The Story
MOD Devices’ founder, Gianfranco Ceccolini had a dream: having a multi-effects pedal that would never run out of effects, did not need a computer to be brought on the stage and could withstand the scrutiny of audiophiles everywhere. He set out to design a digital pedal that would provide more creative freedom and be more practical for live playing.
With the help of free software developers, the MOD ecosystem came to life, combining analog-digital hybrid hardware, an intuitive graphical interface, a Plugin Store and the Pedalboard sharing platform. After an initial product launch in Brazil that led to a successful Kickstarter campaign for the MOD Duo in 2014, MOD Devices is now based in Germany and has assembled an experienced and talented international team.
Key milestones
SEPT 2013
The MOD Quadra is launched as a product at the Expomusic SP in São Paulo, Brazil.
OCT 2014
The Kickstarter campaign for the MOD Duo is funded, reaching 127% of its initial goal.
SEPT 2015
MOD HQ moves to Schleicher Electronics Berlin (assemblers of MOD products).
FEB 2016
Shipping commences on the first units of the Kickstarter Pioneers batch.
JAN 2017
Big launch of the MOD Duo at the NAMM Show.
APR 2017
New XF4 footswitch extension and Arduino shield are unveiled at Frankfurt Musikmesse.
JUL 2017
MOD wins the Start-up Acceleration Program at Wallifornia Music Tech in Liège, Belgium.
JAN 2018
MOD secures its seed round and starts to expand the team.
MAY 2018
Professional developers start selling their plugins on the MOD Plugin Shop.
JUN 2018
The MOD Duo X project is unveiled at Sónar+D in Barcelona.
JUL 2018
MOD opens distribution in Germany, Austria, UK, Ireland, Spain and Portugal.
JAN 2019
MOD covers all key European territories.
NOV 2019
MOD secures its second seed round and launches the MOD Duo X limited edition.
FEB 2020
The MOD Dwarf Kickstarter is funded in less than 24 hours.
AUG 2020
The MOD Duo X hits stores’ shelves in Europe, U.S.A., and Asia.
JUL 2021
The MOD Dwarf hit the shelves.
