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Best Oscillator Modules Under $200 2025

Affordable oscillator modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality

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
Rides In The Storm BOC - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#1

Rides In The Storm BOC

by Rides In The Storm
Sound Generation Basic Synthesis Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
  • • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Rides In The Storm BOCEurorack ModuleBig Discrete Analog OscillatorControls for coarse and fine tuningAdjustable pulse...

⭐ 4.7/5 (15 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 560653
$193
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Intellijel Designs VCO 1U - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#2

Intellijel Designs VCO 1U

by Intellijel Designs
Harmonic Content Pitch Control Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Intellijel Designs VCO 1UAnalogue OscillatorPitch control (range: 3 octaves) and octave switch (+2 or -2...

⭐ 4.6/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 525007
$182
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ADDAC 701 Rev2 VCO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#3

ADDAC 701 Rev2 VCO

by ADDAC
Pitch Control Harmonic Content Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Character differences subtle initially

ADDAC 701 Rev2 VCOEurorack ModuleAnalogue oscillator based on CEM3340Frequency/tuning control (control range: 6...

⭐ 4.8/5 (5 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 481384
$197
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Doepfer A-188-9 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#4

Doepfer A-188-9

by Doepfer
Synthesis Foundation Pitch Control Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
  • • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • May need calibration and tuning

Doepfer A-188-9Eurorack ModuleHigh speed VCOSuitable for controlling bucket brigade delays (BBD) and other modules with...

⭐ 4.4/5 (47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 615939
$160
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Doepfer A-110-2 Vintage Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#5

Doepfer A-110-2 Vintage Edition

by Doepfer
Basic Synthesis Harmonic Content Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Generate basic waveforms and tones
✓ PROS
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • Character differences subtle initially
  • • May need calibration and tuning

Doepfer A-110-2 Vintage EditionBasic VCO for the A-100 modular systemVintage Edition with black front panelVoltage...

⭐ 4.4/5 (43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 383497
$138
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Tiptop Audio Vortex - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#6

Tiptop Audio Vortex

by Tiptop Audio
Harmonic Content Sound Generation Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Tracking accuracy varies

Tiptop Audio VortexEurorack ModuleART Wavetable OscillatorFor creating polyphonic and multi-voice patchesTwo vintage...

⭐ 4.8/5 (42 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 587393
$197
Buy at Thomann View Details
Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#7

Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO

by Doepfer
Harmonic Content Musical Tones Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple

Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO, Zero Quadrature VCOThe oscillator generates sine and cosine waveforms at the same...

⭐ 4.6/5 (48 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 367623
$153
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Behringer Brains - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#8

Behringer Brains

by Behringer
Sound Generation Synthesis Foundation Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • Can be expensive for quality

Behringer BrainsEurorack ModuleMulti-Engine Oscillator20 Synthesis algorithms with 3 editable parameters eachAn...

⭐ 4.5/5 (53 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 522238
$102
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Doepfer A-111-3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#9

Doepfer A-111-3

by Doepfer
Pitch Control Musical Tones Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• Essential building blocks
✓ PROS
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
  • • Essential building blocks
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Doepfer A-111-3Micro Precision VCO / VCLFOSwitchable between LFO and VCO modesThe range of the Tune control can be...

⭐ 4.8/5 (49 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 399219
$175
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Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO SE - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#10

Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO SE

by Doepfer
Basic Synthesis Synthesis Foundation Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Doepfer A-110-4 Thru Zero Quad VCO SE, Doepfer A-110-4Thru Zero Quadrature - VCO oscillator generates sine and cosine...

⭐ 4.7/5 (54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 372340
$153
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Doepfer A-110-1 Vintage Edition - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#11

Doepfer A-110-1 Vintage Edition

by Doepfer
Sound Generation Pitch Control Harmonic Content
Key Feature:
• CV control over pitch and timbre
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • Basic functionality most need multiple
  • • Can be expensive for quality

Doepfer A-110-1 Vintage EditionStandard VCO for the A-100 modular systemBlack front panelWidth: 10 HP / 50.5 mmDepth:...

⭐ 4.5/5 (35 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383496
$196
Buy at Thomann View Details
Erica Synths Pico VCO2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#12

Erica Synths Pico VCO2

by Erica Synths
Sound Generation Harmonic Content Synthesis Foundation
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Essential building blocks
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Character differences subtle initially

Erica Synths Pico VCO2Eurorack ModuleCompact analog VCOStable tracking over 8 octavesControls for tune and pulse width...

⭐ 5.0/5 (51 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 466289
$127
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ADDAC 105 4 Voice Cluster - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#13

ADDAC 105 4 Voice Cluster

by ADDAC
Basic Synthesis Pitch Control Musical Tones
Key Feature:
• Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✓ PROS
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
  • • CV control over pitch and timbre
✗ CONS
  • • May need calibration and tuning
  • • Character differences subtle initially

ADDAC 105 4 Voice ClusterEurorack Module4-Channel square wave oscillator with FM and multimode filterPer channel:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (3 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 491106
$138
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Doepfer A-110-2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#14

Doepfer A-110-2

by Doepfer
Musical Tones Synthesis Foundation Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • Generate basic waveforms and tones
✗ CONS
  • • Tracking accuracy varies
  • • May need calibration and tuning

Doepfer A-110-2Basic VCO for the A-100 modular systemVoltage controlled oscillator3-Position toggle switchLinear FM...

⭐ 4.8/5 (30 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 354853
$138
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NANO Modules ONA - Professional Music Instrument Photo
#15

NANO Modules ONA

by NANO Modules
Basic Synthesis Pitch Control Sound Generation
Key Feature:
• Multiple waveform outputs
✓ PROS
  • • Multiple waveform outputs
  • • Foundation of most synthesized sounds
✗ CONS
  • • Can be expensive for quality
  • • Character differences subtle initially

NANO Modules ONAEurorack moduleAnalogue VCO/LFO on CEM3340 basisOctave selector switch (control range: 8 octaves) and...

⭐ 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 496613
$182
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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