Packs, Projects, Scenes, and Patterns on Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm

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"In this video, Dylan combines Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm to experiment with a beat, showing you how to pair our Circuit grooveboxes to work together seamlessly. He talks through packs, patterns, launching scenes and organising your projects on both our Circuits. Dylan explains everything you need to know to get creative with your Novation Circuit groovebox and how to get the Tracks and Rhythm working together in sync with each other.

Chapters:
00:00 - Using packs, projects, patterns and scenes on Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm
00:57 - How to connect Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm together
01:43 - Using packs to organise on Circuit Track and on Circuit Rhythm
02:46 - Using projects as sections on Circuit Tracks and on Circuit Rhythm
04:57 - Modifying projects on the fly with Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm
07:06 - Using Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm together in a DAWless setup
08:05 - Performing a track on Circuit Track and Circuit Rhythm"

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Novation Circuit Rhythm Editor - VST and Standalone Version

video upload by mller30161

Editor Homepage: https://circuit-midi-editor.jimdo.com

"The 'Circuit Rhythm Editor' is a VST / Standalone - Controller for the Novation "Circuit Rhythm" sampler and drum machine.

Editor Features:

It is perfect to integrate the Circuit Rhythm into your DAW.

You can control and mixing the Sessions, change and create new sounds "on the fly".- It provides a simple access to all important parameters.

The Plug-In allows you to set the hardware easily and automated the controller movement from the DAW, they can be stored in your Project.- With the X-Y-Pad any controller can be selected and controlled.

You have an overview of all 8 tracks.

The parameter can be changed on the 'Circuit Rhythm Editor', and stored on Circuit Rhythm Hardware.


The Editor are available for:

PC: As VST2 and Standalone for 32bit and VST2, VST3 and Standalone for 64bit Windows.

MAC: As VST2, VST3, AU and Standalone, compatible with MAC Intel and Silicon."

Teardrop/Massive Attack (Circuit Rhythm Version)

video upload by Guinan

"This week’s track is the ever wonderful ‘Teardrop’ by Massive Attack. Time to light a few candles, run a hot bath and get ready to chill out…..

I first attempted a version of this a couple of years ago in Logic after seeing the excellent breakdown by @GyuBeats . See his video here; • MASSIVE ATTACK - Teardrop - How Was It Mad...

Try as I might I still haven’t perfected this, but I thought it would be fun to do a ‘proper’ version using the Novation Circuit Rhythm. I’ve chopped and loaded as many phrases from the accappella version of the track as I could fit in the sample memory of the Rhythm. I think the Liz Fraser vocal is what makes 'Teardrop' so special. You can find the vocal track here (not sure how ‘official’ as it claims to be though)… • Massive Attack - Teardrop Official Acapell...

Everything you hear was programmed into the Circuit Rhythm and played live without any extra effects or synths.

I hope you enjoy my recreation (and on a Circuit Rhythm for a change). Check back soon for more tunes.

More details for synth nerds.

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Tour De France/Kraftwerk - (Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Version)

video upload by Guinan

"I was listening to the 50th Anniversary version of the album, ‘Autobahn’ by Kraftwerk and it occurred to me to have a try at one of their tracks.

By far the most danceable of theirs is the 1983 song ‘Tour De France’ with the 2003 Francois Kevorkian mix the best fit for the Circuit Tracks treatment. It also should be noted that the band were complete cycling fanatics even hosting some of their concerts in velodromes!

With the real Tour De France just about to kick off (5th July in Lille) I couldn’t think of a more suitable track, and I want to dedicate this with love to my cycling-loving father-in-law, Bernard.

Having influenced early 80’s electro music such as Afrika Bambaataa’s ‘Planet Rock’ the influences went in the other direction for this track. Hiring the famous New York electro producer Kevorkian to do the remix made for a fantastic combination. Francois was responsible for many of the greatest New York electro productions and remixes.

(a big shout out too to anyone who's here because they love the broom scene from the movie, 'Breakdance' !)

This era of Kraftwerk was notable in introducing sampling to the normally analogue instrumentation they used. For this reason, I’ve drafted in my Circuit Rhythm again in the same way as my recent version of Robert Mile’s ‘Children’. See here;

• Children/Robert Miles - (Novation Circuits... [posted here]

Everything you hear is coming from just these two machines (Circuit Tracks & Rhythm). The Tracks is programmed with the musical parts and is playing the Rhythm on two tracks. There are in addition some rhythm tracks playing on this machine to thicken out the sound. No other synths were used (apart from the sampled instruments mentioned below) and you’re hearing the straight audio direct out from the machines.

I loved the challenge of putting this together (see below for details!)
I hope you enjoy it too and check in soon for more tunes.

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Improve your Circuit Tracks workflow with these sound automation tricks

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Discover Circuit Tracks here - https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Tracks

"In our latest video, Dylan demonstrates how to tweak and automate sounds using the Circuit Tracks. He covers a variety of techniques and shares valuable tips for enhancing your music production within the Circuit workflow, helping you get more out of your setup.

Chapters:
00:00 - Tweaking and automating sounds on the Circuit Tracks
00:24 - Browsing Presets with Circuit Tracks
01:21 - Making an eight bar chord part on Circuit Tracks
02:53 - Making a two bar bass part on Circuit Tracks
04:05 - Automate to extend the bass phrase with Circuit Tracks
05:44 - Automate FX Sends on Circuit Tracks
06:34 - Final beat and performance on the Circuit Tracks"

Additional Circuit Tracks videos:


Explore Circuit Rhythm performances and tutorials too here:

Children/Robert Miles - (Novation Circuits Dream Version)

video upload by Guinan

"Huge thanks to @hansotto8563 for this suggestion. Thanks again to all subscribers for their support. I’ve always loved this track and it remains a favourite to this day.

First released in 1995 this song was originally composed by DJ Robert Miles (real name Roberto Concina) as a ‘wind-down’ track for the end of his DJ sets. Credited as starting the genre of ‘dream house’ it was conceived as a way of reducing the death toll for clubbers returning from Italian clubs and falling asleep at the wheel.

The whole track was programmed and played on just the two machines’ pictured, a Novation Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm. No additional synth or effects were used and the track was recorded straight from the output of the Rhythm (which mixed in the audio input from the Tracks).

I hope you enjoy the end result and check back soon for more tunes.

More details for synth nerds;

I’ve been thinking for a while as to how to cover this. Very much of the 90’s, it used sampled instruments and this made it harder to keep this an all-Circuit track. So much of the track relies on the impact of the piano and guitar samples I needed to reproduce these convincingly. I used my Circuit Rhythm purely as an expander in this case and all the sequences are played from the Circuit Tracks.

The Circuit Rhythm is running purely as a MIDI slave device for channels 3 and 4 only. I plan to detail how to do this in another video – mainly because the title ‘Make Rhythm Your Slave’ popped into my head and seemed too good to waste!

The original piano sound was apparently played on a Kurzweil K2000 and I managed to find a sample of the same sound. The Rhythm is monophonic and the sample is not multisampled but I think (with lot’s of reverb and delay) I managed to get it sounding not too bad.

The patches are self-programmed and I had some fun putting together the thunder and rain ambience effects from free online sample libraries.

The tracks are as follows.
TRACKS
Synth 1 – M1 Organ bass-like patch
Synth 2 – phased detuned sawtooth pad
MIDI 1 – MIDI channel 3 to piano sample track on Rhythm
MIDI 2 – MIDI channel 4 to acoustic guitar sample on Rhythm
Drum 1 – bass drum, 909 sample
Drum 2 – 909 snare sample
Drum 3 – 909 hihat and closed hihat samples.
Drum 4 – ambient samples for thunder, rain etc. (from various free online sample libraries) edited via phaser effect as per original track.
RHYTHM
Track 3 (MIDI channel 3) Kurzweil K2000 sample.
Track 4 (MIDI channel 4) Kawai acoustic guitar sample.

The remaining sample tracks and sequencer on the Rhythm were not used (to reduce the complexity of the track). I based the track on the Dreams version of the song and had to simplify it somewhat to fit in the Tracks. Many of the patterns were played at quarter speed and the notes played unquantized to use micro-steps to squeeze longer squences in. Nonetheless I’ve had to simplify the arrangement but I hope I’ve captured the spirit of this classic.

Thanks once again for watching. Fire away with any questions in the comments and stay tuned"

Creating complex sequences on Circuit Rhythm

video upload by Novation

"Discover Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

Dylan walks us through creating complex sequences and building a track using the Circuit Rhythm. Exploring methods to utilise scene chaining and pattern modes to effortlessly craft intricate beats. The track explores a glitchy IDM drum style, featuring modular drum samples, piano enhanced with dub effects, and a variety of synth sounds.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, simply connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and head to Components:
https://components.novationmusic.com/

Chapters:
00:00 - Creating complex sequences on the Circuit Rhythm
00:40 - Making a simple Pattern on Circuit Rhythm
01:17 - Saving a section as a Scene on Circuit Rhythm
01:43 - Making a fill Scene on Circuit Rhythm
02:55 - Chaining four Scenes together on Circuit Rhythm
03:53 - Switching Projects on the fly on Circuit Rhythm
05:14 - Putting all the techniques together on Circuit Rhythm
06:09 - Final track performance on the Circuit Rhythm"

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Demo - Analog Techno - Novation Circuit Tracks Pack by A Force Truly Evil

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"This pack for Novation Circuit Tracks dives into the raw world of Analog Techno — driven by hands-on synth work and deep hardware. Built around patches inspired by classic analog machines and sequences created with hardware sequencers, the sounds are gritty, unstable and alive — full of saturation, modulation, and subtle imperfections that give them a true analog hardware feel.

To reinforce that analog soul, all drum samples were crafted using the Elektron Analog Rytm — a powerful analog drum machine known for its aggressive and analog sound. Its presence adds an unmistakable edge to the rhythm section, perfectly complementing the warmth and depth of the synth patches.

Includes 128 velocity-sensitive patches (64 original + 64 variations), 64 Analog Rytm drum samples and 18 sessions — ideal for Raw Techno, Minimal, IDM, Industrial, Acid and related genres.

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/a..."

Making beats with unique groove on Circuit Rhythm

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"Discover Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

For this video, Dylan delves into swing and non-quantised playing techniques to craft a unique groove with the Circuit Rhythm. Watch as we create a beat using a variety of piano samples that have undergone dub and tape treatment, along with drum samples from a live kit recorded for boom bap.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, just connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and head to Components: https://components.novationmusic.com/

Chapters:
00:00 - Making beats with a unique groove on Circuit Rhythm
00:50 - Setting up a click and swing using Circuit Rhythm
01:31 - Play a Pattern with Record Quantise on Circuit Rhythm
02:09 - Play the Pattern with Click on Circuit Rhythm
02:59 - Move further away from the Click
03:39 - Changing the backbeat feel using Circuit Rhythm
04:23 - Sidechaining to help organic timing with Circuit Rhythm
05:08 - Adding a synth part with Circuit Rhythm
05:36 - Making song section with Scenes on Circuit Rhythm
06:24 - Scene Chaining using the Circuit Rhythm
06:59 - Jamming on Circuit Rhythm with the Grid FX"

Watch more Circuit Rhythm performances and tutorials:

Electronic rock Jam (DrumBrute Impact, MicroFreak, Circuit Rhythm, SR-16)

video upload by Baron von Lärm

"Arturia DrumBrute Impact, Arturia MicroFreak, Novation Circuit Rhythm, Alesis SR-16, Roland SP404"

Re-sequencing breaks with Circuit Rhythm for making dub-techno

video upload by Novation

"👉 Discover Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

In this video, Dylan takes a classic breakbeat and reworks it into something new, re-sequencing and reshaping it into evolving dub-techno grooves, all with Circuit Rhythm. Using Rhythm’s numerous powerful sample manipulation and performance features, a simple loop becomes a starting point for fresh ideas.

From chopped hits to shifting patterns, see how creative sample manipulation can take your tracks in unexpected directions. Whether you’re deep into dub-techno or just getting started with beatmaking, here's a quick look at what’s possible using our Circuit Rhythm.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, just connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and head to Components: https://components.novationmusic.com/

Chapters:
00:00 - Chopping breaks with Circuit Rhythm | Dub-techno beatmaking
00:26 - Starting a track with a break beat on Circuit Rhythm
00:55 - Making a pattern from a break beat on Circuit Rhythm
01:31 - Making a pattern ping-pong on Circuit Rhythm
02:19 - Adding a second pattern on Circuit Rhythm
03:23 - Adding a third pattern on Circuit Rhythm
04:37 - Pattern chains and scenes on the Circuit Rhythm
05:13 - Trying different parts on Circuit Rhythm
05:51 - Jamming with scenes on Circuit Rhythm
06:12 - What we used to create a track using Circuit Rhythm
06:38 - Performance on Circuit Rhythm"

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Slicing rhythms and melodies with Circuit Rhythm

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"Watch as Dylan chops up rhythms and melodies using Slice Mode with Circuit Rhythm to create a solid beat from samples of his own and a collection of breakbeats.

Create packs and download your samples from Circuit Rhythm, just connect your Circuit Rhythm to the computer and go to Components. https://components.novationmusic.com/

Learn more about Circuit Rhythm: https://bit.ly/_Circuit_Rhythm

Chapters:
00:00 Slicing rhythms and melodies on Circuit Rhythm
00:24 Finding a sample
00:55 Repitching a sample with Circuit Rhythm
01:06 Slicing a sample with Circuit Rhythm
01:39 Fine tuning slices on Circuit Rhythm
02:16 Finding the tempo of your track
02:39 Adding a backbeat to your track
03:08 Playing the slices into the track
03:25 Making the phrase longer
03:38 Recording a melodic phrase
04:09 Adjusting the mix and reverb of your track
04:42 Adding a breakbeat to your track
05:00 Beat match the break with Circuit Rhythm
05:26 Slicing the break
05:50 Making a two bar drum phrase
06:22 Sidechain the samples
06:54 Tweaking your samples sound
07:46 Playing with grid fx on Circuit Rhythm
08:09 Making a track using a few samples on Circuit Rhythm"

A Walk Down D-Boulevard - Techno - Novation Circuit Rhythm

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FlyntC - Novation Circuit Rhythm Demo

video upload by FlyntC

"Hey everyone,
here’s a quick live demo of the Novation Circuit Rhythm Sampler. I got this little device to sample on the go, save melodies, and just have fun. With the built-in battery, it’s perfect for mobile use.

For this demo, I only used ‘One Shot Samples.’ When played at a higher pitch, they naturally speed up (e.g., bassline).

The lack of polyphony and the fact that different delay and reverb effects can’t be applied separately to individual channels (only the intensity can be adjusted) are somewhat limiting. Hey Novation, maybe a software update could fix this? Since stereo samples are converted to mono, the effects help to create a kind of stereo effect as a workaround.

Despite these limitations, it’s a great product. For me, it’s like a mini-DAW on the go.

This video contains no paid promotions."

Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Jam #16

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Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Jam #15

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Novation Fixed Project Switching on the Circuits

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show how to use the firmware update for the Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm that fixes the project switching bug I encountered in a previous video.
Official documentation: https://support.novationmusic.com/hc/..."

Psybient Mind - Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Pack by Yves Big City

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Your gateway to the ethereal world of psybient and psydub, inspired by legendary artists like Shpongle, Ott, and Carbon Based Lifeforms.

Instantly craft deep soundscapes, organic bass grooves, and evolving textures that transport your listeners beyond the ordinary.

No complex sound design required—just your creativity and a desire to explore new sonic realms.

128 Enchanting Presets:
Lush ambient pads and swirling leads
Resonator FX patches that morph, shimmer, and evolve
Pulsating rhythmic sequences and evolving sound textures
Expressive controls for instant customization and fluid performance

AVAILABLE HERE: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/p..."

The Circuits weren’t really meant to do this…

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show some workarounds I've been using with my Novation Circuit Rhythm and Tracks live setup to be able to drop bass house, dubstep, and more intricate techno than I normally make on the Circuits. Get my $5 sample pack: https://gabemillermusic-shop.fourthwa..."

Blue Monday/New Order (edit) - Novation Circuit version

video upload by Guinan

"It's Monday so what could be more apt than todays Hacienda club classic, Blue Monday.
As per usual this is ALL Novation Circuit Tracks playing live from the headphone jack direct into my phone. No extra synths/no effects/no extra edits.

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.

If people like this I'll do a '12" remix' version with the Novation Circuit Rhythm padding out the tracks. Let me know in the comments.

Details for synth nerds (extra video after the song);
I 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 twangy bass guitar (one of the old wooden ones with strings and stuff :P ) 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 ( ;) Google It!) and made a loop on another one of the drum pads, turning it into a 3rd pattern for Drum 4.

It all needs a bit more tweaking and arranging for the full version but this was sounding good so couldn't resist letting you have a listen."