Free: 4ms VCV Rack ROMplers put gobs of drums under voltage control

The library for the free and open source VCV Rack has been on fire lately. But this one is a standout: 4ms has a sprawling library of ROMpler modules based on classic drum-machine samples. And don’t let the “ROMpler” part fool you: those samples are ready for full voltage control.

Wish granted: VCV Rack’s Plateau is now a Eurorack module from 4ms

It was bound to happen. Now Eurorack hardware is emulating your computer. How the tables have turned! Or, um, mesas. But if you haven’t experienced Plateau yet, get ready to find out why it’s an instant favorite reverb — and one that a whole lot of people will want in their Eurorack skiff, too. Plateau, meet 4ms Mesa.

Peter Kirn - May 7, 2026

JW-Modules free Grains, Buffer are must-downloads for VCV Rack

We’ve had a deluge of superb VCV Rack modules, carrying straight over into the first days of the new year. But let’s skip to this one: Jeremy Wentworth’s free Grains is the granular sampler you’ve been waiting for, now available for VCV Rack and 4ms MetaModule. Bonus: my guide to other granular modules in Rack… and a surprise teaser.

Peter Kirn - January 6, 2026

New free VCV Rack modules: chaotic oscillators, HP word generator, drums

Peter Kirn - July 21, 2025

VCV Rack patches in a module? 4ms explains their Meta Module

Peter Kirn - September 12, 2023

Modular to go: 4ms are making cute little $100 “Pods” for modules

Peter Kirn - October 11, 2018

Softube’s Modular is on sale – here’s why you might want to grab it

Peter Kirn - July 20, 2018

Get a kid to explain clock: Caitlin’s modular clock tutorial is must-watch

Peter Kirn - January 2, 2018

Go gear crazy with the best synth gear unveiled at Superbooth

Peter Kirn - April 24, 2017