Best Filter Modules Under $200 2026
Affordable filter modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Endorphin.es Squawk Dirty To Me
by
Endorphin.es
Classic Synthesis
Tonal Character
Subtractive Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Multiple filter types and characters
✓ PROS
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
- • Shape and color synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
Endorphin.es Squawk Dirty To MeEurorack ModuleStereo filterContains 8 filter types from the Grand Terminal (including...
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4.7/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 471567
$197
#2
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4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Bastl Instruments Cinnamon
Classic Synthesis
Audio Processing
Tonal Character
Key Feature:
• CV control over frequency and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Multiple filter types and characters
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Can be expensive for quality filters
Bastl Instruments CinnamonEurorack ModuleAnalogue multimode filterControls for filter frequency and resonanceCharacter...
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4.5/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 563232
$193
#3
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Erica Synths Black Multimode VCF
by
Erica Synths
Sound Shaping
Subtractive Synthesis
Classic Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Multiple filter types and characters
✓ PROS
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
Erica Synths Black Multimode VCFEurorack ModuleAnalogue multimode filterKnobs for cutoffresonance and input level (with...
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4.9/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 506132
$197
#4
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4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Erica Synths Pico LPG
by
Erica Synths
Frequency Control
Audio Processing
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Create classic synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
- • Multiple filter types and characters
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
- • Self-oscillation can be tricky
Erica Synths Pico LPGEurorack ModuleVactrol based low pass gateDecay and offset adjustableOperating mode adjustable...
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4.7/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 466288
$142
#5
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4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
TouellSkouarn Kala Goañv
Classic Synthesis
Subtractive Synthesis
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• CV control over frequency and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Self-oscillation can be tricky
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
TouellSkouarn Kala GoañvEurorack ModuleCoil-based filter with independent sound between band-pass filterphaser and...
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4.8/5
(17 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 518020
$197
#6
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-128
by
Doepfer
Frequency Control
Classic Synthesis
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Essential for subtractive synthesis
✓ PROS
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
- • Shape and color synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
Doepfer A-128Fixed Filter Bank15 Parallel bandpass filtersAmplitude controller per band filterWidth 20 HPDepth: 60...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 114721
$196
#7
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-121d
by
Doepfer
Tonal Character
Classic Synthesis
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• CV control over frequency and resonance
✓ PROS
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
Doepfer A-121dEurorack ModuleDual Multimode FilterContains 2 independent resonance filtersVCF 1 with band-pass and...
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4.7/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596074
$175
#8
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Verbos Electronics Noise & Filter
Classic Synthesis
Frequency Control
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Multiple filter types and characters
✓ PROS
- • Multiple filter types and characters
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
Verbos Electronics Noise & FilterEurorack ModuleNoise generator and 4-band fixed filter bankWhite noise is...
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4.6/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 485091
$136
#9
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-121d VE
by
Doepfer
Tonal Character
Frequency Control
Classic Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Essential for subtractive synthesis
✓ PROS
- • Shape and color synthesized sounds
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
- • Can be expensive for quality filters
Doepfer A-121d VEEurorack ModuleDual Multimode FilterContains 2 independent resonance filtersVCF 1 with band-pass and...
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4.7/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 596076
$186
#10
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Befaco Bandit
by
Befaco
Subtractive Synthesis
Tonal Character
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Multiple filter types and characters
✓ PROS
- • Essential for subtractive synthesis
- • CV control over frequency and resonance
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
Befaco BanditEurorack ModuleFour-channel filter bank and equaliserFour bands: Low and high shelf filters and two...
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4.7/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 604272
$193
#11
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-108
by
Doepfer
Sound Shaping
Audio Processing
Frequency Control
Key Feature:
• Create classic synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
- • Multiple filter types and characters
- • Shape and color synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • Self-oscillation can be tricky
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
Doepfer A-108, Low-Pass Filter 6 / 12 / 24 / 48 dBModule A-108 is a completely new voltage-controlled low pass / band...
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 170862
$169
#12
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4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-124-2 SE
by
Doepfer
Tonal Character
Frequency Control
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Multiple filter types and characters
✓ PROS
- • Essential for subtractive synthesis
- • Multiple filter types and characters
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality filters
- • May need multiple types for variety
Doepfer A-124-2 SEEurorack ModuleSlim Line Wasp Filter Special Edition12 dB Multimode filterControl for cutoff...
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4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 595775
$131
#13
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4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-106-1 Xtreme Filter (MS20)
by
Doepfer
Classic Synthesis
Subtractive Synthesis
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• CV control over frequency and resonance
✓ PROS
- • Essential for subtractive synthesis
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
- • May need multiple types for variety
Doepfer A-106 Xtreme Filter (MS20), MS20 Low/High Pass Filter, MS20 filter clone, Width: 14 HP / 70.8 mm, Depth: 40 mm...
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4.6/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 178322
$131
#14
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-101-6
by
Doepfer
Audio Processing
Tonal Character
Sound Shaping
Key Feature:
• Create classic synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
- • Multiple filter types and characters
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Patch complexity with multiple filters
Doepfer A-101-6, Six Stage Opto FET VCF, New filter module in which so-called opto FETs are used to control the filter...
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4.5/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 370400
$113
#15
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Rides In The Storm SED
Tonal Character
Subtractive Synthesis
Frequency Control
Key Feature:
• Create classic synthesizer sounds
✓ PROS
- • Shape and color synthesized sounds
- • Create classic synthesizer sounds
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple types for variety
- • Character differences subtle to beginners
Rides In The Storm SEDEurorack ModuleDiscrete filter with VCA and mixerLow-pass filter with controls for...
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4.7/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 530008
$116
How to Choose the Best Filter 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 filter 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.
