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A project log for Multi fx Stomp Box

I am looking to build a modular 'pedalboard in a box'. It's so crazy it just might work...

craig-hissettCraig Hissett 11/17/2018 at 23:420 Comments

Today I have found some great software to run on my project: Modep.

Modep is an emulated version of some software running on a new device called a Mod Duo, which is a Linux based Stompbox with a web interface for selecting the patches and assigning controls.

Modep will run on a Raspberry Pi and can accept controls from USB MIDI, meaning I can build the Arduino controller board part of the pedalboard using a Pro Micro (Atmega32U4).

This will allow me a number of buttons (say 5 effect on/off buttons, 2 more for expressiin pedals on/off, some digital rotary encoders for adjusting parameters and some analogue potentiometers to mimic expression pedals).

If the pins are spare it may be even possible to add an i2c display for feeding back midi messages.

The Alesis io2 has two midi ports on the back of it so it is perfect for expansion in the future.

I'm really excited to get this built this week.  I am also looking to implement some of this softeare/hardware setup into my DigiBone project too.

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