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KNOT - USB MIDI Host

Knot is the bridge between old-school MIDI gear like synthesizers, groove boxes, guitar pedals and neat USB MIDI devices. Leave out the computer from the equation and control instruments seamlessly with Grid - or any other - USB controller.

knot, the standalone usb midi host

You can find more info on the website or in the Knot - Starter's Guide.

Knot features

  • Standalone USB MIDI Host, works with Grid and any MIDI class compliant USB controller
  • TRS MIDI input port
  • TRS MIDI output port
  • USB-C port for powering, updating the device
  • DC in port for powering (6V or 15V with automatic polarity detection)
  • Hardware A/B switch for changing the TRS wiring mode
  • Mode button for updating the firmware
  • 3 indicator LEDs, which will be utilized for various feedback

USB MIDI Device compatibility with Knot as a host

If you own a device you couldn't find in the list below, help us out by submitting a test of your own to support@intech.studio!

Manufacturer Device name Compatibility Tester
Intech Studio Grid Tested - OK Intech
M-AUDIO MIDISPORT UNO Tested - OK Intech
Novation Launchpad MK3 Mini Tested - OK Intech
Novation Launchpad MK2 Tested - OK Intech
Novation Launchkey 25 Tested - Power OK, No MIDI Intech
Korg Electribe ES2 Tested - OK Intech
Livid Instruments DS-1 Tested - OK Community
Midi Fighter Midi Fighter Twister Tested - OK Community

5-pin DIN/TRS MIDI Device compatibility

If you own a device you couldn't find in the list below, help us out by submitting a test of your own to support@intech.studio!

Manufacturer Device name MIDI connector Compatibility Tester
1010music Blackbox TRS type-B Tested - OK Community
1010music Bluebox TRS type-B Tested - OK Community
Behringer TD-3-AM 5-pin DIN Tested - OK Intech
Behringer U-PHORIA UMC404HD 5-pin DIN Tested - OK Intech
Korg Volca FM (other Volcas should perform similarly) 5-pin DIN Tested - OK Intech
Korg Electribe ES2 TRS type-B Tested - OK Intech
Mutable Instruments Yarns 5-pin DIN Tested - OK Intech
Polyend Tracker TRS type-B Tested - OK Intech