Novation Circuit Rhythm is a sampler for the spontaneous. Lightweight and compact, with four hours of battery life, this beatmaking machine can grab samples anywhere. Then, it’s up to the artist.

Thanks to powerful controls and processing, users can sculpt, slice, reverse, loop, resample and play chromatically, all with one piece of hardware. The results are simple to store for later with the MicroSD slot. Deep connectivity makes it easy to incorporate the sampler into your studio workflow, too.

Guitar Center recommends Circuit Rhythm for getting away from the desk and finding inspiration in the world. Sound Engine & Sequencer Maximum Polyphony (8 voices) Recordable Samples: 4,096 (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: Forward, 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) 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 for power delivery, charging, MIDI Kensington MiniSaver slot MicroSD card slot 3x MIDI DIN: In, Out, Thru 3.5 mm 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 application 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 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 (LxDxH) 240 mm x 210 mm x 30 mm (40 mm height including knob caps)