Novation Circuit Rhythm

Please Note: 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.

Firmware version 2.0 for Circuit Rhythm introduces more options for expressive performance and flexible sampling.

Beat Match
With Beat Match, you can pitch your samples up or down to get drum breaks perfectly in time with your session and make your beats flow seamlessly. Two new Beat Match pads in the Sample Mode Menu let you speed up or slow down the selected sample so that it fits seamlessly with your project.

Fixed Length Recording
You can now record samples so that they’ll be perfectly in time with your current project. A new toggle in the Sample Record View lets you choose between a fixed length sample recording of 8, 16, 32, or 64 steps.

Perform with Grid FX Parameters
Take full control of your performances and tweak your sound to perfection with on-board controls for Grid FX. Every Grid FX parameter is now available to control directly with Rhythm’s macro knobs. Performance Mode lets you go wild with temporary changes, while Edit Mode gives you the ability to make permanent changes to the Grid FX slots in your project.

Improved Arrangement: Save Mutes States to Scenes
Muted track states are now stored with Scenes, so you can more easily arrange your track without the need to have any empty patterns in your project.

Trigger recorded Samples Immediately in Sample Record View
Newly recorded samples may now be triggered immediately in Sample Record view, so you can quickly decide if you’re happy with your sample.


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 appliciation.

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

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