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.
You can find more info on the website or in the Knot - Starter's Guide.
Electrical components
| Component | Part number | Preview | Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOT board | PCBA-KNOT |   |
[Schematic] [STEP] [Gerber] [PCB3D] |
Mechanical components
| Component | Part number | Type | Preview | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aluminum housing | KNOT-HOUSING | Fabricated |  |
[step] [stl] [pdf] |
| Aluminum front panel | KNOT-FRONT | Fabricated |  |
[step] [stl] [pdf] |
| Aluminum back panel | KNOT-BACK | Fabricated |  |
[step] [stl] [pdf] |
Nightly Firmware version
The nightly firmware is an early release version of the stable release. As it is an early version, some issues could still persist. In the case of issues, please denote the usage of a nightly firmware in the issue report.
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 with Knot | Tester | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intech Studio | Grid | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Alesis | Qmini | Tested - Not working | Community | |
| AKAI | MPK Mini MK2 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| AKAI | MPK Mini Plus | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Arturia | Beatstep (non-Pro) | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Arturia | Keystep | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Arturia | MiniLab MK2 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| DoReMIDI | USB-C MIDI adapter | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Elektron | Digitakt | Tested - Not working | Community | |
| Korg | Electribe ES2 | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Korg | Microkey Air 37 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Korg | Nanokey 2 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Livid Instruments | DS-1 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Midi Fighter | Midi Fighter Twister | Tested - OK | Community | |
| M-AUDIO | MIDISPORT UNO | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| M-AUDIO | Keystation MK3 (all key sizes) | Tested - Not working | Intech | |
| Novation | Circuit | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Novation | Launch Control XL2 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Novation | Launchpad MK3 Mini | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Novation | Launchpad MK2 | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Novation | Launchkey 25 | Tested - Only Power | Intech | |
| Roland | MC-101 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Sonicware | ELZ_1 | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Teenage Engineering | EP-133 | Tested - OK | Community | Knot supplies ample power to the device |
| Teenage Engineering | OP-1 | Tested - No MIDI | Community | |
| Teenage Engineering | OP-1 field | Tested - No MIDI | Community | |
| Teenage Engineering | OP-Z | 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 | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1010music | Blackbox | TRS type-B | Tested - OK | Community | |
| 1010music | Bluebox | TRS type-B | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Arturia | Beatstep (non-Pro) | TS "type-C" | Tested - !!! | Community | Needs 3.5mm TS to TRS adapter |
| Behringer | TD-3-AM | 5-pin DIN | Tested - OK | Intech | With adapter |
| Behringer | U-PHORIA UMC404HD | 5-pin DIN | Tested - OK | Intech | With adapter |
| Dreadbox | Nymphes | TRS type-B | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Elektron | Digitakt | 5-pin DIN | Tested - OK | Community | With adapter |
| Korg | Electribe ES2 | TRS type-B | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Korg | Volca Series (Tested on Volca FM) | 5-pin DIN | Tested - OK | Intech | With adapter |
| Mutable Instruments | Yarns | 5-pin DIN | Tested - OK | Intech | With adapter |
| Polyend | Tracker | TRS type-B | Tested - OK | Intech | |
| Teenage Engineering | EP-133 | TRS type-A | Tested - OK | Community | |
| Teenage Engineering | OP-Z | TRS type-A | Tested - OK | Community | With Line Module |
| Woovebox | Woovebox | TRS type-A | Tested - OK | Community |