Best Interface Modules Under $200 2026
Affordable interface modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Expert Sleepers ES-6 mk3
External Connections
System Integration
Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Enable use of external processors
✓ PROS
- • Connect modular to external equipment
- • Protect sensitive modular circuits
✗ CONS
- • Multiple types may be needed
- • Not directly creative or musical
Expert Sleepers ES-6 mk3Eurorack ModuleCV/ADAT interfaceConverts CV input channels to an ADAT outputAnalogue inputs: 6x...
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 443422
$186
#2
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Intellijel Designs Outs
External Connections
Level Matching
Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Level and impedance matching
✓ PROS
- • Connect modular to external equipment
- • Level and impedance matching
✗ CONS
- • Not directly creative or musical
- • Additional cost for basic functionality
Intellijel Designs OutsEurorack moduleOutput module with balanced stereo output (2x 6.3 mm TRS) and headphone output...
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4.8/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 469645
$185
#3
⭐
4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Expert Sleepers ES-40
Level Matching
System Integration
Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Level and impedance matching
- • Enable use of external processors
✗ CONS
- • May introduce noise or coloration
- • Not directly creative or musical
Expert Sleepers ES-40Eurorack ModuleS/PDIF converter module with coaxial input and outputUp to 5 modules from the ESX...
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4.5/5
(33 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 443420
$138
#4
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5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Expert Sleepers Little Mikey
Level Matching
System Integration
Studio Integration
Key Feature:
• Level and impedance matching
✓ PROS
- • Level and impedance matching
- • Essential for studio integration
✗ CONS
- • Takes up valuable HP space
- • Not directly creative or musical
Expert Sleepers Little MikeyEurorack modulePre-amplifier for microphonesinstruments and line signalsMaximum gain:...
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5.0/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 463446
$186
#5
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Erica Synths Pico Output
by
Erica Synths
Format Conversion
System Integration
Signal Routing
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Level and impedance matching
- • Protect sensitive modular circuits
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost for basic functionality
- • Takes up valuable HP space
Erica Synths Pico OutputInterface ModuleStereo headphone with headphone outputStereo input (L/R)Signal can be...
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4.8/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 436328
$105
#6
⭐
4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
NANO Modules ST-IN
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NANO Modules
System Integration
Signal Routing
Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Essential for studio integration
✓ PROS
- • Enable use of external processors
- • Level and impedance matching
✗ CONS
- • Takes up valuable HP space
- • Multiple types may be needed
NANO Modules ST-INEurorack ModuleStereo input module and preamp for line signalsGain control (+30 dB) and tilt...
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4.8/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 621802
$149
#7
⭐
4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-190-3 Vintage Edition
by
Doepfer
System Integration
Format Conversion
External Connections
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Connect modular to external equipment
- • Essential for studio integration
✗ CONS
- • Multiple types may be needed
- • Not directly creative or musical
Doepfer A-190-3 Vintage EditionUSB/ MIDI-CV/ Gate InterfaceVintage edition with black front plateAllows the integration...
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4.6/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 383495
$153
#8
⭐
4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Ritual Electronics Pointeuse
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...
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4.6/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 518306
$108
#9
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Endorphin.es Shuttle Mate
by
Endorphin.es
System Integration
Signal Routing
Level Matching
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Essential for studio integration
- • Protect sensitive modular circuits
✗ CONS
- • Not directly creative or musical
- • Takes up valuable HP space
Endorphin.es Shuttle MateEurorack moduleMerger module that mixes a MIDI In and a USB A MIDI Input to a MIDI Out and a...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 473917
$116
#10
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4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Befaco InAmp
by
Befaco
Studio Integration
External Connections
Level Matching
Key Feature:
• Enable use of external processors
✓ PROS
- • Enable use of external processors
- • Level and impedance matching
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost for basic functionality
- • Multiple types may be needed
Befaco InAmpEurorack moduleDual preamplifier for external signal sources such as guitarsbassessynthesizersdrum...
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4.8/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 479854
$142
#11
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4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Endorphin.es BLCK_Shuttle Mate
by
Endorphin.es
System Integration
Signal Routing
Format Conversion
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Level and impedance matching
- • Enable use of external processors
✗ CONS
- • Multiple types may be needed
- • Not directly creative or musical
Endorphin.es BLCK_Shuttle MateEurorack moduleMerger module that mixes a MIDI In and a USB A MIDI Input to a MIDI Out...
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4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 473918
$160
#12
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4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
4ms Percussion Interface + Exp.
by
4ms
External Connections
Level Matching
System Integration
Key Feature:
• Level and impedance matching
✓ PROS
- • Level and impedance matching
- • Essential for studio integration
✗ CONS
- • Not directly creative or musical
- • Additional cost for basic functionality
4ms Percussion Interface + Exp.InterfaceGenerates gate and envelope signals from audio sources such as drumspercussion...
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4.9/5
(42 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 545206
$182
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Strymon AA1 Level Shifter
by
Strymon
Level Matching
Format Conversion
System Integration
Key Feature:
• Level and impedance matching
✓ PROS
- • Protect sensitive modular circuits
- • Essential for studio integration
✗ CONS
- • May introduce noise or coloration
- • Takes up valuable HP space
Strymon AA1 Level ShifterEurorack ModuleAmplifies guitar signals to modular system levelInstrument input: 6.3 mm Jack2...
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4.6/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 439038
$155
#14
⭐
4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Intellijel Designs Pedal I/O 1U
External Connections
Level Matching
Signal Routing
Key Feature:
• Protect sensitive modular circuits
✓ PROS
- • Connect modular to external equipment
- • Enable use of external processors
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost for basic functionality
- • May introduce noise or coloration
Intellijel Designs Pedal I/O 1UInterface ModuleSend / Return and high-impedance instrument input for modular...
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4.5/5
(29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 440173
$113
#15
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Make Noise XOH
by
Make Noise
Signal Routing
Level Matching
External Connections
Key Feature:
• Connect modular to external equipment
✓ PROS
- • Protect sensitive modular circuits
- • Enable use of external processors
✗ CONS
- • Not directly creative or musical
- • May introduce noise or coloration
Make Noise XOHEurorack moduleCompact stereo output moduleTwo stereo inputs (A & B)each with its own level...
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4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 477523
$142
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.
