The Novation Circuit groovebox was an instant classic among electronic-inclined musicians and proponents of DAW-less production styles. Sleek, intuitive, and affordable, Circuits provided an excellent way for people to experience the pleasure of working with a standalone groovebox — marking a refreshing change from computer-based production. Novation Circuit Tracks now expands the functionality of the original unit, resulting in a surprisingly formidable and ultra-portable production workstation. Battery powered with a compact form factor, Circuit Tracks enables you to take your production game anywhere. It provides a huge tool kit for creating full-fledged productions, including two polyphonic synthesizers, four independent drum tracks, two MIDI tracks for driving external devices, and built-in FX for a final polish! Programming and performance are a pleasure with Circuit Tracks’ 4 x 8 matrix of wonderfully playable RGB pads, and parameters are easily and eminently tweakable via 10 responsive control knobs. Once you experience the freedom of making music with the Novation Circuit Tracks groovebox, it’s certain to become a fixture in your beat-production rig.

Four slamming drum tracks

Loaded for beats with killer drum sounds, the Novation Circuit Tracks serves up four independent monophonic drum sequencing tracks for generating densely layered rhythms. Start with a basic kick, snare, and hat pattern on the first drum track, and use the remaining tracks to layer one-shots, create polyrhythms, and fill up the sonic landscape with percussive ear candy. If you want to use custom sounds from your personal sample library, no problem! With the free Novation Components software, you can curate packs and load them into Circuit Tracks via microSD.

Two powerful polyphonic synth engines

You’ve got a beat that slaps. So, what’s next? Some scorching synth sounds, of course! Circuit Tracks is armed with two synth tracks, featuring a stellar collection of patches that cover all the usual suspects: throbbing bass lines, shimmering bells, laser-like leads, and more. Both synth tracks deliver six notes of polyphony for creating rich pads and stabs, and they can be programmed and played right from the pad matrix. Moreover, Circuit Tracks can map 16 musical scales to the pads (with user-defined root notes), meaning you can freely improvise without worrying about hitting a sour note!

Drive external devices via MIDI

Along with its cavalcade of internal sound generators, the Circuit Tracks features two MIDI tracks for driving MIDI-equipped devices. Programming MIDI tracks works the same as with the synth and drum tracks, but it allows you to expand your palette to include hardware analog and digital synths, drum machines, and standalone and DAW-based virtual instruments. For both in-studio production work and live performances, pairing Circuit Tracks with MIDI devices empowers you to create complex compositions utilizing all of your favorite sounds.

Polish your tracks with built-in FX

Put the finishing touches on your tracks using the ample onboard FX section. With Circuit Tracks’ eight reverb types and 16 delay presets (selectable from the pad matrix), you can slather your songs in deep ambience or add subtle space and depth. The delay presets are tempo synced, presenting numerous time divisions such as triplets and dotted notes with ping-ponging stereo modes. Moreover, the reverb and delay send levels are able to be automated, allowing you to add momentary impacts and transition effects.

Battery powered for on-the-go creation

While there’s nothing better than geeking out with your gear in the studio, sometimes you want to switch up your environment. Loaded with a rechargeable lithium-ion battery with a 4-hour run time, Circuit Tracks untethers you from the studio. Producers and sound designers at Music Experience enjoy toting their Circuit Tracks to the neighborhood coffee shop, or even outdoors to catch some inspiration from nature. Plus, Circuit Tracks’ portability makes it an ideal instrument for jam sessions and pop-up performances!

Circuit Tracks Firmware update v1.1.5

The firmware v1.1.5 update is available through Novation Components for existing Circuit Tracks owners. You now have over three minutes worth of sample time to create with instead of one minute. There are also unique sound packs and presets available to download and kick-start your creative sessions with the increased sample time.

What Novation Says...

Lose yourself in a hands-on production workflow with Circuit Tracks – an all-in-one groovebox with two polyphonic synth tracks, two MIDI tracks and four sample-based drum tracks. Keep everything locked into your groove with the acclaimed step sequencer, or get off the grid with microtiming control, probability and pattern mutate, and more. Circuit Tracks has everything you need to start – and finish – your next track. Douse your sounds in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and add punch with the master compressor to round things off. And thanks to a built-in rechargeable battery, you can do it all on the go.

• All-in-one studio – two synth tracks, two MIDI tracks, four drum tracks, and FX on everything: all you need to create and perform music
• Colossal sound – expand your sonic capabilities with two refined polyphonic digital synth tracks or load and shape your own samples
• Acclaimed, hands-on sequencer – create 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track
• Take control of your setup – pilot your studio with two dedicated MIDI tracks, capable of sending notes and CC automation
• Create anywhere – up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move

Lose yourself

Fast, intuitive and straightforward, Circuit Tracks’ workflow lets you create instinctively, without hesitation. No complex menus or scrolling, just creativity accelerated. Build intricate synth parts and load your own samples with ease, effortlessly construct sequences, douse everything with FX and keep inspired — and make the music you want to make.

Built for performers

Fast, intuitive and straightforward, Circuit Tracks’ workflow lets you create instinctively, without hesitation. No complex menus or scrolling, just creativity accelerated. Build intricate synth parts and load your own samples with ease, effortlessly construct sequences, douse everything with FX and keep inspired — and make the music you want to make.

Go where music takes you

Circuit Tracks takes you places, whether in the studio, on stage or off the grid. Rugged, compact build and a rechargeable battery makes Circuit Tracks the perfect travel partner, so it’s never too far away when inspiration hits.

Studio powerhouse

Equally at home alone or among other music machines, Circuit Tracks is a versatile team player. Full-size MIDI in, out, and thru, plus analogue sync out, complements other gear. Two MIDI sequencer tracks let you control and program your external equipment from drum machines to effects units. Audio inputs let you bring all your sounds into the Circuit Tracks environment. Outputs provide monitoring options for all occasions.

Colossal sound

Circuit Tracks’ two polyphonic synth engines let you experiment, expand your creative capabilities and define your sonic palette. Hundreds of artist-made presets, you’ll have the perfect jumping-off point into moulding a unique sound. Load in over three minutes of audio per pack from a microSD card, then shape your samples to perfection across the drum tracks.

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