I finally got around to posting videos on my all-digital setup which includes the Kemper, HX Effects, and Mod Duo. I also recorded some video that captures how everything sounds out of my stereo amp (not the greatest example of stereo audio as it was from the camera mic, not direct).
That’s one heck of a rig. Thanks for sharing. Have you been able to connect the Line 6 Midi to the Duo in order to control MOD plugins? In particular, I am interested in being able to use my HXFX to control the plugins on the Dwarf using the knobs on HXFX.
Hi, sorry for the late reply! I have not used Line 6 Midi to Duo, but I’d imagine it’s possible using the USB connection, althought I haven’t done it myself. I would check out the forums to see what people say, but what I can say is that the HXFX has been used to control midi from other devices, so I can’t see why not. The Duo (and thus the Dwarf) is extremely powerful and flexible, you’re gonna love it.
From my Italy tour a couple of weeks ago, here’s an entire show of mine (the first time in 20 years that an entire set has appeared online ) - the DuoX is doing 80% of the processing (handful of other pedals doing specific things, and the vast majority of the looping (I have an MXR Clone Looper in there too right at the front of the chain that’s doing some backwards double speed stuff) - it’s a pretty good insight into how I’m using the DuoX…
If you want the live album of this, it’s available to subscribers on Bandcamp, along with the first gig of the tour (third gig still to come) and 55-ish albums from my catalogue (everything I’ve ever done solo and a load of exclusive collaborations) - https://stevelawson.bandcamp.com/subscribe
Built a whole new DuoX board last week, and the first track with it was released yesterday - this is a live performance, no edits or overdubs (the mastering widened the stereo image a little and compressed the track, but not much )
The controllers used are the Mod Footswitch (for one instance of the sooperlooper plugin), a KMI Softstep 2 (effect on off, and lots of controlling instances of the switchbox to change the path, and the expression pedal assigned to reverb level) and a Quneo to play the drum part at the beginning and bits of percussion throughout. (there’s also a couple of bits where I’ve used my MXR Clone looper to take a section of the melody captured, make it quadruple the speed and flip it backwards)
Thomann with producer Jamaica Suk in her Sound Dissection youtube series where she uses a MOD DuoX as effects processor for an Access Virus Ti2 Darkstar:
Yeah it’s not like an expose on MOD, more on her production technique and the MOD is there just as a basic effects processor (quite under-using it with only some preset effect pedal-boards).
Finally took my Dwarf out live tonight—light usage; some reverb/chorus/dirt depending on the song, one use of the Power Cut, and always-on HPF. Handled great!
Are those Barefoot buttons or another brand? Just yesterday I started causally shipping for some toppers like that for my Dwarf. I have a pretty narrow foot so it’s difficult for me to stomp two buttons at the same time to access the tuner and pedalboard pages. Was thinking something like the buttons you’re using would help! If I sorta stomp in the middle, do you think those caps break and/or fall off the buttons?
They’re the Barefoot brand, yes—they’re made here in Honolulu so I gotta support local!
Each cap has three grub screws to lock it down, so as long as you really apply some torque with the hex wrench they’re super secure. I think that if you hit them on the inside edges simultaneously you’d still be able to get into the tuner/tools, especially since the Mod switches are soft touch. I have wide feet so it’s difficult to judge your case. But they definitely make it more comfortable to hit a switch!
Ah that’s a good question about which version. I had a bunch of different ones, but I also have a machine shop in my basement so depending on the button or pedal I’ve just milled out the hole on the Barefoot Button if it was too small for a given switch. Now that they’re on, I don’t remember which was which.