Best Oscillator Modules for Synthesis Foundation 2026
Perfect oscillator modules for synthesis-foundation - easy to play and learn on
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
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4.6/5
(25 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
6/10
Schlappi Engineering Three Body
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
#2
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4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Weston Precision Audio H1 Analog Harmonizer
Harmonic Content
Sound Generation
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
- • Multiple waveform outputs
- • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
- • Character differences subtle initially
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
Weston Precision Audio H1 Analog HarmonizerEurorack ModuleTwo-channel quantiser with two internal analogue...
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4.4/5
(19 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 600193
$428
#3
⭐
4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Joranalogue Audio Design Collide 4
Sound Generation
Harmonic Content
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
- • Multiple waveform outputs
- • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • Tracking accuracy varies
- • Character differences subtle initially
Joranalogue Audio Design Collide 4Eurorack ModuleQuadrature spectral computerSynthesiser voice and signal processor...
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4.6/5
(50 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599873
$703
#4
⭐
4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Weston Precision Audio PA0 Phase Animated Oscillator
Harmonic Content
Pitch Control
Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
- • CV control over pitch and timbre
- • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
- • Character differences subtle initially
- • Tracking accuracy varies
Weston Precision Audio PA0 Phase Animated OscillatorEurorack Module8-Step octave selector switch and control for fine...
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4.6/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 600143
$329
#5
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5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
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...
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5.0/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 602307
$659
#6
⭐
4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Weston Precision Audio HV1 Hybrid Oscillator
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...
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4.9/5
(9 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 618989
$461
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Make Noise Spectraphon
by
Make Noise
Musical Tones
Pitch Control
Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
- • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
- • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
- • Can be expensive for quality
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
Make Noise SpectraphonEurorack ModuleDual Spectral OscillatorDigital dual VCO based on real-time spectral analysis and...
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4.5/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 567509
$746
#8
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Weston Precision Audio TZ0 Thru-Zero Oscillator
Harmonic Content
Pitch Control
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
- • Essential building blocks
- • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
- • Character differences subtle initially
Weston Precision Audio TZ0 Thru-Zero OscillatorEurorack ModuleAnalogue VCO with triangle coreController for coarse and...
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4.5/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600082
$237
#9
⭐
4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Vostok Instruments Sena
Basic Synthesis
Pitch Control
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
- • CV control over pitch and timbre
- • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
- • Character differences subtle initially
Vostok Instruments SenaEurorack Module4-Channel oscillator and noise source4 Separate oscillators based on the CEM3340...
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4.4/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 597981
$329
#10
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
EarthQuaker Devices The Wave Transformer
Pitch Control
Sound Generation
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
- • Generate basic waveforms and tones
- • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • Tracking accuracy varies
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
EarthQuaker Devices The Wave TransformerEurorack ModuleAnalogue oscillator with wavefolderController for coarsefine and...
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4.7/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 586203
$274
#11
⭐
4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Hexinverter Électronique Mindphaser
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...
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4.5/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 577475
$593
#12
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Schlappi Engineering Three Body Black
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
#13
⭐
4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5
Sound Generation
Basic Synthesis
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Generate basic waveforms and tones
✓ PROS
- • CV control over pitch and timbre
- • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
- • Can be expensive for quality
Joranalogue Audio Design Cycle 5Eurorack ModuleAnalogue Vari-Wave oscillator7-Stage octave selector switchControl for...
⭐
4.6/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599875
$219
#14
⭐
4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Neuzeit Instruments Warp
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...
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4.6/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
10/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 578951
$769
#15
⭐
4.4/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Weston Precision Audio 2V2 Dual Analog Oscillator
Sound Generation
Basic Synthesis
Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
- • Multiple waveform outputs
- • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
- • Tracking accuracy varies
- • Basic functionality most need multiple
Weston Precision Audio 2V2 Dual Analog OscillatorEurorack ModuleAnalogue VCO/LFO with 2 identical channelsController...
⭐
4.4/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 593528
$347
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.
