Novation Circuit Rhythm
A powerful and versatile sampler for making and performing beats
Description
Circuit Rhythm is a powerful and versatile standalone sampler and drum machine for the modern beatmaker. Record directly to the hardware, then slice sculpt, reverse, loop, resample, and play chromatically – all in the box.
More than a simple groovebox, Circuit Rhythm provides a seamless workflow from sample to finished beat via its powerful, hands-on sequencer. It also comes packed with innovative effects to help invigorate your live performances, from lo-fi tape to stutter, beat-repeat, and more.
Plus, with up to four hours of life in its rechargeable battery, Circuit Rhythm’s ready to capture your next idea wherever and whenever inspiration strikes next.
- Sample and resample – record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly
- Slice, reverse, loop, play chromatically, and more – play your samples however you choose, whether chopping from vinyl, making basslines, or punching in drums.
- Perform with grid FX – embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more.
- FX on everything – enhance synths, drums, and incoming audio with studio-grade reverb and delay, sidechain, and master compression.
- Create anywhere – up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move.

Making beats, made easy
Push your beatmaking further and transform samples into incredible tracks with Circuit Rhythm. Tweak samples to perfection, record samples right on time, edit patterns on the fly and build beats in no time with a streamlined screenless workflow and a lightning-fast sequencer.

A powerful and flexible sampler
Find your groove with no limits to your sound. Make beats with high-quality artist sounds out of the box, or plug in your phone, turntable or synths into Circuit Rhythm and record sounds directly to the machine with perfect timing to seamlessly slot into your beat, then process and resample them.
With eight flexible sample tracks you can immediately play back samples however you choose, whether you’re making basslines and melodies, punching in drum grooves, or beat-matching breaks from vinyl.

The perfect performance tool
Push your beatmaking further and transform samples into incredible tracks with Circuit Rhythm. Tweak samples to perfection, record samples right on time, edit patterns on the fly and build beats in no time with a streamlined screenless workflow and a lightning-fast sequencer.

Make music, anywhere
Bring beats to life wherever inspiration strikes you. Circuit Rhythm’s portability makes it the best friend of the beatmaker on-the-go. With a built-in rechargeable battery and microSD card for expandable storage, you can create, perform and store full length beats all in one place.

Optimised for studio integration
Circuit Rhythm integrates easily into any studio setup. With full-size MIDI IN, sync out, and audio in, partner Circuit Rhythm with your favourite hardware or software and create music without resistance. It’s the perfect modern beatmaking sampler and drum machine to complement your studio workflow.

Take control of your samples
Get hands-on with your samples with controls for distortion, slope, high and low pass filters, and more. Send tracks to lush delay and reverb for huge sounds and make your beats pump with side chain. The master compressor glues your mix together, so your beats are fire every time.
Differences between Circuit Rhythm and Circuit Tracks
| Feature | Circuit Tracks | Circuit Rhythm | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tracks | Synth Tracks | 2x 6-voice polyphonic | 0 |
| Sample Tracks | 4x Drum Tracks | 8x Flexible Sample Tracks | |
| MIDI Tracks | 2x 6-voice polyphonic with custom templates | 0 | |
| Click Tracks | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Audio Input | Audio Inputs | 2x mono | Stereo L/R pair |
| Record Samples | ✘ | ✔ (mono-summed) | |
| Send to Delay/Reverb/Side Chain | ✔ | ✘ | |
| Send to Grid FX | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Sample Capabilities | Sample Playback | One-shot only | Slice, Chromatic, One-Shot, Gated, Looped, Reverse |
| Sample Controls | Tune, Decay, Distortion, EQ | Tune, Start, Length, Slope, Distortion, High-pass Filter, Low-pass Filter, Resonance | |
| Sample Choke Group | ✘ | ✔ | |
| FX | Send FX | Delay, Reverb, Side Chain | Delay, Reverb, Side Chain |
| Master Compressor | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Grid FX | ✘ | Vinyl Simulation, Beat Repeat, Phaser, Gater, Reverser, Auto-Filter, and Digitiser | |
| Note Playback | Scale Mode | ✔ | ✘ |
| Note Repeat | ✘ | ✔ | |
| Storage | Projects Per Pack | 64 | 64 |
| Sample Time Per Pack | 196.6 seconds | 220 seconds | |
| Samples Per Pack | 64 | 128 | |
| Synth Presets Per Pack | 128 | ✘ | |
| Expandable Storage | microSD for thousands of samples, patches and projects | microSD for thousands of samples, patches and projects | |
| Patterns | Pattern Length | Up to 32 steps (256 when chained) | Up to 32 steps (256 when chained) |
| Pattern Settings | Sync Rate and Pattern Direction | Sync Rate and Pattern Direction | |
| Step Probability | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Pattern Mutate | ✔ | ✔ | |
| Scenes | 16 per project | 16 per project | |
| View Lock | ✔ | ✔ | |
| I/O and Hardware | MIDI I/O & Sync | Full Size MIDI In, Out and Thru; Sync Out | Full Size MIDI In, Out and Thru; Sync Out |
| Battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery | |
| USB Connectivity | USB-C | USB-C |
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