Dwarf Technical Specs

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The MOD Dwarf when powered up

Technical specs

Dimensions

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

Processors

  • RockChip PX30 CPU:
    • CPU family: ARM A35
    • Platform bit depth: 64 bit
    • Cores Clock: 4 x 1.3GHz
    • Memory: 1 GB RAM
    • Flash Storage: 8 GB

Inputs and outputs

Audio

MOD Dwarf back view showing all its ports.
  • 2x independent audio inputs with:
    • input adjustment between -35dB and +12dB Line level, adjustable gain amplifier with ± 12dB Gain, 0.5dB step; (clarify last part)
    • TS connectors
    • Input impedance 1 MΩ
    • Programmable Fine Adjust Gain Amplifier: ± 12dB Gain, 0.5dB step; (take out)
    • Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit ADC
  • 2x independent audio outputs with:
    • TRS connectors
    • Balanced and unbalanced modes
    • Volume Control: 0dB to -127dB, 0.5dB step;
    • Cirrus Logic Audio Codec with 24 bit DAC
  • Headphone output:
    • 3.5mm TRS connector
    • Digital volume control from -33dB to +12dB

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
    • Applications: USB Ethernet (for web interface), USB Mass Storage (for updates), USB MIDI

Device Controller

  • 1x 2.9" LCD display
  • 3x endless knobs
  • 3x performance buttons (that allow you to switch between control assignments pages)
  • 2x footswitches with color LEDs
  • 1x footswitch (that allow you to switch between control assignments pages for the footswitch A and B)

Plugin Control

  • 3x endless knobs
    • 24 parameters can be assigned to each of the endless knobs
  • 2x Footswitches
    • 8 parameters can be assigned to each knob

Software

The MOD Dwarf uses a Linux operating system and is capable of running LV2 plugins, allowing users to create virtual pedalboards.