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==Actuators== | ==Actuators== | ||
| − | + | IMAGE: Duo X actuators diagram | |
| + | ===Endless encoders=== | ||
| − | ===Left | + | ===Left endless encoder actions=== |
| − | *Hold the left | + | *Hold the left encoder to access and exit the device menu |
| − | *Turn the left | + | *Turn the left encoder to scroll through the device menu |
| + | ===Right endless encoder actions=== | ||
| + | *Hold the encoder knob to access and exit the tuner | ||
| + | *Press the encoder knob to change the input that the tuner is used for | ||
| − | === | + | ===Knobs=== |
| − | + | ||
| − | + | Duo X has 8 knobs that can be used to control plugins parameters. See [[MOD_Web_GUI_User_Guide#Assigning_plugins_parameters_to_actuators|how to assign plugin parameters to actuators]]. | |
| + | |||
| + | ===Push buttons=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | Duo X has 4 push buttons that can be used to control plugins parameters. It can hold switch parameters, such as a bypass switch, enumerators and tap tempo parameters. See [[MOD_Web_GUI_User_Guide#Assigning_plugins_parameters_to_actuators|how to assign plugin parameters to actuators]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===Performance buttons=== | ||
| + | |||
| + | On the top center of the Duo X, there are three performance buttons. | ||
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| + | ====Instant snapshots==== | ||
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| + | The left and right buttons are the instant snapshots buttons, that allow you to create and load snapshots of your current state on the fly. See the Instant Snapshots section below to learn how to use them. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ====Pagination==== | ||
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| + | The button on the center is the pagination button that allows you to switch between 3 different pages holding different controls for all actuators. See the Paging section below to learn how to use it. | ||
==Displays== | ==Displays== | ||
Revision as of 13:54, 10 September 2019
This page is under construction, with contents copied from the Mod Duo guide.
Contents
Warnings
Overview
Device features
Inputs and outputs
Inputs jacks
The MOD Duo has two independent audio inputs, with configurable input gain for each input. You can set up the input gain through the device menu.
Expression/CC Input
Output jacks
The MOD Duo has two independent audio outputs, with configurable output gain for each outut. You can set up the output gain through the device menu.
Headphone/CC jack
The headphone output on the MOD Duo usually monitors output 1 and 2, although it can also be set up to monitor the inputs directly through the device menu. It is also possible to set the volume level of the headphone output through the device menu.
Power jack
The MOD Duo comes with its own approved power supply which outputs 12V, 2A over a center-positive barrel-type plug.
TODO: Add plug dimensions, minimum power requirements
The power consumption of the MOD Duo varies depending on the peripherals connected to the device. For example: Hooking up a USB-hub to the USB-A port, and then hooking up multiple MIDI controllers to the hub will change the power requirements. By using the provided power supply you are sure that you will never run out of juice.
Control Chain port
TODO: explain use for CC, advantage over MIDI
NOTE: Please do NOT connect this port to a regular Ethernet port, it can damage your MOD Duo.
USB Host port
In the most common scenario, this port is used to hook up a single USB-MIDI device, such as a MIDI-keyboard to control generator plugins.
Another common scenario is using this port to hook up a Bluetooth dongle for wireless connection to your PC.
NOTE: The port can also be split up into multiple ports using a USB-hub for connecting multiple USB devices to the MOD Duo.
USB computer port
This port is mostly used to connect the MOD Duo to your PC for setting it up. When executing a manual system update, its use changes to a mass-storage device, so that you can copy the update-file to the MOD Duo.
DIN-MIDI I/O
Finally, the MOD Duo also supports old-school DIN-MIDI devices, simply hook up your DIN-MIDI device to the appropriate port on the back and enjoy!
SPDIF out
Actuators
IMAGE: Duo X actuators diagram
Endless encoders
Left endless encoder actions
- Hold the left encoder to access and exit the device menu
- Turn the left encoder to scroll through the device menu
Right endless encoder actions
- Hold the encoder knob to access and exit the tuner
- Press the encoder knob to change the input that the tuner is used for
Knobs
Duo X has 8 knobs that can be used to control plugins parameters. See how to assign plugin parameters to actuators.
Push buttons
Duo X has 4 push buttons that can be used to control plugins parameters. It can hold switch parameters, such as a bypass switch, enumerators and tap tempo parameters. See how to assign plugin parameters to actuators.
Performance buttons
On the top center of the Duo X, there are three performance buttons.
Instant snapshots
The left and right buttons are the instant snapshots buttons, that allow you to create and load snapshots of your current state on the fly. See the Instant Snapshots section below to learn how to use them.
Pagination
The button on the center is the pagination button that allows you to switch between 3 different pages holding different controls for all actuators. See the Paging section below to learn how to use it.
Displays
The MOD Duo sports two large (2.8") LCD displays. The displays normally give dynamic information about the actions mapped to the device actuators, but they are also used for displaying the device menu and tuner.
Dimensions
LED Audio meters
The LED colors represent the following input levels:
- Off: below -30dB
- Green: between -30dB and -12dB
- Yellow: between -12dB and -3dB
- Red: above -3dB
- Blinking strong red: 0dB (CLIPPING!)
Adjusting Volumes
The MOD Duo X allows each input and output volume to be individually adjusted. Please refer to the Inputs and Outputs Device Settings section in the wiki for more information on that.
Tuning
The MOD Duo X has a built-in chromatic tuner that can be accessed by pressing and holding the right knob for one second. Both inputs can be used as the tuner input, to select between them short press the right knob. To exit the tuner press and hold the right knob for one second.
If you see a question mark on the tuner screen, it means the MOD Duo is not receiving any input or the input levels are too low.
Please refer to the Tuner section in the Device Settings page for more information.
Playing
After you have powered on and adjusted the volumes of your MOD Duo X, it is ready for playtime. The MOD Duo X comes with many pedalboards ready to be used. They are organized in banks and can be accessed via SETTINGS menu. Please refer to the Banks section on the Device Settings page for more information.
TODO -> add screenshots from the LCD displays and explain what each part of the screen represent
TODO -> Also link to the Current Pedalboard section in the Device Settings page.
Editing
Accessing the graphical interface
The MOD Duo X has a built-in graphical user interface (GUI), which means you don’t need to download any extra software in order to configure the device. To access the interface, you only need a web browser, such as Chrome, Safari or Firefox.
Once you are connected to your device you will be able to build and share your pedalboards, download new plugins, organize your banks for offline access and much more.
Please refer to the Web GUI User Guide to learn all about it.
Accessing via USB cable
The easiest way to access the GUI is through the USB cable. Simply connect the USB cable, which you received along with your MOD Duo X, to your PC or Mac. The operating system should recognize the MOD Duo X as a network device and configure it automatically. However, this process may fail in certain Windows versions, if that is your case please check the troubleshooting page
After successfully connecting the MOD Duo X to your PC or Mac, open your favorite browser and navigate to http://modduo.local (or http://192.168.51.1).
Accessing via Bluetooth
It is also possible to connect to your computer using a wireless Bluetooth connection. Check this page to see how to do this!
Playing
Switching pages
Instant Snapshots
Device Settings
Pressing and hold the left endless knob will open the Device Settings menu. Access the Device Settings page to lern how to use it to Load Banks and Pedalboards, adjust volumes and MIDI Settings, manage User profiles and more.
