Novation Circuit Rhythm Beatmaking Performance Sampler

Comes in original box with usb cable and power supply.

Overview

Circuit Rhythm is a powerful and versatile standalone sampler and drum machine for the modern beatmaker. Record directly to the hardware, then slice sculpt, reverse, loop, resample, and play chromatically – all in the box.

More than a simple groovebox, Circuit Rhythm provides a seamless workflow from sample to finished beat via its powerful, hands-on sequencer. It also comes packed with innovative effects to help invigorate your live performances, from lo-fi tape to stutter, beat-repeat, and more.

Plus, with up to four hours of life in its rechargeable battery, Circuit Rhythm’s ready to capture your next idea wherever and whenever inspiration strikes next.

Key features

• Sample and resample — record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly
• Slice, reverse, loop, play chromatically, and more — play your samples however you choose, whether chopping from vinyl, making basslines, or punching in drums.
• Perform with grid FX — embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more.
• FX on everything — enhance synths, drums, and incoming audio with studio-grade reverb and delay, sidechain, and master compression.
• Create anywhere — up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move.

SpecificationsOverview

• 32 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads
• 28 RGB backlit tactile click buttons
• Power button with charge status LED
• Rechargeable battery (up to 4 hours battery life)
• Expandable Storage (slot for microSD card (sold separately) for 31 extra packs)
• USB-C socket (power delivery, charging, MIDI)
• Kensington MiniSaver slot
• MicroSD card slot
• 3x MIDI DIN (In, Out, Thru)
• 3.5mm 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

Sound engine & sequencer

• Maximum Polyphony (8 voices)
• Recordable Samples = 4096 (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 (forwards, 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)

Dimensions

• Length240mm
• Depth210mm
• Height45mm

Power requirements

• USB bus powered
• Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (up to 4 hour run-time). Charge via USB-C port
• Internal LiPo battery safety data sheet

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

What's in the box?

• Circuit Rhythm
• USB-A power adapter
• 1.5m USB type C-to-A cable