Best Interface Modules Under $300 2025

Affordable interface modules under $300 - great value without compromising quality

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

Joranalogue Audio Design Transmit 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Joranalogue Audio Design Transmit 2

by Joranalogue Audio Design

System Integration Format Conversion Level Matching

Key Feature:

• Essential for studio integration

✓ PROS

• Level and impedance matching
• Connect modular to external equipment

✗ CONS

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

Joranalogue Audio Design Transmit 2Eurorack moduleAudio interface with two balanced outputs (XLR) and powerful...

⭐ 4.8/5 (6 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 466370

$215

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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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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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Joranalogue Audio Design Receive 2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Joranalogue Audio Design Receive 2

by Joranalogue Audio Design

Studio Integration Format Conversion System Integration

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Connect modular to external equipment

✗ CONS

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

Joranalogue Audio Design Receive 2Eurorack moduleAudio interface with two inputs for line signalspiezo microphones and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 466368

$207

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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 uMIDI - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Intellijel Designs uMIDI

by Intellijel Designs

Level Matching External Connections System Integration

Key Feature:

• Essential for studio integration

✓ PROS

• Protect sensitive modular circuits
• Connect modular to external equipment

✗ CONS

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

Intellijel Designs uMIDIMonophonic MIDI to CV interfaceDIN or USB MIDI input2x Clock outputsone with selectable...

⭐ 4.7/5 (16 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 440055

$270

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ADDAC 711 Balanced Inputs - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

ADDAC 711 Balanced Inputs

by ADDAC

Level Matching System Integration Format Conversion

Key Feature:

• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

ADDAC 711 Balanced InputsEurorack ModuleTwo-channel DI module with input transformersSuitable for adapting external...

⭐ 4.6/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 554068

$274

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Expert Sleepers Disting mk4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Expert Sleepers Disting mk4

by Expert Sleepers

Studio Integration System Integration External Connections

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Expert Sleepers Disting mk4Eurorack ModuleMultifunction moduleOffers a variety of CV and audio processesincluding a...

⭐ 5.0/5 (49 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 443428

$205

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Vermona Modular Twin Out - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Vermona Modular Twin Out

by Vermona Modular

Signal Routing External Connections Studio Integration

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Connect modular to external equipment
• Level and impedance matching

✗ CONS

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

Vermona Modular Twin OutEurorack DI BoxTwo adjustableelectronically balanced XLR outputsMini jack stereo headphone...

⭐ 4.7/5 (23 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 385101

$285

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Doepfer A-190-4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Doepfer A-190-4

by Doepfer

Level Matching Studio Integration Signal Routing

Key Feature:

• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✓ PROS

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

✗ CONS

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

Doepfer A-190-4MIDI / USB-to-CV / Sync InterfaceWith LED displayConnections: MIDI inputMIDI outputGateClockReset3-Digit...

⭐ 4.6/5 (32 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 342031

$204

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Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 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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XAOC Devices Sewastopol II - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

XAOC Devices Sewastopol II

by XAOC Devices

Studio Integration System Integration External Connections

Key Feature:

• Level and impedance matching

✓ PROS

• Level and impedance matching
• Connect modular to external equipment

✗ CONS

• Additional cost for basic functionality
• Multiple types may be needed

XAOC Devices Sewastopol IIEurorack ModuleAudio interface and connection module for external effectsExtracts voltage...

⭐ 4.6/5 (36 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 441744

$284

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Befaco CV Thing - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Befaco CV Thing

by Befaco

System Integration Signal Routing Studio Integration

Key Feature:

• Connect modular to external equipment

✓ PROS

• Essential for studio integration
• Protect sensitive modular circuits

✗ CONS

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

Befaco CV ThingEurorack moduleProgrammable CV to MIDI interface8 CV inputseach assignable to MIDI messages such as...

⭐ 4.9/5 (15 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 497656

$274

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Intellijel Designs Stomp - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 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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Befaco I4 Instrument Interface - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Befaco I4 Instrument Interface

by Befaco

Studio Integration Signal Routing System Integration

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

Befaco I4 Instrument InterfaceEurorack modulePreamplifier for microphoneline and instrument signals+48 V Phantom...

⭐ 4.4/5 (54 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 475710

$259

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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 Under $300 2025

Joranalogue Audio Design Transmit 2

Intellijel Designs Stereo I/O 1U

Bastl Instruments 1983

Joranalogue Audio Design Receive 2

Intellijel Designs MIDI 1U

Intellijel Designs uMIDI

ADDAC 711 Balanced Inputs

Expert Sleepers Disting mk4

Vermona Modular Twin Out

Doepfer A-190-4

Hexinverter Électronique Mutant Brain

XAOC Devices Sewastopol II

Befaco CV Thing

Intellijel Designs Stomp

Befaco I4 Instrument Interface

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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