{"product_id":"intech-studio-knot","title":"Intech Studio Knot | Standalone USB MIDI Host with Switchable Type A\/B TRS MIDI","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"basis-1\/2 px-4 text-center sm:text-justify svelte-13bakpa\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-13bakpa\"\u003eYour compact and versatile USB MIDI host Knot is the perfect solution for musicians looking to bridge the gap between old-school MIDI gear like synthesizers, guitar pedals and USB-MIDI devices. With Knot, you can directly control your MIDI devices using Grid or other USB controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"svelte-13bakpa\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/2026-07-23_12_16_29-XnConvert_-_Finished.png?v=1784805424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and durable\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasuring just 60mm x 60mm x 10mm and weighing approximately 120 grams, Knot is a palm-sized device that is designed with portability in mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpanding features, open source hardware\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnot receives regular firmware updates with new features and other improvements. Updating is snappy and straightforward using the Grid Editor software. Knot is an open hardware project, and all source files are available on GitHub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSYNC\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith a USB controller connected and an instrument on TRS IN\/OUT, Knot can facilitate sync. It can pass MIDI clock from an instrument (via TRS IN) back to the connected USB device, allowing your USB controller to synchronize with external MIDI hardware. Status LEDs indicate TX\/RX activity on all ports, supporting this bi-directional MIDI flow necessary for comprehensive sync.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/knot-sync-use-case.png?v=1784805424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOST\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eConnect a USB MIDI controller to Knot's USB-A port. Knot acts as a host, seamlessly transmitting MIDI data from your USB controller directly to equipment connected to its TRS MIDI OUT. This core function bridges modern USB-only controllers with traditional MIDI hardware, and is active in its Green mode where only USB Host data is sent out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/knot-host-use-case.png?v=1784805424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMERGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn its Blue mode, Knot can merge MIDI messages from two sources. MIDI data from outboard gear connected to the TRS MIDI IN port and MIDI data from a USB MIDI controller connected to the USB HOST port are combined. Both of these MIDI streams are then sent out together through the TRS MIDI OUT port, ideal for controlling a single device with multiple controllers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/knot-merge-use-case.png?v=1784805424\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Intech Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57318550077815,"sku":null,"price":85.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0958\/6609\/3943\/files\/knot.webp?v=1784805368","url":"https:\/\/weareblip.com\/products\/intech-studio-knot","provider":"Blip","version":"1.0","type":"link"}