Best Envelope Modules 2026
Top-rated envelope modules 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Verbos Electronics Multi-Envelope
Sound Shaping
Modular Synthesis
Complex Envelopes
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • CV control over envelope parameters
- • Essential for modular synthesis
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
- • Takes up case space
Verbos Electronics Multi-EnvelopeEurorack ModuleDual envelope with phase tap in different configurations at multiple...
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4.6/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 429146
$549
#2
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4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Schlappi Engineering Boundary Layer Black
Sound Shaping
Advanced Modulation
Complex Envelopes
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • Essential for modular synthesis
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • May require multiple modules
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
Schlappi Engineering Boundary Layer BlackEurorack Module3-channel function generator and modulation sourceApplication...
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4.8/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 620087
$384
#3
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Intellijel Designs Quadrax
Attack/Decay Control
Modular Synthesis
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Essential for modular synthesis
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • CV control over envelope parameters
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
- • Takes up case space
Intellijel Designs QuadraxEurorack Module4-Channel function and envelope generator5 Different modes per channel: AD...
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 477993
$439
#4
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Frap Tools Falistri
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Frap Tools
Modular Synthesis
Advanced Modulation
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• Essential for modular synthesis
✓ PROS
- • CV control over envelope parameters
- • Multiple envelope outputs
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
Frap Tools FalistriEurorack ModuleAnalogue movement managerConsists of two function generators that can be used as...
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4.5/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 457472
$461
#5
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Tiptop Audio Octostages
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Tiptop Audio
Modular Synthesis
Synthesis Control
Complex Envelopes
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • CV control over envelope parameters
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
Tiptop Audio OctostagesEurorack ModuleAnalogue 8-channel envelope generatorTiptop Audio ART module: Polyphonic modules...
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4.6/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612565
$494
#6
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
4ms Pingable Envelope Generator
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4ms
Sound Shaping
Advanced Modulation
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • CV control over envelope parameters
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
- • Takes up case space
4ms Pingable Envelope GeneratorEurorack ModuleTwo-channel function generatorEnvelope times are determined by the time...
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4.5/5
(41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 545212
$373
#7
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4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Verbos Electronics Polyphonic Envelope
Modular Synthesis
Complex Envelopes
Advanced Modulation
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • May require multiple modules
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
Verbos Electronics Polyphonic EnvelopeEurorack ModuleFour AHD envelopes (attackholddecay) that can be used individually...
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4.8/5
(53 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 562655
$604
#8
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Schlappi Engineering Boundary
Attack/Decay Control
Complex Envelopes
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Multiple envelope outputs
✓ PROS
- • Essential for modular synthesis
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
Schlappi Engineering BoundaryEurorack ModuleFlexible function generator with VCAPossible applications: AD or ASR...
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 535295
$262
#9
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Schlappi Engineering Boundary Layer
Attack/Decay Control
Modular Synthesis
Synthesis Control
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
- • May require multiple modules
Schlappi Engineering Boundary LayerEurorack Module3-channel function generator and modulation sourceApplication...
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 620086
$384
#10
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Klavis Quadigy
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Klavis
Advanced Modulation
Synthesis Control
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
- • Multiple envelope outputs
✗ CONS
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
- • May require multiple modules
Klavis QuadigyEurorack ModuleQuad Envelope Generator4 Channels with 7-stage envelope eachWaveform of all time segments...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 445344
$318
#11
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Weston Precision Audio SE1 Shaped VC Envelope
Modular Synthesis
Complex Envelopes
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• Multiple envelope outputs
✓ PROS
- • Essential for modular synthesis
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
✗ CONS
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
- • May require multiple modules
Weston Precision Audio SE1 Shaped VC EnvelopeEurorack ModuleAnalog envelope generatorControls for...
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4.7/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 599446
$231
#12
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4.4/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
AJH Synth Dual Contour black
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AJH Synth
Complex Envelopes
Sound Shaping
Advanced Modulation
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Essential for modular synthesis
✗ CONS
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
- • May require multiple modules
AJH Synth Dual Contour blackEurorack Module2 Independent envelopesExactly modeled after Model D.Switchable between AD...
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4.4/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 385058
$318
#13
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4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Make Noise Maths Black & Gold
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Make Noise
Advanced Modulation
Synthesis Control
Modular Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
✗ CONS
- • May require multiple modules
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
Make Noise Maths Black & GoldMulti-Function Eurorack ModuleGenerates a variety of linearlogarithmic or...
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4.8/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584472
$362
#14
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
NANO Modules ARC
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NANO Modules
Sound Shaping
Advanced Modulation
Modular Synthesis
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
- • Multiple envelope outputs
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
- • May require multiple modules
NANO Modules ARCEurorack ModuleAnalogue dual function generator and modulatorEach channel can function as an envelope...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597259
$248
#15
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4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Shakmat Modular Triple Steeple
Complex Envelopes
Synthesis Control
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• Multiple envelope outputs
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Essential for modular synthesis
✗ CONS
- • Takes up case space
- • May require multiple modules
Shakmat Modular Triple SteepleEurorack Module3-Channel envelope generatorPer channel: Attack/decay envelopeadjustable...
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4.4/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 558484
$285
How to Choose the Best Envelope 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 envelope 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.
