Novation Circuit Rhythm Groovebox and Standalone Sampler

Create Anywhere with the Novation Circuit Rhythm Groovebox and Standalone Sampler

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 - 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 beat making workflow. Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer. Grooves can be quantised 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 analogue 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.

• Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly
• Playback samples however you choose, whether you’re chopping straight from vinyl, making basslines and melodies, or punching in drums
• Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more
• Make beats with eight sample tracks, each with their own 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track
• Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer
• Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and keep your beats evolving with probability and pattern mutate
• Douse samples in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and punch with the master compressor
• Connect to your studio with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out. Sample through stereo inputs and listen through stereo out or with headphones
• Insert a microSD card to save and access thousands of samples and projects
• The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move
• Novation Components is the online companion that lets you load samples and backup your work
• Register your Circuit Rhythm today to get access to free plugins and content with Novation Sound Collective
• Circuit Rhythm’s firmware 2.0 update brings new editable Grid FX, Beat Match, Fixed Length Recording, and Sample Record for greater flexibility with beat-making

SPECIFICATIONS

Hardware

• 32 RGB Backlit Velocity Sensitive Pads
• 28 RGB Backlit Tactile Click Buttons
• Power button with charge status LED
• USB-C Socket
• Kensington MiniSaver Slot
• 3x MIDI DIN (In, Out, Thru)
• MicroSD card slot
• 3.5mm Sync Out
• Stereo Audio In (Mono Summed)
• Unbalanced Stereo Out
• Headphones out
• 8x Endless Encoder Macro Knobs with RGB indicators
• Volume Knob
• Master Filter Knob with centre detent

Size

• Single Hardware Weight: 1.72/1.94 lbs (without/with accessories)
• Single Hardware Dimensions (H x W x D): 1.77 x 9.45 x 8.27 inches
• Boxed Unit Weight: 3.81 lbs
• Dimensions: 4.25 x 12.52 x 9.96 inches

Included In Box

• Circuit Rhythm
• USB-A to USB-C cable (1.5m)
• USB Power Adaptor
• Safety Information Sheet

Included Software

• Novation Components Standalone software

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