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Monday, March 09, 2026

Acid - Novation Circuit Tracks Sound Pack by A Force Truly Evil


video upload by A Force Truly Evil

"Available here: https://sci-fiaudio.com/product/acid/

YOUR NOVATION CIRCUIT TRACKS — REBORN AS A MODERN ACID MACHINE. FROM TIMELESS ACID HOUSE TO RAVE TECHNO

ACID transforms your Novation Circuit Tracks into a modern Acid machine, designed for genres such as Classic Acid, Acid House, Techno, Detroit Techno, Acid Techno, Hard Techno and Rave genres.

Roland TB-303 behaviour emulated — with a more modern sound, yet fully capable of delivering the classic tone. Modernised and expanded.

The pack includes 128 patches in total:
96 authentic 303-style Acid sounds plus 32 additional sounds, including a strong selection of polyphonic material such as chords and classic genre sounds to expand your productions beyond classic monophonic Acid lines.

All patches respond to velocity where appropriate, allowing expressive control and dynamic performances directly from the Circuit Tracks pads.

The 303-style patches are programmed to recreate the behaviour and response of the original machine — from timeless Acid House to harder Acid Techno and underground rave territories — featuring velocity-based accent behaviour, glide response, LFO modulation for evolving movement, and powerful modern distortion algorithms with delay and reverb send effects.

Completed with 64 drum samples (House, Techno, Hard Techno, 707, 808, 909 and more), ACID becomes a complete production toolkit — effectively turning Circuit Tracks into a purpose-built Acid production machine."

novation circuit tracks circuit rhythm techno trance electronica jam


video upload by Underground Modulation

"🔥 Energetic Techno Groovebox Jam | Dawless Performance

In this video I perform an energetic techno groovebox jam using two powerful machines: the Novation Circuit Tracks and the Novation Circuit Rhythm. This dawless techno setup shows how these two grooveboxes perfectly complement each other in a live performance environment.

Both Circuits handle rhythmic and melodic elements, creating a full techno track entirely from hardware sequencing. The Circuit Tracks provides synth parts and sequencing, while the Circuit Rhythm adds powerful drum patterns and sample-based grooves. Everything is performed and sequenced live on the devices, making this a true hardware techno jam .

The final mastering of the track was done in Ableton Live to polish the sound while keeping the raw energy of the live performance.

If you enjoy dawless techno jams, groovebox performances, and electronic music hardware, this setup is a great example of how compact gear can produce a powerful underground techno sound."

Sunday, March 08, 2026

Synth Diaries: Novation Circuit


video upload by Tokyo-Noise

Circuit
Demon Core Oscillator
Synthbox
Plinky

"Virtual analog, analog DCOs, wavetables, samples. Enough oscillators and synth engines for a 30 min show."

Saturday, March 07, 2026

Road Session 03 — Hypnotic Techno (138 BPM)


video upload by Korrnelius

"138 BPM Hypnotic Techno "Red Horizon". Live hardware set
No overdubs, no post-production. One continuous take.

Gear:
– Novation Circuit Tracks
– Novation K-Station
– Novation LaunchControl XL
– Ableton Live (Valhalla Supermassive)"

in a van, down by the river

The Missing Controller in Most Studios - The Novation Launch Control 3


video upload by Sanjay C

"In this video, I take a closer look at the Novation Launch Control 3, a compact MIDI controller designed to give you hands-on control over your DAW, plugins, and mixes. With 16 endless encoders, an OLED display, and RGB LED feedback, it promises a more tactile workflow than using a mouse. I’ll walk through five ways this controller can improve your music production workflow, show how it works with popular DAWs like Ableton Live, and highlight a small detail that makes it surprisingly useful in real-world setups. I’ll also compare it to the Launch Control XL MK3 and talk about whether the smaller version is really the best value for your money."

Timestamps
00:00 Overview
01:33 Control
03:05 Standout feature
04:43 Mixing
05:33 Stage and Studio
06:51 VS the XL
07:52 Custom Modes
09:12 Missing features
10:21 Alternatives
11:09 Final thoughts

And one from Sweetwater:

Novation Launch Control 3 Demo: Great for Mixing, Plugins & MIDI Hardware

video upload by Sweetwater Soundcheck

"Watch as we demonstrate the deep DAW integration inside Ableton Live, showing you how to seamlessly toggle between DAW Mixer mode for panning and sends and DAW Control mode for mapping third-party plugins!"

Chapters:
00:00 — Intro & What to Expect
00:30 — Physical Hardware, Layout & I/O Connections
01:15 — The 16 Endless Encoders & RGB LEDs
01:55 — The Crisp OLED Display Features
02:25 — DAW Mixer Mode (Ableton Live Panning & Sends Demo)
04:10 — DAW Control Mode (Controlling Third-party Plugins)
05:05 — Track Management Buttons (Arm, Mute, Solo, Select)
05:50 — 5-pin MIDI Connectivity & Hardware Control
06:25 — Custom Modes & Novation Components
06:45 — Included Software Bundle
07:05 — Final Thoughts & Sweetwater Info "

Dreamy Melodic Trance | Novation Peak + Minilogue XD + Micromonsta 2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 18


video upload by STEHRÆON

"Live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

That was the first time I used five synth layers. Micromonsta 2 worked in bi-timbral Combi mode with two stacked layers because of limited sequencing resource of the Cirtcuit Tracks (only 4 MIDI tracks)-
Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2 (bi-trimbral stacked), Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

Thursday, March 05, 2026

Circuit Tracks thru ModFX BiTrMan (Practical Ghosters)


video upload by HardtekStudios

"The Novation Circuit Tracks is run into the Alesis BITrMan, a multiFX Mangler. God, I love manglers! I’ll be playing with new angles this year, so please provide some feedback."

Wednesday, March 04, 2026

Elektron Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40


video uploads by Elektron

Playlist:

1. Syntakt - OS Delivery Service
"Syntakt levels up. OS 1.40 introduces Twinshot - a dual sample player machine offering a playful and versatile complement to Syntakt’s existing digital and analog possibilities. And that’s not all. This OS also brings a range of features that offer extra fun, more control, deeper sound design, and greater personalisation. Explore Track Layering and Track Choking, Filter Pan, Control All Config, Prepare Mutes, Snap on Parameter Locks, Key Tracking, and lots more."
2. Explore Syntakt 1.40's New Features
Elin Piel takes you through some of the other features that arrive with Syntakt 1.40, on top of the Twinshot sample player machine.
3. Syntakt + Samples: Introducing Twinshot
Twinshot - arriving on OS 1.40 - is a machine that brings sample playback to Syntakt, with 64 global samples and dual-layer blending per track. The excellent Elin Piel explores how you can combine transient and body, reverse your sample, drive, and modulate them, opening up all kinds of new sonic possibilities on Syntakt.
4. How to Add Samples to Syntakt
Elin Piel guides you through upgrading your Syntakt OS and getting it ready for sample fun, courtesy of the new to 1.40 Twinshot machine.
Syntakt 1.40 – 7 Power-Ups That Completely Redefine It

video upload by Sineway

"Syntakt firmware 1.40 just dropped - and yes, it plays samples now. But that's not the real story.

After spending serious time with this firmware, I found 7 power-ups that completely change what this machine is capable of. We're talking new oscillator colors, evolving morph engines, harmonic stacking with real instrument samples, character layering that captures the soul of your synths, track linking with analog filter routing, stereo filter panning, and performance upgrades that make jamming more intuitive than ever.

This isn't about drum one-shots. This is about what sampling unlocks for sound design, harmony, and musicality on a machine that already had serious creative depth.

All sounds in this video come from my own sample library recorded from my synthesizers — including the Novation Peak, Sequential Fourm, and Arturia AstroLab 37. The full sample pack and project files are available on my Patreon.

Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:21 The new machine: SP Twin Shot
0:50 Power-Up 1: Oscillator Mode - Adding new colors to your sound
2:22 Using more traditional oscillators
3:06 How to make a static one-shot sample sound more animated
5:05 Power-Up 2: Morph Engine - Evolving, rich sounds
6:05 Macros make the morphing even more powerful
7:13 Power-Up 3: Harmonic Stacking - Play chords with one voice
9:21 Power-Up 4: Character Layering - Steal the soul of a synth
11:25 How to add sustain to one-shot sounds
12:18 How to fade in the sustained part of the sound
13:09 Power-Up 5: Track Linking - Insanely powerful
14:52 Kick triggering FX Block for lazy side-chaining
15:54 The most amazing part of Track Linking
17:17 How to combine rich digital oscillators with snappy analog filters
18:39 Power-Up 6: Filter Panning - Syntakt can sound WIDE!
20:41 Power-Up 7: Performance Upgrades - Starting with Key Tracking
22:52 Ctrl+All can now be configured
23:54 Choke Groups
24:24 Quick performance demo"

forever changed ... first track with Elektron Syntakt OS 1.40

video upload by substan

"Entirely new worlds have opened up for the already great Syntakt.

A performance on the Elektron Syntakt.
Recorded in one take into Zoom M4..
Mastered in post.

As always .. the project file, samples, music and Sound Pack are available for my patrons.
The great support from my patrons makes all of this possible ... thank you so much guys !! / substan

Substan Bandcamp Page: https://substan.bandcamp.com"

Tuesday, March 03, 2026

Novation Introduces New Launch Control


Meet The NEW Launch Control: What does it do? video upload by Novation

Find out more about Launch Control - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...
Discover the Launch Control range - https://novationmusic.com/launch-cont...
Explore Launch Control XL - https://novationmusic.com/products/la...

Watch our livestream feature dive walkthrough for the new Launch Control - [BELOW] News Story - https://bit.ly/_Discover_The_NEW_Laun...

"We’re excited to unveil the latest generation of our most compact control surface, Launch Control 3 - available to order now. This video gives you an overview of everything our new Launch Control can do for you and your unique workflow.

Our new controller packs the most powerful features of Launch Control XL 3 into a smaller footprint and is perfect for adding an extra layer of tactile control to any studio or stage setup. Launch Control is a compact and highly portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a new OLED display.

Launch Control comes bundled with studio-grade software to get you started. Ableton Live Lite lets you record, launch and perform, while Cubase LE is ideal for songwriting and production projects. You also receive a selection of plugins from Klevgrand, Baby Audio and Output.

Chapters:
00:00 - Introducing the new Launch Control
00:24 - Launch Control Feature Overview
00:55 - Launch Control's DAW Integration
01:17 - Launch Control's DAW Control and Mixer Features
01:53 - Launch Control's Hardware Integration
02:08 - Launch Control's Custom Modes
02:19 - Launch Control: The DAW, Plugin, and Hardware Control Surface"

Launch Control | Everything you need to know | Livestream

video upload by Novation

Novation Launch Control MK3 // Here's what's new // Review & tutorial

video upload by loopop

"TIMELINE: 0:00 Intro 1:10 Screen 2:20 Encoders 3:10 RGB LEDs 3:45 vs XL MK3 4:30 Build 5:20 I/O 6:25 DAWs 6:45 HUI (Reaper) 7:10 Ableton 8:55 User modes 9:55 Components 11:35 Synth params 13:50 Write an app! 15:00 Motion rec 16:05 Morph 16:30 Random 18:10 Setup 19:20 Settings 20:00 Pros & cons"



"Launch Control is a compact and portable MIDI control surface designed to integrate with all major DAWs, software synths, effects, and external hardware. Connect via USB or MIDI I/O and adjust parameters with 16 endless rotary encoders, eight assignable buttons, and a crisp OLED display.

Key features

16 endless encoders
Eight assignable buttons
MIDI routing via USB and 5-pin DIN
Store up to seven Custom Modes

The Creative Control Surface
Get hands on with your DAW, plugins, and hardware from a portable-yet-powerful controller with 16 endless rotary encoders; eight assignable buttons; and a crisp OLED display for essential info. Mix and sculpt sounds right out the box, and create up to seven Custom Modes to fit your specific workflow in the studio or on stage.

16 endless encoders
Launch Control’s smooth-feeling endless rotary encoders each feature a dedicated RGB LED that indicates its relative value. Pan tracks, adjust sends, or do anything else you want via Custom Modes — all with adjustable response curves."

You can find additional details at Novation.

Monday, March 02, 2026

Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm


video upload by Underground Modulation

"🔥 Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks + Circuit Rhythm

In this video I perform a live dawless techno jam using a powerful hardware setup built around Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm.

These two grooveboxes perfectly complement each other in a combo setup. Both Circuits handle rhythmic and melodic elements, allowing for a dynamic and evolving techno arrangement.

🎛 Novation Circuit Tracks – synth parts, basslines, and groove structure
🥁 Novation Circuit Rhythm – drums, textures, and custom samples for unique character

The Circuit Rhythm features custom samples.

This is a true DAWLESS performance — everything is sequenced and performed live directly on the Novation Circuits. Final mastering was done in Ableton Live to ensure clarity, punch, and balanced dynamics."

Sunday, March 01, 2026

Road Session 02 — Hypnotic Techno (138 BPM)


video upload by Korrnelius

"138 BPM Hypnotic Techno. Live hardware set
No overdubs, no post-production. One continuous take.

Gear:
– Novation Circuit Tracks
– Novation K-Station
– Novation LaunchControl XL
– Ableton Live (Valhalla Supermassive)"

Access Virus A + Novation Drumstation: The Sound of Early Reflections


video upload by Insect O.

"On Early Reflections, Insect O. built a sonic world using two key machines: the Access Virus A and the Novation Drumstation.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
00:39 Novation Drumstation
01:59 Access Virus A
02:35 Live Session with both instruments
06:11 Outro

Music intro & outtro:
Insect O. - Deep Blue

This video explores how those two pieces of hardware shaped the emotional depth and mechanical pulse of the LP — from evolving Virus pads and saturated basslines to sharp 909-style drums programmed on the Drumstation. By limiting the setup to a focused hardware workflow, Insect O. crafted a cohesive, raw sound that defines Early Reflections.

We break down:
Technical aspects of the Access Virus A and Novation Drumstation
Drum programming techniques on the Drumstation
How the Virus A was used for pads, bass, and textured atmospheres
Hands-on control for live performance

Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Waldorf Protien makes some lovely pad sounds!


video upload by Crybo Synth Sounds

"Just got the Waldorf Protien and loving how good it sounds. It can make some lovely pad sounds. Looking forward to really digging into it and making more sounds with it.

Sounds available for the Super 6, Waldorf Iridium, Hydrasynth, Novation Peak, Minilogue XD, Digitone 2, Cobalt 8 & Dub Techno Stabs, pads & chords https://payhip.com/CryboSynthSounds"

The Waldorf Iridium makes beautiful Dub Techno Stabs


video upload by Crybo Synth Sounds

"Lovely multi textured Dub Stab on the Iridium, using the comb filter. This is one of my favourite sounding stabs I've done on any of my synths.

Sounds available for the Super 6, Waldorf Iridium, Hydrasynth, Novation Peak, Minilogue XD, Digitone 2, Cobalt 8, Dub Techno Stabs, pads & chords
from my hardware synths & a free Dreadbox Artemis sound pack. https://payhip.com/CryboSynthSounds"

Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Novation Summit Synth Music Diaries


video uploads by Ye Ye

Playlist:

1. Music Diary 6
2. Music diary 4
3. Music Diary 3
4. 《Dream from Novation Summit》

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

Lofi Diaries Vol 1 | Novation Circuit Rhythm | Orchid ORC 1


video upload by AF Lofi Productions

#lofi #hiphop #synth #creative
They say he's addicted
Creating lofi beats and chill vibes.

SYNTHESIZER NIGHT SHIFT


video upload by DESTROY WITH SCIENCE

"My first time exploring the ‪@Dreadbox-synths‬ ARTEMIS! Really enjoying the experience so far. Also I got a new camera, so we're back to HQ uploads i guess (no more phone camera to twitch VOD hahaha).

GEAR LIST

Dreadbox Artemis + Telepathy
1010music Bitbox Micro
Bastl Crust + Neo Trinity
Noise Engineering Electus Versio + Lacrima Versio + Desmodus Versio + Incus Alia + Xer Dualis + Univer Inter + Mimetic Digitalis + Sinc Defero
Nano Modules CEQ
Shakmat Dual Dagger
Tiptop ModFX
4ms WAV Recorder
Befaco Out
Novation Launchpad Pro MK3
Midi Fighter Twister
Raspberry Pi 4"

Monday, February 23, 2026

Oberheim TEO 5 / Volca Bass / Circuit Tracks - Dawless Cinematic Electronica


video upload by Scott Nellé - Plague Society

"This is a dawless cinematic electronica track, sequenced on the Novation Circuit Tracks. It features the Oberheim TEO-5 as a pad and the Korg Volca Bass making a couple of bass sounds.

In addition to sequencing the whole track, the Circuit Tracks plays drums with samples from my collection and also a supplemental string lead and pluck. I really enjoy the Circuit. For such an affordable device it's really a powerful centerpiece for a dawless setup. It also handles effects for the Oberheim and Volca Bass on this track.

The Oberheim TEO-5, my newest and biggest synth, plays a pad here with a patch that I designed. The patch uses both oscillators and most of the waveforms, with plenty of modulation to give it some extra analog vibe. The patch is called "Just Swell" and I think it sounds pretty cool. This is a really fun synth to design sounds on. It's super straightforward and there are lots of modulation options. I'm looking forward to exploring it in more depth.

The Volca Bass is used for two sounds here. Initially it plays a very staccato bassline, and later I switch on the sustain an it plays more off a gliding line that almost verges into lead territory.

I sat with this track for a long time, adding more and more stuff until I decided it worked better as a more stripped back arrangement. All of the individual parts ended up really simple, but I hope they play off each other to create something interesting. Let me know what you think!"

Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm


video upload by Underground Modulation

"🔥 DAWLESS Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks + Circuit Rhythm

In this video I perform a powerful dawless techno jam using a hardware-only setup built around Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm.

This groovebox combo perfectly complements each other in a live performance workflow. Both Circuits handle rhythmic and melodic elements, creating a driving, layered techno sound:

🎛 Novation Circuit Tracks – synth parts, basslines, and groove structure
🥁 Novation Circuit Rhythm – drums, textures, and custom samples for unique character

Everything is sequenced directly on the hardware — no DAW during performance. This is a true live techno hardware jam.
The final master was processed in Ableton Live for clarity, punch, and balance."

Previously:

DAWLESS Techno EDM Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks + Circuit Rhythm

video upload by Underground Modulation

"In this video I perform a high-energy techno EDM groovebox jam using the powerful combo of Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm.

This is a fully dawless live jam — all sequencing, rhythm, and melodic elements are created directly on the hardware. Both Circuit units perfectly complement each other in this setup:

Novation Circuit Tracks handles sequencing, synth parts, and groove foundations.

Novation Circuit Rhythm brings custom samples, drums, and additional melodic textures.

Both grooveboxes contribute to rhythm and melodic layers, creating a dynamic and driving techno performance. The final master was polished in Ableton Live for clean, punchy sound.

If you enjoy hardware techno, dawless jams, groovebox performances, and live electronic music, this one’s for you."

Sunday, February 22, 2026

Blue Monday/New Order (Circuit Tracks Revision)


video upload by Guinan

"Almost! It's another Monday, so what could be more apt than todays 1983 New Order classic, Blue Monday.

As per usual this is ALL Novation Circuit Tracks playing live from the audio outs direct into my Zoom L6 recorder. No extra synths/no effects/no extra edits.

This is a revision of a version I did about 12 months ago. There is a lot going on in this track so I've squeezed a bit extra out of the groovebox in using some short melodic samples in place of drum sounds on 3 pads.

I'd initially dug it out to get me started on an Ableton Move version of the track and with some polished up samples and a little bit of editing I thought it was worth a revision.

More details for synth nerds,

BPM 131
I originally programmed the top arpeggio line on the Circuit Tracks quickly realising I was going to run out of voices. I sampled the riff and stuck it on a pad and played it back as a pattern and saved myself a voice, I couldn't get a bass synth sound that would double up as the main synth and as 'Peter Hook'. Instead I played a short Spaghetti Western style bass guitar riff through a spring reverb in my best impression of Hooky and sampled it on the Circuit Rhythm. I then transferred this onto one of the drum sample pads and put it on Drum 4 as another pattern, finally there is a choir sample the band played on an old Emulator. I simply copied the same source they used ( Kraftwerk's track, 'Uranium') and made a loop on another one of the drum pads, turning it into a 3rd pattern for Drum 4."
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