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Description
Unleash your creativity with the Novation Circuit Tracks, a powerful all-in-one groovebox designed for modern electronic and dance music producers. Compact yet robust, this device is your ticket to a hands-on production journey, free from the constraints of a computer-based setup. Dive into a world of sound with two polyphonic synth tracks and four drum tracks, each ready to bring your musical ideas to life. Whether you're crafting dense rhythms or exploring new synth textures, Circuit Tracks offers a versatile toolkit for every stage of music creation.
Circuit Tracks stands out with its intuitive 4 x 8 RGB pad matrix, making navigation and sequencing an engaging experience. The built-in battery ensures you can take your music production anywhere, from a cozy studio corner to an inspiring outdoor session. With two dedicated MIDI tracks, Circuit Tracks also allows seamless integration with external hardware, expanding your creative possibilities. The groovebox is loaded with an array of onboard effects, such as reverb and delay, to help you polish your tracks to perfection. Whether you're a seasoned producer or a budding enthusiast, Circuit Tracks is designed to inspire and evolve with your musical journey.
Key Features:
- Two polyphonic synth tracks and four monophonic drum tracks
- 4 x 8 RGB pad matrix for intuitive sequencing and performance
- Two MIDI tracks for external device control
- Built-in rechargeable battery for portable use
- Onboard effects including reverb, delay, and sidechain
- MicroSD support for storing your samples and projects
- USB and full-size MIDI connectivity
- Novation Components software for extended functionality
Owner's manual
Novation Circuit Tracks User ManualProduct specs
| Type | Beat Production Synthesizer with Sequencer |
| Internal Sound Engine | Nova-series |
| Pads | 32 x Backlit Velocity-sensitive Pads |
| Sounds | 128 x Digital synth, 64 Percussion sample |
| Polyphony | 6-voice (synth) |
| Sequencer | 8 Pattern, 32-step |
| Effects | 8 x reverb, 16 x delay, Filter, Side chain, Compressor |
| Analog Inputs | 2 x 1/4" TS |
| Analog Outputs | 2 x 1/4" TS (L/mono, R) |
| Headphones | 1 x 1/8" |
| MIDI I/O | In/Out/Thru/USB |
| Other I/O | 1 x 1/8" TRS (sync) |
| USB | 1 x USB-C |
| Storage | microSD Card Slot |
| Software | Novation Components |
| Power Source | Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery, USB bus powered, USB power supply (included) |
| Height | 1.57 |
| Width | 9.44" |
| Depth | 8.26" |
FAQs
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Is the Novation Circuit Tracks suitable for live performances?
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Yes, the Novation Circuit Tracks is designed for live performances with its standalone functionality, allowing you to create and perform without a computer. Its built-in battery and compact design make it ideal for on-the-go music creation and live sets.
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How many tracks can you use simultaneously on the Novation Circuit Tracks?
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The Novation Circuit Tracks features two polyphonic synth tracks, four sample-based drum tracks, and two MIDI tracks, allowing for a total of eight tracks to be used simultaneously.
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Does the Novation Circuit Tracks require a computer to operate?
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No, the Novation Circuit Tracks is a standalone groovebox, meaning it does not require a computer to operate. It is equipped with its own internal sound engine and sequencer, enabling music production anywhere.
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Can you use external MIDI gear with the Novation Circuit Tracks?
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Yes, the Novation Circuit Tracks includes MIDI in, out, and thru connections, allowing you to integrate external MIDI gear such as synthesizers and drum machines into your setup.
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What kind of power supply does the Novation Circuit Tracks use?
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The Novation Circuit Tracks can be powered using the included USB-C power adapter or its built-in rechargeable battery, providing flexibility for different environments and setups.
Videos
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Circuit Tracks - Introduction // Novation
Circuit Tracks - Introduction // Novation
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Is Novation Circuit Tracks good for beginners? - Creating a simple beat.
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Reviews
PROS
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Intuitive interface and workflow, ideal for beginners
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Enhanced portability with internal battery
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Robust connectivity options for external synths and drum machines
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Improved sequencer with additional MIDI lanes and scene functionality
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Effective built-in delay and reverb effects
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DAWless operation suitable for live performance
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Sturdy build quality, yet lightweight for mobility
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Novation Components editor offers versatile patch design
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No noticeable digital hum compared to the original Circuit
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Useful for sequencing external hardware with poly MIDI tracks
CONS
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Limited fine control due to simplicity
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Some users experience issues with microSD card slot
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Patch editing on companion software challenging for beginners
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Only supports SD cards up to 32 GB, formatted to FAT
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Internal sound quality considered mediocre by some
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Absence of an arpeggiator and chord mode
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Limited to two external MIDI sound tracks with internal sounds, mixer, and FX section
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Programming and sound design cumbersome through Novation's website
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Song mode too complex for non-four on the floor genres
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Only a single pair of stereo outputs, complicating recording setups
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 1 Review and 5 Ratings
387
So close to greatness
There’s a lot to like about the Curcuit Tracks, in theory. It’s a compact groove box with a programmable internal synth engine, a fair number of sample slots, it’s own simple effects engine for reverb and delay, and other modern necessities for electronic music like side chain compression and ratcheting.
In practice, it doesn’t quite stick the landing, though. The main issue is that Novation forces you to do all the programming through their website, and somehow they decided it would be a good idea to make the synth sounds impossible to listen to without loading them into the Tracks’ internal memory. I don’t mind loading in samples through the site, though the option to add more than one at a time would be nice; but having to load your synth patches into the memory before you can hear them, then go back to the site to edit them, then reload them, and repeat until you’re happy, is an asinine design decision.
Other problems include a song mode that’s too fussy if you’re not making four on the floor dance music, and a single pair of stereo outputs which make recording a bit of a slog (unless you can get a mix you’re entirely happy with on the internal mixer, which I admit is probably good enough for most people who would buy a groovebox and not a pricier set up).
This isn’t a bad unit. Programming basic parts is pretty intuitive, though I often find myself wish for more steps instead of having to chain together separate 32 step sequences. The internal mixer is good (not great), the effects are pretty easy to use, and aside from the nonsensical synth programming, the Novation website through which all the patch programming flows is easy to use. As a cheaper, less functional alternative to something like the Elektron Digitakt, you can do a lot worse. I just wish Novation had done a little better.
Artist usage
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In this YouTube video from the Intergalactic FM Festival 2021, Legowelt can be seen using the Novation Circuit Tracks starting at 0:15
In the YouTube video titled "This setup is so fun, but has ONE flaw.." by Ricky Tinez, he is observed utilizing the Novation Circuit Tracks as part of his compact dawless setup for live improvisation. Tinez discusses the integration of the Circuit Tracks into his performance setup, highlighting its role and sharing insights into the planning of his live dawless improvisation setup. This video serves as direct evidence of Ricky Tinez's use of the Novation Circuit Tracks in his music production process.
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