Intech Studio GRID3-EN16-D

Intech Studio Grid Series 3 EN16 Detent is a third-generation modular USB MIDI controller from the Grid line, built around 16 metal endless encoders with push switches arranged in a 4x4 grid. The GRID3-EN16-D variant uses stepped encoders – 20 clicks per full rotation – aimed at users who need precise, incremental parameter control without relying on visual feedback to track position.

16 Detent Encoders – Precision Through Touch

20 clicks per revolution means every step is unambiguously felt under the finger: you can count parameter increments, set a filter at exact points, or navigate hardware menus without looking up at a screen. Each encoder independently handles rotation, push, and the push+rotate combination – three separate actions per control, each assignable across four pages in Grid Editor. With 16 encoders and four pages of assignments, a single 107 x 107 mm module gives access to up to 192 independent actions.

RGB Feedback and Modular Expansion

Each encoder has an individual RGB LED configurable in Grid Editor – colours can mark channel groups, operating modes, or active pages, which is especially useful in dark stage environments. Magnetic side connectors with gold-plated pins allow connection to other Grid modules in any direction, with up to eight units running off a single USB-C cable. The injection-moulded base with a robust front panel holds up to daily studio use and live performance conditions alike.

KEY FEATURES

• 16x metal endless encoders with push – arranged in a 4x4 grid
• 20 detents per full rotation – precise stepped positioning without visual reference
• Velocity-sensitive rotation – faster turns produce larger value increments
• Each encoder handles rotation, push, and push+rotate as separate assignable actions
• Individual RGB LED indicator per encoder – fully configurable in Grid Editor
• 4 assignment pages switched via side utility button
• Magnetic side connectors with gold-plated pins – expandable to 8 Grid modules
• Programmable via Grid Editor (Lua API); supports MIDI and HID (keyboard, mouse, gamepad)
• Compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• SKU: GRID3-EN16-D
• Encoders: 16x metal, endless, with push, 20 detents/revolution
• Layout: 4x4 grid
• Indicators: individual RGB LED per encoder
• Connector: high-speed USB-C
• Power consumption: 250 mA
• Weight: approx. 200 g
• Housing: injection-moulded base, robust front panel
• Programming: Grid Editor (Lua API)