Best Envelope Modules 2026
Top-rated envelope modules 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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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
#2
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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
#3
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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
#4
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Intellijel Designs Tangrams
Modular Synthesis
Synthesis Control
Complex Envelopes
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Essential for modular synthesis
✗ CONS
- • Takes up case space
- • May require multiple modules
Intellijel Designs TangramsEurorack ModulTwo analogue ADSR envelopes with digital gateTiming ranges: fastmediumslow2x...
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4.8/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 572750
$306
#5
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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
#6
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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
#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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4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Joranalogue Audio Design Contour 1
Synthesis Control
Advanced Modulation
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• Control volume and filter envelopes
✓ PROS
- • Essential for modular synthesis
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • May require multiple modules
- • Basic functionality everyone needs
Joranalogue Audio Design Contour 1Eurorack ModuleAnalogue slew limiter and function generatorWorks as a...
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4.7/5
(38 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 469176
$215
#9
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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
#10
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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
#11
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4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
XAOC Devices Zadar
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XAOC Devices
Attack/Decay Control
Modular Synthesis
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Advanced envelope shapes available
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity for complex envelopes
- • Takes up case space
XAOC Devices ZadarEurorack ModuleQuad envelope generatorFour independent channels260 Unique vector shapesCycle time...
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4.7/5
(51 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 447263
$361
#12
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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
#13
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Befaco Rampage
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Befaco
Modular Synthesis
Sound Shaping
Complex Envelopes
Key Feature:
• Essential for modular synthesis
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Advanced envelope shapes available
✗ CONS
- • Takes up case space
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
Befaco RampageEurorack ModuleDual function generatorNumerous application possibilities such as AD envelopeASR...
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 466947
$307
#14
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4.7/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Tiptop Audio Model 281t
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Tiptop Audio
Advanced Modulation
Sound Shaping
Attack/Decay Control
Key Feature:
• CV control over envelope parameters
✓ PROS
- • Control volume and filter envelopes
- • CV control over envelope parameters
✗ CONS
- • Can be limiting with simple envelopes
- • Takes up case space
Tiptop Audio Model 281tEurorack ModuleQuad Function GeneratorPer channel: Control for attack and decay time (1ms -...
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4.7/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 535555
$230
#15
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Vostok Instruments Fuji
Complex Envelopes
Advanced Modulation
Synthesis Control
Key Feature:
• Advanced envelope shapes available
✓ PROS
- • Multiple envelope outputs
- • Essential for modular synthesis
✗ CONS
- • May require multiple modules
- • Takes up case space
Vostok Instruments FujiEurorack Module6-Channel function generator and LFOPer channel: Controls for attack and...
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4.8/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597977
$218
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.
