RockBoard Mods

21 February 2025

Streamlined, Flexible, and Ready for Your Setup

RockBoard’s modular patchbay system is designed to help musicians optimize their pedal setups with ease. These mods simplify cable routing, improve signal flow, integrate power management, and more, ensuring your board stays clean and functional, no matter your rig size. Here's a quick guide to the current MOD options and how they can enhance your setup: MOD 1 V2: The Basics of Signal Routing For musicians seeking a straightforward solution, the MOD 1 V2 offers simple, reliable signal routing. This compact unit connects your pedals to outboard equipment such as expression pedals and amplifiers without any unnecessary complexity. It’s a solid starting point for any pedalboard, providing the essentials in a clean, efficient package.

  • Key Features: Direct signal routing, minimalistic design, basic functionality. 5 TRS In/Out, 1 XLR in/out, 1 IEC In/Out MOD 2 V2: The Dual Connector If your pedalboard setup involves midi, then the MOD 2 V2 adds some versatility. With midi input and output jacks, aswell as s4 traditional trs jacks, it efficiently distributes your signal to multiple pedals, ensuring a stable, organized connection across your entire board.
  • Key Features: Midi & USB inputs/outputs, stable signal distribution, flexibility for growing setups. 2 Midi in/out, 4 TRS In/Out, 1 USB In/Out, 1 IEC In/Out, 1 Barrell type power In/Out. MOD 3 V2: For Advanced Customization When your signal path needs XLR flexibility, the MOD 3 V2 steps in. With 3 standard TRS inputs and outputs, this unit also features 3 xlr inputs/outputs and is designed for musicians who require advanced routing options. Perfect for vocalists or those with pedalboard amps, the MOD 3 V2 makes it easy to manage complex setups with clean signal paths.
  • Key Features: 3 XLR in/outs, 3 TRS In/Out, IEC In/Out MOD 4 : Going Wireless For those looking to ditch the cables, the MOD 4 offers wireless signal integration. This unit connects to a wireless transmitter (available with and without transmitter), offering more flexibility and eliminating the need for long cables. Ideal for live performance or a clutter-free rig, the MOD 4 Transmitter streamlines your setup without sacrificing performance. However it still featers IEC, Barrell and TRS inputs/outputs/
  • Key Features: Wireless transmission, reduces cable clutter, seamless setup. 4 TRS In/Outs, 1 Barrell In/Out, 1 IEC In/Out, USB C Charge out. Requires 9v DC MOD 5: Cab Sim The MOD 5 Cab SIM + DI Patchbay offers 6 selectable IR-based stereo cabinet simulations, an active DI box, and an easy way to organize all connections to and from your effects setup. With speaker cabinet simulation and DI, you can hit the ground running and have YOUR sound ready, no matter what backline is available at the venue.
  • Key Features: 5 Cab Sim/IR’s, Balance toggle, Ground Lift toggle, Headphone output with Vol Control, UBC for uploading IR’s, 1 XLR out, 3 TRS in/outs, Parrallell out, IR/Di in, Requires 300Ma 9v DC ISO DC 1: Isolated Power for a Cleaner Sound If noise reduction is crucial for your setup, the ISO DC 1 is an essential addition. This MOD isolates the power for your pedals, eliminating ground loops and preventing unwanted hum or interference. For musicians who rely on sensitive or high-gain pedals, this ensures a clean, noise-free performance.
  • Key Features: Isolated power, noise reduction, clearer signal. 9 x 9V DC outputs, Requires 24v DC 1.5A power.

Looking Ahead: New MODs on the Horizon While these mods provide plenty of functionality, we’re excited to hint that even more advanced solutions are in the works. New MODs are coming soon, and they promise to push the boundaries of pedalboard customization. Expect tools that go beyond routing and power management—these new additions are set to transform how you connect and organize your pedals. Stay tuned for more details!

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