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Best Oscillator Modules 2025

Top-rated oscillator modules 2025 - expert picks for every budget and skill level

Last updated: October 15, 2025 • Next update: October 22, 2025

PRICE RANGES: Under $100 Under $200 Under $300 Under $500 Under $800
SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced
GENRES & STYLES: For Sound Generation For Basic Synthesis For Pitch Control For Harmonic Content For Musical Tones For Synthesis Foundation
BRANDS: Doepfer Behringer Weston Precision Audio Tiptop Audio Erica Synths
Hexinverter Électronique Mindphaser - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Hexinverter Électronique Mindphaser

by Hexinverter Électronique
Basic Synthesis Harmonic Content Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Hexinverter Électronique MindphaserEurorack ModuleComplex dual VCO with through-zero phase modulation and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577475
$593
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Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black

by Schlappi Engineering
Pitch Control Musical Tones Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Schlappi Engineering Three Body BlackEurorack ModuleDigital triple oscillatorSpecialised in frequency and phase...

⭐ 4.5/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 551498
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
Neuzeit Instruments Warp - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

Neuzeit Instruments Warp

by Neuzeit Instruments
Pitch Control Sound Generation Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Neuzeit Instruments WarpEurorack ModulePolyphonic synthesizer voiceHybrid concept of additive synthesis and...

⭐ 4.6/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578951
$769
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Weston Precision Audio HV1 Hybrid Oscillator - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Weston Precision Audio HV1 Hybrid Oscillator

by Weston Precision Audio
Sound Generation Harmonic Content Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Weston Precision Audio HV1 Hybrid OscillatorEurorack ModuleAnalogue oscillator coreDigital oscillator with adjustable...

⭐ 4.9/5 (9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 618989
$461
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Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MKIII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MKIII

by Industrial Music Electronics
Sound Generation Pitch Control Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Tracking accuracy varies

Industrial Music Electronics Kermit MKIIIEurorack ModuleQuad wavetable modulator4-Channel LFO and bass...

⭐ 4.7/5 (21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 448330
$472
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Make Noise XPO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Make Noise XPO

by Make Noise
Harmonic Content Pitch Control Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Generate basic waveforms and tones
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Can be expensive for quality

Make Noise XPOEurorack ModuleStereo Prismatic OscillatorControls for coarse and fine tuningLeft and right signal...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 548423
$515
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tiptop Audio Vortex 6 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Tiptop Audio Vortex 6

by Tiptop Audio
Sound Generation Harmonic Content Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Generate basic waveforms and tones
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • May need calibration and tuning

Tiptop Audio Vortex 6Eurorack ModuleDigital wavetable oscillatorTiptop Audio ART module: Polyphonic modules with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (14 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
10/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 612561
$692
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Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MKIII - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MKIII

by Industrial Music Electronics
Synthesis Foundation Sound Generation Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Industrial Music Electronics Piston Honda MKIIIEurorack ModuleDigital dual wavetable oscillatorWavetable with 512...

⭐ 4.8/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 448323
$626
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Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder Black - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder Black

by Schlappi Engineering
Synthesis Foundation Harmonic Content Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder BlackEurorack ModuleQuadrature sine oscillator with filter and waveshaperSPIN...

⭐ 4.6/5 (37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 535300
$373
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Verbos Electronics Harmonic Oscillator - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Verbos Electronics Harmonic Oscillator

by Verbos Electronics
Pitch Control Synthesis Foundation Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • Can be expensive for quality

Verbos Electronics Harmonic OscillatorAdditive oscillator with 8 harmonics (sine)In additiontrianglerectangle and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (55 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 385371
$912
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Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Schlappi Engineering Angle Grinder

by Schlappi Engineering
Synthesis Foundation Sound Generation Pitch Control
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Tracking accuracy varies

Schlappi Engineering Angle GrinderEurorack ModuleQuadrature sine oscillator with filter and waveshaperSPIN section:...

⭐ 4.6/5 (31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 535299
$373
Buy at Thomann View Details
Schlappi Engineering Three Body - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Schlappi Engineering Three Body

by Schlappi Engineering
Musical Tones Basic Synthesis Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Schlappi Engineering Three BodyEurorack ModuleDigital triple oscillatorSpecialised in frequency and phase modulationOne...

⭐ 4.6/5 (25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Art. 551496
$681
Buy at Thomann View Details
Tiptop Audio Model 259t - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

Tiptop Audio Model 259t

by Tiptop Audio
Musical Tones Basic Synthesis Pitch Control
Key Feature:
• Generate basic waveforms and tones
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Tiptop Audio Model 259tEurorack ModuleProgrammable Complex Waveform GeneratorAnalogue Dual-Oscillator with...

⭐ 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602307
$659
Buy at Thomann View Details
XAOC Devices Sofia - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

XAOC Devices Sofia

by XAOC Devices
Musical Tones Basic Synthesis Pitch Control
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

XAOC Devices SofiaEurorack ModuleAnalogue VCO for complex waveformsTriangle-core oscillator with pitch control and...

⭐ 5.0/5 (38 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 549039
$538
Buy at Thomann View Details
Shakmat Modular Banshee Reach - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

Shakmat Modular Banshee Reach

by Shakmat Modular
Synthesis Foundation Harmonic Content Basic Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Shakmat Modular Banshee ReachEurorack ModuleAnalogue VCO with digital controlThrough-Zero frequency modulation and...

⭐ 4.5/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 562969
$285
Buy at Thomann View Details

How to Choose the Best Oscillator 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 oscillator 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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