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Best Mixer, Attenuator Modules Under $200 2026

Affordable mixer, attenuator modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality

Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Signal Mixing For Level Control For CV Processing For Audio Combining For Modulation Shaping For System Utility
BRANDS: Doepfer Intellijel Designs Befaco Erica Synths Frap Tools Klavis Tiptop Audio
Joranalogue Audio Design Mix 3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Joranalogue Audio Design Mix 3

by Joranalogue Audio Design
Audio Combining System Utility Signal Mixing
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Control signal levels and polarities
  • • Often include offset and scaling
✗ CONS
  • • Takes up space for utility function
  • • May seem boring but essential

Joranalogue Audio Design Mix 3Eurorack ModuleVoltage controlled 3 + 1 audio mixer3 Inputs with volume control and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (29 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 466323
$171
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Intellijel Designs Mixup - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Intellijel Designs Mixup

by Intellijel Designs
CV Processing Audio Combining Level Control
Key Feature:
• Often include offset and scaling
✓ PROS
  • • Control signal levels and polarities
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
✗ CONS
  • • Can introduce noise if cheap
  • • Takes up space for utility function

Intellijel Designs MixupExtendable Eurorack Format Audio MixerInputs 1 and 2 are single-channel mono inputseach with...

⭐ 4.9/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 440078
$108
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Vostok Instruments Trace - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Vostok Instruments Trace

by Vostok Instruments
CV Processing Signal Mixing Modulation Shaping
Key Feature:
• Mix audio or control voltages
✓ PROS
  • • Fundamental building blocks
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
✗ CONS
  • • Multiple types may be needed
  • • May seem boring but essential

Vostok Instruments TraceEurorack ModuleAnalogue morphing scanner4-channel crossfader/scanner for audio and CV...

⭐ 4.7/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 621853
$153
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Vostok Instruments Path - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Vostok Instruments Path

by Vostok Instruments
Modulation Shaping Level Control Signal Mixing
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Fundamental building blocks
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
✗ CONS
  • • Basic utility function
  • • Takes up space for utility function

Vostok Instruments PathEurorack ModuleAnalogue morphing routerInterpolating 4-channel signal router for audio and CV...

⭐ 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 621847
$153
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NANO Modules ST-MAR - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

NANO Modules ST-MAR

by NANO Modules
Audio Combining Level Control CV Processing
Key Feature:
• Fundamental building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Often include offset and scaling
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
✗ CONS
  • • May seem boring but essential
  • • Takes up space for utility function

NANO Modules ST-MAREurorack module3-Channel stereo mixer and VCAFor each channel: volume controlCV inputmute switch and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 573353
$149
Buy at Thomann View Details
Frap Tools CGM I (Insert) - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Frap Tools CGM I (Insert)

by Frap Tools
Signal Mixing CV Processing System Utility
Key Feature:
• Often include offset and scaling
✓ PROS
  • • Often include offset and scaling
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
✗ CONS
  • • Basic utility function
  • • May seem boring but essential

Frap Tools CGM I (Insert)Eurorack Module (Insert)Submodule of the CGM Creative Mixer systemInsert allows stereo effects...

⭐ 5.0/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 593997
$153
Buy at Thomann View Details
Doepfer A-138p - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Doepfer A-138p

by Doepfer
Signal Mixing System Utility Audio Combining
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
✗ CONS
  • • May seem boring but essential
  • • Multiple types may be needed

Doepfer A-138pPerformance Mixer - 4-Way Input ModuleControl knobs per channel: Gainoutput volumepan and AUXas well as...

⭐ 4.6/5 (16 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 399259
$171
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Erica Synths Drum Mixer Lite - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Erica Synths Drum Mixer Lite

by Erica Synths
Audio Combining Modulation Shaping System Utility
Key Feature:
• Control signal levels and polarities
✓ PROS
  • • Often include offset and scaling
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
✗ CONS
  • • Takes up space for utility function
  • • Can introduce noise if cheap

Erica Synths Drum Mixer LiteEurorack Module6-Channel mixerIntegrated Vactrol-based compressor with regulator for Amount...

⭐ 4.6/5 (22 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 443765
$186
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Erica Synths Black Mixer V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Erica Synths Black Mixer V2

by Erica Synths
CV Processing Modulation Shaping Signal Mixing
Key Feature:
• Fundamental building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Control signal levels and polarities
  • • Often include offset and scaling
✗ CONS
  • • Can introduce noise if cheap
  • • Takes up space for utility function

Erica Synths Black Mixer V2Audio Mixer Module3 AC coupled inputs3 Buffered outputsInput and output protectionPower...

⭐ 4.8/5 (41 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 420035
$105
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Frap Tools 333 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Frap Tools 333

by Frap Tools
Modulation Shaping Signal Mixing CV Processing
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
  • • Control signal levels and polarities
✗ CONS
  • • Basic utility function
  • • May seem boring but essential

Frap Tools 333Buffered mixer and signal distributorThree identical sections: Redyellow and greenThree inputs each and...

⭐ 4.9/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 436139
$117
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Doepfer A-138M - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Doepfer A-138M

by Doepfer
Modulation Shaping Audio Combining Level Control
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Often include offset and scaling
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
✗ CONS
  • • May seem boring but essential
  • • Basic utility function

Doepfer A-138MMatrix MixerWith 4 rows and 4 columnsUnipolar / Bipolar mode switchable on each columnSuitable for both...

⭐ 4.9/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 240112
$164
Buy at Thomann View Details
Bastl Instruments Buddy - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Bastl Instruments Buddy

by Bastl Instruments
Signal Mixing CV Processing Audio Combining
Key Feature:
• Often include offset and scaling
✓ PROS
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
  • • Fundamental building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Multiple types may be needed
  • • Takes up space for utility function

Bastl Instruments BuddyEurorack Module4-Channel preamp stereo mixerChannels A and B designed for Eurorack signals and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (11 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 563218
$171
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Tiptop Audio Model 257t - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Tiptop Audio Model 257t

by Tiptop Audio
Audio Combining System Utility Signal Mixing
Key Feature:
• Fundamental building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Often include offset and scaling
  • • Fundamental building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Basic utility function
  • • Can introduce noise if cheap

Tiptop Audio Model 257tEurorack ModuleDual Voltage processor2 Identical channelseach with 3 inputs for...

⭐ 4.4/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 552532
$175
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tiptop Audio MIXZ - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Tiptop Audio MIXZ

by Tiptop Audio
Modulation Shaping Signal Mixing Audio Combining
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Essential for combining multiple signals
  • • Control signal levels and polarities
✗ CONS
  • • May seem boring but essential
  • • Basic utility function

Tiptop Audio MIXZMulti-channel mixer with 3 sectionsFor mixing audioCV and gate signalsModule consists of three parts:...

⭐ 5.0/5 (32 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 438219
$120
Buy at Thomann View Details
Befaco Atte - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Befaco Atte

by Befaco
Signal Mixing Modulation Shaping CV Processing
Key Feature:
• Essential for combining multiple signals
✓ PROS
  • • Fundamental building blocks
  • • Mix audio or control voltages
✗ CONS
  • • Multiple types may be needed
  • • Can introduce noise if cheap

Befaco AtteEurorack ModuleFour-channel attenuatorinvertersplitter and offset generatorPer channel: Attenuatorswitchable...

⭐ 4.9/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 609833
$105
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How to Choose the Best Mixer, Attenuator 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 mixer, attenuator 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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