Making a Novation Circuit Live Set

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

Timestamps:
00:00 The Setup
01:33 Track 1
10:12 Track 2
13:52 Track 3
22:33 Track 4
27:30 Big ol chords
30:26 My favorite part
35:49 Track 5: it gets faster
41:43 Answering questions

The Ultimate Novation Circuit Techno Set

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"A full techno and trance set with a combination Novation Circuit Tracks and Rhythm setup. Jammed live in one take."

Making Club Bangers on the Novation Circuits

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I show the making of club friendly songs on the Novation Circuit Rhythm and Tracks, with elements of tech house, techno, trance, and synthwave.

00:00 Intro/background
01:30 Layering on the Circuit Rhythm
03:55 Getting clean transitions
05:10 Bringing in the Tracks
08:04 How to use Projects for song structure
13:56 Song 2 & pitching samples
15:59 Sidechained hi hats
16:46 Song 3 & reversed synths
19:45 Song 4 & automation
20:48 Individually pitching samples
22:44 Song 5 & making a drop hit hard
25:19 Bass house thing
26:29 Techno?

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Combining BOTH Novation Circuits (Tracks & Rhythm)

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I show how I connect and use both Novation Circuits with midi and audio in to create a live set, including a tutorial on the basics and an explanation of all the ways it can go wrong.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro/background
01:02 Connecting the Tracks & Rhythm
02:54 Midi setup & project switching
05:14 The problem with project switching
10:24 Using scenes to fix the problem
12:50 Latency
16:19 Sidechain on both devices

Watch the full set I performed with this setup:" [posted here]

The Ultimate DUAL CIRCUIT Set

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I'm back with club friendly tech house / techno / electro live set, performed on the Novation Circuit Tracks and Rhythm."

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The Novation Circuit is PERFECT for this

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

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I show the making of a short live set with the Novation Circuit Tracks and Roland MC-101, and do a live jam."

Timestamps:
00:00 Circuit Walkthrough
09:10 Live Set

Volca FM 2 + Microcosm Music Making

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"I make cold, ambient jams with the Korg Volca FM 2, Hologram Microcosm reverb, delay, and glitch pedal, and Novation Circuit Tracks."

Reviewing the Novation Circuits one year later

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I re-review the Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm a year after they came out from the perspective of a hardcore user.

00:00 Intro
00:53 The Fate of the Original Circuit
01:48 The Circuit Tracks
10:56 The Circuit Rhythm
17:49 The Verdict"

Akai MPC 2.11 Feature Update

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"Introducing MPC 2.11 from Akai Professional. The powerful standalone workflow is even better with new plugins like AIR Flavor and AIR Amp Sim, Ratchet and Probability sequencer functions, the brand-new Sounds Mode for immediate access to all your plugins and sounds, and so much more."

MPC 2.11 Overview | First Look at The New Features of MPC 2.11

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"Join Andy as he unpacks MPC 2.11 and all its features that will supercharge your MPC workflow. The MPC 2.11 feature update includes AIR Flavor, Amp Sim plugins, Ratchet, Probability, and the new Sounds Mode. Watch it now."

And a user video:

Trying the New MPC Firmware Update (2.11)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I demo the upcoming firmware update for the standalone MPCs (MPC One, MPC Live, etc) that adds some new effects and workflow improvements.

00:00 Intro
00:59 AIR Flavor
02:33 AIR Amp Sim
04:30 Granulator
05:46 One-click keygroups
06:29 16 Levels for keygroups and plugins
07:29 Probability in the note editor
08:02 Plugin window updates
08:49 Miscellaneous updates
09:56 Outro"

And the press release:

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® SUPERCHARGES THE STANDALONE WORKFLOW WITH THE MPC 2.11 FEATURE UPDATE

New plugins and a new Sounds Mode offering a powerful way to access, explore, and load MPC instrument presets, projects, and custom layered track combinations.

Cumberland, RI USA (June 9, 2022) Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers announces the upcoming MPC 2.11 features update, free for registered MPC users and available on June 23, 2022. This feature update provides MPC music creators with new tools and enhancements for better productions with a more creative and organized workflow.

The new Sounds Mode is a vibrant multi-faceted browser that puts all the MPC instruments front and center. Dive into any plugin and search the presets by category or, cycle through and preview sounds individually. Save up to 256 presets for quick recall on the Favorites Tab and lay out your projects for one-touch loading on the Setlists Tab, enabling faster load times in between song performances.

MPC 2.11 also adds 2 new plugin effects. The new AIR Flavor plugin adds instant vinyl simulation to any sound source. Add flutter, tube saturation, distortion, and more for rich, textured manipulation from 30 different Timbers. Additionally, the new AIR Amp Sim insert effect delivers sweet and crunchy distortion, EQ and tone color to samples, vocals, drums, synths, bass, and yes—guitars—or any other sound source. AIR Amp Sim adds texture and character that brings your sound to life.

MPC 2.11 also adds Probability & Ratcheting for humanizing your tracks and adding more feel. This feature will add interesting variation and dimension to repetitive beats, rhythms and melody lines. The Note Probability feature lets you control note variations at 25%, 50%, or 75% increments, while the Ratchet feature adds a creative subdivision to notes into any increment from 1-8. More creative control means more fresh, exciting new ideas.

The MPC Tuner is a one-touch instrument tuner assuring your instruments are always in tune, without the need to unplug and connect to a hardware device—perfect for stringed instruments or analog synthesizers and modules.

The new drum Pad to Keygroup function allows you to assign and pitch any sample from a pad instantly to a new keygroup program, which can then be played across the key-range. Any sampled sound from a drum program can now be played as scales, chords or melodies for musical dimension. Additionally, new MIDI Key Splits can layer multiple tracks with the Key Ranges section, each with unique split points. Blend 8 instrument tracks or any combination of Drum, Keygroup, and MIDI tracks to create massive multi-timbral sound stacks.

EMBARGO UNTIL Thursday June 9th, 2022, AT 10AM EDT / 3PM BST

WiFi enabled MPC devices will now support Ableton Link 3.0 for responsive start and stop controls, keeping all your devices in perfect sync. MPC 2.11 will now also allow the configuration of a track to filter notes outside a given key range or velocity range.

MPC 2.11 will be available Thursday June 23, 2022, as a free download for all registered standalone MPC hardware users.

To learn more about the MPC 2.11 feature update, visit akaipro.com.

A Bunch of Novation Circuit Beats (Tracks & Rhythm)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"A bunch of beats in a bunch of different genres on the Novation Circuit Tracks and Novation Circuit Rhythm, both completely standalone. Styles include hip hop / trap, drum and bass, house, and bass music."

Making a First Full Song on the Dirtywave M8

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of a synthwave song on the Dirtywave M8, with an emphasis on sound design and tips for making a full track.

00:00 Intro
01:13 Synth arpeggio
02:32 Bass
04:43 Kick and snare
05:05 Hi-hat and clap
05:38 Lead
07:19 Chords
08:27 Tips for building full songs
12:56 Outro

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Get my $3.50 MicroFreak patch pack: https://gum.co/GabeMicroFreak"

The Ultimate Synthwave Duo (Circuit Tracks + MC-101 Jam)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"A synthwave jam with the Novation Circuit Tracks and Roland MC-101, plus a walkthrough of how I made the track.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:06 Full song live jam
02:42 Walkthrough

Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots
Get my $3.50 MicroFreak patch pack: https://gum.co/GabeMicroFreak"

The Best Circuit Tracks + Synths Combination (imo)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

Jam starts at :54.

"A synthwave meets trap meets chillstep jam with the Novation Circuit Tracks, Roland JU-06A, Arturia MicroFreak, and the Retro Futurism pack by A Force Truly Evil, which is one of the best gear and sound combinations for the Circuit."

Making a Full Song with the Model:Cycles

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of a full song with the Elektron Model Cycles and my DAW, including FM drum and synth sound design, presets, and arrangement and mixing in post.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:32 Pattern 1 (Cycles)
05:55 Pattern 2 (Cycles)
10:13 Mixing pattern 1 (DAW)
14:35 Mixing pattern 2 (DAW)
17:07 Full song
20:20 More videos

Get my $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots
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Polyend Tracker vs Novation Circuit Rhythm

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I compare the Novation Circuit Rhythm and Polyend Tracker, two self-contained sampler grooveboxes that operate with a tracker interface that is implemented fairly differently.

00:00 Intro
00:23 Similarities
02:42 Build
04:04 Pads
05:12 Loading Samples
07:18 Workflow
13:00 Shaping Sounds
15:23 Synthesis
16:41 FX
17:49 Sidechain
20:12 Outro

Making a Super Chill Beat (Novation Circuit Rhythm)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of a chill, sample chop lofi hip hop beat on the Novation Circuit Rhythm."

The Smallest Midi Controller EVER

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"I test and review the Noise Machine (NMSVE) by THIS.IS.NOISE inc, the smallest midi controller I could possibly find."

via this.is.NOISE

this.is.NOISE inc is a start-up company founded by two brothers from Toronto, Ontario.

We build unconventional MIDI controllers that are set on changing the where, when, and how music is made.

NMSVE stands for: Noise Machine Straight Vibin' Edition. NMSVE is an ultra portable BLE MIDI controller that is used with MIDI software. We believe NMSVE works best with mobile devices (iOS, iPadOS, Android), however NMSVE can connect to just about any platform - even hardware synths using Bluetooth adapters!

Common use cases: triggering samples, controlling FX, wireless live sets, MIDI looping, lighting + audio, and of course - making beats on the go!

Additional details:

NMSVE
Noise Machine Straight Vibin' Edition

powerful, yet portable!

The main idea behind NMSVE was to create a portable MIDI controller made for the modern beat maker.

A device that's fun to play, compact, and functional that DOESN'T take up valuable desk space.

NMSVE works by wirelessly connecting to MIDI capable software on your smartphone, laptop, or PC/MAC via Bluetooth.

Consisting of 12 buttons, a knob, and a slider, NMSVE allows you to choose from 12 MIDI channels and offers 3 modes of use... all in a case that's smaller than your wallet!

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Synthwave V I B E S (Novation Circuit Tracks)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"A synthwave jam with the Novation Circuit Tracks, Arturia MicroFreak, and Roland JU-06A."

Polyend Tracker Sound Design & Beatmaking

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of two beats with the Polyend Tracker that go out of their way to demo the granular and wavetable synthesis engines.

00:00 Intro
00:35 Beat One: granular sound design
06:12 Beat Two: wavetable sound design
10:27 Outro"

Circuit Tracks and JU-06A sound really nice together

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of a bunch of synthwave influenced beats and jams with the Novation Circuit Tracks and Roland JU-06A synthesizer.
The pack I used: https://isotonikstudios.com/product/r..."