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Circuit Rhythm - Overview // Novation

Circuit Rhythm - Falling Petals Performance // Novationplay button

Circuit Rhythm - Falling Petals Performance // Novation

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Circuit Rhythm - Performing with Grid FX // Novationplay button

Circuit Rhythm - Performing with Grid FX // Novation

Novation

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Circuit Rhythm is the powerful and versatile standalone sampler for the modern beatmaker. Samples can be recorded directly to the hardware, then sliced, sculpted, reversed, looped, resampled and played chromatically, and more—all in the box. Grid FX invigorate your live performances, with lo-fi tape, stutter, beat repeat effects and more. Eight Sample tracks, each with their own 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track—provide a seamless beatmaking workflow.

Circuit Rhythm Sample Pack Expansion

Use the six sample packs with over 550 royalty-free samples to add flavor to your tracks. Get inspired by vinyl samples and tight beats spanning hip-hop, trap, neo-soul and more to give your beats new life and bring out your creativity. Packs are available for free through the Novation Components online site.

About the Sample Packs:
Coastline Bliss
Drift away to a golden coastal sunset with these grainy vinyl samples and tight beats.
Trap Hop
Build big tracks using dark hip-hop influences with warped sound-design and tight trap beats.
East Coast Soul
An effortless set of electric pianos, vibrant chord progressions and shimmering digital leads paints a sunset drenched soundscape.
Wonky Hip-Hop
A chilled collection of intimate guitars, tight hip-hop beats and smooth bass lines.
Neo-Soul
Laid-back beats and stunning top lines make for a rich set of organic neo-soul instrumentation.
Daybreak Trap
A bass-heavy pack that blends chill guitar melodies with deep sub basses and tight trap beats for a serene yet driving sound.

Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer. Grooves can be quantized or captured off-grid into the sequencer, and probability and pattern mutate controls keep your beats evolving.

Circuit Rhythm’s comprehensive connectivity includes full-size five-pin MIDI in, out and thru, and analog sync out, making it the perfect sampler partner to any studio rig. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move, and Novation Components provides a platform to load samples and backup your work.

Circuit Rhythm’s firmware 2.0 update brings new editable Grid FX, Beat Match, Fixed Length Recording and Sample Record for greater flexibility with beatmaking.
Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Sampler
Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Sampler
Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Sampler

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Sound Engine & Sequencer
  • Maximum Polyphony (8 voices)
  • Recordable Samples: 4,096 (128 samples x 32 packs [1 internal pack/31 packs on micro SD
  • Card])
  • Patterns: 8 patterns x 8 tracks x 64 projects x 32 packs
  • Max Sampling Time: 228 seconds per Pack, 32 seconds max. per pad
  • Import Format: WAV, MP3 
  • Pattern: Sequencer/Step Sequencer
  • Resolution: 24ppqn quarter note
  • Pattern length: 1/32 note to 64 bars 
  • Recording method: Real-time Quantization on/off, Programmable Step Sequencer with Micro-steps/Probability/Mutate 
  • Playback direction: Forward, reverse, ping-pong, random
  • Effects: Delay Send with 16 presets, Reverb Send with 8 presets, Side Chain with 7 presets
  • Grid FX: Vinyl Sim, Beat Repeat, Reverse, Filter, Gater, Phaser, Digitiser
  • Sample playback: Slice, Chromatic, One-Shot, Gated, Looped, Reverse
  • 8 macro knobs: Pitch, Start, Length, Envelope, Overdrive, HP Filter, LP Filter, Resonance
  • Master volume
  • Master Filter (High/Low Pass)
Hardware Specifications
  • 32 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads
  • 28 RGB backlit tactile click buttons
  • Power button with charge status LED
  • Rechargeable battery, up to four hours battery life 
  • Expandable Storage: Slot for microSD card (sold separately) for 31 extra Packs 
  • USB-C socket for power delivery, charging, MIDI
  • Kensington MiniSaver slot
  • MicroSD card slot
  • 3x MIDI DIN: In, Out, Thru
  • 3.5 mm sync out
  • L/R Sample In Pair for recording samples 
  • L/R Audio Out Pair
  • Headphones out
  • 8x endless encoders with RGB indicators
  • Master volume pot
  • Master filter pot with centre detent
  • Kensington MiniSaver slot
Software Compatibility
  • Circuit Rhythm is class compliant, so it will work with any modern Mac or Windows PC
  • Load and backup packs, samples, Projects, and Grid FX with Novation Components online or using the standalone application
Circuit Rhythm’s Firmware 2.0 Update
  • Brings new editable Grid FX, Beat Match, Fixed Length Recording and Sample Record for greater flexibility with beatmaking
Included With Circuit Rhythm
  • USB-C cable
  • USB power supply
  • Safety information
Power Requirements
  • USB bus powered
  • Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, up to 4-hour run time
  • Charge via USB-C port
Product Dimensions (LxDxH)
  • 240 mm x 210 mm x 30 mm (40 mm height including knob caps)

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Power Requirements
  • USB bus powered
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4-hour run time)
  • Charge via USB-C port
  • USB power supply included
Warning
  • This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

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Warranty Statement
All Novation products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Novation undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Novation product, please contact Novation at: mickg@novationmusic.com and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

Alternatively contact the Novation Reseller from which you purchased the product or the Novation Distributor in your country of residence or business. If you purchase a Novation product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Novation Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Novation Distributor.
This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Novation Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Novation in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Novation. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact us for general advice.

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3.8

5 Reviews

60%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Best Uses
  1. Getting your ideas down quickly and on the go1
  2. PLAYING WITH IDEAS1
  3. learning to make electronic music1
Cons
  1. Difficult To Use1
  2. Poor Quality1
  3. TOO MUCH PLASTIC1
  4. PLASTIC1
  5. TOO SMALL1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced5
Pros
  1. Easy To Use4
  2. Functional3
  3. Good Quality3
  4. Improves Sound1
  5. affordable1
  • I recommend the Novation Circuit Rhythm

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byjoe

    fromsan diego, CA

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I wanted: 1. some of the features of a DAW in a portable device. 2. the ability to save/restore projects 3. easy sequencing 4. scene/pattern chaining (i.e., song mode)

  • Excellent sampling and beat creation

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted2 years ago

    byKevin

    fromCherry Hill

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I've been using the Circuit Rhythm for capturing samples and creating beats. I really like the rechargeable battery because so I can make compositions anywhere I want. The sampling process is easy and it's been very quick to create lots of beats. I really like the ability to turn samples into notes quickly and easily. The grid fx are fun to manipulate the song and input audio.

  • I think it is a TOY

    2

    submitted3 years ago

    byRICO

    fromNORTH CAROLINA

    I think if you want to spend a lot of time in post production boosting the sound it might be OK at best.I bought it and the got an Akai MPC one. Huge difference. If your on a budget buy a groove box from Roland or Korg or buy the Bass station and use software for the beats/pads.

  • Best groovebox you can buy at that price

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byFrench

    fromsan marcos

    Super fun and easy to use but deep enough to last you years. I have a Deluge, an MPC, and a 707 and the Rhythm is my couch sketch pad, I probably use it more than any of the above just because it's so quick to get ideas down on it. The build, pads, and knobs all feel high quality and I love that it has a battery. I'll never sell mine.

  • I love Novation but they dropped the ball on this one.

    2

    submitted4 years ago

    byrico

    fromChapel Hill North Carolina

    First off I love Novation.I lived in London and I see them like The Moog of the UK. This is not a great groovebox.Its a plastic toy with a weak sound engine.I will buy the Akai MPC one .If I want a toy Ill go to a toy store.

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Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

  • asked byDwight

    fromRipley tn

    Does this unit sample at 24bit?

    Does this unit sample at 24bit?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Unfortunately, the manufacturer has not made that information available.