Eurorack Stereo Mixer Module Comparison

Martin Doudoroff

This is the old stereo mixer comparison provided for archival reference. Please see the current comparison.

This is a pretty exhaustive and up-to-date basic comparison of all your stereo mixer module options for Eurorack, with an implicit focus on your output stage, although some of these modules are suitable for submixing. Some additional tools of potential interest are listed at the bottom. Related discussion thread: stereo mixer module comparison (ModWiggler forum)

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2025-11-29 initial comparison concluded and superseded: please see the current comparison
2025-09-06 added Vostok Hive
2025-04-23 added Instruo dha
2025-04-10 added AM8131 and Cre8audio Assembler
2024-11-30 added ADDAC814, TouellSkouarn Kemmeskañ
2024-08-28 added Entineering Mixer
2024-08-21 added Centreville Cerasus
2024-08-19 added SetonixSynth Shaka-8
2024-08-16 added TipTop 207t
2024-07-21 added WMD Performance Mixer MkII and WMD PM Channels MkII
2024-05-16 added Worng Sidecar
2024-04-17 added Weston m3s and Alyseum Q-MIXI
2024-04-15 added Clank Endline
2024-01-19 added blaknblu Alpha Pro
2024-01-09 added Frequency Central Strips
2023-12-12 added After Later Audio Bartender
2023-11-30 added NANO Modules Performance Mixer
2023-11-08 added AI Synthesis AI018 and BearModules MATRIX
2023-10-02 added DPW M1 Mix
2023-09-10 added XAOC Ostrawa, NANO ST MAR and Worng Soundstage II
2023-09-09 added 1010music Bluebox Eurorack Edition and Boredbrain Xcelon
2023-08-26 added Noise Engineering Xer Mixa
2023-07-03 added Eowave Supamix
2023-06-01 added Dreadbox Psychosis
2023-05-28 added Sebsongs ST MIXER XL and ST Modular MIX & PAN
2023-05-06 added Jolin Tutto & Sempre
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Product Shipping Mono Inputs Stereo Inputs Channel Density/HP CV Panning CV VCAs Mute/Solo Sends Individual Outs Headphone Out Approx. Price (USD) Additional Notes
1010music Bluebox Eurorack Edition
2023

30 HP
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Yes 0-12 0-6 40% up to 6 up to 6 full mute/solo/cue for all tracks four configurable outputs four configurable outputs Yes $700
  • midi control support
  • built-in effects
  • EQ
  • six assignable CV inputs
  • multitrack recording with multiple takes
  • USB audio I/O
  • audio playback
  • master compressor
4ms Listen 4
2018

10 HP
Modular Grid >
Web site >
Yes 2-4 2-4 40% 0 0 0 0 Yes $190
  • can be daisy chained with other 4ms Listen modules
  • line level output switch and master attenuator
  • 1/4” output passive expander available
4ms Listen 4 1/4
2018

12 HP
Modular Grid >
Web site >
Yes 4 0 33% 0 0 0 0 Yes $210
  • 1/4" TRS outputs that can be run as balanced or [verify] dual stereo outs
  • can be daisy chained with other 4ms Listen modules
6IXMIXM.SET
2020

10 HP
Modular Grid >
Web site >
Yes 6 0 60% 0 0 0 No $100
  • this is a pair of modules that yields one stereo mix and one mono sum
ACL PAN MIX
2020

12 HP
Modular Grid >
Yes 4 1 aux 33% 0 0 0 0 No $250
    ADDAC 713
    2022

    8 HP
    Modular Grid >
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    Yes 1-4 0-3 50% 0 0 0 0 No $260
    • CP3-inspired mixer with manual panners, loads of gain and distorition potential
    • master gain/distortion controls
    ADDAC 814 6X6 Stereo Matrix Mixer
    2024

    33 HP
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    Yes 1-6 1-6 18% 0 0 0 0 No $375
      ADDAC Stereo Summing Mixer
      2017

      80 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Web site >
      Yes 1-5+ 1-5+ 6% 5 5 5 (manual) 3 stereo sends pre- or post-fader (switched per channel) Yes $1350
      • product is broken into two modules, one for I/O and one for control
      • expander adds four more fully-featured channels, and you can add as many of these as you like
      • additional expanders add more individual channel outputs
      • cueing system
      • extensive line level support
      After Later Audio Bartender
      2023

      24 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Yes 0-4 0-4 17% 4 4 4 (manual) 2 stereo sends, 2 stereo returns Yes TBD
      • each channel can be stereo or mono
      • cue system
      • expander can add two more channels
      AI Synthesis AI018 Stereo Matrix Mixer
      2023

      18 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Web site >
      Yes 0 4 22% 0 0 No $140
      • 4X4 stereo matrix mixer
      ALM Busy Circuits Mega Tang
      2022

      16 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Web site >
      Yes 4 25% 0 4 4 (manual, clickless) 1 mono send, 1 stereo return 4 No $299
      • patching an individual channel output removes it from the stereo mix
      • additional channels or sends available with expanders
      Alyseum Q-Mix
      2019

      6 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Web site >
      Yes 4 0 67% 0 0 0 0 No $120
      • expanders add additional channels and output stage
      Alyseum Q-MIXI
      2019

      6 HP
      Modular Grid >
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      Yes 2-4 0-2 67% 0 0 0 0 No $120
      • expanders add additional channels and output stage
      AMSynths AM8131
      2024

      16 HP
      Modular Grid >
      Web site >
      Yes 4 0 25% No $100
        Animal Factory Tannhauser Gates
        2023

        20 HP
        Modular Grid >
        Web site >
        Yes 4 1 stereo aux input 20% 0 4 4 (manual) 1 stereo send 4 No $400
        • overdrive
        • master VCA
        • tilt EQ per channel
        • multiple units can be chained
        Arcaico Caronte MS-4
        2019

        12 HP
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        Yes 2-4 0-2 33% 0 0 4 (manual) 0 No $200
        • master level knob
        Arrel Audio ER-100 Eurorack Stereo Summing Mixer
        2018

        28 HP
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        Yes 8 1 stereo aux, 1 stereo insert 29% 0 0 8 solo (manual) 1 stereo send Yes $1000
          Audio Gear Obsession SUMMINGFACILITY
          2019

          38 HP
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          Yes 6 aux returns can act as a stereo input 16% 0 0 6 mutes (manual), 6 send mutes (manual) 2 No $1000
          • extra headroom
          • extra gain available for working with line level inputs
          • balanced i/o
          • expanders planned
          BearModules MATRIX
          2022

          20 HP
          Modular Grid >
          Yes 0 4 20% 0 0 No $300
          • 4X4 stereo matrix mixer
          Befaco HEXA
          2017

          70 HP
          Modular Grid >
          Web site >
          Yes 6 3 stereo returns 9% 0 6 6 (manual) 3 mono sends post-EQ/fader Yes $1200
          • product is broken into three modules
          • per-channel and master EQ features
          • cueing system
          • LED VU meters for master mix
          Befaco STMIX
          2019

          6 HP
          Modular Grid >
          Web site >
          Yes 0-5 0-5 83% 0 0 0 No $150
          • can be daisy chained together or to the Befaco Hexmix
          Blacet MIX3500
          ????

          15 HP
          Web site >
          Yes (DIY) 1-5 0-2 33% 0 0 0 0 Yes (sort of) $140
            blaknblu Alpha Pro
            2024

            38 HP
            Modular Grid >
            Web site >
            Yes 4 0 11% 4 4 0 No $490
            • dual mix buses
            • zero crossing detection for clickless enveloping
            • overdrive features
            • switchable AC/DC coupling
            Blood Cells Audio D.O.MIXX
            2020

            22 HP
            Modular Grid >
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            Yes 5 1 stereo return 23% 0 0 5 (manual) 1 mono send post-fader, post-mute No $220
            • aux send is pre/post selectable per channel
            Blue Lantern BMX 6 Channel Stereo Mixer
            2015

            34 HP
            Modular Grid >
            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 6 0 18% 0 0 6 (manual) 2 Yes $45
            • supports line- or eurorack-level inputs
            Blue Lantern Stereo Sir Mix Alot
            2020

            24 HP
            Modular Grid >
            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 6 2 33% 0 0 6 (manual) 2 No $225
              Boredbrain Xcelon
              2023

              48 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 0-6 plus two mono/stereo returns 0-6 plus two mono/stereo returns 13% 6 6 6 (manual) 2 stereo sends balanced pre- or post-fader (optional expander required) No $900
              • each channel can be mono, stereo, or dual mono with a crossfader
              • two separate mix buses
              • level and CV over stereo aux returns
              • channel peaking and level LEDs
              • various expanders and related modules can be combined with the Xcelon
              Catoff Mix
              2019

              24 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 4 2 stereo returns 25% 0 0 4 (manual) 2 No Yes $300
              • clever channel expansion system
              • LED VU meters for master mix
              • balanced outputs
              Centrevillage Cerasus Mixer
              2024

              12 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 3 2 42% 2 4 5 (manual) No No $400
              • digitally-controlled analog mixer
              • two stereo buses
              • envelope follower and built-in ducking/accent capability
              • limiter feature (derived or external source)
              • trim/gain
              • selectable pan law
              • multiple units can be chained to add channels
              Circuit Abbey Unify
              2012

              12 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 4 0 33% 0 0 0 0 Yes $250
              • expanders add up to 16 total channels
              • clipping LED indicator
              Clank Endline
              2024

              10 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 0-6 0-4 + 2 stereo returns 40% 0 0 0 2 mono or 1 stereo No Yes $450
              • special accommodations for integrating guitar pedals into send/return
              • submixer section
              Cosmotronic Cosmix
              2020

              16 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 4 2 38% 0 0 6 (manual) 1 No No TBD
              • drive circuit on master bus
              • aux send can be pre-fader or post-fader per channel
              Cosmotronic Cosmix Pro
              2022

              22 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Yes 4-6 0-2 27% 2 0 6 (manual) 1 mono send, 1 stereo send No No $470
              • low cut and gain switches for certain channels
              • led level meters
              • can be daisy-chained behind the panel
              Cre8audio Assembler
              2025

              40 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 6 2 20% 11 (manual) 3 mono No Yes $350
              • EQ on channels 1 and 2
              • cue feature
              • gain boost feature for line to modular levels
              Cwejman MX-4S
              2012

              20 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 4 0 20% 4 4 0 0 No $900
              • cv over master level
              • LED VU meters for master mix
              D&D Wire Station
              2022

              15 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Web site >
              Yes 4 27% 4 (manual) 1 No Yes $280
              • cue bus
              • LED VU meter for master mix
              Doepfer A-135-3
              2020

              8 HP
              Modular Grid >
              Yes 0 4 50% 0 4 0 No $349
                Doepfer A-135-4A/B/A-138o
                2017

                30 HP
                Modular Grid >
                Web site >
                Yes 4 0 13% 4 4 4 (cv) 4 No $440
                • expandable up to sixteen channels
                • can be mixed/matched with A-138 modules
                • per-channel gain
                • envelope follower expander
                Doepfer A-138p/o
                2016

                20 HP
                Web site >
                Yes 4 0 20% 0 0 4 (manual) 1 No $150
                • expandable (multiple A-138p per A-138o)
                • per-channel gain
                Doepfer A-138s
                2017

                8 HP
                Modular Grid >
                Web site >
                Yes 4 0 50% 0 0 0 0 No $90
                  DPW M1 Mix
                  2023

                  9 HP
                  Modular Grid >
                  Web site >
                  Yes 0-8 0-4 44% No $180
                  • 150kHz bandwidth
                  • built in limiter
                  • crossfading option for mono sources
                  • designed for submixing and output stage
                  • significant drive available
                  Dreadbox Psychosis
                  2023

                  10 HP
                  Modular Grid >
                  Web site >
                  Yes 0-6 0-3 30% 1 (sort of) 0 0 0 0 No $199
                  • cv controllable stereo spread (and inversion) with build-in LFO for swirly effects
                  • four built-in stereo effects (reverb, delay, and two choruses)
                  • primarily designed to mix down multiples of the Dreadbox Telepathy voice module
                  EMW 8-channel Stereo Mixer
                  2021

                  16 HP
                  Modular Grid >
                  Web site >
                  Yes 0 8 50% 0 0 0 0 No $120
                    EMW Stereo Mixer
                    2013

                    14 HP
                    Modular Grid >
                    Web site >
                    Yes 4 0-2 29% 0 0 0 0 Yes (sort of) $85
                      Endorphin.es Cockpit
                      2016

                      6 HP
                      Modular Grid >
                      Web site >
                      Discontinued 0 4 67% 0 0 4 mutes 0-2 Yes $260
                      • makes extensive use of TTRS connectors
                      • compressor
                      • partly intended to facilitate use of iOS devices as effects processors
                      • design may be strongly biased toward use with other Endorphin.es modules
                      Endorphin.es Cockpit 2
                      2020

                      6 HP
                      Modular Grid >
                      Web site >
                      Yes 0-4 0-4 67% 0 0 4 (manual) 0 Yes (but not dedicated) $200
                      • each channel can be mono (TR) or stereo (TRS) based upon jumpers
                      • multiple Cockpit 2 modules can be daisychained with jumpers behind the panel
                      • built in ducking circuit based on CV, audio, or triggers
                      Entineering Mixer
                      2024

                      10 HP
                      Modular Grid >
                      Web site >
                      Yes 0-3 0-3 30% 0 0 0 0 0 No $222
                      • MIDI controllable via program change or CC
                      • 99 state save slots
                      • toggle between two states with CV
                      Eowave Supamix
                      2023

                      10 HP
                      Modular Grid >
                      Web site >
                      Yes 4-6 0-2 60% 2 0 6 mutes (manual), plus various CV-triggered mute behaviors No (but available on expander) $300
                      • additional stereo input, line out, and headphone out available with expander
                      • TRS stereo output available via jumper setting
                      Erica Synths Black Output v2
                      2018

                      14 HP
                      Modular Grid >
                      Web site >
                      Yes 3 1 29% 1 0 0 0 Yes $290
                        Erica Synths Stereo Mixer v2
                        2017

                        10 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 1 3 40% 1 0 0 0 No $145
                        • Pre-fade Listen Expander available adds headphone output and cueing
                        Feedback Mix BX/CR/KM
                        2021

                        35 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 6 2 stereo returns 23% 0 0 6 (manual) 2 Yes $300
                        • Hi/Lo EQ per channel
                        • three circuit designs available (different coloration)
                        Feedback Mix Mix
                        2022

                        16 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 4 25% Yes $245
                        • balanced and unbalanced outs
                        • LED level meters
                        • designed as a stereo summer for submixers and external gear
                        Frap Tools CGM
                        2016

                        36 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 3+ 3+ 8% 3+ 3+ 3+ (manual) 2+ pre- or post-fader (switched per channel) Yes $1100
                        • unique expandable modular design (picture shows only one possible combo)
                        • extensive VCA support on everything
                        • solo functionality (requires Group module)
                        • pre-fader cueing (requires Master module)
                        • LED VU meters for master mix (Master module)
                        • 2021 update adds multiple balanced output stage
                        Frap Tools QSC
                        2020

                        18 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 0-8 0-4 22% 2 4 4 (manual) 2 No $500
                        • can be used standalone or as part of the CGM mixer system
                        • nominally 4 stereo channels, but stereo inputs can be treated as dual mono, with crossfading functionality
                        Frequency Central Strips
                        2024

                        20 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 4 1 stereo AUX return 20% 4 4 (manual) 1 $320
                        • high and low eq
                        • scribble strips
                        • two units can be chained
                        G-Storm Electro Influx
                        2022

                        16 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Yes 6-7 0-1 44% 6 mutes (manual) No $200
                        • all channels, including stereo channel, have up to 3X gain
                        • scribble strip
                        GRP Stereo Out Module
                        2017

                        16 HP
                        Modular Grid >
                        Web site >
                        Yes 3-4 0-1 25% 0 0 0 0 Yes $350
                          Happy Nerding 2xSAM
                          2019

                          4 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 0 2 50% 0 0 0 0* 2 post-fader No $90
                          • two channel stereo mixer/attenuator
                          • *this module is intended first as a stereo send/return for effects equipment
                          • 5X gain available (jumper)
                          • can be daisy chained with other Happy Nerding stereo modules
                          Happy Nerding 3X Stereo Mixer
                          2018

                          6 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Discontinued 1-3 1-3 50% 0 0 2 (manual) 0 Yes (sort of) $100
                          • can be daisy chained with other Happy Nerding stereo modules
                          Happy Nerding 4X Stereo Mixer
                          2021

                          4 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 1-4 1-4 100% 0 0 0 No $130
                          • can be daisy chained with other Happy Nerding stereo modules
                          Happy Nerding Panmix
                          2016

                          16 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 4-6 (switches on back) 0-2 (switches on back) 38% 0-6 0-6 0 0 Yes (sort of) $300
                          • LED VU meters for master mix
                          • headphones and main outputs share one attenuator
                          • inputs 3 and 6 can accept stereo mini jacks depending on switches on back of panel
                          • can be daisy chained with other Happy Nerding stereo modules
                          Happy Nerding Panmix Jr.
                          2018

                          6 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 3 0 50% 0 0 0 0 No $100
                          • can be daisy chained with other Happy Nerding stereo modules
                          Instruo cárn
                          2022

                          8 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 4 0 50% 1 1 (plus 1 for master outs) individual outs can be used for parallel processing 4 No $380
                          • can be daisy chained behind the panel (cable included)
                          • switchable ac coupling
                          • switchable normaling
                          • switchable limiter
                          • each channel has a special feature, some with CV control
                          • master VCA
                          Instruo dhà
                          2025

                          4 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 0 2 50% 0 1 No $250
                          • can be daisy chained behind the panel (cable included)
                          Intellijel Dubmix
                          2018

                          28 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Discontinued 4 1 stereo aux input (2 more with expander) 14% 4 4 (but requires expander for use) 4 (manual) 1 mono send, 1 stereo return; additional sends with expander No $600
                          • expanders add two more aux sends and/or CV control over channel levels
                          • elaborated AUX send architecture (see docs)
                          • LED VU meters for master mix
                          Intellijel Mixup
                          2017

                          6 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 2-4 0-2 67% 0 0 3 (manual mutes) 0 No $90
                          • no panning controls
                          • chainable indefinitely
                          Jolin Tutto & Sempre
                          2023

                          20 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 0 4 plus 2 aux in 35% 0 4 4 (manual) 4 inserts 4 post-fader/VCA Yes (2 independent) TBD (DIY)
                          • balanced outs
                          JPSynth Stereo Mixer
                          2018

                          8 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 0-4 0-4 50% 0 0 0 0 No $115
                          • master attenuator
                          Knob Farm Hyrlo
                          2018

                          4 HP
                          Modular Grid >
                          Web site >
                          Yes 0-6 0-3 75% 0 0 0 0 No $90
                            Koma Elektronik Poltergeist
                            2013

                            28 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Discontinued 4 1 aux in 14% 4 4, plus master 4 (manual) 0 No $800
                            • elaborated stereo or quad panning features
                            • compression feature
                            • self-patching-oriented design
                            L-1 Discreet VC Stereo Mixer
                            2019

                            22 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 0 4 18% 4 4 0 0 No $600
                            • master level cv
                            • LED VU meters for master mix
                            • mute expander
                            • insert expander
                            L-1 Two Channel Voltage Controlled Stereo Mixer.
                            2016

                            14 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 1-2 1-2 14% 2 4 0 2 stereo sends; no returns 0 $115
                            • LED VU meters
                            • full CV over level and pan (but not the SEND)
                            L-1 Unity gain Stereo Mixer
                            2016

                            12 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 0 10 83% 0 0 0 0 0 $70
                            • (this is a straightforward high capacity unity mixer meant to pull together an expandable stereo mixing combination with other modules)
                            L-1 VC Stereo Mixer
                            2013

                            22 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes (DIY or pre-built) 4 0 18% 4 4 0 0 Yes (sort of) $155
                            • master level cv
                            • LED VU meters for master mix
                            Ladik M-175 (and M-171, M-172, M-173, and M-174)
                            2016

                            12 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes 2-6 1-4 50% 0 0 0 0 0 $100
                            • available in various configurations
                            • M-177 and M-178 expanders
                            Ladik M-610
                            2020

                            20 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes 1-6 1-6 30% 0 0 0 0 No $100
                            • expanders add three or six additional mono/stereo channels
                            Make Noise X-Pan
                            2019

                            10 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes 2-3 0-1 30% 2 1-3 0 0 No $260
                            • output is modular level
                            • two of the three channels are voltage-controlled crossfader circuits
                            Make Noise XOH
                            2019

                            6 HP
                            Modular Grid >
                            Web site >
                            Yes 0-2 0-2 33% 0 0 0 0 Yes $110
                              Modbap Modular Transit
                              2022

                              6 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 0-2 0-2 33% (see notes) 2 (manual) Yes $250
                              • Each channel has a ducking VCA with input jack
                              • level LEDs
                              Modulaire Maritime Victor Alpha
                              2020

                              8 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 4 0 50% 0 0 0 0 No $165
                              • LED VU meters for master mix
                              Modulaire Maritime Victor Alpha 2
                              2021

                              8 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 4 0 50% 0 0 0 0 Yes $200
                              • LED VU meters for master mix
                              • Bluetooth connectivity
                              NANO Modules Performance Mixer
                              2023

                              28 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 2 2 14% 4 4 4 2 4 stereo (post-fader) with expander Yes $640
                              • cue system
                              • clickless mutes
                              • motion recording/looping for level, pan and send
                              • expander adds cv control over mute, post-fader stereo channel outputs and cv over aux for the stereo channels
                              NANO Modules ST-MAR
                              2023

                              8 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 0-3 0-3 38% 0 3 3 (manual) 0 No $150
                              • master attenuator
                              • clip and signal LEDs
                              Noise Engineering Xer Dualis
                              2022

                              6 HP
                              Modular Grid >
                              Web site >
                              Yes 0-4 0-4 67% No $170
                                Noise Engineering Xer Mixa
                                2023

                                32 HP
                                Web site >
                                Yes 0-10 0-10 31% 10 10 10 2 stereo sends No No $1050
                                • clickless mutes
                                • three stereo buses
                                • digital channel configuration with eight save slots (fully analog audio path)
                                • cv control expanders
                                NoisyFruitsLab 8CHAN
                                2022

                                42 HP
                                Modular Grid >
                                Web site >
                                Yes 8 0-2 26% 2 DIY No $470
                                • LED VU meters for master mix
                                • per channel gain
                                • stereo aux in
                                • separate level control over sends, returns, and master
                                • headers for DIY direct out and cue out expanders
                                OIIIAUDIO Quad Mixer
                                2019

                                24 HP
                                Modular Grid >
                                Web site >
                                Yes 4 0 17% 4 0 0 0 Yes $350
                                  Paratek РИТМИКС
                                  2019

                                  12 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Yes 8 0 67% 0 0 0 0 No $200
                                  • mute button for the entire mix
                                  • LED VU meters
                                  ph Mixer++
                                  2019

                                  12 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 3-4 0-1 33% 0 0 4 (manual) 1 mono send No $165
                                  • output is 3.5mm TRS stereo
                                  • per channel pan (manual)
                                  • per channel aux send level (manual)
                                  Pittsburgh Lifeforms System Interface
                                  2017

                                  24 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Discontinued 6 1 stereo AUX return 25% 0 0 0 1 mono send Yes $250
                                  • discreet aux, bus and main paths with per-channel switching
                                  • LED levels
                                  • first channel designed to double as an external input
                                  ProModular MIIIIX
                                  2014

                                  18 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Discontinued 4 0 22% 4 4 4 (manual) Expander post-fader Yes (sort of) $600
                                  • expanders add AUX send/returns, cv control over mute/solo and other features
                                  • up to four MIIIX can be chained for up to 16 total channels
                                  • extra output configuration options
                                  Qu-Bit Mixology
                                  2017

                                  28 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 4 1 stereo AUX return 14% 4 4 4/4 (manual) 1 No $400
                                  • LED VU meters for master mix
                                  Random*Source Stereo Mixer
                                  2017

                                  18 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 2 0 11% 2 2 0 0 No $250
                                  • DIY
                                  • left and right aux inputs (unity)
                                  • balanced outputs
                                  Rebel Technology Mix 01
                                  2017

                                  10 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 4 0 40% 0 0 0 0 Yes (sort of) $115
                                  • matrix mixer design
                                  • rear bus interconnect options for chaining
                                  Rebel Technology Mix 02
                                  2017

                                  10 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 4 0 40% 0 0 0 0 Yes (sort of) $150
                                  • rear bus interconnect options for chaining
                                  Roland SYSTEM-500 531 MIX
                                  2018

                                  20 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes 4-6 0-1 30% 6 0 6 (manual) 0 Yes $400
                                  • stereo preamp with 1/4" jack
                                  Sebsongs Modular ST Mixer
                                  2022

                                  8 HP
                                  Modular Grid >
                                  Web site >
                                  Yes (DIY) 3 1 50% Yes $60
                                    Sebsongs Modular ST Mixer XL
                                    2023

                                    16 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes (DIY) 4 25% 1 mono send Yes TBD
                                    • 2 stereo aux inputs with attenuators
                                    SetonixSynth Shaka-8 stereo matrix mixer
                                    2024

                                    12 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 0-4 0-4 33% 0 4 0 No $250
                                    • expanders add additional output columns
                                    Sputnik 6-Channel Stereo Mixer
                                    2014

                                    20 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 6 0 30% 2 0 4 (manual) 0 Yes $250
                                    • LED VU meters for master mix
                                    ST-Modular MIX & PAN
                                    2023

                                    18 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes (DIY) 4 0 22% 4 4 No TBD
                                    • variable width scanning with voltage control
                                    • LED level indicators per channel and per VCA
                                    ST-Modular SUM
                                    2018

                                    26 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes (DIY) 5 1 stereo input, 1 stereo aux return 27% 0 0 5 1 Yes TBD
                                    • DIY-only
                                    • the five mono channels have manual EQ control
                                    ST-Modular SUM CHANNEL + MAIN
                                    2020

                                    34 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes (DIY) 1+ 1+ 12% 0 0 manual 2 Yes TBD
                                    • unique expandable modular design (picture shows only one possible combo)
                                    • mono channels have manual EQ control
                                    • cue system
                                    Steady State Fate Vortices
                                    2020

                                    18 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 (plus 2 mono aux) 3 (plus 1 stereo aux) 39% 2 + crossfader 7 0 0 No $380
                                    • “tape simulation” signal coloring including build-in saturation and peak limiters
                                    • crossfader feature
                                    • stereo and mono mixer portions have their own outputs available
                                    • can be daisy-chained
                                    • expanders offer CV over the seven input levels and click-less muting
                                    Strange Science Instruments M-4 Advanced Stereo Mixer
                                    2018

                                    28 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 0 14% 4 4 0 0 No $700
                                    • variable gain switch for the VCAs
                                    SynEssentials SE2026
                                    2020

                                    45 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 6 2 stereo returns 13% 0 0 6 (manual) 2 mono sends Yes $1500
                                    • low and high eq per channel
                                    • solo per channel
                                    • dual outs
                                    • dual stereo aux ins
                                    • note: all 1/4 jacks are stereo TRS except the two sends
                                    Synthrotek MST Stereo Output Mixer
                                    2015

                                    6 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 2-4 0-2 67% 0 0 0 0 No $85
                                    • no cv control, but circuit is both AC and DC coupled
                                    • dual stereo outs
                                    • unusual 2 channel, 2 inputs-per-channel configuration
                                    Takaab Nearness
                                    2018

                                    3 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 7 0 133% 0 0 0 0 No $50
                                    • the input jack you select corresponds to relative pan placement in the stereo field
                                    Tesseract Tex-Mix
                                    2019

                                    32 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Yes (DIY or pre-built) 4-8 0-4 25% 0 4 8 (manual) 2 mono sends, 2 stereo returns Yes $250
                                    • expandable modular design (this is only one possible configuration)
                                    • cue system
                                    • expander with direct outputs is available
                                    Tiptop Audio 207t
                                    2023

                                    28 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 6 1 stereo aux input 21% 2 0 6 (manual) 0 No $270
                                    • stereo aux input
                                    • cue bus with two mono outputs
                                    • preamp section with 1/4-inch jack
                                    Toppobrillo MiniMix
                                    2021

                                    14 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Yes 4-6 0-2 43% 2 0 6 (manual) 0 Yes TBD
                                    • chainable
                                    Toppobrillo Stereomix
                                    2016

                                    24 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Discontinued 4 1 stereo AUX return 17% 4 4 4 (manual) 1 mono send, 1 stereo return Yes $550
                                    • cv over AUX send for each channel
                                    • LED level indicators for master mix
                                    Toppobrillo Stereomix 2
                                    2019

                                    24 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Discontinued 4 1 stereo AUX return 17% 4 4 4 (manual) 1 mono send, 1 stereo return Yes $480
                                    • cv over AUX send for each channel
                                    • LED level indicators for master mix
                                    TouellSkouarn Kemmeskañ Mixer
                                    2024

                                    60 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 2 7% 6 (manual) 2 mono sends, 1 master send/return 4 Yes $1100
                                    • feedback and EQ features
                                    Uraltone Tube Sounding Micro-Mixer
                                    2018

                                    22 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes (DIY) 4 No $150
                                    • character mixer
                                    • switched soft clipping
                                    • channel inputs are cascading for parallel processing
                                    • insert
                                    • supports both 1/8” and 1/4” inputs and outputs
                                    • consult vendor for bus details
                                    Verbos Scan & Pan
                                    2015

                                    14 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 0 29% 4 4 0 0 No $400
                                    • variable width scanning with voltage control
                                    • LED level indicators per channel
                                    Vostok Hive
                                    2025

                                    10 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 0-4 0-4 40% 4 0 No $250
                                    • master level control
                                    • master bus can be daisy chained between multiple units
                                    Weston Precision Audio M3S
                                    2022

                                    6 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 0-3 0-3 50% 0 0 0 0 No $120
                                    • switchable AC and DC coupling via jumpers
                                    WMD Performance Mixer
                                    2016

                                    40 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Discontinued 6 2 20% 8 8 0 2 post-gain, pre-fader (requires DB25 expander) Yes $750
                                    • 6 mono channels, each with 2 switched inputs
                                    • 2 true stereo channels
                                    • 2 mono send/returns
                                    • one stereo insert
                                    • one end of chain stereo send/return, dual input buses
                                    • cueing system
                                    • various LED indicators
                                    • full headphone support
                                    • expanders add mute controls, two additional full stereo channels
                                    WMD Performance Mixer MkII
                                    2024

                                    52 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 0-8 0-8 15% 8 8 manual/grouped 2 mono or stereo pre- or post-fader (requires DB25 expander) Yes $1500
                                    • CV over AUX
                                    • individual stereo channels can be switched to CV crossfaders for two mono signals
                                    • MIDI output for automation recording
                                    • CUE bus
                                    • modular channel design for easy repairs
                                    • balanced out option
                                    • LED VU meters
                                    • channel expanders available
                                    WMD PM Channels MkII
                                    2024

                                    24 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    No 0-4 0-4 22% 4 4 manual/grouped 2 mono or stereo requires Performance Mixer MkII No $550
                                    • While primarily a four channel expander for the Performance Mixer MkII, this module can also be used as a standalone stereo mixer with extensive CV control and two stereo sends
                                    Worng Sidecar
                                    2024

                                    18 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 2 33% 0 6 0 0 No $360
                                    • inputs and outputs cascade to the right
                                    Worng Sound Stage
                                    2018

                                    12 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Discontinued 21 0 175% 0 0 0 0 No $350
                                    • the input jack you select corresponds horizontally to relative pan placement in the stereo field
                                    • vertical jack selection corresponds to EQ-like filtration (controlled overall manually or with CV)
                                    • manual and CV-control over output level
                                    Worng Sound Stage II
                                    2023

                                    14 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 21 1 stereo return 150% 0 0 0 1 stereo master send/return No $380
                                    • the input jack you select corresponds horizontally to relative pan placement in the stereo field
                                    • vertical jack selection corresponds to EQ-like filtration (controlled overall manually or with CV)
                                    • manual and CV-control over output level
                                    • filtered effects send/return
                                    XAOC Ostrawa
                                    2023

                                    20 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 0-4 0-4 20% 4 (balance, not pan) 4 4 (manual, CV with expander) 1 stereo send, 1 stereo return No $560
                                    • individual LED VU meters per channel
                                    • Ostrawa and Praga units can be daisy chained with ribbon cables
                                    • Bohumin expander adds additional stereo send and return and cv-controlled muting
                                    XAOC Praga
                                    2017

                                    20 HP
                                    Modular Grid >
                                    Web site >
                                    Yes 4 2 stereo returns 20% 4 4 4 (manual, CV with expander) 2 mono sends, 2 stereo returns 4 (post-fader) No $515
                                    • individual LED VU meters per channel
                                    • cv for each VCA switchable between unipolar and bipolar
                                    • Ostrawa and Praga units can be daisy chained with ribbon cables
                                    • HRAD expander adds additional CV and full master section

                                    In addition, these modules don’t really belong in the above comparison but have been pointed out as being of potential interest:

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