Novation’s Circuit Rhythm groovebox released earlier last year, puts its focus squarely on sample-based beatmaking, Thanks to a new firmware update (v2), it now promises to be a more expressive platform than ever before.
The new firmware adds several new features, starting with Beat Match. This enables Circuit Rhythm users to speed up or slow down samples at will, so drum breaks can be brought perfectly in time with their session.
Next, Fixed Length Recording – making it easy to record samples in time with the current project. You can toggle between lengths of eight, 16, 32 or 64 steps.Elsewhere, the built-in Grid FX are now editable, while patterns and muted track states can now be stored as part of Scenes for quick arrangement building.
New in Circuit Rhythm 2.0:
With the new Beat Match feature, Circuit Rhythm owners can speed their samples up or down to get drum breaks perfectly in time with their session.
Fixed Length Recording lets users record samples in perfect time with their current project.
A new toggle in the Sample Record View lets creators choose between a fixed length sample recording of 8, 16, 32, or 64 steps.
You can now create dynamic sonic performances and take control of grid FX parameters directly from Circuit Rhythm using editable Grid FX.
Patterns and muted track states can be saved to Scenes, to quickly build an arrangement.
Novation has announced a huge gear giveaway, celebrating the company’s 30th anniversary.
In 1992, Novation developed the MM10, an innovative MIDI sequencer that controlled the Yamaha QY10 from a keyboard, the first MIDI controller of its kind. The Bass Station introduction in 1993 pushed them further into the spotlight as one of the standout synths of the ‘90s.
Since then, Novation has developed a full line of synthesizers; set the standard for grid controllers with its Launchpad range; created the hugely popular Circuit line of grooveboxes; and more.
To celebrate their 30th anniversary, Novation will be giving away their biggest prize bundle yet. One lucky winner can own a full studio’s worth of gear, as well as three years of upcoming products.
The prize bundle includes:
A suite of Novation products, including Circuit Rhythm, Circuit Tracks, FLkey Mini, Launchkey 37, Summit, Peak, Bass Station II, Launchpad Pro.
Three years of future Novation products.
A feature on the Novation website spotlighting their entry/music and a short interview with accompanying social media promotion.
A 1:1 Product Demo Session with a Novation product specialist.
A Novation Logo T-Shirt.
The giveaways continue with 30 exclusive soundpacks covering countless genres. All users can get their hands on samples made for the Circuit Rhythm, and perfect for all of the Launch range – regardless of what DAW they choose.
In addition, Newsletter subscribers can get their hands on the Novation Legacy Sample Pack, featuring sounds from the Bass Station, AFX Station, and other classic Novation instruments.
This video captures a short improvised ambient set, by husband and wife duo Tefty & Meems.
The performance features voice and Novation Summit. Here’s what Tefty & Meems shared about the technical details:
“Everything was recorded into Ableton Live with no click. Additionally, we added Luftrum field recordings into the mix afterwards for some extra ambience. The vocals and field recordings had some extra spatial effects added from Glitchmachines Fracture and Hysteresis plugins.”
