Direct Circuit To Nerve (Novation Circuit & Circuit Mono Station)

Published on Mar 25, 2018 HardtekStudios

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The Novation Circuit has the duty of producing an entire Electro Track. The bassline of course is produced by the Novation Circuit Mono Station. The rest of the jam is created from the original Novation Circuit Groovebox. everything is then recorded into Logic where EQ, compression and reverb was added to the mix."

Synth Jams by Jay Hosking

Published on Jul 26, 2019 Jay Hosking

Spotted the first video in the playlist above on discchord.com. The Playlist contains 21 videos. You can use the player controls to skip around. Descriptions for each are below. All videos feature various gear so you should be able to get an idea of some of the capabilities of each featured. You can check out Jay Hosking's music at https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/.

Note, more will likely get added over time. The following playlist is as of this post:

1. Jam w/ Vermona PERfourMER MkII, Elektron Analog Rytm MkII, OTO Bam, Styrmon Big Sky, Fugue Machine

A live, semi-improvised performance, all on hardware, and inspired by some pretty tough news that has me sentimental.

I loved the Elektron Analog Four MkII so much that I picked up the Analog Rytm MkII. My feelings on the Rytm are mixed. On the one hand, it's missing that spontaneity and spark of units like the Arturia DrumBrute Impact and Teenage Engineering OP-Z, with no readymade performance effects, roller bar, or global randomization, and a slower workflow. On the other hand, I really like its analogue sound engines, any unused tracks can be converted into impressive analogue mono synths, it does beautiful things to samples, and like all Elektron boxes it integrates the effects into the sequencer really nicely.

As for the Vermona PERfourMER MkII, I'd been pining over it for ages, and it was fun to finally tinker with it. The Perfourmer definitely excels in the mid- and high- range, and I love how the independent voices making really interesting voices for chords.

Vermona PERfourMER MkII + OTO Bam — Three synths (left chord note, right chord note, melody)
Vermona PERfourMER MkII + Strymon Big Sky — Bass chord note synth
Elektron Analog Rytm MkII — Drums, samples, sample melody, punchy bass
Fugue Machine (iOS) — Sequencing
IK Multimedia iRig Pro Duo — MIDI out from iOS

Written and performed within a 24-hour period, and uploaded as is, with only a little sidechain compression on the Perfourmer (to emphasize the sound that the Rytm was already making), and compression/limiting on the master.

https://jayhosking.bandcamp.com/

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Bad Gear - Circuit Mono Station

video upload by AudioPilz

"Welcome to Bad Gear, the show about the world's most hated audio tools. Today we are going to talk about the Circuit Mono Station. Is Novations analog mono synth groovebox and lovechild of an OG Circuit and a Bass Station 2 nothing but a photoshop fail? What went wrong?

Chapters:
00:00 Intro tune
01:19 Overview Novation Circuit Mono Station
01:55 Paraphony, oscillators, ring mod, oscillator sync
02:42 Synth engine: filter, overdrive, distortion
03:14 Modulators: envelope, LFO, mod matrix, PWM, mod seq
03:38 Sequencer section: OSC1, OSC2, modulation
04:13 Velocity, gate
04:26 Patches, patch flip, sessions
05:01 Connectivity, CV/Gate, I/Os, midi
05:24 Firmware updates, pricing history
05:45 Hate
06:07 Jam 1
07:08 Jam 2
08:03 Finale
08:33 Verdict"

Novation - Circuit Tracks

videos uploaded by 2-Minute Warning

"My videos/tracks featuring the Novation - Circuit Tracks groovebox, consisting of:
- 2 synth tracks
- 2 MIDI tracks
- 4 drum tracks"

Playlist:
041▶️ Court Circuit ⚡ (Novation Circuit Tracks // Roland JU06A)
043▶️ Circuits (Novation Circuit Tracks // Circuit Mono Station + Bigsky + Walrus Audio Julianna)
049▶️ Polyribbon (Circuit Tracks + H9 // Ribbon + Julianna + Analog Drive + Bigsky)
054▶️ Bio-CyberPunk 🎸🤘(Minibrute + Data Corrupter + Strymon Timeline // Novation Circuit Tracks)
055▶️ Rooms (Korg Minilogue XD + Sinevibes Odds + Death By Audio Rooms // Novation Circuit Tracks)

Mono Tom Station (Tom Cat thru Circuit Mono Station)

Published on Sep 6, 2017 HardtekStudios

"The Tom Cat's output is going into the Novation Circuit Mono Station for some extra distortions and crazy filtering! For most of the jam, only the audio in is turned up on the Circuit Mono Station. Toward the end I bring in some Ring Mod and Sub oscillator."

Analog Experiments 8 (Novation Circuit Mono thru Moog MuRF)

Published on Nov 9, 2017 HardtekStudios

"The Novation Circuit Mono Station audio out is routed into the audio in of the Moog MuRF. The MuRF turns it into a stereo signal that is routed init my Mackie Onyx mixer feeding Logic for recording. Lots of gate/cv stuff too. The Circuit Mono's sync out is routed into the MuRF's step/tap in to sync the filter sequencer to the Circuit Mono's tempo. I occasionally tweak the MuRF's Rate knob to scramble the tempo before it automatically resyncs. The C-Mono's LFO is routed to the aux CV out, which is routed to the CV in of the MuRF's Envelope. Throughout the jam, I increase the LFO about from zero to get some really interesting and percolating sounds."

Novation Circuit Mono Station Review

Published on May 26, 2017 Ask.Audio

"If you want a Bass Station 2 and a Circuit, you’d expect to have to buy both. But wait! The new Novation Circuit Mono Station combines the best of both in one box. Check out our hands-on video review.
Full review here: https://ask.audio/articles/novation-c..."

Lycanthropy in Space (Novation Circuit Mono Station & Akai Rhythm Wolf thru Moog Freqbox)

Published on Jun 17, 2018 HardtekStudios

"I wanted to finish this up so I could update my Novation Circuit Mono Station to 1.2! The Akai Rhythm Wolf is providing the analog drums while it's bass is routed from it's individual output to the Moog Moogerfooger Freqbox. The Freqbox is further manipulated with the Circuit Mono Stations LFO, Envelope and Modulation sequencer. All those CV signals routed thru the Aux CV out into the CV in controlling the Freqbox's envelope depth. The Circuit Monostation is playing the lead with lots of recorded modulations. Recorded, edited & mixed in Logic with a bit of compression, eq & verb."

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Introducing the Novation BassStation 2 All Analog Synth

Novation // 21 Years of Innovation

Published on Apr 8, 2013 NovationTV·156 videos


"Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth based on the classic original Bass Station but re-worked for the 21st century. It has two filters, two oscillators plus a third sub-oscillator, patch save and a fully analogue effects section. Add a step sequencer, arpeggiator, full sized keys and a powerful modulation section and you have the makings of a synth that is built for bass, but capable of so much more.

Bass Station II marks Novation's 21st birthday - find out more about Novation's early synths and how the technology evolved over 20 years"

What is it?

Bass Station II is an analogue mono-synth with a talent for bass, but a sound-engine that is versatile enough to kick out sharp leads and crisp arpeggios. It brings the best elements of the original Bass Station into a brand new design with re-worked modulation, effects, filters and more; like the Bass Station, but a much much bigger sound.
The signal path is pure analogue - including the effects section. The hardware has been laid out in modules with dedicated pots, switches, sliders and buttons for all major parameters. Critically, you can store and recall patches on Bass Station II. It comes with 64 killer factory presets, space for 64 of your own sounds on the hardware, and you can store more on your computer.

The key-mech consists of 25 full sized keys that are velocity sensitive with assignable aftertouch. It has been developed as a ‘synth-action’ keyboard, where each key is individually sprung so it is light to the touch and highly responsive to the synth engine. Bass Station II is a fully class compliant MIDI device with MIDI I/O on 5 pin din ports – for connecting to other MIDI outboard – and with your computer over USB. You can even connect an external instrument and run it through Bass Station II's analogue filter and effects."

"The Synth Engine: A Brief Overview

Oscillators: Bass Station II is built on three analogue oscillators and a noise generator. There are two fully independent oscillators plus a sub oscillator (which is the critical component in creating rich, analogue bass sounds). Oscillators One and Two are switchable between sine, sawtooth, square and variable pulse width, and Oscillator Three - the sub osc - can be set to one or two octaves below Oscillator One. It can be square, sine or narrow pulse width, delivering the characteristically ‘fat’ bass tone.

Filters: You can select between two discrete filters - ‘Acid’ or ‘Classic’ - each with a built in overdrive for pushing filter tones from dry, to warm, to nasty! The ‘Classic’ Bass Station filter can be switched between low pass, high pass and band pass at 12 or 24dB slopes. The ‘Acid’ filter is based on a diode ladder filter design that delivers a characteristically 303-esque sound that is designed to squelch!

Effects

Bass Station II has two effects (not including the filter overdrive). Analogue distortion drives circuit components to add new frequencies to the sound. Bass Station II’s Distortion function can add gentle warmth, filthy granularity and anything in between. The second effect is ‘Osc Filter Mod’ which creates a distinctive FM-type sound by using Oscillator Two to modulate the filter frequency. This is very good at crunchy, sound-mulching effects that substantially fatten up bass and lead patches.

Modulation

There are two envelope generators and two low frequency oscillators (LFOs). The first envelope is an ADSR amp envelope and the second is a mod envelope that can be used to modulate filter frequency, oscillator pitch and osc pulse width. LFO One is dedicated to pitch modulation whereas LFO is used to modulate osc pulse width and filter frequency. Although it looks like there are four LFO waveforms, the ‘LFO Slew’ function can be used freely to sculpt LFOs into smoother wave-shapes creating many more LFO possibilities.

Arpeggiator and step sequencer

Bass Station II’s Arpeggiator and Step Sequencer are killer performance and production tools. The Arp can be directed to run through 32 different rhythmic patterns in different directions with a switchable octave range. You can also engage the Step Sequencer. Up to four sequences can be played in – with legato and rests – and played back using any one of the 32 rhythmic patterns. As well as getting ideas down quickly and programming performance sequences, this is a brilliant way to preview patches while you are editing them.

This just scratches the surface of the synth engine. Bass Station II is a powerful little synth with a lot more than first meets the eye. There are many more oscillator, envelope, LFO and modulation functions that are too numerous to detail here. The best way to experience Bass Station II is to get hands-on!

Specs:

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Novation // Animistic Beliefs - Circuit Mono Station

Published on Sep 3, 2018 NovationTV

"Animistic Beliefs recently invited us to their Rotterdam studio where we were lucky enough to be able to capture a performance of an exclusive track with them.

Their performance setup included a Eurorack Modular System, Elektron Digitone, Roland TR808 and the Circuit Mono Station, with Mono Station used for the bassline and as the main clock for the other devices.

For more on Circuit Mono Station, visit:
https://novationmusic.com/synths/circ...

Check out Animistic Beliefs here:
Facebook: http://facebook.com/animisticbeliefs
Instagram: http://instagram.com/animisticbeliefs

#WeAreNovation #CircuitMonoStation"

Novation // Shorts - Circuit vs Circuit Mono Station

Published on Dec 5, 2018 NovationTV

"The Main Differences between Circuit & Circuit Mono Station. Quick, Short, and to the point!

--- Discover More about the Circuit: https://novationmusic.com/circuit/cir...

--- Discover more about Circuit Mono Station: https://novationmusic.com/circuit/cir..."

The Dead Left of Dread (Circuit & Mono Station)

Published on Oct 2, 2019 HardtekStudios

"Thank you for over 1 million views!
Both Novation Circuit come together for this zombie trudging groove stomp. Acid Bass by the Novation Circuit Mono Station. Drums & other synths & FX by the Novation Circuit. Standard Midi sync."

Novation Perfect Circuit Audio Event Tonight

Scheduled for Jul 11, 2018 Perfect Circuit Audio - Starts at 1:03

Posting this early for those in LA that would prefer attending in person. There will be a chance to win a Circuit Mono Station.
For the rest of us, bookmark this post for the live feed. Remember, supporting MATRIXSYNTH members get %10 off at Perfect Circuit Audio!

"Tonight's the night! Stop by and get a chance to win a @WeAreNovation Circuit Mono Station - great for complementing a DAW setup, sequencing with other hardware synths or adding some off-rack sequencing to a modular setup. We'll be livestreaming the event as well on Youtube.

Circuit Mono Station available here: https://www.perfectcircuitaudio.com/n..."

Circuit Mono Driver (Novation Circuit Mono Station thru Moog MF Drive)

Published on Aug 27, 2017 HardtekStudios

"For this Circuit Mono Station jam, I run the audio out of the C-Mono into the MF Drive pedal for extra distortion and to utilize the analog Moog filter. The Aux CV on the C-Mono is sending the Evvelope to the MF Drive to control the filter. The C-Mono is using a High Pass filter, while the MF Drive is using a Low Pass filter. So I am essentially using a serial Band Pass filter. also taking advantage of C-Mono's Osc Sync."

Novation Circuit Mono Station w/ Joel Freck

Published on Oct 2, 2018 Beatport

"Our Anjunabeats Beats In School winner, Joel Freck gets his hands dirty with his new Novation Circuit Mono Station. Watch how Joel achieves a rolling, evolving bassline using the skills he learnt from the team at Novation.

Check out the gear: https://global.novationmusic.com/synt..."

Novation Circuit Mono Station Review

Published on Jul 7, 2017 sonicstate

"We're looking at the Novation Circuit Mono Station - its a 2 oscillator analogue paraphonic synth combined with the sequencing power of the Circuit."

Novation Circuit Mono Station - Superbooth2017

Published on Apr 21, 2017 cuckoomusic

"Chris Calcutt from Novation was showing me the soon finished Circuit Mono Station. In short, it has taken a big chunk of their Bass Station 2, as a sound engine, and their very successful Circuit sequencer, and put them together. Also with sound input, and a basic CV implementation as well."

Novation Circuit Mono Station Review by Dacci Pucci

Published on Jun 14, 2018 Dacci Pucci

"In this in-depth review I take a close look at Novation's Circuit Mono Station, a small and powerful analog synth with a versatile sequencer and dirty sound."

Novation Circuit Mono Station 1.2 Update & Patch Flipping

Published on Jun 18, 2018 HardtekStudios

"An insane update has hit the Novation Circuit Mono Station, allowing you to turn on and off Legato and LFO Key Sync, use the Mod Sequencer to transmit note & Gate information, and best of all Patch Flipping! You can sequence a different patch for every step for crazy synth patterns and analog drum patterns!"

Patch Flip Jam from Novation Circuit Mono Station

Published on Jun 21, 2018 HardtekStudios

"The Patch Flip feature from the newest update of the Novation Circuit Mono Station is amazing! I have a pre program jam using the Patch Flip function ready to play, and then I copy the pattern across multiple pads, modifying in real time as I go with variations and lots of motion recording. This was recorded into Logic with no additional processing."