Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Groove Beat Making uses Components, a standalone software editor, which provides deep access to the instrument’s sampling engine, sample organization, macro controls, and more. You can load up to 220 seconds of samples, plus thousands of patches and projects from the included SD card. Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Groove Beat Making is USB class compliant and will work with any modern Mac or Windows computer.

A 4×8 grid of velocity-sensitive (RGB) sequencer pads is used to program the advanced, built-in 32-step sequencer, which offers real-time and step-input recording, as well as time and key lock to ensure all your sounds lock to tempo and blend harmonically. The 8 macro encoders allow you to record and playback multiple parameter tweaks in real-time. Combine up to 256 steps of patterns to complete full songs. The onboard effects do not disappoint. There’s delay, reverb, and side-chain Send FX for adding depth and motion to your tracks, while the Grid FX provides a variety of real-time effects you can trigger. Choose from vinyl simulation, beat repeat, phaser, gater, reverser, auto-filter, and digitizer.

The rear panel provides a panoply of connections including 5-pin DIN MIDI input, output, and thru connectors, as well as sync for connecting to analog equipment. Two 1/4″ inputs allow you to sample audio directly into the Circuit Rhythm. You can also route audio live through the unit for mixing and further processing, while two 1/4″ outputs connect to your playback system or studio monitors. A 3.5mm headphone output is also included. The Novation Circuit Rhythm Standalone Groove Beat Making can be powered via USB or from the built-in rechargeable battery for true wireless operation anywhere. A USB Type-C cable and USB power supply are provided.

Sample and Resample

• Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly.

Slice, Reverse, Loop, Play Chromatically, and More

• Playback samples however you choose, whether you’re chopping straight from vinyl, making basslines and melodies, or punching in drums.

Eight Sample Tracks

• Make beats with eight sample tracks, each with its own 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track.

Seamless Beatmaking Workflow

• Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer.

Go Off Grid

• Capture your groove quantized or off-grid into the sequencer, and keep your beats evolving with probability and pattern mutate.

FX on Everything

• Douse samples in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with side chain, and add punch with the master compressor.

Comprehensive Connectivity

• Connect to your studio with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analog sync out. Sample to mono, or monitor through stereo out or with headphones.

Never Stop Creating

• Insert a microSD card to save and access thousands of samples and projects.

Create Anywhere

• The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats anywhere inspiration strikes.

Go Further with Components

• Novation Components is the online companion that lets you delve into the synth engine, load samples, and back up projects.

Compatibility

• Circuit Rhythm is class compliant, so it will work with any modern Mac or Windows computer.