Novation's New Circuit Rhythm w/ Direct Sampling Arrives

NovationTV Intro & Tutorial videos.

User Videos: Playlist:
Gabe Miller Music Beats on the Novation Circuit Rhythm (multiple genres, custom sounds)
Gabe Miller Music First Day with the Novation Circuit Rhythm
loopop Review: Circuit RHYTHM vs TRACKS // Full sampling and workflow tutorial for Novation's new sampler

First announced on May 9th, Novation's latest Circuit Rhythm is here.

Details via Novation:

"Introducing Novation Circuit Rhythm

Sample, make beats, and perform like never before, with the latest addition to the Circuit family. The wait is finally over. The next addition to our Novation Circuit family is here to bring new life to beatmaking and turn samples in to stellar tracks. With eight sample tracks, built-in recording, performance effects, on-the-go capabilities and more, Circuit Rhythm is the beatmaker’s best friend. In a brand-new direction for Novation, Circuit Rhythm puts sampling in the spotlight and provides a whole host of fresh features aimed to take beatmaking to new heights.

Sampling is at the heart of Circuit Rhythm. Record straight into Circuit Rhythm through the audio inputs, and instantly capture sound from records, synths, or even a phone. Designed with a focus on immediate sampling and artistic expression, users can capture creative ideas quickly and stay inspired.

With a lightning-fast sequencer, beatmakers can start turning those samples into killer beats with ease. Whether playing in drums, making basslines or chopping straight from vinyl, music makers can play back samples however they want and listen through stereo out or with headphones. Re-sample and sculpt sounds with limitless creative possibilities.

Circuit Rhythm’s eight sample tracks, each with their own 32-step patterns chainable for 256 steps per track, gives creators sample space to find their groove and craft killer tracks, all with an intuitive screenless workflow, common to all Circuit products. Stay quantised or give beats real human feel and go off-grid and record to micro steps. Keep beats interesting with probability and pattern mutate.

Performers can take to the stage with Circuit Rhythm and bring vibrant performance- focused Grid FX to their beats. Give samples character with beat repeat, vinyl simulation, and many more effects to really create massive sound. Circuit Rhythm is well-equipped to handle any scenario and is brilliant for making dope beats in the studio or used to capture creative ideas for beatmakers on the move. Make Circuit Rhythm part of a studio set up with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out, and monitoring through audio or headphone outputs.

Circuit Rhythm is completely portable. With a compact and tough build, built-in rechargeable battery and microSD card slot for expandable storage or loading in samples and projects, music makers never have to stop creating with Circuit Rhythm.

With Novation’s online companion Components, Circuit Rhythm’s creative potential expands even further. Users can dive into Circuit Rhythm using the browser-based or standalone desktop app, and load samples, backup projects, download artist-made soundpacks, and create custom patches so that creators can give their music production their unique flavour.

For more information, visit the Circuit Rhythm product page, and see the groovebox in action."

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Novation Circuit vs Roland MC-101

Gabe Miller Music

"This video is a comparison of the Novation Circuit vs the Roland MC-101 (covering workflow, sound quality, and sound demos) to help you decide which groovebox is right for you."

Gabe Miller Music Circuit videos

Gabe Miller MC-101 videos

AKAI PROFESSIONAL UNVEILS THE NEW MPC STUDIO

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MPC Studio US MAP Price $269.00

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User videos:

Review: MPC STUDIO MK2 // vs Maschine Mikro MK3 // Tutorial

video upload by loopop

First Day with the MPC Studio

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

AKAI PROFESSIONAL® UNVEILS THE NEW MPC STUDIO: AN EXCEPTIONAL MODERN MUSIC PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Adding to the MPC lineup, the new MPC Studio delivers a serious music production and recording system for the modern music creator.

Cumberland, RI USA (September 21, 2021) — Akai Professional, a leading manufacturer of music equipment for performers and producers, is proud to announce its newest music production system, the MPC Studio.

The new MPC Studio redefines tactile control with a hardware offering that intuitively delivers a modern and deep level of command over the music production process. Together with the MPC2 Desktop Software DAW for both Mac and PC, MPC Studio offers a total creation package for the serious modern beat-maker and music producer.

MPC Performance and Control

At the heart of MPC Studio are the world-renowned 16 full-size pressure and velocity sensitive RGB-backlit pads with aftertouch. These pads optimize your performance to play and record patterns, notes, chords, and more with sound precision and an accurate visual display of velocity and pad groupings.

The new assignable Touch Strip will elevate any performance with invigorating expression. Add articulation to a string or guitar instrument, add modulation or pitch bend to a keyboard synth, control Note Repeat for hi-hats, snares, effects and much more. The assignable Touch Strip will quickly become your favorite tool to shape and sculpt your performances and productions.

The full color LCD ensures users will stay locked into every creative moment with vibrant visual feedback. Scroll through track names, plugin instrument presets, browse categories, monitor parameter values when dialing in effects, or trim and chop samples. The color LCD makes work more efficient by enabling you to keep your eyes on the controller, and your focus squarely on the music. Navigate sessions big and small with dedicated MPC Transport controls, complete with Locate buttons for time saving and precise location spotting.

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Making 5 Beats from Scratch on the Novation Circuit

Gabe Miller Music

Previous video:

I made a Beat EVERY DAY for a MONTH

Gabe Miller Music

Gabe Miller Music: Ranking Synths and Grooveboxes - Best to worst

Published on May 13, 2020 Gabe Miller Music

"In which I rank my synths, grooveboxes, and production stations from best to worst (although they're all pretty good).

Sound demos of everything mentioned in this video: [playlist below]

The gear list:
1. Novation Circuit
2. Arturia MicroFreak
3. Teenage Engineering OP-1
4. Korg Electribe 2 - synth version
5. Roland MC-101
6. BOSS RC-202 Looper
7. Teenage Engineering PO-33 K.O."

Gabe Miller Music: First Day with the Novation Circuit Tracks (Unboxing & Demo)

video by Gabe Miller Music

"Join me, a hardcore Circuit user, as I learn the workflow and demo the features of the new Novation Circuit Tracks, making a beat from scratch with its stock sounds and the Arturia MicroFreak in the process."

Novation Circuit Rhythm: How to Load & Record Sounds

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show how to load samples onto your Novation Circuit Rhythm using Components and how to record sounds into it from hardware synths or via resampling."

Also see The Ultimate Novation Circuit Rhythm Tutorial

Gabe Miller Music Circuit Rhythm posts

Novation Circuit Rhythm vs Tracks

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

00:00 Intro
00:41 What’s the same?
01:18 What’s not the same?
01:39 Synth patches
02:33 Sample flip
03:42 Mapping and processing samples
06:46 Monophonic vs polyphonic
09:28 Building full tracks
10:19 Sample chop
10:57 Target demographics
12:19 Sidechain, scales, and grid FX
13:38 Inputs and outputs
14:46 Connectivity: Circuit Tracks
17:35 Connectivity: Circuit Rhythm
20:19 Overview
21:51 Outro


Get Gabe Miller's $5 sample pack: https://gumroad.com/l/gabeoneshots

How to Make Chill Electronic Music (Novation Circuit)

Gabe Miller Music

"I show you the general techniques and Novation Circuit specific tricks I like to use to make chill electronic music by walking you through a jam I created. Made with the Manitoba Cassette pack by Digiphex."

How to Make Electro House (Novation Circuit)

Gabe Miller Music

"In which I walk you through how to make electro house drops and breakdowns on the Novation Circuit and in general (both modern EDM and complextro inspired drops, plus some progressive house as well). And yeah, I've been on a video game music kick lately, so there's a strong Pistol Whip vibe in the thumbnail and music itself.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro and the first drop
00:57 Layering
02:03 Drums
03:08 Leads/bass
04:47 Call and response
05:53 Pitch bend
07:23 Sidechain
07:41 Building into a full song
08:42 Complextro drop
11:03 Breakdowns
13:18 Progressive house drop"

Making Music with Microsoft Paint

Published on Apr 1, 2019 Gabe Miller Music

"In which I make music with MS Paint, and it actually kinda works."

How to make HEAVY Electronic Music [Novation Circuit]

Gabe Miller Music

"I show how to make heavy bass music (trap, dubstep, riddim, electro, etc), with a bunch of Novation Circuit specific tricks and hacks, as well as sound pack recommendations."

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

video upload by AkaiProVideo

"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.

Hologram Microcosm + JU-06A music making

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I make ambient-ish music with the Roland JU-06A synth and the Hologram Microcosm effects pedal."

Round 1: Circuit Tracks jam // Novation Live

video by NovationTV

"Watch Novation’s US Product Specialist Team as they all use the same sound pack to create 5 different songs, live, on the newest member of the Circuit family: Circuit Tracks.

Round 1 will feature special guest @Gabe Miller Music​ producer and groovebox enthusiast - check out Gabe's expert demos.

Circuit Tracks is an extraordinary standalone groovebox for the modern producer. With two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks, four drum tracks, creative FX and on-the-go capabilities, it’s the perfect hands-on device for the agile music maker.

--- Discover Circuit Tracks: http://bit.ly/CircuitTracks"

Using an Old Casio Keyboard w/ the Circuit Tracks

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I make music with the Novation Circuit Tracks controlling an old Casio CTK-591 keyboard."

Making House Music on the Model:Cycles

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I show the making of a lofi house beat on the Elektron Model Cycles, with an emphasis on sound design.

Timestamps: 00:00 Intro
00:33 Kick
01:51 Clap
03:07 Hi hats
04:22 Bass
06:14 FX
07:17 Chords"

DAWless House Jam (OP-1, Circuit, RC-202)

Published on May 20, 2019 Gabe Miller Music

"An improvised, old-school-ish house jam with the Novation Circuit, OP-1, and RC-202 loop station.
Subscribe for more electronic music!"

10 Weird Jams on the Novation Circuit

Published on Oct 19, 2018 Gabe Miller Music

"A bunch of weirder, darker, and more underground Novation Circuit beats.
Subscribe for more electronic music!"

First Day with the Roland JU-06A (Juno Emulator)

video upload by Gabe Miller Music

"I unbox, demo, and make music with the Roland JU-06A, an emulator of their classic Juno 106 and 60 synthesizers."

With the Novation Circuit Tracks.