Small Town Boy/Bronski Beat (Circuit Tracks version)

video upload by Guinan

"Feeling a bit of 80’s nostalgia ('Stranger Things' anyone?) I thought the time had finally come to try and give this classic electro-pop anthem the Circuit Tracks treatment. Released in 1984 (40+ years!) it’s too easy to forget how ground-breaking the song (and it’s subject) was in the political climate of the Eighties.

The song itself is a simple but almost perfect pop song. It was programmed on an MC-202 Microcomposer and is reputed to have started life as an electronic disco version of the Sex Pistol’s 'Pretty Vacant'!

Yamaha DX7 is used heavily on the track (notably the presets ‘Harp1’ and ‘Bass1’), and additional Sequential Pro-One, Memorymoog and Linn drums. I managed to simplify the arrangement to program everything and the vocals into a single Novation Circuit Tracks. Everything you hear is being played and recorded live from the Tracks.

I'm pleased at how close to the spirit of the original I managed to get this time. I hope you enjoy the track and it brings back some memories for you too."

"More details for synth nerds
BPM 135
I don’t own a DX7 (sadly!) but the closest thing I have is emulation. The repeated ‘Harp1’ DX7 line (and the ‘Marimba’ break) was sequenced on the Tracks MIDI 1 and sampled as 4-bar loops from the internal MicroDEXED emulator in an M-Vave SMK-37 Pro keyboard. Each sample was then triggered (like a drum sound) at the required point in the song using the Drum 3 track.

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This Is All You Need to Produce Music. Seriously.

video upload by Dom Sigalas and Novation

➡️Midi keyboard used: Launchkey MINI37 MK4: https://novationmusic.com/launchkey?u...
➡️All free software included: https://novationmusic.com/articles/wa... 📕Check out my Cubase Masterclass and Mastering courses: https://courses.domsigalas.com

Novation synthesizer techno mix #novationcircuit Novation K-Station

video upload by Korrnelius

"On the Run" Novation Bass Station 2 and Hologram Microcosm #synth

video upload by wrker_

Live Techno Workout | Octatrack MKII | Peak

video upload by Riccardo Priolo

"Hey hey hey,

I’ve been digging into resampling and flipping stuff with the Octatrack and Novation Peak!

What a nice combo!

Hope you enjoy"

JAMUARY CHALLENGE 2026 - DAY 02 - w/ the Novation Circuit Tracks

video upload by Dave Davidson

With the Novation Circuit Tracks.

➨ BANDCAMP: https://davedavidson1.bandcamp.com/

JAMUARY CHALLENGE 2026 - DAY 01 -

video upload by Dave Davidson

Lofi Diaries Vol. 1 | Novation Circuit Rhythm | Orchid ORC-1 | #lofi #hiphop #synth #creative

video upload by ArtemisFi

"They say he's addicted
Creating lofi beats and chill vibes."

Random 42-Step Phrases and Dissolving Layers | Monolithic System 2026-01-13 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"It is a minimal music work in which a randomly played 42-step phrase repeats, layers of sound gradually accumulate, and finally dissolve toward the end.

On the OP-1 field, a 42-step phrase is entered into the ENDLESS sequencer and played back with random variation. During the performance, the timbral envelope and filter effects are adjusted in real time.

On the Novation Circuit, a simple synth phrase is looped while filter and sound parameters are manipulated. The output is routed through ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ LOSSY, adding reverb and shaping the sound into a lo-fi texture. At certain moments, synth pads are also played live using the Circuit’s pads.

Toward the end of the track, the delay feedback on the OP-1 field is increased while deep reverb from the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky is applied, allowing the piece to fade out gradually."

Novation Bass Station II (Bass Station 2) - Synth Jam by Damiano Della Torre

video upload by Mr Keys

"I had some fun experimenting with a few arpeggios recorded live on the Novation Bass Station II, and just to give myself some groove I used programmed rhythms from Logic Pro for iPad. Everything was easily synced via MIDI/USB.

A real blast! Long live music and see you soon.

Damiano"

Persistent Progress #jamuary2026 — Novation Peak w/ Deluge and light Synth Candy

video upload by deffinbro

Circus @ 39 o'Clock (Roland DJ-70, ARP 2600m, Moog Slim Phatty, Novation Drumstation)

video upload by Mano Sol

"This is the third of a new series entitled 'Mono Soul: Samples, Synths and Oscilloscopes'...

Going back to how I produced music 30 years ago. Embracing the limitations and beauty of 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s and 00s technology. Repurposing and recycling technology and music.

Equipment used in this video:
Roland DJ-70 (sampling heavy lifting, VL Tone drums)
Moog Slim Phatty (fat synth bass)
Korg ARP 2600m (clanky bell sound)
Novation Drumstation (808 kicks and snares)
Macintosh SE running MOTU Performer 4.2
Korg SDD-2000 (echoes)
Roland RSP-550 (reverb)
Mackie 1402-VLZ Pro"

phaedra2026 by graal7

video upload by graal7

variation of phaedra (tangerine dream)
moog one
model d geddy lee
matrix and drumbrute
sq 1
korg ms 20
xf8

* Novation Summit in there as well.

Synth noodling

video upload by Midnight Fury

"The creation process. random synth jamming.
Gear used
Tr8s Sub37 Hydrasynth Novation Summit OB6 Take5"

OP-XY ambient with mixer & tape

video upload by Robot Ostrich Dreams

"Expanding the OP-XY for live performance.

I love the OP-XY as a standalone tool, but for this ambient jam, I wanted more tactile control. I’m using the Novation Launch Control XL (mk2) to handle mixing and spatial effects.

The Mapping:
Volume on faders.
Filters on the top pots.
Delay and Reverb sends on the remaining knobs.

Watch for the drum processing in the second half. By sending only the drums to the Tape track, I can trigger glitchy breaks and fills without affecting the melodic elements.

Gear:
Teenage Engineering OP-XY
Novation Launch Control XL (mk2)
iPhone 17 Pro"

Synthwave Techno | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 14

video upload by STEHRÆON

"Melodic synthwave techno live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

That was the first time I used four synthesizers in parallel in a live session. Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2, Waldorf Blofeld, Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks (sequencing only), recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

"Racing the Edge at Mach GoGoGo" - Live MIDI synths. Akai MPX, iConnectivity mioXL.

video upload by Patrick Manderson

"'Racing the Edge at Mach GoGoGo'

This music was recorded live late afternoon on Saturday December 27 2025 using a MIDI sequencer and a room full of synthesizers.

Inspired by a 60's cartoon series.

Music was sequenced and automated with a Akai MPC X sequencer and a iConnectivity mioXL MIDI router.

Audio was mixed through a Midas Venice F24 mixer into a MOTU Ultralite mk5 audio interface.

The following devices were used to for drums and percussion layers.
Korg Radias, Roland SH4d, Electron Analog Rytm Mk II, Novation BassStation II."

Beyond the Noise: Synth and Eurorack Performance

video upload by MKustomAudio

"The initial idea of this track started with just ambient noise created by running the Mutable Instruments 'Plaits' through the Schlappi Engineering 'Interstellar Radio'. This noise was further processed and randomized by running the signal through various filters and effects.

After deciding to add in melodic and percussive content, the Moog 'Mother 32' and Novation 'Bass Station II' (AFX overlay used) were then added with sequencing provided by the Squarp Instruments 'Hermod+'. To process the Bass Station II further, it was sent through the eurorack setup using a couple Noise Engineering modules and the Befaco 'Oneiroi'.

The Novation 'Peak', Sequential 'OB-6 Desktop', and Korg 'Minilogue XD' and 'Arp 2600M' were added next to provide bass, melodic and ambient drone content. Last added was some additional drums/samples provided by the Elektron 'Digitakt II'."

Terminator Theme on the Novation Summit Synthesizer

video upload by Koji Kobura

"Terminator Theme (Novation Summit Synthesizer) #synth #musicproducer #80s @NovationTV‬"

Minimal Dub with Lo-fi Piano and Synth Loops | Cirrhosa 2025-12-26 by atnr

video upload by atnr

"This piece was created using the ‪@NovationTV‬ Novation Circuit and a tape loop.
It is a minimal dub composition built from restrained synth and rhythm loops, layered with delay-soaked, lo-fi piano textures.

On the Novation Circuit, looped patterns are played back while synth pads are performed live on the pads. The output is processed with reverb using the ‪@strymon‬ blueSky.

The tape loop contains a recorded piano performance. The sound is brought in and out by manually adjusting the tape player’s volume. Through the ‪@ChaseBlissAudio‬ MOOD MKII, delay is applied while micro-loop textures are generated, adding movement and depth."

O Holy Night (Novation LaunchKey mk4)

video upload by Mario Guillermo

"Merry Christmas everybody!! and thanks to all for your support.

Instruments in this video:

Roland Junk DS 61 (organ patch)
Novation LaunchKey mk4 49 with Omnisphere 3 for the Vocal sounds"