NEWMOD Web GUI User Guide

Introduction

Welcome to the MOD Web GUI User Guide!
This guide will help you navigate the web-based interface used to control and configure your MOD devices, including the MOD Duo, MOD Duo X, MOD Dwarf, and MOD Desktop.
Whether you're a new user exploring the system for the first time or an experienced musician looking to refine your workflow, this manual provides step-by-step instructions to help you make the most of your MOD experience.

What is the MOD Web GUI?

The MOD Web GUI is a powerful, browser-based interface that allows you to: - Create and manage pedalboards using a fully modular approach. - Install, remove, and organize plugins from the MOD Plugin Shop. - Assign physical controls (knobs, footswitches, MIDI devices, etc.) to parameters for hands-free operation. - Save and organize banks & snapshots for seamless performance transitions. - Adjust system settings, monitor CPU usage, and update your device firmware.

How Does It Work?

MOD devices run a dedicated audio engine that includes an embedded web server. This web server hosts the MOD Web GUI, which can be accessed from a web browser on a connected computer. The engine processes audio in real-time while allowing users to visually configure and manipulate their signal chain via the Web GUI. For hardware devices (MOD Duo, Duo X, and Dwarf), the web server runs inside the device itself. Users connect to it over a network (via USB, Ethernet, or Bluetooth) to access the interface. For MOD Desktop, the MOD audio engine and web server both run on the same computer as the web browser, allowing direct access to the Web GUI without external connections. Despite this difference, the underlying topology remains the same across all platforms.

1. Explanation of different MOD devices & MOD Desktop.
2. High-level summary of features.

Navigating the Interface

1. Overview of Web GUI layout.
2. Explanation of each main interface section (Pedalboard, Banks, Store, etc.).

Creating & Managing Pedalboards

1. Creating a new pedalboard.
2. Adding and connecting plugins.
3. Using gain staging & meter plugins.
4. Saving & managing pedalboards.

Assigning Controls & Expanding Functionality

1. Plugin parameter assignments (knobs, MIDI, CV, Control Chain).
2. MIDI learn and mapping.
3. Using Control Chain devices.

Managing Banks & Snapshots

1. Organizing pedalboards into banks.
2. Using snapshots for quick switching.

Plugin Management & Store

1. Installing new plugins.
2. Plugin compatibility between devices and MOD Desktop.

File Handling

1. Uploading and managing audio, MIDI, and impulse response files.
2. Using stored files in plugins.
3. File compatibility & supported formats.

CV Usage & Modulation

1. Introduction to Control Voltage (CV) in the MOD system.
2. Using CV internally vs. hardware CV (Duo X only).
3. Assigning CV to parameters & modulation control.
4. Setting up macro-controls with CV.

Advanced Features & Settings

1. True Bypass feature.
2. Monitoring CPU Usage & Performance.
3. System Settings & Backup/Restore.

Troubleshooting & Support

1. Common connection issues.
2. MIDI and plugin troubleshooting.
3. Factory reset & firmware updates.

Appendix: Keyboard Shortcuts, Tips, and Links

1. List of useful shortcuts for the Web GUI.
2. Direct links to MOD community resources.