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[[File: Dwarf_FrontPanel.png|500px|thumb|The MOD Dwarf when powered up]]
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[[File: Dwarf_FrontPanel.png|400px|thumb|The MOD Dwarf when powered up]]
  
 
== Technical specs ==
 
== Technical specs ==
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* height: 54 mm
 
* height: 54 mm
  
=== Processors ===
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=== Processor ===
  
 
*RockChip PX30 CPU:
 
*RockChip PX30 CPU:
** CPU family: ARM A35
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** CPU family: Cortex-A35
 
** Platform bit depth: 64 bit
 
** Platform bit depth: 64 bit
** Cores Clock: 4 x 1.3GHz
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** Cores Clock: 4 x (up to) 1.3 GHz
 
** Memory: 1 GB RAM
 
** Memory: 1 GB RAM
 
** Flash Storage: 8 GB
 
** Flash Storage: 8 GB
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[[File: Dwarf ports.png|thumb|200px|MOD Dwarf back view showing all its ports.]]
 
[[File: Dwarf ports.png|thumb|200px|MOD Dwarf back view showing all its ports.]]
  
* 2x independent audio inputs with:
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* 2x independent mono audio inputs with:
** with an input adjustment between -35 and +12dB Line level;
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** Unbalanced asymmetrical TRS connection
** TS connectors;
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** input adjustment between -12dB and +35dB, adjustable in 0.5dB steps
** Input impedance 1 MΩ (clarify this)
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** Input impedance 1 MΩ
** Programmable Fine Adjust Gain Amplifier: ± 12 dB Gain, 0.5 dB step; (clarify this)
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** Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit ADC
** 24 bit Digital Audio convertion Bit Depth.
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* 2x independent mono audio outputs with:
* 2x independent audio outputs with:
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** Balanced symmetrical TRS connection
** TS Line Level;
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** Volume Control: 0dB to -127dB, adjustable in 0.5dB steps
** TS connectors (balanced compatible);
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** Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit DAC
** Volume Control: 0 to -127 dB, 0.5dB step; (clarify the steps)
 
** 24 bit Digital Audio convertion Bit Depth.
 
 
* Headphone output:
 
* Headphone output:
** 3.5mm TRS connector
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** 3.5mm TRS Stereo connection
** Digital volume control from +12dB to −33dB (clarify this)
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** 2x105mW @ 16 ohms
 
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** Mirrors main output
Each input/output uses a TS connector and has a LED whose color depends on the audio signal amplitude.
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** Digital volume control from -33dB to +12dB, adjustable in 3dB steps
Learn more about the Duo LED indicators [[Dwarf_User_Guide#LED_Audio_meters|here]].
 
  
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Each audio input and output has an LED whose color depends on the audio signal amplitude.
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Learn more about the LED indicators [[Dwarf_User_Guide#LED_Audio_meters|here]].
  
 
==== MIDI ====
 
==== MIDI ====
  
* MIDI IN connector - 3.5mm TRS connector
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* MIDI IN connector - 3.5mm TRS MIDI Type-A
* MIDI OUT connector - 3.5mm TRS connector
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* MIDI OUT connector - 3.5mm TRS MIDI Type-A
  
 
==== USB ====
 
==== USB ====
  
* USB HOST - USB 2.0 Standard-A type
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* USB Host
** USB Bluetooth
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** Connector: Type-A
** USB Wifi
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** Standard: USB 2.0
** USB MIDI
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** Maximum output current: 500mA
* USB DEVICE - USB 2.0 Standard-B type
 
** USB Ethernet Connection
 
** USB Mass Storage (used for updates)
 
** USB MIDI
 
  
==== Controllers ====
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* USB Device
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** Connector: Type-B
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** Standard: USB 2.0
  
* 3 endless knobs
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=== Device Controller ===
* 3 performance buttons (that allow you to switch between control assignments pages)
 
* 2 footswitches with color LEDs
 
* 1 footswitch (that allow you to switch between control assignments pages for the footswitch A and B)
 
* RJ-45 connector for additional controllers (see [[Control Chain]])
 
  
=== Plugin Control ===
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* 1x 2.9" LCD display
 
* 3x endless knobs
 
* 3x endless knobs
** 24 parameters can be assigned to each of the endless knobs
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* 3x push buttons (backlit with colour LED's)
* 2x Footswitches
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* 1x menu button  (backlit with colour LED's)
** 8 parameters can be assigned to each knob
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* 3x footswitches with coloured indicator LED's
 
 
=== Peripherals ===
 
 
 
* [[MOD Arduino Shield|Arduino shield]]
 
* [[MOD_Peripherals#MOD_Expression_Pedal|expression pedal]]
 
* [[MOD_Peripherals#MOD_Footswitch_Extensor|extra foot switches]]
 
  
 
=== Software ===
 
=== Software ===
  
The MOD Dwarf uses a Linux operating system with LV2 plugins to define virtual pedalboards.
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The MOD Dwarf runs the latest Operating System. Support for the MOD Dwarf was added to the MOD OS on version 1.10.
  
 
[[category:MOD Dwarf]]
 
[[category:MOD Dwarf]]

Latest revision as of 15:15, 13 April 2023

The MOD Dwarf when powered up

Technical specs

Dimensions

  • length: 105 mm
  • width: 202 mm
  • height: 54 mm

Processor

  • RockChip PX30 CPU:
    • CPU family: Cortex-A35
    • Platform bit depth: 64 bit
    • Cores Clock: 4 x (up to) 1.3 GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Flash Storage: 8 GB

Inputs and outputs

Audio

MOD Dwarf back view showing all its ports.
  • 2x independent mono audio inputs with:
    • Unbalanced asymmetrical TRS connection
    • input adjustment between -12dB and +35dB, adjustable in 0.5dB steps
    • Input impedance 1 MΩ
    • Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit ADC
  • 2x independent mono audio outputs with:
    • Balanced symmetrical TRS connection
    • Volume Control: 0dB to -127dB, adjustable in 0.5dB steps
    • Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit DAC
  • Headphone output:
    • 3.5mm TRS Stereo connection
    • 2x105mW @ 16 ohms
    • Mirrors main output
    • Digital volume control from -33dB to +12dB, adjustable in 3dB steps

Each audio input and output has an LED whose color depends on the audio signal amplitude. Learn more about the LED indicators here.

MIDI

  • MIDI IN connector - 3.5mm TRS MIDI Type-A
  • MIDI OUT connector - 3.5mm TRS MIDI Type-A

USB

  • USB Host
    • Connector: Type-A
    • Standard: USB 2.0
    • Maximum output current: 500mA
  • USB Device
    • Connector: Type-B
    • Standard: USB 2.0

Device Controller

  • 1x 2.9" LCD display
  • 3x endless knobs
  • 3x push buttons (backlit with colour LED's)
  • 1x menu button (backlit with colour LED's)
  • 3x footswitches with coloured indicator LED's

Software

The MOD Dwarf runs the latest Operating System. Support for the MOD Dwarf was added to the MOD OS on version 1.10.