Best Expander Modules Under $200 2026
Affordable expander modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller Red
Complex Setups
Modular Growth
System Expansion
Key Feature:
• Expand capabilities of main modules
✓ PROS
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
- • Space-efficient system growth
✗ CONS
- • May become obsolete if main module changes
- • Limited standalone functionality
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller RedEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 2...
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4.4/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 542974
$139
#2
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
XAOC Devices Ostankino II
by
XAOC Devices
System Expansion
Professional Systems
Complex Setups
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient system growth
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient system growth
- • Maintain consistent sound character
✗ CONS
- • Requires specific main module
- • Can create dependency chains
XAOC Devices Ostankino IIEurorack ModuleExpander for Moskwa II sequencer (Art.#521036#)Expands Moskwa II with CV inputs...
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4.5/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 521037
$185
#3
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4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller Green
System Expansion
Professional Systems
Modular Growth
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient system growth
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient system growth
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
✗ CONS
- • Documentation may be scattered
- • Requires specific main module
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller GreenEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 2...
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4.9/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 542973
$139
#4
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5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine P4B2 Controller
Complex Setups
System Expansion
Professional Systems
Key Feature:
• Expand capabilities of main modules
✓ PROS
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
- • Space-efficient system growth
✗ CONS
- • Can create dependency chains
- • Limited standalone functionality
Der Mann mit der Maschine P4B2 ControllerEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 4...
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5.0/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 542999
$139
#5
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine S10 Controller
Modular Growth
Complex Setups
Professional Systems
Key Feature:
• Expand capabilities of main modules
✓ PROS
- • Add functionality without redundancy
- • Space-efficient system growth
✗ CONS
- • Requires specific main module
- • Limited standalone functionality
Der Mann mit der Maschine S10 ControllerEurorack ModuleExpands the Droid Master (Art.#542913#) by two eight-position...
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 555093
$153
#6
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Expert Sleepers FHX-8CV
System Expansion
Additional Outputs
Professional Systems
Key Feature:
• Maintain consistent sound character
✓ PROS
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
- • Maintain consistent sound character
✗ CONS
- • Requires specific main module
- • Limited standalone functionality
Expert Sleepers FHX-8CV, Eurorack module, Expansion module for FH-2 (Article Nr. #443431#), Extends the FH-2 module by...
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4.5/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 455209
$160
#7
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4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
4ms MetaAIO
by
4ms
Additional Outputs
System Expansion
Modular Growth
Key Feature:
• Often cost-effective expansion
✓ PROS
- • Often cost-effective expansion
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
✗ CONS
- • Limited standalone functionality
- • Documentation may be scattered
4ms MetaAIOEurorack ModuleAudio Expander for 4ms Meta Module (Art. #597515#)Expands the Meta Module with 6 CV/audio...
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4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 613128
$197
#8
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5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine G8 Expander
Professional Systems
Complex Setups
Modular Growth
Key Feature:
• Often cost-effective expansion
✓ PROS
- • Often cost-effective expansion
- • Space-efficient system growth
✗ CONS
- • Can create dependency chains
- • May become obsolete if main module changes
Der Mann mit der Maschine G8 ExpanderEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 8 jacks which...
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5.0/5
(22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542936
$163
#9
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Vermona Modular MEX3
Complex Setups
Modular Growth
Additional Outputs
Key Feature:
• Space-efficient system growth
✓ PROS
- • Space-efficient system growth
- • Often cost-effective expansion
✗ CONS
- • May become obsolete if main module changes
- • Documentation may be scattered
Vermona Modular MEX3Eurorack ModuleMIDI expander for meloDICER (Art. #495494#not included)MIDI output of the meloDICER...
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583742
$197
#10
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller Blue
Professional Systems
Complex Setups
Additional Outputs
Key Feature:
• Expand capabilities of main modules
✓ PROS
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
- • Often cost-effective expansion
✗ CONS
- • Limited standalone functionality
- • Can create dependency chains
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller BlueEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 2...
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4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542972
$142
#11
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4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
XAOC Devices Deva
by
XAOC Devices
Additional Outputs
Modular Growth
Extended Control
Key Feature:
• Maintain consistent sound character
✓ PROS
- • Expand capabilities of main modules
- • Maintain consistent sound character
✗ CONS
- • Can create dependency chains
- • May become obsolete if main module changes
XAOC Devices DevaEurorack moduleExpander for XAOC Devices Timiszoara (Art. 544392)Two analog feedback loops (for left...
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4.7/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 567992
$197
#12
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine E4 Controller
Additional Outputs
System Expansion
Professional Systems
Key Feature:
• Add functionality without redundancy
✓ PROS
- • Maintain consistent sound character
- • Space-efficient system growth
✗ CONS
- • Limited standalone functionality
- • Requires specific main module
Der Mann mit der Maschine E4 ControllerEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (Art. #542913#) with 4 freely assignable...
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4.6/5
(15 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 584541
$185
#13
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4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller Yellow
System Expansion
Modular Growth
Professional Systems
Key Feature:
• Maintain consistent sound character
✓ PROS
- • Add functionality without redundancy
- • Maintain consistent sound character
✗ CONS
- • Documentation may be scattered
- • Limited standalone functionality
Der Mann mit der Maschine P2B8 Controller YellowEurorack ModuleExpands Droid Master (art. #542913#not included) by 2...
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4.9/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 542975
$142
#14
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Expert Sleepers ES-5 mk3
Additional Outputs
System Expansion
Complex Setups
Key Feature:
• Often cost-effective expansion
✓ PROS
- • Add functionality without redundancy
- • Maintain consistent sound character
✗ CONS
- • Limited standalone functionality
- • Documentation may be scattered
Expert Sleepers ES-5 mk3Eurorack ModuleExtension for Expert Sleepers ES-3 or ES-8 USBConnects to one of the stereo...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 443421
$153
#15
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4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Shakmat Modular Bard Quartet Expand
Extended Control
Professional Systems
Additional Outputs
Key Feature:
• Expand capabilities of main modules
✓ PROS
- • Maintain consistent sound character
- • Add functionality without redundancy
✗ CONS
- • Limited standalone functionality
- • Requires specific main module
Shakmat Modular Bard Quartet ExpandEurorack ModuleExpander for Bard Quartet (item #533980# - not included)Expands Bard...
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4.7/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 558488
$109
How to Choose the Best Expander 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 expander 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.
