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.

Overview

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

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)

Dimensions

Length: 240mm

Depth: 210mm

Height: 30mm (40mm height including knob caps)

Power requirements

USB bus powered.

Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (up to 4 hour run-time). Charge via USB-C port.

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.