Best Doepfer LFO Modules 2026
Premium Doepfer lfo modules - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
GENRES & STYLES:
For Modulation
For Movement
For Vibrato
For Tremolo
For Cyclic Changes
For Dynamic Synthesis
BRANDS:
Doepfer
#1
⭐
4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-147-4 Dual VCLFO
by
Doepfer
Cyclic Changes
Modulation
Movement
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveforms for different effects
✓ PROS
- • Create vibrato, tremolo, and cycles
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality most systems need
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
Doepfer A-147-4 Dual VCLFOEurorack ModuleVoltage controlled 2-channel LFOPer channel: Controls for LFO frequencyCV...
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4.7/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 568412
$215
#2
⭐
4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-143-4
by
Doepfer
Dynamic Synthesis
Cyclic Changes
Tremolo
Key Feature:
• Essential for adding movement to sounds
✓ PROS
- • CV control over rate and depth
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
- • Basic functionality most systems need
Doepfer A-143-4Eurorack ModuleFour independent VCLFOs / VCOs with triangle coreLEDsSum output (with internal jumpers to...
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4.6/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 275362
$296
#3
⭐
4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-147-2 VCD LFO
by
Doepfer
Cyclic Changes
Modulation
Tremolo
Key Feature:
• Foundation for complex modulation
✓ PROS
- • CV control over rate and depth
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
✗ CONS
- • Simple LFOs may be limiting
- • Basic functionality most systems need
Doepfer A-147-2 VCD LFOVoltage Controlled Delayed Low Frequency OscillatorModule consists of a voltage-controlled low...
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4.7/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 360709
$120
#4
⭐
4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-147-5 VE
by
Doepfer
Modulation
Cyclic Changes
Movement
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveforms for different effects
✓ PROS
- • Foundation for complex modulation
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality most systems need
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
Doepfer A-147-5 VEEurorack ModuleVintage Edition with black front panelVoltage controllable 4-channel LFOMaster control...
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4.7/5
(46 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 583543
$131
#5
⭐
4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-143-3
by
Doepfer
Vibrato
Dynamic Synthesis
Tremolo
Key Feature:
• Essential for adding movement to sounds
✓ PROS
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
- • CV control over rate and depth
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple for complex patches
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
Doepfer A-143-3Quad LFOConsists of four modulation oscillators3 Waveforms are possible for each oscillatorFrequency...
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4.9/5
(3 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 190438
$160
#6
⭐
4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-147-2 Vintage Edition
by
Doepfer
Dynamic Synthesis
Tremolo
Vibrato
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveforms for different effects
✓ PROS
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
- • May need multiple for complex patches
Doepfer A-147-2 Vintage EditionVoltage controlled delayed low frequency oscillatorVoltage Controlled Delayed Low...
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4.5/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 383640
$153
#7
⭐
4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-146 LFO II
by
Doepfer
Tremolo
Cyclic Changes
Dynamic Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveforms for different effects
✓ PROS
- • Foundation for complex modulation
- • Create vibrato, tremolo, and cycles
✗ CONS
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
- • May need multiple for complex patches
Doepfer A-146 LFO IILow Frequency Oscillator 2With adjustable waveform3 outputsFrequency range selectableEurorack...
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4.4/5
(7 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 166484
$77
#8
⭐
4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-145-4
by
Doepfer
Cyclic Changes
Vibrato
Dynamic Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Foundation for complex modulation
✓ PROS
- • CV control over rate and depth
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple for complex patches
- • Simple LFOs may be limiting
Doepfer A-145-4Eurorack ModuleFourfold LFOPer channel frequency control and output for triangle and square waveformsTwo...
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4.8/5
(30 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 467576
$88
#9
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Doepfer A-145-4 VE
by
Doepfer
Vibrato
Movement
Cyclic Changes
Key Feature:
• Essential for adding movement to sounds
✓ PROS
- • CV control over rate and depth
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
✗ CONS
- • Simple LFOs may be limiting
- • Takes up space for basic function
Doepfer A-145-4 VEEurorack ModuleVintage Edition with black front panelFourfold LFOPer channel frequency control and...
⭐
4.9/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 517472
$98
#10
⭐
4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-145-2
by
Doepfer
Movement
Tremolo
Modulation
Key Feature:
• CV control over rate and depth
✓ PROS
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
Doepfer A-145-2Eurorack ModuleCompact LFOFrequency control and 3-way switch (range: approx. 0.005Hz to 4.5kHz)Reset...
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4.8/5
(2 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 615936
$116
#11
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5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Doepfer A-145 LFO Modulation Generator
by
Doepfer
Cyclic Changes
Movement
Vibrato
Key Feature:
• CV control over rate and depth
✓ PROS
- • Foundation for complex modulation
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
✗ CONS
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
- • Simple LFOs may be limiting
Doepfer A-145 LFO Modulation GeneratorLow Frequency Oscillator5 Different waveformsAdjustable frequency rangeEurorack...
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5.0/5
(32 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 169617
$76
#12
⭐
4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Doepfer A-143-9
by
Doepfer
Vibrato
Movement
Modulation
Key Feature:
• Foundation for complex modulation
✓ PROS
- • CV control over rate and depth
- • Essential for adding movement to sounds
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple for complex patches
- • Rate ranges may not suit all applications
Doepfer A-143-9Quadrature LFO / VCOCan simultaneously produce sine and cosine signals4 Outputs that are phase shifted...
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4.6/5
(16 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 211719
$92
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Doepfer A-147-5
by
Doepfer
Dynamic Synthesis
Vibrato
Tremolo
Key Feature:
• CV control over rate and depth
✓ PROS
- • Multiple waveforms for different effects
- • CV control over rate and depth
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • May need multiple for complex patches
Doepfer A-147-5Eurorack ModuleVoltage controllable 4-channel LFOMaster control for setting the frequency of all 4...
⭐
4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 583537
$116
How to Choose the Best LFO 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 lfo 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.
