Intech Studio GRID3-VSN1-L

Intech Studio Grid Series 3 VSN1 (screen left) is a third-generation modular USB MIDI controller from the Grid line, featuring a programmable LCD display, a high-precision jog wheel, and eight Gateron Hall effect switches. The GRID3-VSN1-L variant differs from the -R version solely in the screen position – placed on the left side of the panel – which affects ergonomics depending on the physical layout of your desk or live rig.

Screen on the Left – Ergonomics by Design

Positioning the 320 x 240 px display on the left side of the panel is a practical choice: when the VSN1 sits as part of a larger Grid module arrangement with additional controllers to its right, the screen stays fully visible and unobstructed. Four tactile buttons below the display handle page navigation or act as freely assignable shortcuts. The screen is fully programmable via the Lua API in Grid Editor – parameter values, custom widgets, bank names, and level indicators can all be shown directly on the unit, eliminating the need to glance back at a computer monitor.

Jog Wheel and Hall Effect Switches – Full Travel Control

The endless high-precision jog wheel handles DAW timeline scrubbing, precise synth parameter tuning, and navigation in video or generative software. Eight Gateron Hall effect switches with MX-style stems track the entire travel of each keypress – not just the actuation point – enabling pressure-to-CC, pressure-to-velocity, and other continuous MIDI mappings. The magnetic modular connector attaches to additional Grid modules in any direction, with the entire chain powered and managed over a single USB-C cable.

KEY FEATURES

• 320 x 240 px LCD display on the left side of the panel – programmable via Lua API
• High-precision endless jog wheel with push function
• 8x Gateron Hall effect switches (MX-style stems) – full travel pressure detection
• 4 tactile buttons below the screen for navigation and action assignment
• Magnetic modular connector – attaches to other Grid controllers in any direction
• RGB LED indicators for each control element
• Compatible with macOS, Windows, Linux, and mobile platforms
• Supports MIDI and HID (keyboard, mouse, gamepad) over USB
• L variant – screen positioned on the left side of the panel

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• SKU: GRID3-VSN1-L
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 107 x 107 x 38 mm
• Weight: 0.220 kg
• Display: LCD 320 x 240 px
• Switches: 8x Gateron Hall effect, MX-style stems
• Encoder: endless high-precision jog wheel
• Connector: USB-C
• Power consumption: 250 mA
• Housing: aluminium
• Programming: Grid Editor (Lua API)