Best Interface Modules for External Connections 2025

Perfect interface modules for external-connections - easy to play and learn on

Last updated: November 5, 2025 • Next update: November 12, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500

SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For System Integration For External Connections For Level Matching For Format Conversion For Studio Integration For Signal Routing

BRANDS: Intellijel Designs Expert Sleepers Doepfer Befaco ADDAC

Expert Sleepers Disting NT - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Expert Sleepers Disting NT

by Expert Sleepers

Signal Routing Level Matching Studio Integration

Key Feature:

• Essential for studio integration

✓ PROS

• Enable use of external processors
• Level and impedance matching

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise or coloration
• Takes up valuable HP space

Expert Sleepers Disting NTEurorack ModuleMultifunctional module with more than 80 algorithmsincluding...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 600545

$768

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4ms Meta Module - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

4ms Meta Module

by 4ms

External Connections Signal Routing Format Conversion

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Connect modular to external equipment

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise or coloration
• Not directly creative or musical

4ms Meta ModuleEurorack ModuleMultifunctional module that calculates emulations of individual modulesentire...

⭐ 5.0/5 (48 reviews)

Sound:

10/10

Build:

10/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 597515

$692

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Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U

by Intellijel Designs

External Connections Format Conversion Studio Integration

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• Not directly creative or musical
• May introduce noise or coloration

Intellijel Designs MIDI 1UUSB/DIN MIDI to CV interfaceDirect connection to USB port and MIDI input of Intellijel 7U and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 505285

$251

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Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U

by Intellijel Designs

Studio Integration System Integration Level Matching

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Connect modular to external equipment
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• Not directly creative or musical
• Takes up valuable HP space

Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1UEurorack ModuleInput/output module for audio signalsTwo inputs for external signalseach...

⭐ 4.8/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 606722

$237

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Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain

by Hexinverter Électronique

Format Conversion System Integration Level Matching

Key Feature:

• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✓ PROS

• Connect modular to external equipment
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• Takes up valuable HP space
• Multiple types may be needed

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant BrainEurorack ModuleMulti-channel MIDI to CV/Gate interfaceMIDI input (5-pin DIN)4 CV...

⭐ 4.7/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 559947

$229

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Intellijel Designs Stomp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Intellijel Designs Stomp

by Intellijel Designs

Studio Integration Format Conversion External Connections

Key Feature:

• Level and impedance matching

✓ PROS

• Level and impedance matching
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise or coloration
• Multiple types may be needed

Intellijel Designs StompEurorack ModuleEffect pedal interface with expression control and LFOSend and return socket...

⭐ 4.9/5 (43 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 573845

$230

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Expert Sleepers ES-10 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Expert Sleepers ES-10

by Expert Sleepers

Studio Integration Format Conversion System Integration

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Enable use of external processors
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise or coloration
• Multiple types may be needed

Expert Sleepers ES-10Eurorack Module8-Channel ADAT interfaceConverts 8 ADAT inputs/outputs to analogue audio or CV...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 599133

$395

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Frap Tools CGM Masterone - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Frap Tools CGM Masterone

by Frap Tools

Level Matching System Integration Format Conversion

Key Feature:

• Level and impedance matching

✓ PROS

• Level and impedance matching
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• May introduce noise or coloration
• Additional cost for basic functionality

Frap Tools CGM MasteroneMaster Module For The CGM Creative Mixer SystemUp to four CGM Group can be connected to one...

⭐ 4.8/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 533210

$347

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Bastl Instruments 1983 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Bastl Instruments 1983

by Bastl Instruments

Level Matching Format Conversion Signal Routing

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Enable use of external processors
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• Additional cost for basic functionality
• Not directly creative or musical

Bastl Instruments 1983Eurorack ModulePolyphonic MIDI to CV/Gate interface4 Channels with CV and gate output that can be...

⭐ 4.9/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 563228

$252

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Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023) - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023)

by Intellijel Designs

System Integration Format Conversion External Connections

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Protect sensitive modular circuits
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• Takes up valuable HP space
• Multiple types may be needed

Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023)Eurorack ModuleCompatible with Intellijel Designs MixupOutsStereo Mixer 1UXY IO...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 564759

$307

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Ritual Electronics Pointeuse - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Ritual Electronics Pointeuse

by Ritual Electronics

System Integration Level Matching Signal Routing

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• Takes up valuable HP space
• Multiple types may be needed

Ritual Electronics PointeuseBidirectional switch and foot switch adapterBidirectional A/B switch that can be triggered...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 518306

$108

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Befaco MIDI Thing V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Befaco MIDI Thing V2

by Befaco

External Connections System Integration Level Matching

Key Feature:

• Level and impedance matching

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Level and impedance matching

✗ CONS

• Takes up valuable HP space
• Not directly creative or musical

Befaco MIDI Thing V2Eurorack ModuleConfigurable MIDI to CV converter12 Outputseach of which can be configured as...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 589637

$351

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Rides In The Storm CON - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Rides In The Storm CON

by Rides In The Storm

External Connections Format Conversion Signal Routing

Key Feature:

• Level and impedance matching

✓ PROS

• Enable use of external processors
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

• Takes up valuable HP space
• Additional cost for basic functionality

Rides In The Storm CONEurorack moduleQuad gain converterConverts 2 channels from line level to Eurorack level and 2...

⭐ 4.4/5 (46 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

6/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 522194

$65

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ADDAC 220 Dual Envelope Follower+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

ADDAC 220 Dual Envelope Follower+

by ADDAC

Signal Routing Studio Integration External Connections

Key Feature:

• Essential for studio integration

✓ PROS

• Connect modular to external equipment
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• Not directly creative or musical
• Additional cost for basic functionality

ADDAC 220 Dual Envelope Follower+Eurorack Module2-channel envelope follower with analogue input stage and digital...

⭐ 4.7/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 618347

$369

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XAOC Devices Drezno II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

XAOC Devices Drezno II

by XAOC Devices

Studio Integration External Connections Level Matching

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Enable use of external processors

✗ CONS

• Multiple types may be needed
• Not directly creative or musical

XAOC Devices Drezno IIEurorack ModuleBinary signal processor with AD/DA converterGenerates and processes analog signals...

⭐ 4.9/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 567986

$303

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How to Choose the Best Interface 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 interface 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.

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Best Interface Modules for External Connections 2025

Expert Sleepers Disting NT

4ms Meta Module

Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U

Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain

Intellijel Designs Stomp

Expert Sleepers ES-10

Frap Tools CGM Masterone

Bastl Instruments 1983

Intellijel Designs Audio I/O (2023)

Ritual Electronics Pointeuse

Befaco MIDI Thing V2

Rides In The Storm CON

ADDAC 220 Dual Envelope Follower+

XAOC Devices Drezno II

How to Choose the Best Interface Modules

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying interface modules?

How much should I spend on interface modules?

Are expensive interface modules worth the investment?

What are the best brands for interface modules?

Should I buy interface modules online or in-store?

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