brigade Device module (2048 stages BBD) for Modular System A-100, Width: 14 TE / HP, Depth: 60 mm,...
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4.5/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 194024
$153
#4
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4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-188-1D Vintage Edition
by
Doepfer
Modular Effects
Experimental Music
Audio Manipulation
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
- • Unique modular-specific effects
✗ CONS
- • Limited to modular format constraints
- • May require additional modules
Doepfer A-188-1D Vintage EditionBrigade device moduleVintage edition4096 BBD stagesFor the A-100 modular systemBlack...
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4.4/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 383671
$193
#5
⭐
4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Endorphin.es Milky Way Silver
by
Endorphin.es
Sound Processing
Experimental Music
Creative Processing
Key Feature:
• Unique modular-specific effects
✓ PROS
- • CV-controllable audio effects
- • Unique modular-specific effects
✗ CONS
- • More expensive than pedal equivalents
- • May require additional modules
Endorphin.es Milky Way SilverEurorack ModuleStereo effects module with the effects from the Grand Terminal and...
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4.6/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 536288
$197
#6
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Behringer Skies
by
Behringer
Audio Manipulation
Modular Effects
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • Unique modular-specific effects
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
✗ CONS
- • Limited to modular format constraints
- • May require additional modules
Behringer SkiesEurorack ModuleStereo Granular ProcessorSelectable modes: granular synthesispitch shifting and time...
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619528
$120
#7
⭐
4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
NANO Modules CEQ
by
NANO Modules
Experimental Music
Creative Processing
Audio Manipulation
Key Feature:
• Integration with synthesis modules
✓ PROS
- • Unique modular-specific effects
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
✗ CONS
- • Limited to modular format constraints
- • More expensive than pedal equivalents
NANO Modules CEQEurorack ModuleStereo DJ EQ and compressor3-Band DJ equaliser with +6 dB gain and complete cut per...
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4.9/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 563404
$121
#8
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Expert Sleepers Cicely
Modular Effects
Sound Design
Creative Processing
Key Feature:
• Perfect for modular audio processing
✓ PROS
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
- • CV-controllable audio effects
✗ CONS
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
- • HP space considerations in case
Expert Sleepers CicelyEurorack ModuleOctave Fuzz and Envelope FollowerThe classic Octavia Fuzz effect generates...
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593427
$186
#9
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4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Intellijel Designs Multi-FX 1U
Sound Processing
Creative Processing
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • Integration with synthesis modules
- • CV-controllable audio effects
✗ CONS
- • May require additional modules
- • More expensive than pedal equivalents
Intellijel Designs Multi-FX 1UDelayreverb and chorus effectControls for pre-delay/delay time/chorus ratetonereverb...
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4.7/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488615
$160
#10
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4.4/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-188-1D
by
Doepfer
Creative Processing
Audio Manipulation
Sound Processing
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • CV-controllable audio effects
- • Real-time parameter modulation
✗ CONS
- • HP space considerations in case
- • Limited to modular format constraints
Doepfer A-188-1D, Brigade Device ModuleBBDs are used to delay audio signals before digital delays are able to...
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4.4/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 114749
$193
#11
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4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Erica Synths Pico DSP
by
Erica Synths
Sound Processing
Audio Manipulation
Sound Design
Key Feature:
• CV-controllable audio effects
✓ PROS
- • Integration with synthesis modules
- • CV-controllable audio effects
✗ CONS
- • May require additional modules
- • More expensive than pedal equivalents
Erica Synths Pico DSPStereo Effect Processor Module8 Algorithms: Mono DelayPitch Shift DelayStereo DelayGranular...
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4.6/5
(11 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 436321
$157
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-188-1C Vintage Edition
by
Doepfer
Creative Processing
Modular Effects
Sound Processing
Key Feature:
• Unique modular-specific effects
✓ PROS
- • CV-controllable audio effects
- • Perfect for modular audio processing
✗ CONS
- • Limited to modular format constraints
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
Doepfer A-188-1C Vintage EditionBrigade Device modulesVintage EditionFor BBD circuits with 2048 stagesFor the A-100...
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4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 383670
$153
#13
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Ritual Electronics Crypta
Sound Processing
Creative Processing
Audio Manipulation
Key Feature:
• CV-controllable audio effects
✓ PROS
- • CV-controllable audio effects
- • Integration with synthesis modules
✗ CONS
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
- • More expensive than pedal equivalents
Ritual Electronics CryptaDelayWith PT2399-ChipControls for delay time (20ms - 4s)feedback and blend (dry/wet)Poubelle...
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4.9/5
(27 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612851
$138
#14
⭐
4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Behringer Vocoder VC16
by
Behringer
Creative Processing
Experimental Music
Sound Processing
Key Feature:
• Unique modular-specific effects
✓ PROS
- • Integration with synthesis modules
- • CV-controllable audio effects
✗ CONS
- • Limited to modular format constraints
- • May require additional modules
Behringer Vocoder VC16Eurorack ModuleHigh-resolution three-voice polyphonic 16-band vocoder with six synthesis formsSix...
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4.9/5
(24 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612208
$108
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-189-1
by
Doepfer
Sound Design
Experimental Music
Creative Processing
Key Feature:
• Real-time parameter modulation
✓ PROS
- • Unique modular-specific effects
- • Integration with synthesis modules
✗ CONS
- • Can be complex to patch optimally
- • Limited to modular format constraints
Doepfer A-189-1Voltage Controlled Bit Modifier Module16 modes (additionsubtractionmultiplication or division)Manual...
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4.6/5
(48 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 216457
$116
How to Choose the Best Effect 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 effect 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.
