# Knot **URL:** https://forum.intech.studio/c/knot/7.md [Latest](https://forum.intech.studio/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.intech.studio/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forum.intech.studio/tags.md) --- ## [About the Knot category](https://forum.intech.studio/t/about-the-knot-category/16)
**Author:** [@kertikristof](https://forum.intech.studio/u/kertikristof)\ **Replies:** 0
Knot is the USB MIDI Host, equipped with multiple powering and TRS input-output options. Product page GitHub Drop your topics related to Knot under this category. --- ## [MIDI routing with Knot](https://forum.intech.studio/t/midi-routing-with-knot/772)
**Author:** [@user253](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user253)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 16, 2026, 6:27pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/midi-routing-with-knot/772 "2026-02-16T18:27:04Z")
I have 4 synths with analogue MIDI ins and outs with unique send/receive channels. I have a Knot and some Grids which I’d like to use to recall specific MIDI routing. Example: Synth#1 MIDI out to Synth#4 MIDI input for s… --- ## [Using Knot with Grid + other MIDI controller at the same time](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-knot-with-grid-other-midi-controller-at-the-same-time/662)
**Author:** [@LJo](https://forum.intech.studio/u/LJo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [November 11, 2025, 4:52pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-knot-with-grid-other-midi-controller-at-the-same-time/662 "2025-11-11T16:52:45Z")
I have a Knot and a few Grids connected to a synth. All works well, with the Grids sending cc data to the synth. Now I want to add a second MIDI controller, say a MIDI controller keyboard. Can I simply plug the keyboard… --- ## [How to update Knot firmware?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-to-update-knot-firmware/581)
**Author:** [@user187](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user187)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2025, 8:58am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/how-to-update-knot-firmware/581 "2025-07-10T08:58:16Z")
I’m trying to update the knot firmware but I keep getting the following error message: An unexpected error is keeping you from copying the file. If you continue to receive this error, you can use the error code to searc… --- ## [Using Grid Modules to control an Empress Zoia](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-grid-modules-to-control-an-empress-zoia/470)
**Author:** [@LJo](https://forum.intech.studio/u/LJo)\ **Replies:** 10\ **Last updated:** [April 30, 2025, 1:46am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-grid-modules-to-control-an-empress-zoia/470 "2025-04-30T01:46:24Z")
Has anyone managed to connect an Empress Zoia to grid modules to control Zoia parameters through MIDI CC? I am guessing that in addition to one or more Grid modules (which I already have), I would need a Knot module, an… --- ## [Using knot with looper end of chain not working](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-knot-with-looper-end-of-chain-not-working/391)
**Author:** [@user117](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user117)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [January 24, 2025, 9:31am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/using-knot-with-looper-end-of-chain-not-working/391 "2025-01-24T09:31:00Z")
Hi there. I am using knot and trying to use without having to use another midi merger. The set up that works is knot to Torso t-1 in. Torso thru and torso out to kenton midi merge. Kenton midi merge to digitakt 2 in. Di… --- ## [Knot - Feature Request/Suggestion: Additional 'mode' - MIDI Routing/Processing](https://forum.intech.studio/t/knot-feature-request-suggestion-additional-mode-midi-routing-processing/189)
**Author:** [@\_d4ydream](https://forum.intech.studio/u/_d4ydream)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 23, 2024, 8:07am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/knot-feature-request-suggestion-additional-mode-midi-routing-processing/189 "2024-05-23T08:07:43Z")
Hello devs, Would it be possible to explore the option of a third mode on the Knot? I’m not sure what the underlying platform/OS is but, if a ‘Routing/Processing’ mode could be explored, I could see a ton of feature val… --- ## [Simple CC controller to effects device not working](https://forum.intech.studio/t/simple-cc-controller-to-effects-device-not-working/118)
**Author:** [@user44](https://forum.intech.studio/u/user44)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 6, 2024, 11:45am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/simple-cc-controller-to-effects-device-not-working/118 "2024-03-06T11:45:38Z")
I am trying to setup a basic situation where my PBF4 is a simple cc control to a line 6 Helix (guitar special effects pedal). I have my helix set to receive cc#11 for reverb effect mix. Helix is set to OMNI, so any chan… --- ## [Experiencing some lag with Knot](https://forum.intech.studio/t/experiencing-some-lag-with-knot/94)
**Author:** [@Patrick](https://forum.intech.studio/u/Patrick)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2024, 12:01pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/experiencing-some-lag-with-knot/94 "2024-02-15T12:01:25Z")
Dear Intech-Team, first of all: I love Grid! It is exactly what I was looking for regarding the programmability. But there is one thing I have noticed with Knot. I use Grid (3 x PBF4) to controll the Elektron Digitak… --- ## [The Knot and Modular](https://forum.intech.studio/t/the-knot-and-modular/70)
**Author:** [@PHINYX](https://forum.intech.studio/u/PHINYX)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [January 21, 2024, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/the-knot-and-modular/70 "2024-01-21T18:40:24Z")
Just wondering if anyone has tried the Knot with a modular synth array. I have a TRS to MIDI adapter and my Novation Launchkey Mini MK3 works great with the MIDI module I have. Just wondering if the Knot would work to … --- ## [Is the Knot compatible with the Novation Launch Control XL2?](https://forum.intech.studio/t/is-the-knot-compatible-with-the-novation-launch-control-xl2/42)
**Author:** [@AndyRoid](https://forum.intech.studio/u/AndyRoid)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 18, 2023, 9:46am UTC](https://forum.intech.studio/t/is-the-knot-compatible-with-the-novation-launch-control-xl2/42 "2023-12-18T09:46:06Z")
Does anyone know if the Knot is compatible with the Novation Launch Control XL2? I’m hoping to control an Elektron Digitone with it. Cheers. AR