Best VCA Modules Under $200 2026
Affordable vca modules under $200 - great value without compromising quality
Last updated: January 21, 2026 • Next update: January 28, 2026
#1
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
XAOC Devices Lublin
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XAOC Devices
Volume Control
Signal Gating
Dynamic Control
Key Feature:
• Gate and shape audio signals
✓ PROS
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • Can seem like boring utility
- • Quality differences affect sound
XAOC Devices LublinEurorack ModuleDual Pingable VCATwo-channel VCA with exponential curve responsePing input per...
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4.8/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 604139
$186
#2
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
NANO Modules ALT
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NANO Modules
Dynamic Control
Amplitude Shaping
Essential Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Gate and shape audio signals
- • Fundamental building block
✗ CONS
- • Quality differences affect sound
- • Takes up space for basic function
NANO Modules ALTEurorack Module4-Channel VCA and mixerClear and discolouration-free signal qualitySuitable for audio...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 468586
$164
#3
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
XAOC Devices Tallin
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XAOC Devices
Essential Synthesis
Volume Control
Signal Gating
Key Feature:
• Multiple uses in complex patches
✓ PROS
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • Basic function that everyone needs
XAOC Devices TallinVCA ModuleDual VCA with overdriveAnalog VCA circuitBoth channels have two inputs that can be used...
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4.8/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 441745
$185
#4
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4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Erica Synths Pico VCA2
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Erica Synths
Essential Synthesis
Dynamic Control
Amplitude Shaping
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Gate and shape audio signals
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
✗ CONS
- • Quality differences affect sound
- • Can seem like boring utility
Erica Synths Pico VCA2Eurorack moduleCompact two-channel VCA for audio and CV signalsPer channel: signal and CV input...
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4.5/5
(56 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 512428
$109
#5
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4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Tiptop Audio Control Path
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Tiptop Audio
Dynamic Control
Amplitude Shaping
Essential Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Multiple uses in complex patches
✓ PROS
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • Can seem like boring utility
Tiptop Audio Control PathEurorack ModuleDynamic moduleTwo analogue envelopes with velocity CV and a VCACurrent...
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4.6/5
(21 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 587408
$182
#6
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Intellijel Designs Amps
Volume Control
Amplitude Shaping
Essential Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Fundamental building block
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Basic function that everyone needs
- • May need multiple for complex patches
Intellijel Designs AmpsEurorack moduleFlexible dual VCATwo linear VCAs that can be used as booster for line...
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4.8/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 563747
$175
#7
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4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-132-3 Vintage Edition
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Doepfer
Dynamic Control
Amplitude Shaping
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Fundamental building block
✓ PROS
- • Fundamental building block
- • Essential for controlling signal levels
✗ CONS
- • Can seem like boring utility
- • Quality differences affect sound
Doepfer A-132-3 Vintage EditionDual linear/exponential VCAThe character of the control scale can be switched to linear...
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4.8/5
(10 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 383624
$131
#8
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4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Intellijel Designs Dual VCA 1U
Dynamic Control
Volume Control
Essential Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • Basic function that everyone needs
- • Quality differences affect sound
Intellijel Designs Dual VCA 1UVCA ModuleA compact 2-channel VCALinear characteristicSuitable for audio signals and...
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4.7/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 474929
$120
#9
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4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Noise Lab Augmentor
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Noise Lab
Volume Control
Amplitude Shaping
Signal Gating
Key Feature:
• Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
- • Fundamental building block
✗ CONS
- • Can seem like boring utility
- • Takes up space for basic function
Noise Lab AugmentorEurorack ModuleDual Linear VCASignal and CV input per channelSignakl outputController for modulation...
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4.7/5
(44 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 574323
$116
#10
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4.4/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-132-4 VCA/Mixer
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Doepfer
Dynamic Control
Volume Control
Amplitude Shaping
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Fundamental building block
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • May need multiple for complex patches
Doepfer A-132-4 VCA/Mixer, Quad Exponential VCA / MixerThe module A-132-4 contains four identical voltage-controlled...
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4.4/5
(54 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 251466
$120
#11
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4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-135-2 VE
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Doepfer
Volume Control
Essential Synthesis
Amplitude Shaping
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Fundamental building block
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
✗ CONS
- • Can seem like boring utility
- • Basic function that everyone needs
Doepfer A-135-2 VEEurorack ModuleQuad VCA / Voltage Controller MixerVintage Edition with black front panelCompact...
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4.8/5
(35 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 602365
$163
#12
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4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Make Noise modDemix Black & Gold
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Make Noise
Signal Gating
Amplitude Shaping
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Essential for controlling signal levels
✓ PROS
- • Fundamental building block
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✗ CONS
- • Basic function that everyone needs
- • Takes up space for basic function
Make Noise modDemix Black & GoldEurorack ModuleTwo identicaldirect-coupled balanced modulator circuits that can be...
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4.4/5
(5 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 584628
$162
#13
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4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Doepfer A-132-8
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Doepfer
Dynamic Control
Signal Gating
Audio Processing
Key Feature:
• Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Multiple uses in complex patches
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple for complex patches
- • Basic function that everyone needs
Doepfer A-132-8Eurorack ModuleOctal Poly VCA4-Channel VCA with 2 VCAs eachSuitable for polyphonic applicationsVCA 1...
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4.6/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 449364
$171
#14
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-130-4
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Doepfer
Amplitude Shaping
Audio Processing
Essential Synthesis
Key Feature:
• Fundamental building block
✓ PROS
- • Create volume envelopes and dynamics
- • Fundamental building block
✗ CONS
- • May need multiple for complex patches
- • Basic function that everyone needs
Doepfer A-130-4Eurorack ModuleChannel 4 VCA with linear characteristic curveBias control and CV input with attenuator...
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4.7/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 583502
$105
#15
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Doepfer A-142-2
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Doepfer
Amplitude Shaping
Essential Synthesis
Signal Gating
Key Feature:
• Create volume envelopes and dynamics
✓ PROS
- • Essential for controlling signal levels
- • Gate and shape audio signals
✗ CONS
- • Takes up space for basic function
- • Quality differences affect sound
Doepfer A-142-2Eurorack ModuleDual Envelope Controlled VCAEnvelope type selectable via switch: AD / AR / ADSRCV input...
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4.6/5
(12 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 449367
$171
How to Choose the Best VCA 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 vca 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.
