Berlin's MOD Devices has taken a new approach to multi-effects processors with the Duo, an open-source pedal that invites users to make their own combinations of effects, synths, amp sims, tools and more.
These new sounds are created using the company's plugins (which will be continually expanded, says MOD), and the pedal's web-based interface allows entire pedalboards to be shared and downloaded with fellow users.
Other features include:
Two independent outputs with balanced 1/4' TRS jacks and volume control
Headphone output with independent digital volume control
Relay based True Bypass circuit
Cirrus Logic low noise audio codec
CPU: Dual core ARM A7 1.0 GHz, 1GB RAM and 4GB Flash Storage
2 knobs with LCD screens and 2 foot switches with colour LEDs
I/O Connections: MIDI In and MIDI Out (DIN 5 pins), Control-Chain RJ-45, USB Host (2.0 Standard A-type supporting USB Wi-Fi and USB MIDI) and USB Device (2.0 Standard B-type supporting USB Ethernet adapter)
Hey,
I’m Gianfranco Ceccolini, the CEO and Founder of MOD Devices.
If you are a guitarist, bassist, keyboardist, vocalist or if you play any other instrument and you're into effects, synths, loops or any other audio processing devices you're at the right place.
Like many other guitar players, I've always used pedals or multi-effects units. Each time I had to pack and set my pedal effects before a gig or rehearsal I had the same thought:
"Why can't we have a device that works like a multi effect, has the ease-of-use of pedals but can be fully customized as a computer?!"
I started to look around but at that time, in 2008, nothing like that was available.
So I decided to do what most engineers do: build it myself
That's basically how it all started, then came an awesome Kickstarter campaign, then more friends joined the team and the community and after a few years here it is: the mighty MOD Duo.
Tried and tested by hundreds of guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, vocalists and even accordeonists. who use it at home, at their studio, on stage and even when they go on holiday.
Rock-solid Hardware
Powerful computer inside a stage-ready die-cast aluminium enclosure
Hybrid device, featuring Audio, MIDI and USB inputs/outputs to offer maximum flexibility
Modular design that allows future upgrades, ensuring the hardware won't end up obsolete or unable to run CPU-hungry plugins
Online Plugin Store opened to external developers - commercial and free
Huge collection of plugins, ranging from traditional effects to experimental noisemakers
Create your own plugins from MaxMSP, Pure Data or Faust so you don't need to learn a new language
Smart Software
Intuitive drag-and-drop interface so you can assemble your pedalboards as you do in real life
Surpass analog pedalboard barriers by creating new and exciting effects chains
Software built in the device so you don't need to install programs on your computer, smartphone or tablet
Thriving Community
Share what you do with the MOD Duo and get the community's feedback
Go to regular events to meet your peers and share musical experiences
Ask questions and get quick answers from a very helpful user base on our forum and GitHub
Quick Specs
Power supply that works in every country (100V ~ 240V @ 50 ~ 60 Hz)
Compact dimensions: 180 x 74.7 x 160 (W x H x D, millimeters) / 1.2 kg
Completely independent audio inputs and outputs
Configurable input and output gain: use it with any instrument
Outputs usable in balanced and unbalanced mode: connect to any device
USB-device port for connecting to the computer
Headphone out with dedicated volume control and direct monitoring option
High-fidelity audio path
Relay-based True-Bypass
Full MIDI support - both legacy DIN and USB MIDI
USB-host port for connecting peripherals (Bluetooth dongles, etc)
Expand connectivity with a USB hub
Control Chain port for connecting MOD peripherals
$649