scorchio/knot

Custom firmware for the Intech Studio Knot

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.

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 charging, updating the device
• 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 [email protected]!

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 [email protected]!

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