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Stay at the cutting edge
Sound Collective is a cutting edge collection and
source of inspiration for Novation users who are after new sounds.
By simply owning this Novation product you have access to a stream
of new synthesizers. Simply register your product to access these
incredible tools. With new instruments every month, you'll never be
short of ideas.
Novation Melodics lessons
Be the best you can. Melodics is a desktop app that allows you
to get the best out of your Novation. Obtain 15 bonus lessons for
free and start your journey into music mastery.
Circuit firmware version 1.8 update
New tools for your creative workflow. Novation's continued work
on the Circuit Groovebox is now on its 1.8 release. With this new
firmware update, you can utilise a number of great tools to get the
most from your music. Non-quantised recording means you can go off
the grid with your sequences, allowing you to sequence drums and
basses in micro steps. There is now assignable MIDI channels as
well as per-note velocity tracking. With a fresh update, comes new
reasons to love your Circuit.
Circuit components
Circuit Components is a new set of tools expanding on the
features and functions of the Circuit, giving you the ability to
create and customise your own unique sounds and instruments. One of
the most prominent features is the ability to import your own
samples, opening up a whole world of possibilities for your
productions. You can import your favourite MP3 or WAV samples, with
60 seconds of space featured across 64 slots. This feature is
perfect for a range of sounds and instruments from drums and
one-shot vocal samples to quick chords and synth stabs. Another new
feature is the ability to export your samples from the Circuit,
creating your own collections and saving them for future reference
or collaborating with other artists.
Quick and simple song creation
The Novation Circuit is the ultimate tool for capturing
inspiration and creating expressive tracks quick and
professionally. Combining a 2-part synthesizer and a 4-part drum
machine the Novation Circuit can be used to create interesting and
dynamic songs straight out the box. Additionally, the 4 x 8 RBG
backlit grid sequencer with velocity sensitive pads offers an
effortless and dynamic way to create drum beats and synth
patterns.
Standalone, portable design
Unlike most synthesizers and drum machines the Novation Circuit
can be used in a standalone mode and be powered by either the
included 12V power supply or 4 x AA batteries. Without even
touching a laptop you can create whole songs.
Simple and advanced sequencing
Perfect for beginners and experienced sequencers alike the
Novation Circuit features an innovative streamline mode which keeps
harmonies, rhythms and melodies locked in tempo ideal for capturing
quick ideas on the go. Furthermore, Circuit can also be used to
create advanced sequencing patterns whilst the split grid shows
real-time feedback of steps and notes.
Integrated premium-grade effects
Not only does the Novation Circuit feature velocity sensitivity
RBG backlit pads but you can also add unique effects and modulation
such as pitch, decay, distortion and EQ to optimize your
tracks.
Features
- 2-Part Nova-heritage analogue-modelled synthesiser
- 4-Part drum machine
- 4 x 8 Grid of RGB, velocity-sensitive sequencer pads
- 6 Voice polyphony
- Loads of oscillator types and wavetables
- 64 Production-ready patches
- Step sequence or build live
- Lock your music in time and key
- 1.3 Update includes Sample Flip, Sample Previous, Session
Colour and Single Session Backup functions
- 1.4 Update (latest update) includes Drum Pattern Length,
Instant Pattern Switch, Session Colour Select and Clock
Settings
- 1.6 update introduces Panning, Drum Micro Steps and Settings
View
- 1.7 update introduces ability to make songs from pattern chain
sequence function, create tied/drone notes and take your music off
the grid by delaying notes by step
- Combine ready-made drum patterns
- Tweak using 8 synth macro encoders with RGB LEDs
- Record and play back your tweaks
- Combine up to 128 steps of synth and drum patterns
- Add amazing delay and reverb effects
- 32 Slots for creating, saving and playing tunes without a
laptop
- Compact and battery powered
- Built-in DSP speaker
- Works with computer and hardware via USB and MIDI
Specifications
- General:
- 32 RGB backlit velocity sensitive button grid
- 28 RGB backlit function buttons
- 8 Continuous pots with RGB indicator LEDs
- Dedicated filter and volume pots
- 1/4" jack sockets for left and right outputs
- Two MIDI sockets (3.5mm jack sockets with MIDI din break-out
cables)
- USB B 2.0
- Front-mounted 3.5mm jack socket for headphones
- Integrated speaker
- Rubberised knob caps
- Battery compartment for 6x AA batteries (included)
- Kensington Security Slot
- Sound Engine:
- 2 Nova synths
- 4 Part drum machine
- 6 Note polyphonic per synth
- 64 Synth patches
- 64 Drum patches
- 8 Synth macro controls (Control up to 4 parameters with one
knob)
- 4 Drum parameter controls (Pitch, Decay, Distortion,
Filter)
- Mixer view with levels and mutes
- Master FX with individual track sends
- 16 Delays
- 8 Reverbs
- Sidechain effect (7 types and off). Triggered from Drum 1
- Hi-pass / low-pass master filter
- Sequencer:
- 32 Sessions
- 6 Tracks per session (2 Synth and 4 Drum)
- 8 Patterns per track (Synth 1, Synth 2, Drum 1&2, Drum
3&4)
- 16 Demo sessions
- Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
- Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per
step
- 50 Automation parameters (up to 4800 events per pattern)
- Internal tempo range 40 - 240
- External synced tempo range 30 - 300
- Swing 20 - 80
- Real Time Performance:
- Full range velocity scanning and record. Editable to 16
levels
- 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
- Synth expand view doubles playable area
- Drum expand view allows real time drum record
- Octave (input) and pattern octave (edit)
- Pattern length and nudge
- Configurable pattern chain
- Session instant switching and queued switch
Software Compatibility:
- Ableton Live Lite 9 is included
- Circuit will also work as a standard USB-MIDI controller
- Product Dimensions:
- 240mm width x 200mm depth x 35mm height