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."

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."

Witch House | Hardware Synth Jam (Circuit Tracks, Volca FM2, MicroKorg XL)

video upload by No Signal Jams

"Witch House hardware synth jam performed live using Circuit Tracks, Volca FM2, and MicroKorg XL.

This is real-time performance exploring dark textures, FM atmospheres, distorted bass, and ritualistic rhythms. No DAW, no post-processing — only hardware.

Signal flow shaped through layered sequences, evolving modulation, and live parameter control.

Headphones recommended.

Hardware used:
• Novation Circuit Tracks
• Korg Volca FM2
• Korg MicroKorg XL

If you enjoy dark electronica, witch house, darkwave, or hardware synth performances, subscribe for more transmissions.

#witchhouse #darksynth #hardwarejam #analogsynth #volcafm2 #microkorg #circuittracks #darkelectronica"

Trance Foundations Two — Uplifting Trance Patches & Samples for Novation Circuit Tracks

video upload by Isotonik Studios

"Trance Foundations Two by Techtronix transforms your Novation Circuit Tracks into a complete uplifting trance production machine — 128 synth patches, 64 drum samples, and 16 ready-to-play sessions at 140 BPM.

→ Get Trance Foundations Two: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/t...

Designed to capture the emotional intensity and driving energy of both modern and classic euphoric trance, this pack delivers everything you need to craft festival-ready tracks directly on your groovebox — no DAW required.

The 128 synth patches cover every trance essential: 40 deep driving bass patches with that characteristic trance punch, 40 soaring lead patches built around epic supersaw stacks and emotionally charged melodic lines, 32 lush evolving pads for that signature wall of sound, plus 8 gated synths and 8 chord stabs for rhythmic movement and harmonic punch.

The 64 club-ready drum samples are purpose-built for trance production — punchy kicks, cymbals, crash and impact FX, and 24 bass stab samples organized in F minor across 3 rows, plus specialized trance vocal cuts and FX for authentic club energy. The 16 professionally sequenced demo sessions at 140 BPM round out the package, giving you instant inspiration and performance-ready templates from the moment you load the pack.

⚡ Triple Pack Savings: Add any 3 or more Techtronix products to your cart and save 20% automatically at checkout!

→ Explore the full Techtronix collection: https://isotonikstudios.com/brand/tec..."

Trance Foundations 2 Circuit Tracks Pack Trailer

video upload by Techtronix

"In a world that is getting increasingly more dystopian, Trance foundations 2 brings a ray of light to the Novation Circuit Tracks.
Dripping with harmonies, well balanced drums, plucky leads, an army of bass, and lushious pads.
Definately not one to miss

Trance Foundations 2 features
128 Patches
64 Samples
16 Sessions.

Out this Friday ‪@IsotonikStudios‬

you can find my first trance foundation pack alongwith others @ https://isotonikstudios.com/product-c..."

SEQUENTIAL FOUR - Pure sound with Francois Bardies (video by La Boite Noire)

video upload by La Boite Noire du Musicien

"A video featuring 100% sound clips from the Sequential Fourm, the latest synthesizer from Sequential.

You'll discover the full versatility of this 100% analog synthesizer, guaranteed to boost your creativity.

The reverb, delay, and sidechain effects are from Novation Circuit Tracks."

Dawless Techno EDM Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm

video upload by Underground Modulation

"In this video I perform a groovebox jam, and this time it’s a techno EDM track created entirely with hardware. The groove is driven by a powerful Novation Circuit combo, blending rhythm, melody, and energy into a tight live performance.

Two grooveboxes are used in this setup:

Novation Circuit Tracks – rhythm and melodic elements

Novation Circuit Rhythm – rhythm, textures, and custom samples

Both Circuit grooveboxes perfectly complement each other, allowing me to build dynamic beats and evolving melodic patterns in a fully dawless workflow. Everything is sequenced live on the Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm, without using a DAW during performance.
Final mastering was done in Ableton Live to polish the track.
Thanks for listening and enjoy the vibe 🎶🚀"

SynTec — Synthwave Techno | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live 17

video upload by STEHRÆON

"SynTec is a tech-driven synthwave track built around a constant, monotone noise bed — steady, hypnotic, and always in motion. Tight rhythmic patterns keep it danceable from start to finish, while a brighter melodic layer builds on top with a subtle melancholic edge.

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."

Live Melodic Techno Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Korg microKORG XL

video upload by No Signal Jams

"Melodic Techno Jam
Dark room. Open heart.
Live melodic techno.

#melodictechno #technojam #livesynth #synthjam
#hardwarejam #electronicmusic #technoartist
#moodyvibes #passioninmusic"

Dawless Techno Groovebox Jam | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm

video upload by Underground Modulation

"In this video, I perform a dawless techno groovebox jam using a powerful Novation Circuit combo setup. This track is built entirely on hardware, delivering an energetic and hypnotic techno sound.

The jam features two grooveboxes working together:

🎛 Novation Circuit Tracks – rhythm and melodic elements
🎛 Novation Circuit Rhythm – rhythm, melodic parts, and custom samples

Both Circuit grooveboxes perfectly complement each other, blending digital sequencing, drums, and melodies into a tight live performance. Everything is sequenced dawless on the Circuits, creating a hands-on techno workflow with a raw, live feel. Final mastering is done in Ableton Live to polish the sound."

He Made a synth for $75* ! (*excluding tariffs/postage...)

video upload by Guinan

"I made an open-source Raspberry Pi based DX-emulation synth for around $75 and hooked it up to my Novation Circuit Tracks.

MiniDEXED is the open source DX emulation project,
https://github.com/probonopd/MiniDexe...

I used the following open source hardware Raspberry Pi HAT which delivers a DAC and DIN MIDI in and out, https://github.com/tebl/BulkyMIDI-32

Build is also here, https://www.pcbway.com/project/sharep...

I ordered mine pre-built from Ebay - but that's just a reflection on my soldering skill!

To run the software it also needs a Raspberry Pi Zero 2 (buy one with a 'GPIO header' as then it's just plug and play once you have loaded the software from the above link). Make sure it's a 'Zero 2' as the older model is much slower.

Much more detail and slicker presentation here....
• MINIDEXED - honey, I shrunk my DX7 collection [posted here]

All of the above work was inspired by the very excellent and similar MT32-pi project by Dale Winham which emulates the Roland MT-32 synth and others. I've got a 2nd Pi Zero 2 and some parts in the wings for a further video...."

Live Dawless Techno | Novation Circuit Tracks & Rhythm Jam

video upload by Underground Modulation

"In this video I perform a groovebox jam, delivering a driving techno track created in a fully dawless setup. This live session features a powerful combo of Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm, two grooveboxes that perfectly complement each other in a hybrid performance workflow.

Both Circuit Tracks and Circuit Rhythm handle rhythmic and melodic elements, creating a tight and evolving techno structure. The Circuit Rhythm is loaded with custom samples, adding character, texture, and punch to the groove. Everything you hear is sequenced live on the hardware, keeping the performance hands-on and spontaneous.

No DAW is used during the jam — this is a true dawless techno performance.
Final mastering is done in Ableton Live to enhance clarity, dynamics, and low-end impact."

Trance Waves | Novation Peak + MinilogueXD + MicroMonsta2 + Blofeld | Dawless Live Jam 15

video upload by STEHRÆON

"Melodic trance live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

I am using analog, digital (FM, Wavetable) and hybrid synths.

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."

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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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

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."

Dark Melodic Electro | Novation Peak + Minilogue XD + MicroMonsta 2 | Dawless Live Jam 013

video upload by STEHRÆON

"Dark cinematic electro live jam performed on my full hardware setup.

Rig: Novation Peak, Korg Minilogue XD, MicroMonsta2 (bi-timral), Roland TR-6S, Novation Circuit Tracks, recorded raw to Tascam Model 12.

All performed live, no DAW, no edits."

Patching @ 3am - Featuring Humongous Frog

video upload by justin3am

"In this episode we will be talking to musician @HumongousFrog and he'll be performing for us.

Here is a link to Kyle's bandcamp and instagram.
https://hfrog.bandcamp.com/ / herrmania"

"Kyle was playing an Elektron Modal Cycles, Novation Circuit Tracks, Arturia MicroFreak and a Korg KP3."

Groove Is In The Heart/Deee-Lite (Circuit Tracks Version)

video upload by Guinan

"I watched ‪@smallplatesmusic‬ excellent video detailing the story behind the samples used in the very excellent 1990 track 'Groove Is In The Heart' by Deee-Lite and thought it warranted a Circuit Tracks version.

I cleared the decks this afternoon and got to work!

(Check out the highly recommended original video below)

James recreates many of his tracks using Koala software and I've taken some of his edits, sprinkled a few extra ones from the original sources and have shoehorned them into a Circuit Tracks arrangement.

Everything you hear was programmed into and played on a single Circuit Tracks with no additional effects or synths. Hopefully it shows what a great sample player/drum machine it can be! (probably not quite how Novation thought this machine would be used - but it kinda works!)

The only non-original sources are a couple of Linn drum samples to beef up the rhythm, some General MIDI 'scratching' samples and some finger clicking and verbal gymnastics from the man himself, ‪@smallplatesmusic‬

More details for synths nerds
BPM=122
No synths on this mate! Only samples!!
No 'butter' notes either..."

"Groove Is in the Heart": Sample Breakdown, stories, recreating Deee-Lite track in Koala Sampler

video upload by small plates music

"Built on Herbie Hancock’s "Bring Down the Birds" and Vernon Burch’s 'Get Up' but including some very unexpected, sound effects, sitcom snippets, and belly‑dancing records, Groove Is In The Heart has big hidden depths.

I'll dig into the samples and tell you the stories behind each one:

Miles Davis’s 'butter notes,'
How an innocent sounding sample is hiding one of the dirtiest of house divas
A tenuous link with Donald Trump
Is belly dancing Greek? And why do we care?

In the end I will drop the samples into Koala Sampler (on my iPhone) and try to recreate the track. Because yes, we have Deee Lite at home.

Perfect for fans of sample culture, music history, and anyone curious about how one of the most joyful dance tracks ever was crafted.

0:00 - Introduction Overview of 'Groove Is in the Heart'

0:42 - Herbie Hancock 'Bring Down The Birds'
Origins of the melodic bassline and guitar and the Blow-Up soundtrack. Why Miles Davis did (not) tell Herbie to lay off the butter

2:17 - Vernon Burch 'Get Up'.
Burch’s career and gospel recordings, with surprising Stevie Wonder cameo.

3:08 - Combining the Hancock and Burch samples using the Koala sampler.

3:39 - Imagine my surprise when this “Trumpet” is actually supposed to be a woman’s scream?

4:30 - Hateful Head Helen / Sweet Pssy Pauline, HIDDEN FILTH. This is the original sample btw- • Hateful head helen ACAPELLA

5:35 - Sitcom Sample (Green Acres) The “I-I-I-I” vocal clip comes from a 1960s sitcom theme tune. Watch Donald Trump at the 2005 Emmys performing the same theme tune.

7:33 – Belly Dance Record Sample Intro chant “We’re going to dance and have some fun” from Tomee and the Grecian Knights. Discussion of belly dancing trend and what the hell a Bosonk is meant to be.

9:22 – Latin Percussion by Ray Barretto, plus studio-made finger clicks.

9:49 – Rebuilding the Track in Koala- Live attempt.

11:07 – Closing Performance Final recreation of the track showing how the samples are layered together.'