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This chapter describes the graphical user interface (GUI) that is used for installing and removing plugins, setting up your pedalboards and banks, sharing pedalboards and more.
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This page describes the graphical user interface (GUI) that is used for installing and removing plugins, setting up your pedalboards and banks, sharing pedalboards and more.
  
[[File:webinterface_example_guitar.jpg|450px|thumb|Example pedalboard of a guitar player:  [https://pedalboards.moddevices.com/pedalboards/57e109ef2564d426b976d740 See it in action]]]
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=Creating a pedalboard=
[[File:webinterface_example_midi.jpg|450px|thumb|Example pedalboard with a MIDI sequencer: [https://pedalboards.moddevices.com/pedalboards/57fe65a42564d40b876f1235 See it in action]]]
 
  
=Accessing the GUI=
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Once you have accessed the GUI you should see a screen like this:
In order to access the GUI, the MOD Duo needs to be hooked up to your device(*), either through USB or through Bluetooth.
 
  
Follow the steps below to access the GUI.
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[[File:gui-1.png]]
  
(*) the device can be anything that has access to a web browser, and has a USB host port, or Bluetooth connectivity. We recommend using a PC or laptop, because the interface is not yet optimized for smaller screen sizes.
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The numbered areas on the interface are:
  
==USB==
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# Pedalboard name
# Power up the MOD Duo
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# Pedalboard actions bar
# Connect the USB-B port of the MOD Duo to a USB port on your device
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# Pedalboard assembler
# Open your favorite browser, and navigate to http://modduo.local/  (or [http://192.168.51.1/ 192.168.51.1])
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# Plugins bar
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# Mode selector (Assembler, Pedalboards, Banks and Store)
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# Status bar (Device actions and information)
  
==Bluetooth==
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On the left edge of the assembler area there are 3 connectors: 2 audio inputs and 1 MIDI input. On the right edge there are another 3 connectors: 2 audio outputs and 1 MIDI output. All those connectors represent the real inputs and outputs of your MOD Duo. Be aware that on the interface the signal flows from left to right.  
# Power up the MOD Duo
 
# [[Bluetooth|Make the Bluetooth connection]]
 
# Open your favorite browser, and navigate to http://modduo.local/ (or [http://192.168.50.1/ 192.168.50.1])
 
  
=Bottom bar=
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* Purple cables transport audio signals
The bar at the bottom of the web interface allows you to:
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* Cyan cables transport MIDI signals
*Navigate to different sections of the web interface: use the buttons on the left
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* Orange cables transport CV signals.
**From left to right: pedalboard builder, pedalboard library, banks, plugin store
 
*Add/remove MIDI devices: click the "MIDI PORTS" button
 
*Bypass the effects chain for each individual input: click the bypass buttons
 
*Monitor the CPU and RAM usage
 
*Keep your MOD Duo up to date: hover over the rightmost button
 
  
[[File:Webinterface_bottombar.jpg|thumb|none|700px|The navigation bar at the bottom of the web interface]]
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==New pedalboard==
  
=Pedalboard builder=
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To create a new pedalboard click on the [[File:gui-new-pedalboard.png|New pedalboard]] button in the pedalboard actions bar. This action will load the default pedalboard, which is a stereo gain connecting the audio inputs to the outputs.
[[File:Webinterface_pbbuilder.jpg|thumb|none|700px|The pedalboard builder]]
 
  
==Inputs and outputs==
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[[File:gui-2.png]]
The inputs can be found on the left side of the interface, the outputs can be found on the right side of the interface. The signal flow goes from left to right.
 
  
The top two inputs are the physical audio inputs on your device. The other(*) inputs on the left side are [[#Bottom bar|the MIDI devices that you have added]], together with the DIN-MIDI in port that is always shown.
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==Adding and connecting plugins==
  
Likewise, the top two outputs are the physical audio outputs of your device. The other(*) outputs on the right side are [[#Bottom bar|the MIDI devices that you have added]], together with the DIN-MIDI out port that is always shown.
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To add plugins, drag-and-drop one from the plugins bar to the pedalboard assembler area. To make a new connection, click on the plugin’s output jack and drag it to where you want to connect it to. To unmake a connection, click on the connected jack, then drag and release it to any empty area on the assembler.
  
(*) hover over the input/output to see to which MIDI device it belongs.
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[[File:gui-3.png]]
  
==Plugin descriptions==
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Note that the inputs and outputs of the MOD Duo are completely independent and can process multiple audio paths. The MOD Duo allows you to create multiple connections coming out from the same output and also allows multiple connections to come in the same input. This feature allows the user to create complex pedalboards.  
In order to see a brief overview of the plugin controls, as well as a short description of what the plugin does, simply click on the respective plugin in the bar at the bottom of the screen.
 
  
==Adding/removing plugins to/from your pedalboard==
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==Adjusting plugins parameters==
Adding a new plugin to your pedalboard is very intuitive, simply select a plugin from the bar in the bottom of the screen, then drag and drop it onto the wooden background and connect it. The canvas will automatically resize when you drag a plugin to the edge of the display.
 
  
To remove a plugin, simply press the garbage bin icon in the upper right-hand side of the plugin. This will also remove the connections to that plugin.
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Each plugin has 3 icons on its top: info [[File:gui-info.png]], settings [[File:gui-settgins.png]] and delete [[File:gui-delete.png]]. To adjust the parameters of the plugin click on the settings icon.
  
==Making/removing connections==
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[[File:gui-4.png]]
The MOD Duo has different types of cables that can be connected to different ports:
 
*Purple for audio
 
*Blue for MIDI
 
*Orange for CV
 
  
Connections can be made starting from signal sources (your inputs on the left or the outputs of plugins) to signal inputs (your outputs on the right, or the inputs of plugins)
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Each knob, list and switch represents a parameter of the plugin and can be adjusted as desired. The combination of all parameter values can be saved/loaded as a user preset and, for the cases in which they are available, factory presets can be loaded.
  
Click, hold and drag the plug to the desired input port, and a connection is made.
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[[File:gui-5.png]]
  
You will notice that even after a connection has been made, you can still make more connections from the same output. The same goes for the inputs, you can connect as many outputs as you want, to a single input. Experiment and come up with the craziest ideas!
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==Assigning plugins parameters to actuators==
  
To remove a connection: click, hold and drag the plug away from the input, the connection will disappear immediately.
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One of the most powerful features that the MOD Duo offers is the ability to assign plugin parameters and preset lists to physical actuators, like knobs and footswitches.
  
==Accessing plugin configuration screen==
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To create an assignment, first click on the fader icon [[File:gui-assign.png]], found on the bottom-right corner of each parameter box, to open the assignment dialog box. Afterwards, select the actuator you would like to assign the parameter to from the dropdown list. The knobs can hold multiple assignments but footswitches can only hold one.
In case you want to tweak the different parameters that are not directly shown in the interface, create presets for the plugin or set up physical controls for changing parameters (actuator mapping), you need to access the plugin configuration screen.
 
  
Simply press the gear icon in the upper right-hand side of the plugin to enter the configuration screen.
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[[File:gui-6.png]]
  
[[File:Webinterface_pluginconfig.jpg|thumb|none|700px|The plugin configuration screen]]
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Any parameter can be assigned, but some parameters can only be assigned to a specific type of actuator. The interface will not show the actuator as an option if it is not allowed to be assigned to. Note that preset lists can also be assigned to actuators.
  
===Setting up actuator mapping===
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This table shows which parameter type can be assigned to each actuator.
# Press the fader icon next to a parameter in the plugin configuration screen
 
# Select an actuator(*) from the drop-down list and press save
 
# If "MIDI Learn" was selected, send the desired MIDI command, it will be detected by the system
 
 
 
Now you can test the actuator mapping. The parameter is now greyed out, and unable to be changed through the web interface, you have successfully mapped an actuator!
 
 
 
(*) the actuators can be mapped to parameters based on the following matrix:
 
  
 
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If you would like to dive in further, click "ADVANCED", and more options will show up
 
# Enter the label that you would like to be displayed on the displays of the MOD Duo
 
# Enter the range that you want the mapped actuator to sweep within, inverted ranges are also possible by setting the first parameter higher than the second parameter
 
# Set the sensitivity (amount of steps from minimum to maximum) of the actuator from the dropdown menu
 
  
===Setting up and using plugin presets===
 
TODO: explain routine, etc
 
  
==Saving your pedalboard==
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There is also the possibility to adjust further options by clicking on the EXTENDED label.
In the bar on the top there are two buttons that you can press to save your pedalboard.
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[[File:gui-7.png]]
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Here you can:
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* Enter the label that you would like to be displayed on the displays of the MOD Duo
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* Enter the range that you want the mapped actuator to sweep within, inverted ranges are also possible by setting the first parameter higher than the second parameter
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* Set the sensitivity (amount of steps from minimum to maximum) of the actuator from the dropdown menu
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Once you have done the adjustments, click on the '''save''' button to execute the assignment. At this point you should see the assigned information on the display and be able to operate the parameter through the actuator you have chosen.
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[[File:gui-8.png]]
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===Assigning plugins parameters to Control Chain actuators===
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You can assign plugin parameters and preset lists to Control Chain actuators in the same way as the regular actuators on the MOD Duo. See [[Control Chain]]
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==Saving / loading pedalboard presets==
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You have the possibility to save the combination of parameter adjustments as a pedalboard preset. In order to do so, turn on the pedalboard presets mode by clicking on the presets button [[File:gui-presets.png|Presets]], positioned on the pedalboard actions bar.
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[[File:gui-9.png]]
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To save the changes to the current pedalboard preset, choose the option '''Save'''. To save a new preset use the option '''Save as''' and give it a name. To load, delete or rename a saved preset use the option '''Load / Manage'''.
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[[File:gui-10.png]]
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A single click on the name of the preset will load it. You also have the option to assign the presets list to an actuator by using the '''Assign all''' button.
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==Saving a pedalboard==
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To save a pedalboard use the buttons '''Save''' or '''Save as''' on the pedalboard actions bar. All previously saved pedalboards can be found and loaded from the pedalboards library. To access the pedalboards library click on its button [[File:gui-pedalboards.png|Pedalboards]] in the mode selection bar.
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[[File:gui-11.png]]
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A single click on the pedalboard image or name will load it to the assembler. To delete a pedalboard click on its trash icon [[File:gui-trash.png|Trash]] on the right of the pedalboard name.
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==Organizing Banks==
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In order to make it easy to access your pedalboards while the MOD Duo is disconnected from your PC, Mac or tablet, you can organize your pedalboards in banks. To access the banks configuration click on the banks icon [[File:gui-banks.png|Banks]] in the mode selection bar.
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[[File:gui-12.png]]
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In the banks configuration mode, use the [[File:gui-add-bank.png|Add bank]] button to create a new bank and name it as you like. At this point your bank is empty and ready to receive your pedalboards. To add pedalboards to your bank drag them from the right lateral panel into the center of the screen. You can add as many pedalboards as you want. It is also possible to add multiple instances of the same pedalboard to your bank.
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In the top-center of the screen, under the bank name, you can choose how you want to navigate between the pedalboards of this bank when the MOD Duo is not connected to the PC, Mac or tablet. There are two options: using the MOD Duo footswitches or using MIDI program change messages.
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==Installing new plugins==
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By default the MOD Duo comes with many plugins installed, but you can install even more. The plugins available for download on the MOD Duo are created either by the MOD team, or by independent developers. To learn more about plugins please check the '''Advanced Information''' chapter.
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In order to install new plugins you need to access the plugin store by clicking on its icon [[File:gui-store.png|Plugin store]] in the mode selection bar. After you have accessed the store you can look for the plugin you want by filtering by category or typing a keyword in the search box.
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[[File:gui-13.png]]
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Once you have decided which plugin you want to '''install''', click on it to open the description dialog, and then click on the install button. The plugin will be automatically downloaded and installed on your MOD Duo. You can also '''remove''' or '''upgrade''' an already installed plugin by clicking on the corresponding button.
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[[File:gui-14.png]]
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==Sharing a pedalboard==
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Another great feature that the MOD Duo has is allowing you to share and load pedalboards from the existing MOD online community. To share a pedalboard, go to the pedalboard assembler and click on the share [[File:gui-share.png|Share pedalboard]] button in the pedalboard actions bar. Fill in the sharing dialog and (optionally) record a sample by clicking on the red circle. After finishing the recording, you can listen to it, or record it again. When you are done, click on the '''Share''' button.
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[[File:gui-15.png]]
  
*Press the "Save" button for saving to the current pedalboard while keeping the same name
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To load pedalboards from another MOD Duo user, visit: https://pedalboards.moddevices.com, listen to the samples and once you find a pedalboard you like, click on the '''Try Now''' button. Note that in order to load an online pedalboard, you need to have the MOD GUI opened.
*Press the "Save as" button for saving the current pedalboard with a different name
 
  
==Sharing your pedalboard==
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[[File:gui-16.png|thumb|none|680px|Example of a pedalboard shared on pedalboards.moddevices.com]]
In the bar on the top there is a button named "Share" which allows you to share your current pedalboard with the world!
 
  
Press the button, fill in the small form and press the "Just share" button if you want to share your pedalboard without a sound-sample.
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Use the '''View More''' button to see what plugins were used to create the pedalboard. Additionally you can list the pedalboards that were made using a specific plugin. In order to do this, open the plugin description dialog (for example by clicking on the
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[[File:gui-info-2.png|Info]] info button on the top of the plugin), and then click on the '''See it in action''' button.
  
Alternatively, press the record icon to start recording a short sound segment. Once you are done, the "Just share" button will have changed to "Share", press it to finalize the process.
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[[File:gui-17.png]]
  
==Using pedalboard presets==
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=Expanding Controls=
Starting from version 1.3, the MOD supports pedalboard presets.
 
  
Just like plugin presets, these store the values of all parameters.<br/>
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==MIDI devices==
On the pedalboard side this means we can store the collective parameter values of all plugins and switch them all at once without having to load a new pedalboard.<br/>
 
The pedalboard preset list can be addressed to a MOD controller knob or footswitch.
 
  
There are a few things to consider:
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There are two ways to connect MIDI devices, via the classic MIDI DIN connector and via USB.
*Pedalboard presets are part of the saved pedalboard state, you need to save the current pedalboard if you wish to retain the presets you made
 
*Audio, MIDI and CV connections are not part of the preset data
 
*If you add plugins after activating pedalboard presets, the existing presets will use the default parameter values for the new plugins
 
  
==Auto update==
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===MIDI DIN - Input===
When an update becomes available for the MOD Duo, a message pops up from the icon in the bottom-right of the screen, prompting you to update your device. Simply press the "Get update" text, and the process will start.
 
  
=Pedalboard library=
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To use the MIDI DIN simply connect your device to the MIDI Input and use the '''MIDI Learn''' function to assign a control to a plugin parameter (see [[#Assigning plugins parameters to actuators]]).
This screen shows all the pedalboards that are currently saved on the device. Simply click on a pedalboard to make it the active pedalboard.  
 
  
You are also able to remove the boards that you no longer use from the device by pressing their respective bin icons.
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[[File:gui-18.png]]
  
[[File:Webinterface_pblibrary.jpg|thumb|none|700px|The pedalboard library]]
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Once you selected and saved the MIDI Learn function go to your MIDI device and operate the actuator you want to control the parameter. At this point you should be able to control the plugin parameter using your MIDI device.
  
=Banks=
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===MIDI DIN - Output===
In the banks window you can manage your collection of banks (groups of pedalboards).
 
[[File:Webinterface_banks.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Screenshot of the banks section]]
 
  
==Creating a new bank==
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Some plugins have MIDI output ports, which generate MIDI output data like control change messages and notes. You can use this output to send this data to your other equipment.
# Press "ADD BANK"
 
# Enter a name for your new bank
 
# [[#Bank_navigation|Choose your means of navigation]]
 
# [[#Adding_pedalboards|Add the pedalboards that you want]]
 
# Put them in the order that you want
 
  
==Bank navigation==
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===MIDI USB===
You can cycle through the pedalboards in the bank in two ways:
 
# Using the footswitches on the MOD Duo: left footswitch is previous, right footswitch is next pedalboard
 
# Using MIDI program changes: enter the MIDI channel that you want to receive the program changes over. When sending a program change = N message, the Nth board in your bank will be loaded. For example, by sending MIDI program change = 1, the first board in your bank will be loaded.
 
  
==Adding pedalboards==
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In addition to the classic MIDI ports you can also use the USB port to connect your MIDI device. The MOD Duo will recognize your MIDI device when it is plugged in and add it to the MIDI ports list. Because a single MIDI device can have multiple ports, they are not visible in the assembler by default. To make them visible you will have to enable them first by clicking on the MIDI ports [[File:gui-midi-ports.png]] button.
Adding pedalboards is easy, simply find the pedalboard you would like to add in the section on the right, and drag-and-drop it into the bank (the big empty space in the middle for empty banks).
 
  
=Plugin store=
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[[File:gui-19.png]]
In the plugin store you can install, remove and update the plugins on your device.
 
[[File:Webinterface_store.jpg|thumb|none|700px|Screenshot of the plugin store]]
 
  
==Installing plugins==
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On the MIDI ports list select the ports that you want to enable and click on the '''Save''' button. Now you should see the new ports added to the assembler screen.
# Find the plugin you would like to install by browsing through the store
 
# Click on it, a popup will open
 
# Press the "INSTALL" button
 
# The plugin(*) will now be installed
 
  
(*) Some plugins come in bundles, installing one plugin from that bundle will install the complete bundle.  
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Note that you do not have to enable a specific MIDI port to be able to use MIDI learn. For MIDI learn, all MIDI devices will work as soon as they are connected to the MOD Duo.
  
==Updating plugins==
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[[File:gui-20.png]]
# If an update is available, the plugin label that normally shows "INSTALLED" will change to "NEW VERSION"
 
# Click on the plugin, a popup will open
 
# Press the "UPGRADE" button
 
# The plugin will now be upgraded to the new version
 
  
There is also an "Update All" button at the top-right corner of the page, press this button to update all plugins that have new versions available.
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=CPU Usage=
  
==Removing plugins==
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In the status bar of the GUI there are CPU and RAM meters. It is useful to monitor these resources when you are creating your pedalboard. It’s recommended to keep the CPU usage lower than 80%. Note that each plugin consumes a different amount of CPU and RAM.
# Click on the plugin that you would like to remove, a popup will open
 
# Press the "REMOVE" button
 
# The plugin(*) will now be removed
 
  
(*) Some plugins come in bundles, removing one plugin from that bundle will uninstall the complete bundle.
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[[File:gui-23.png]]
  
 
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Revision as of 15:19, 12 August 2018

This page describes the graphical user interface (GUI) that is used for installing and removing plugins, setting up your pedalboards and banks, sharing pedalboards and more.

Creating a pedalboard

Once you have accessed the GUI you should see a screen like this:

Gui-1.png

The numbered areas on the interface are:

  1. Pedalboard name
  2. Pedalboard actions bar
  3. Pedalboard assembler
  4. Plugins bar
  5. Mode selector (Assembler, Pedalboards, Banks and Store)
  6. Status bar (Device actions and information)

On the left edge of the assembler area there are 3 connectors: 2 audio inputs and 1 MIDI input. On the right edge there are another 3 connectors: 2 audio outputs and 1 MIDI output. All those connectors represent the real inputs and outputs of your MOD Duo. Be aware that on the interface the signal flows from left to right.

  • Purple cables transport audio signals
  • Cyan cables transport MIDI signals
  • Orange cables transport CV signals.

New pedalboard

To create a new pedalboard click on the New pedalboard button in the pedalboard actions bar. This action will load the default pedalboard, which is a stereo gain connecting the audio inputs to the outputs.

Gui-2.png

Adding and connecting plugins

To add plugins, drag-and-drop one from the plugins bar to the pedalboard assembler area. To make a new connection, click on the plugin’s output jack and drag it to where you want to connect it to. To unmake a connection, click on the connected jack, then drag and release it to any empty area on the assembler.

Gui-3.png

Note that the inputs and outputs of the MOD Duo are completely independent and can process multiple audio paths. The MOD Duo allows you to create multiple connections coming out from the same output and also allows multiple connections to come in the same input. This feature allows the user to create complex pedalboards.

Adjusting plugins parameters

Each plugin has 3 icons on its top: info Gui-info.png, settings Gui-settgins.png and delete Gui-delete.png. To adjust the parameters of the plugin click on the settings icon.

Gui-4.png

Each knob, list and switch represents a parameter of the plugin and can be adjusted as desired. The combination of all parameter values can be saved/loaded as a user preset and, for the cases in which they are available, factory presets can be loaded.

Gui-5.png

Assigning plugins parameters to actuators

One of the most powerful features that the MOD Duo offers is the ability to assign plugin parameters and preset lists to physical actuators, like knobs and footswitches.

To create an assignment, first click on the fader icon Gui-assign.png, found on the bottom-right corner of each parameter box, to open the assignment dialog box. Afterwards, select the actuator you would like to assign the parameter to from the dropdown list. The knobs can hold multiple assignments but footswitches can only hold one.

Gui-6.png

Any parameter can be assigned, but some parameters can only be assigned to a specific type of actuator. The interface will not show the actuator as an option if it is not allowed to be assigned to. Note that preset lists can also be assigned to actuators.

This table shows which parameter type can be assigned to each actuator.

Footswitch     Knob     MIDI Learn
Bypass/Toggle Yes No Yes
Trigger Yes No Yes
List Yes Yes Lists with 2 values
Value Tap Tempo parameters Yes Yes


There is also the possibility to adjust further options by clicking on the EXTENDED label.

Gui-7.png

Here you can:

  • Enter the label that you would like to be displayed on the displays of the MOD Duo
  • Enter the range that you want the mapped actuator to sweep within, inverted ranges are also possible by setting the first parameter higher than the second parameter
  • Set the sensitivity (amount of steps from minimum to maximum) of the actuator from the dropdown menu

Once you have done the adjustments, click on the save button to execute the assignment. At this point you should see the assigned information on the display and be able to operate the parameter through the actuator you have chosen.

Gui-8.png

Assigning plugins parameters to Control Chain actuators

You can assign plugin parameters and preset lists to Control Chain actuators in the same way as the regular actuators on the MOD Duo. See Control Chain

Saving / loading pedalboard presets

You have the possibility to save the combination of parameter adjustments as a pedalboard preset. In order to do so, turn on the pedalboard presets mode by clicking on the presets button Presets, positioned on the pedalboard actions bar.

Gui-9.png

To save the changes to the current pedalboard preset, choose the option Save. To save a new preset use the option Save as and give it a name. To load, delete or rename a saved preset use the option Load / Manage.

Gui-10.png

A single click on the name of the preset will load it. You also have the option to assign the presets list to an actuator by using the Assign all button.

Saving a pedalboard

To save a pedalboard use the buttons Save or Save as on the pedalboard actions bar. All previously saved pedalboards can be found and loaded from the pedalboards library. To access the pedalboards library click on its button Pedalboards in the mode selection bar.

Gui-11.png

A single click on the pedalboard image or name will load it to the assembler. To delete a pedalboard click on its trash icon Trash on the right of the pedalboard name.

Organizing Banks

In order to make it easy to access your pedalboards while the MOD Duo is disconnected from your PC, Mac or tablet, you can organize your pedalboards in banks. To access the banks configuration click on the banks icon Banks in the mode selection bar.

Gui-12.png

In the banks configuration mode, use the Add bank button to create a new bank and name it as you like. At this point your bank is empty and ready to receive your pedalboards. To add pedalboards to your bank drag them from the right lateral panel into the center of the screen. You can add as many pedalboards as you want. It is also possible to add multiple instances of the same pedalboard to your bank.

In the top-center of the screen, under the bank name, you can choose how you want to navigate between the pedalboards of this bank when the MOD Duo is not connected to the PC, Mac or tablet. There are two options: using the MOD Duo footswitches or using MIDI program change messages.

Installing new plugins

By default the MOD Duo comes with many plugins installed, but you can install even more. The plugins available for download on the MOD Duo are created either by the MOD team, or by independent developers. To learn more about plugins please check the Advanced Information chapter.

In order to install new plugins you need to access the plugin store by clicking on its icon Plugin store in the mode selection bar. After you have accessed the store you can look for the plugin you want by filtering by category or typing a keyword in the search box.

Gui-13.png

Once you have decided which plugin you want to install, click on it to open the description dialog, and then click on the install button. The plugin will be automatically downloaded and installed on your MOD Duo. You can also remove or upgrade an already installed plugin by clicking on the corresponding button.

Gui-14.png

Sharing a pedalboard

Another great feature that the MOD Duo has is allowing you to share and load pedalboards from the existing MOD online community. To share a pedalboard, go to the pedalboard assembler and click on the share Share pedalboard button in the pedalboard actions bar. Fill in the sharing dialog and (optionally) record a sample by clicking on the red circle. After finishing the recording, you can listen to it, or record it again. When you are done, click on the Share button.

Gui-15.png

To load pedalboards from another MOD Duo user, visit: https://pedalboards.moddevices.com, listen to the samples and once you find a pedalboard you like, click on the Try Now button. Note that in order to load an online pedalboard, you need to have the MOD GUI opened.

Example of a pedalboard shared on pedalboards.moddevices.com

Use the View More button to see what plugins were used to create the pedalboard. Additionally you can list the pedalboards that were made using a specific plugin. In order to do this, open the plugin description dialog (for example by clicking on the Info info button on the top of the plugin), and then click on the See it in action button.

Gui-17.png

Expanding Controls

MIDI devices

There are two ways to connect MIDI devices, via the classic MIDI DIN connector and via USB.

MIDI DIN - Input

To use the MIDI DIN simply connect your device to the MIDI Input and use the MIDI Learn function to assign a control to a plugin parameter (see #Assigning plugins parameters to actuators).

Gui-18.png

Once you selected and saved the MIDI Learn function go to your MIDI device and operate the actuator you want to control the parameter. At this point you should be able to control the plugin parameter using your MIDI device.

MIDI DIN - Output

Some plugins have MIDI output ports, which generate MIDI output data like control change messages and notes. You can use this output to send this data to your other equipment.

MIDI USB

In addition to the classic MIDI ports you can also use the USB port to connect your MIDI device. The MOD Duo will recognize your MIDI device when it is plugged in and add it to the MIDI ports list. Because a single MIDI device can have multiple ports, they are not visible in the assembler by default. To make them visible you will have to enable them first by clicking on the MIDI ports Gui-midi-ports.png button.

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On the MIDI ports list select the ports that you want to enable and click on the Save button. Now you should see the new ports added to the assembler screen.

Note that you do not have to enable a specific MIDI port to be able to use MIDI learn. For MIDI learn, all MIDI devices will work as soon as they are connected to the MOD Duo.

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CPU Usage

In the status bar of the GUI there are CPU and RAM meters. It is useful to monitor these resources when you are creating your pedalboard. It’s recommended to keep the CPU usage lower than 80%. Note that each plugin consumes a different amount of CPU and RAM.

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