Rockboard MOD 2 V2 Midi & USB Patchbay

MIDI and USB patch-bay

All-in-one patch-bay for pedalboards
Suitable for MOD slots in RockBoard pedalboards
Compatible with a wide range of other pedal boards
Acts as a central access point to the effect setup
Establishes clear cable routes to and from the pedal board
Removable front panel for mounting on or under pedal boards
4x 6.3 mm TRS thru
2x 5-Pin DIN MIDI thru
1x USB Type A thru
1x DC 2.1 x 5.5 mm hollow plug thru
1x AC IEC thru (male front / female rear)
All connections mirrored on the rear side
Dimensions with front panel (W x D x H): 175 x 85 x 47 mm
Dimensions without front panel (W x D x H): 160 x 85 x 33 mm
Weight: 420 g
Includes mounting screws, lock nuts and TX wrench

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Available since August 2019

Item number 468507

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838 kr

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Practical patchbay module

The RockBoard MOD 2 V2 is a practical patchbay module for guitarists, bassists, and keyboard players that consolidates all the necessary connections of a pedalboard in one central access point, thus shortening cable paths and providing users with a better overview of their entire effects setup. The MOD 2 V2 is equipped with four TRS connections, two MIDI connections (In, Out), a USB port, and a DC and an AC IEC mains connection, which not only makes the module particularly suitable for MIDI-based effects setups, but also for classic amplifier configurations (four-cable method) and devices with a USB connection.

Simple power and signal management

The RockBoard MOD 2 V2 is equipped with four TRS connections (A-D) enabling integration into a true stereo setup for keyboards or synthesizers. Channels A-B are used to connect the instrument's stereo output to the effects on the pedalboard and channels C-D send the processed stereo signal to the mixing console or audio interface. Unrestricted control of the instrument by MIDI controllers is guaranteed courtesy of the built-in MIDI connections, while the DC and AC IEC mains connections deliver power to the multi-power supply under the board.

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The perfect choice for MIDI setups

As a flexible patchbay for TRS, MIDI, USB, DC, and AC IEC connections, the RockBoard MOD 2 V2 is the perfect enhancement for any pedalboard, enabling all connections to be organised in one convenient module and providing clear and neat cable routes to the exterior of the pedalboard. The MOD 2 V2 is the ideal solution for all musicians looking to conveniently integrate MIDI and USB devices into their effects setup, but will also more than meet the expectations of guitarists who use the four-cable method to connect up their effects. Users can mount the MOD 2 V2 in the MOD slot of almost all RockBoard pedalboards (excluding the DUO series) or remove the front panel and mount the module on or underneath the pedalboard.

About RockBoard

RockBoard is a brand belonging to Warwick Music Distribution GmbH, which is based in Markneukirchen in Germany's Vogtland region. RockBoard's range focuses on pedalboards, which are available in numerous different designs to suit any application and budget, and are complemented by an extensive range of pedalboard accessories, from slick patchbays for expanding the boards and high-quality patch cables for loss-free connection through to high-performance power adapters and the "QuickMount system" for rapid effect changes. In short, RockBoard offers virtually everything that players need to easily set up their own individual pedalboard.

Four-cable method for guitarists

The four TRS connections (A-D) on the RockBoard MOD 2 V2 are wired as through connections from the front to the rear of the module and are capable of transmitting both audio and control signals – for example from a footswitch – in any direction to provide a variety of configuration options. Users can create an effects setup using the four-cable method, for example, enabling a guitar amplifier's effects loop to be utilised and the preamp, modulation, delay, and reverb effects to be positioned at the appropriate point in the signal chain.

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Excellent for keeping your pedalboard's I/O organized

Jussi K. 28.01.2023

Great for keeping things tidy and organized if you use 4-cable method and require midi-connectivity. I have the Rockboard Quad 4.2 B and this fits right in. I also managed to fit the Truetone 1 Spot Pro CS12 pedal power under the board after some tetris.

A word of warning: Rockboard's angled "flat" midi cables are not a good fit for this patchbay! They are oriented so that the cable will block other inputs. I bought those first but had to change to straight midi cables instead.

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Works as it should

MetalJonesy 30.03.2020

Very tidy little device to clear up the clutter on your Rockboard. I recently bought a RockBoard after many years using my own custom made board. I wanted to streamline my effects and moved to an HX stomp in replacement of my drives, delay, reverb, eq, phaser and compressor.

I have been using a 4 cable method for years in the analog domain with a Joyo PXL Pro switcher so already built my own patch box to get rid of cables going everywhere. I could have carried on using it, but the added feature of the IEC through means I can now mount both PSU's and MXR brick under the board with use of an IEC split out Y cable and some IEC to plug socket. It also integrates seamlessly and just makes the whole set up look really professional!

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Awesome patchbay

MD2 28.09.2020

It simplified my pedalboard connections. Looks professional and way better than other patchabays I've looked into.

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Nice concept...

Woiperdinger music 27.08.2020

Nice concept, but seems like some corners were cut.
On the unit I received, there are a few problems.
1) The TRS jacks are intermittent and I don't think I can trust them in a live situation.
2) the power socket and the midi ports feel very cheap (wiggly/loose) and I doubt they will take more than 50 plug/unplugs
3) DC jack is VERY intermittent, basically un-useable. The slightest touch to the DC cable will cut and reconnect power rapidly
4) There is noticeable "tone suck" from this patchbay.

I really wish I had just built my own patch bay out of higher quality components. I guess I probably will considering the effect the MOD2 has on the sound.

It takes a lot for me to give a negative review... It is too bad, because it looks great and definitely makes stage/rehearsal set up faster.

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Rockboard MOD 2 V2 Midi & USB Patchbay

MIDI and USB patch-bay