Novation Introduces Circuit Tracks

User videos:



Playlist:
Novation Circuit Tracks: First Look - https://patchwerks.com/
Novation Circuit Tracks Workflow & Sound Demo (no talking) - Bonedo Synthesizers
Novation CIRCUIT TRACKS — NEW improved design, MIDI SEQUENCER & audio inputs! - BoBeats
Circuit TRACKS vs Circuit OG: Review and full tutorial for Novation's new groovebox - loopop
Novation Circuit Tracks: New Feature Walkthrough - Red Means Recording
Novation Circuit Tracks: My Factory Patterns - Red Means Recording

And the press release:

"Introducing Novation Circuit Tracks

New groovebox encourages music makers to ‘create instinctively; perform immediately’

The latest in Novation’s Circuit family of grooveboxes has arrived! Circuit Tracks is an extraordinary standalone groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative FX and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker.

It’s engineered for immediacy and pure creative expression, making it a performer’s dream. Velocity-sensitive pads and tactile control with customisable patches bring music makers closer to their tracks. Features such as microtiming, probability and pattern mutate allow creators to define their signature sound, and keep inspired.

Common to all Circuit products is a screen-less workflow, and Circuit Tracks is no different. Fast, intuitive and straightforward, it allows for instinctive creativity, without hesitation. There are no complex menus to navigate and scroll through, just creativity accelerated.

Circuit Tracks is perfect for creators and performers on the go. Its rugged build quality, compact form factor and rechargeable battery make it the perfect travel partner: never too far away when inspiration hits.

Despite its size and portability, Circuit Tracks sounds colossal. Two polyphonic synth engines enable creative experimentation and sonic exploration. Hundreds of artist-made presets provide the perfect jumping-off point into moulding a unique sound. What’s more, samples can be loaded from a microSD card, then shaped to perfection and sequenced across the four drums tracks.

Above all, Circuit Tracks is a studio powerhouse. Equally at home alone or among other music machines, its full-size MIDI in, out, and thru, plus analogue sync out, complements other gear. Two MIDI sequencer tracks enable control and programming of external equipment, from drum machines to effects units. Audio inputs allow external sounds to be brought into and manipulated by Circuit Tracks. Outputs provide monitoring options for all occasions.

As with all other Novation equipment, Circuit Tracks is supercharged by Novation’s online companion, Components. Using the browser-based or standalone app, users can delve into the synth engine on screen, create patches with custom macros, load samples, make MIDI templates, backup projects, and get new artist-made sounds.

Circuit Tracks will be in-stores from 12th February 21, costing £359.99"

Check with the dealers on the right.

You can find additional details on Circuit Tracks on Novation's website here.

Novation Circuit Tracks Dawless Hardware Jams by Ascetic Wires

"Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jamming with Novation Circuit Tracks."

Playlist:
1. Dawless Hardware Techno Acid Jam #1: Novation Circuit Tracks + Cyclone Analogic TT-303 & Roland TB-3
1. Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jam #2: Novation Circuit Tracks + Cyclone TT-303 MK1 & Roland TB-3
3. Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jam #3: Novation Circuit Tracks + Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline (303).
4. Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jam #4: Novation Circuit Tracks + Roland TB-3 Touch Bassline (303).
5. Dawless Hardware Deep Techno Jam #5: Novation Circuit Tracks + Roland SP-404A Sampler (404, 404SX).
6. Dawless Hardware Deep Techno Jam #6: Novation Circuit Tracks + Roland SP-404A Sampler (404, 404SX).
7. Dawless Hardware Ambient Jam #7: Novation Circuit Tracks + Erica Pico System III & Modal CRAFTsynth.
8. Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jam #8: Novation Circuit Tracks + Pico System III & Modal CRAFTsynth
9. Dawless Hardware Melodic Techno Jam #9: Novation Circuit Tracks + Modal CRAFTsynth Wavetable Synth.

Novation - Circuit Tracks

videos uploaded by 2-Minute Warning

"My videos/tracks featuring the Novation - Circuit Tracks groovebox, consisting of:
- 2 synth tracks
- 2 MIDI tracks
- 4 drum tracks"

Playlist:
041▶️ Court Circuit ⚡ (Novation Circuit Tracks // Roland JU06A)
043▶️ Circuits (Novation Circuit Tracks // Circuit Mono Station + Bigsky + Walrus Audio Julianna)
049▶️ Polyribbon (Circuit Tracks + H9 // Ribbon + Julianna + Analog Drive + Bigsky)
054▶️ Bio-CyberPunk 🎸🤘(Minibrute + Data Corrupter + Strymon Timeline // Novation Circuit Tracks)
055▶️ Rooms (Korg Minilogue XD + Sinevibes Odds + Death By Audio Rooms // Novation Circuit Tracks)

Novation Circuit Tracks in-depth presentation with Enrique Martinez!

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video Nick Bigelow and Matthew Piecora explore the Novation Circuit Tracks with co-host Enrique Martinez of Novation.

Circuit Tracks is the agile groovebox for creating and performing electronic music without resistance. Two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks expand your sonic capabilities, and samples across four drums tracks can be loaded via microSD and shaped to perfection. Built in FX polish your sounds. Two dedicated MIDI tracks and a built-in battery make it the ideal for multi-device setups and for creators on the move.

Circuit Tracks in an all-in-one studio with two synth tracks, two MIDI tracks and four drum tracks: everything you need to create and perform music. Designed for electronic and dance music producers, the agile groovebox lets you lose yourself in a hands-on production workflow. Let your creativity thrive with the acclaimed, hands-on sequencer, with which you can create 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps sequences per track. Go off-grid with microtiming, and keep your music evolving with probability and pattern mutate.

Its colossal sound is provided by two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks. Load thousands of your own samples using the microSD card, and shape them to perfection across four drums tracks. Advanced FX lets you douse synths, drums, and incoming audio in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and punch with the master compressor.

Circuit Tracks gives you total control of your setup, with two dedicated MIDI tracks capable of sending notes and CC automation. Its comprehensive connectivity enables you to connect Circuit Tracks to your studio, with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out. Analogue audio outputs let you listen through the stereo line out or with headphones. The built-in rechargeable battery allows you to make beats anywhere.

Order the Novation Circuit Tracks here: https://bit.ly/circuit_tracks​

https://patchwerks.com/
Hosts: Nick Bigelow, Matthew Piecora, Enrique Martinez
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live"

Novation Circuit Tracks: All Preset Patterns!

video by Patchwerks Seattle

"In this video we listen to all presets projects and patterns that ship with the new Novation Circuit tracks!

Circuit Tracks is the agile groovebox for creating and performing electronic music without resistance. Two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks expand your sonic capabilities, and samples across four drums tracks can be loaded via microSD and shaped to perfection. Built in FX polish your sounds. Two dedicated MIDI tracks and a built-in battery make it the ideal for multi-device setups and for creators on the move.

Circuit Tracks in an all-in-one studio with two synth tracks, two MIDI tracks and four drum tracks: everything you need to create and perform music. Designed for electronic and dance music producers, the agile groovebox lets you lose yourself in a hands-on production workflow. Let your creativity thrive with the acclaimed, hands-on sequencer, with which you can create 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps sequences per track. Go off-grid with microtiming, and keep your music evolving with probability and pattern mutate.

Its colossal sound is provided by two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks. Load thousands of your own samples using the microSD card, and shape them to perfection across four drums tracks. Advanced FX lets you douse synths, drums, and incoming audio in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and punch with the master compressor.

Circuit Tracks gives you total control of your setup, with two dedicated MIDI tracks capable of sending notes and CC automation. Its comprehensive connectivity enables you to connect Circuit Tracks to your studio, with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out. Analogue audio outputs let you listen through the stereo line out or with headphones. The built-in rechargeable battery allows you to make beats anywhere.

Order the Novation Circuit Tracks here: https://bit.ly/circuit_tracks​

https://patchwerks.com/​​
Video by: Matthew Piecora (aka EZBOT)
https://www.ezbot.live​"

Novation's New Circuit Rhythm w/ Direct Sampling Arrives

NovationTV Intro & Tutorial videos.

User Videos: Playlist:
Gabe Miller Music Beats on the Novation Circuit Rhythm (multiple genres, custom sounds)
Gabe Miller Music First Day with the Novation Circuit Rhythm
loopop Review: Circuit RHYTHM vs TRACKS // Full sampling and workflow tutorial for Novation's new sampler

First announced on May 9th, Novation's latest Circuit Rhythm is here.

Details via Novation:

"Introducing Novation Circuit Rhythm

Sample, make beats, and perform like never before, with the latest addition to the Circuit family. The wait is finally over. The next addition to our Novation Circuit family is here to bring new life to beatmaking and turn samples in to stellar tracks. With eight sample tracks, built-in recording, performance effects, on-the-go capabilities and more, Circuit Rhythm is the beatmaker’s best friend. In a brand-new direction for Novation, Circuit Rhythm puts sampling in the spotlight and provides a whole host of fresh features aimed to take beatmaking to new heights.

Sampling is at the heart of Circuit Rhythm. Record straight into Circuit Rhythm through the audio inputs, and instantly capture sound from records, synths, or even a phone. Designed with a focus on immediate sampling and artistic expression, users can capture creative ideas quickly and stay inspired.

With a lightning-fast sequencer, beatmakers can start turning those samples into killer beats with ease. Whether playing in drums, making basslines or chopping straight from vinyl, music makers can play back samples however they want and listen through stereo out or with headphones. Re-sample and sculpt sounds with limitless creative possibilities.

Circuit Rhythm’s eight sample tracks, each with their own 32-step patterns chainable for 256 steps per track, gives creators sample space to find their groove and craft killer tracks, all with an intuitive screenless workflow, common to all Circuit products. Stay quantised or give beats real human feel and go off-grid and record to micro steps. Keep beats interesting with probability and pattern mutate.

Performers can take to the stage with Circuit Rhythm and bring vibrant performance- focused Grid FX to their beats. Give samples character with beat repeat, vinyl simulation, and many more effects to really create massive sound. Circuit Rhythm is well-equipped to handle any scenario and is brilliant for making dope beats in the studio or used to capture creative ideas for beatmakers on the move. Make Circuit Rhythm part of a studio set up with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out, and monitoring through audio or headphone outputs.

Circuit Rhythm is completely portable. With a compact and tough build, built-in rechargeable battery and microSD card slot for expandable storage or loading in samples and projects, music makers never have to stop creating with Circuit Rhythm.

With Novation’s online companion Components, Circuit Rhythm’s creative potential expands even further. Users can dive into Circuit Rhythm using the browser-based or standalone desktop app, and load samples, backup projects, download artist-made soundpacks, and create custom patches so that creators can give their music production their unique flavour.

For more information, visit the Circuit Rhythm product page, and see the groovebox in action."

Click the pics for higher res versions.

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Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald - Novation Circuit version

video upload by Guinan

"Time for the first British acid house hit and another Hacienda favourite. The Manchester act A Guy Called Gerald blew up the Manchester music scene with his 808 and 303 tour-de-force. He's still making excellent music ‪@AGuyCalledGeraldTV‬ #voodooray

Everything you hear was programmed into the Novation Circuit and played ‘live’ straight out of the headphone jack into my phone. No extra effects or outboard gear are used during playback.

The ‪@IsotonikStudios‬ sound pack RB 303 by Yves Big City got me thinking about how capable the Novation Circuit could be for a blast of acid house. I hope this attempt gets close to the flavour of the original. • DEMO - RB 303 - Novation Circuit Pack by Y... [posted here]

‪@GyuBeats‬ has done some great video breakdowns of the track and is obviously a fan. Big thanks as he helped me track down some of the original samples. • Why Does VOODOO RAY Still Sound Fresh Today?

I also found the following website which is a fantastic resource of patterns for 303-soundalikes. It just had to be called Acid Tabs….. https://acid-tabs.com/303_patterns.ph...

I hope you like the track – drop a comment if there is an 80’s or 90’s track you’d like to see a version of.

Synth nerd details;
The 808 sounds are a mix of samples from Isotonik and a pack that is sometimes free called 808 From Mars.

The vocal samples are from a surprising source of an old comedy routine from Peter Cook and Dudley Moore. The ‘voodoo ray’ sample is actually cut from a snatch of Peter Cook saying 'voodoo rage'.

A key part of the track is the excellent singing of Nicola Collier. I didn’t have a singer to hand and I wasn’t going to impose my dulcet tones on the world. The ‘singing’ is therefore played on the Arturia plug-in ‘Augmented Voices’.

I hope it fills the gap for now and doesn’t detract from the overall track.

All samples are edited and positioned on drum pads then sequenced/played on the Drum 4 track of the circuit."

Voodoo Ray/A Guy Called Gerald (Circuit Tracks & Rolands Version )

video upload by Guinan

"'Say Hello To My Little Friends'…..

Something a little different again. This is a reworking of one of my earlier videos but with an 'acidic' twist. At the time there were comments wondering how it would sound with Roland synths rather than my attempts at recreating the sound using the internal synth engine.

I couldn’t resist the challenge, so the Circuit Tracks has some company in the form of a Roland T-8 and S-1 Aira. The T-8 is a drum machine based on a selection of classic Roland sounds, but it has the added bonus of a very good TB303 emulation.

The Roland S-1 on the other hand is a 4-voice recreation of the classic 80’s synth, the SH-101. An awesome synth in it's own right it's a great partner for the Tracks to use with one of the external MIDI tracks.

Both of these Roland originals were an essential part of the classic Acid House sound and the track, ‘Voodoo Ray’ so this seemed a natural Circuit Tracks project to rework. I’ll keep a separate playlist of any tracks with external gear to keep my main playlist Tracks only.

For this video I’ve copied the patterns across to the Midi 1 & 2 tracks, hooked up both of the Roland individually to the MIDI Out and Thru (setup in Advanced Setup to be individual MIDI Outs). Each of the Roland boxes are then fed into each of the Audio Inputs so they can be panned, level altered and have effects applied individually. Each of the Roland boxes are not using their own sequencers but are just being used as slave MIDI synths playing the patterns sent via MIDI from the Circuit Tracks. T-8 bass was set to MIDI Ch3 and S-1 to Ch4 to match the default channels for these tracks."

Novation Circuit Tracks on the Beach in Destin, Florida #1 2023

video upload by G Tracks

"WELCOME BACK!!!!! Yves has done it again with his new Delorean Dream 3 pack. This is me GTracks using the Novation Circuit Tracks and the Delorean Dream 3 pack to bring you this Track called "TALKING BACK". Yves Big City Mastering has created this pack with huge sounds and patches that stand out from the rest. This is part of a series of Tracks using this pack and the Novation Circuit and the Novation Circuit Tracks to bring you along for an unforgettable ride. I can't say enough about the pack and the samples! They are great and everyone should have this pack in there components software. I beta tested this pack before it came out and Yves was AWSOME throughout; the final pack is worth every penny to pick up @IsotonikStudios The creators put a lot of time into these packs to ensure that we have quality samples to work with when we are creating our own music. Please Like and Subscribe and stay tuned for more Great Tracks. Thanks for watching, best heard with headphones 🎧 Let's go make some music 🎵🎶🎵🎶
#wearenovation #circuittracks #novation #novationcircuittracks #novationcircuit #drummachines #techno #dance #edm #trance #dawless #Tascam #Portacapturex8 #googlepixel #googlepixel7pro #isotonikstudios #yvesbigcity #deloreandream3 #gtracks #letsgo Make some DAWLESS music

MY SETUP: Novation Circuit Tracks

Pack used is Delorean Dream 3 https://isotonikstudios.com/product/d..."

Jams on the Novation Circuit Tracks by Surfin Bear Beats

Playlist:
Lofi hip hop jam on the circuit tracks
Novation Circuit Tracks Lofi boom bap inspired jam
Novation Circuit Tracks || Lofi Boom Bap Inspired jam || Warm Fuzzy Bass
Lofi boom bap jam on the circuit tracks
Novation Circuit tracks || Modular Boom Bap || 80s film synth vibes

https://surfinbear.bandcamp.com

Novation Circuit Rhythm - Deep Dive with -CALC- (Part 1) // Novation Live

video by NovationTV

"In this live stream -CALC- introduces the brand new member of the Circuit family, the Novation Circuit Rhythm. This is the first in a series of three live streams and will be a deep-dive session. We will explore the key features and workflow found within this versatile sampler and groovebox. We’ll look at the powerful sampler features combined with the lightning-fast sequencing capabilities and what makes this the perfect tool for the modern beatmaker.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm: http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"

Novation Circuit Rhythm - Deep Dive with -CALC- (Part 2) // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In the second of this series -CALC- will explore some of the amazing ways the Novation Circuit Rhythm can be used to create and sculpt your music. We’ll dig deeper into techniques such as Slicing, Slice recording, Sample Recording, Resampling and Grid FX, and how we can combine all of these features to take productions to the next level.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm: http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"

Novation Circuit Rhythm - Performances and Chat with Red Means Recording // Novation Live

video upload by NovationTV

"In the final of the Novation Circuit Rhythm introduction live streams -CALC- will be joined by Jeremy Blake AKA @Red Means Recording.

Performing live on Circuit Rhythm and geeking out about the latest addition to the Circuit family. We’ll also be quizzing Jeremy for tips and tricks he developed whilst working on the session content included with Circuit Rhythm.

Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilising the built-in rechargeable battery.

--- Discover Circuit Rhythm:
http://bit.ly/CircuitRhythm"

Hechaar (Novation Circuit Tracks Ambient)

video upload by Atavist Gleam

"This time recorded with an actual camera (Fujifilm X-A1) and not a smartphone.

Slightly EQ'd.

Recorded via Presonus Audiobox USB 96 into Audacity.

I used the sounds made by Chris Steplowski - SYNTH-PATCHES dot COM

Samples made by me."

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Discopolis 2.0/Kris Menace & Lifelike (Novation Circuit Tracks Beach Mix)

video upload by Guinan

"I'm travelling so I hope you enjoy some of the slightly different videos I'm posting. This weeks video is a reworking of a track I put out last month following a suggestion by @DerrynGrierson
I wasn't happy with audio/video on the original (see below) so this is a reworking of the same.

Kris Menace & Lifelike have released multiple versions of the track so I feel pretty justified in putting out another mix of the track! I thought however I had to come up with something new so this was re-programmed and then played live on the beach! The line out went straight into a Zoom LiveTrak L6 so everything you hear is just as it was played on the Circuit Tracks 'on the beach'.

It's harder than it looks playing live on a beach (the tide was coming in....). I missed the filter sweep in the track completely! Stay tuned to the end, if you can, to see what a beautiful place this was played at.

Till next time, stay tuned."

Discopolis/Kris Menace & Lifelike (Novation Circuit Tracks Version)
video upload by Guinan

"This week’s track is the 2005 cult club-classic, ‘Discopolis’ by Kris Menace (an alias of DJ Christoph Hoeffel) and Lifelike. Recreating this was suggested by subscriber @DerrynGrierson. Thanks for the excellent suggestion Derryn!

It’s very likely I’ve heard this but it hadn’t been something I’d really noticed. I absolutely LOVE it and it has been a pleasure listening to the (very) numerous mixes and remixes to get an idea as to how to recreate this onto the Novation Circuit Tracks.

It features a very prominent sample from the start of the Italo-disco song 'Another Life' by Kano. Incidentally this sample is also used elsewhere (e.g. by Nero) so you might recognise it. I was able to find and use the same sample and build the song around it.

Everything you hear was programmed and played on the Novation Circuit Tracks. No extra synths/effects were used in the playback and the stereo track has not been remastered or otherwise altered.

I’m trying out a different way of filming/recording these direct to camera so apologies if the video is a bit dark. Almost knocked over the mirrorball too!

I hope you enjoy this track and come back again for other future recreations. Thanks for watching."

Novation Circuit using Delorean Dream 3 pack Video #2

video upload by G Tracks

"WELCOME BACK!!!!! Yves has done it again with his new Delorean Dream 3 pack. This is me GTracks using the Novation Circuit and the Delorean Dream 3 pack to bring you this Track. The work flow is a little different from the Circuit Tracks and I am not as perfect as I would like to be with the timing but the grittiness of the Circuit still shines through. Yves Big City Mastering has created this pack with huge sounds and patches that stand out from the rest. This is the beginning of a series of Tracks using this pack and the Novation Circuit and the Novation Circuit Tracks to bring you along for an unforgettable ride. I can't say enough about the pack and the samples! They are great and everyone should have this pack in there components software. I beta tested this pack before it came out and Yves was AWSOME throughout; the final pack is worth every penny to pick up @IsotonikStudios The creators put a lot of time into these packs to ensure that we have quality samples to work with when we are creating our own music. Please Like and Subscribe and stay tuned for more Great Tracks. Thanks for watching, best heard with headphones 🎧 Let's go make some music 🎵🎶🎵🎶

#wearenovation #circuittracks #novation #novationcircuittracks #novationcircuit #drummachines #techno #dance #edm #trance #dawless #Tascam #Portacapturex8 #googlepixel #googlepixel7pro #isotonikstudios #yvesbigcity #deloreandream3 #gtracks #letsgo Make some DAWLESS music

MY SETUP:
Novation Circuit

Pack used is Delorean Dream 3 available soon!!!!!!!!!!"

Novation Circuit Components Updated to V1.3

Published on Aug 4, 2016 NovationTV

Novation // Circuit 1.3 - Components


Update: videos above added.

The Novation Circuit continues to get better and better. The latest via Novation:

"Circuit v1.3 Brings exciting new Sample Flip functionality and greater software flexibility.

The free v1.3 firmware update for Novation’s Circuit groovebox makes it more streamlined and powerful than ever. The update, which is recommended for all users, delivers several feature requests from Circuit’s dedicated owners’ group, plus a number of usability tweaks that make Circuit one of the most capable music-making platforms on the market.

Sample Flip
The brand new Sample Flip function lets you create multi-sample drum lines on each of Circuit’s drum tracks. In previous versions of Circuit firmware, only one sound could be used on each drum track. Now, you can select a different sample for each step in all four of the drum tracks. So for example, you can have a kick and a snare on ‘Drum 1’, freeing up other tracks for additional instrumentation or sample playback. This totally transforms Circuit’s drum- and sample-programming functionality and opens it up to new styles of music.

Sample Preview
This commonly requested feature lets you play and preview your samples without programming them into a pattern. In the studio, this speeds up the drum-programming process immensely due to the speed at which you can audition sounds. On stage, you can live-play any sample along to your existing drum patterns, using Circuit’s velocity-sensitive pads. Let the finger-drumming commence.

Session Colours & Single Session Backup
Using the Circuit Librarian — part of the Components suite of browser-based tools (see below) — you can now change the colour of the LED that represents your Session on the Circuit hardware. This means you can use colours to differentiate styles — pink for house, orange for Techno, for example — or to discern between different sections of your songs: green for intros, purple for main sections, say. Also new with Circuit v1.3 is the facility to manage sessions individually, rather than in a batch of 32.

Sound Management
Updates have been made to the Sample Import tool in Circuit Components (more information below). You can now change the placement of your samples so you can, for example, group similar sounds together to make it easier to remember which sample is on which pad. (For example, you could have kick drums on row 1; snares on row 2; vocal snippets on row 3.)

Bug Fixes
A bug relating to the timing of Session switching (leading to the very occasional missed playback of sounds on step one of the proceeding Session) has been fixed. Long samples, which were automatically faded out in prior versions of the Firmware, can now be played in their entirety, providing there is sufficient sample space on the Circuit.

About Circuit Components
Components is a suite of tools, launched in April 2016, that are accessed through a web portal at https://components.novationmusic.com. Here, you can import samples, organise your backups, and find links to download the latest firmware. Circuit Components uses browser-based Web-MIDI and is compatible with Google Chrome and Opera browsers.

Our commitment to future firmware
Circuit has a fast-growing and active user base, who are regularly making feature suggestions.

Releasing regular feature updates has always been part of the product roadmap for Circuit, so expect more features in the months to come. For now, we’re confident that the new functionality of Circuit v1.3 will keep you occupied for the foreseeable future."

See my review & iPad editor for the initial version of Circuit here.

Chordset - LDM ROLI Blocks Novation Circuit Pack

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"The LDM ROLI Blocks Novation Circuit Pack consists of 7 unique custom-built Roli Lightpad M apps designed to expand the control and possibilities of the Novation Circuit. Play samples chromatically, do some fingerdrumming, or bring full tactile control of Synth Macros using Aftertouch and Slide! The pack also includes a Circuit pack with 64 specially designed patches and samples to demonstrate the power of the apps.

These 7 custom-built Roli Lightpad M apps have been created to open up a whole new level of functionality and incredible tactile control of synth parameters of the Novation Circuit.

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Novation Circuit Tracks on the Beach in Destin, Florida #3 2023

video upload by G Tracks

"WELCOME BACK!!!!! Yves has done it again with his new Delorean Dream 3 pack. This is me GTracks using the Novation Circuit Tracks and the Delorean Dream 3 pack to bring you this Track called " Blazing Star " . Yves Big City Mastering has created this pack with huge sounds and patches that stand out from the rest. This is part of a series of Tracks using this pack and the Novation Circuit and the Novation Circuit Tracks to bring you along for an unforgettable ride. I can't say enough about the pack and the samples! They are great and everyone should have this pack in there components software. I beta tested this pack before it came out and Yves was AWSOME throughout; the final pack is worth every penny to pick up @IsotonikStudios The creators put a lot of time into these packs to ensure that we have quality samples to work with when we are creating our own music. Please Like and Subscribe and stay tuned for more Great Tracks. Thanks for watching, best heard with headphones 🎧 Let's go make some music 🎵🎶🎵🎶"

Novation Circuit Tracks Pack Updates!

video upload by Red Means Recording

"I've converted my first two OG Novation Circuit Packs into one big mega pack for the new Novation Circuit Tracks! Grab it here: https://redmeansrecording.gumroad.com...

The new Mega Pack includes:

01 Circuit pack for Circuit Tracks
03 Sample sets (1 in the pack, 3 as RAW .wavs to swap out)
01 Synth Bank of 112 patches
112 individual synth patches
8 Demo sessions

Novation Circuit Tracks at Perfect Circuit: https://bit.ly/3dxVKEv"

Novation Circuit Tracks on the Beach in Destin, Florida #2 2023

video upload by G Tracks

"WELCOME BACK!!!!! Yves has done it again with his new Delorean Dream 3 pack. This is me GTracks using the Novation Circuit Tracks and the Delorean Dream 3 pack to bring you this Track called 'Let's get it on'. Yves Big City Mastering has created this pack with huge sounds and patches that stand out from the rest. This is part of a series of Tracks using this pack and the Novation Circuit and the Novation Circuit Tracks to bring you along for an unforgettable ride. I can't say enough about the pack and the samples! They are great and everyone should have this pack in there components software. I beta tested this pack before it came out and Yves was AWSOME throughout; the final pack is worth every penny to pick up @IsotonikStudios The creators put a lot of time into these packs to ensure that we have quality samples to work with when we are creating our own music. Please Like and Subscribe and stay tuned for more Great Tracks. Thanks for watching, best heard with headphones 🎧 Let's go make some music 🎵🎶🎵🎶"

Novation Circuit Tracks on the Beach in Destin, Florida #5

video upload by G Tracks

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Novation Circuit Tracks & Associates - Buchla 208C Easel Command, Monome Norns, 1010Music Bluebox -

video by -CALC-

See this post for additional details and demos of Novation's new Circuit Tracks.

"Perhaps not quite what most folks are expecting from an early Circuit Tracks video but this is a versatile bit of kit and it was a fun late night birthday jam. Circuit Tracks is firmly at the centre.

Tracks is controlling the Norns OOOOOO script with MIDI mappings, all the loops in OOOOOO were recorded directly from the Circuit Track's Synth. The Circuit Tracks synth is actually kick ass when you delve deep into it and make it work for you. There is a ton of power in it.

Circuit Tracks also sequencing the Summit (bass line) and Rossum Electro Assimil8or - through CV.OCD (additional drums).
This is the first proper recording with the Buchla 208C Easel Command and at the moment its just burbling nicely in the background. I've been waiting for a long time to get this and it will definitely feature a lot more prominently in the future.
I'm still learning this total classic beast and I think I will be for the rest of my life but it also pairs really really well with the Circuit Tracks' sequencer.

Special shout out to the 1010 Music Bluebox too. It is such a handy device and way more useful than I imagined. Especially paired with the Norns.... thats a power combo.

Some tasty video stuff thanks to the Sleepy Circuits Hypno. I ran the video back through the Hypno for some lovely Psychedelics. It's clunky with external video but its good."