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Novation Circuit Rhythm

Regular price $399.99 Sale price $299.99
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The Novation Circuit Rhythm is a versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. Capture your groove quantized or off-grid into the sequencer, and layer up across eight sample tracks. Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more. Integrate Circuit Rhythm into your studio, or unplug and create anywhere utilizing the built-in rechargeable battery.

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)

 Product Hardware Specifications

  • 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
  • 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.

Power Requirements

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

Product Dimensions

  • 240mm length x 210mm depth x 30mm height (40mm height including knob caps)

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