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, and more—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 beatmaking workflow.
Sound Engine & Sequencer
Maximum Polyphony (8 voices)
Recordable Samples: 4,096 (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: Forward, 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)
Hardware Specifications
32 RGB backlit velocity-sensitive pads
28 RGB backlit tactile click buttons
Power button with charge status LED
Rechargeable battery, up to four hours battery life
Expandable Storage: Slot for microSD card (sold separately) for 31 extra Packs
USB-C socket for power delivery, charging, MIDI
Kensington MiniSaver slot
MicroSD card slot
3x MIDI DIN: In, Out, Thru
3.5 mm 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
Circuit Rhythm’s Firmware 2.0 Update
Brings new editable Grid FX, Beat Match, Fixed Length Recording and Sample Record for greater flexibility with beatmaking
Included With Circuit Rhythm
USB-C cable
USB power supply
Safety information
Power Requirements
USB bus powered
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery, up to 4-hour run time
Charge via USB-C port
Product Dimensions (LxDxH)
240 mm x 210 mm x 30 mm (40 mm height, including knob caps)
Power Requirements
USB bus powered
Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery (4-hour run time)
Charge via USB-C port
USB power supply included
Warning
This product can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.