Novation Circuit Rhythm

A powerful and versatile sampler for making and performing beats. Record samples directly in, then slice, sculpt and resample them effortlessly. Grooves can be quantised or captured off-grid, and layers can be built up across eight sample tracks. Live sets come alive with performance FX. Circuit Rhythm can be integrated into any MIDI-enabled studio rig, or unplugged for creators on the move.

Circuit Rhythm is the powerful and versatile standalone sampler for the modern beatmaker. Samples can be recorded directly to the hardware, then sliced sculpted, reversed, looped, resampled and played chromatically — all in the box. Grid FX invigorate your live performances, with lo-fi tape, stutter, beat repeat effects, and more. 

Eight Sample tracks — each with their own 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track — provide a seamless beatmaking workflow. Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer. Grooves can be quantised or captured off-grid into the sequencer, and probability and pattern mutate controls keep your beats evolving.

Circuit Rhythm’s comprehensive connectivity includes full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out, making it the perfect sampler partner to any studio rig. The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move, and Novation Components provides a platform to load samples and backup your work.

Circuit Rhythm’s firmware 2.0 update brings new Live Looping possibilities, editable Grid FX, Beat Match, Fixed Length Recording and Sample Record for greater flexibility with beatmaking.

Sample and resample 

Record samples directly to the hardware, then slice, sculpt and resample your sounds effortlessly. 

Slice, reverse, loop, play chromatically, and more 

Playback samples however you choose, whether you’re chopping straight from vinyl, making basslines and melodies, or punching in drums.

Perform with grid FX 

Invigorate your live set with performance FX: embrace imperfection with lo-fi tape, stutter your mix with beat repeat, and more.

Eight Sample tracks 

Make beats with eight sample tracks, each with their own 32-step patterns, chainable for up to 256 steps per track.

Seamless beatmaking workflow 

Go from a sample to a complete beat with ease using the powerful and hands-on sequencer. 

Go off grid 

Capture your groove quantised or off-grid into the sequencer, and keep your beats evolving with probability and pattern mutate.

FX on everything 

Douse samples in lush reverb and delay, make your mix pump with sidechain, and punch with the master compressor.

Comprehensive connectivity 

Connect to your studio with full-size five-pin MIDI in, out, and thru, and analogue sync out. Sample through stereo inputs, and listen through stereo out or with headphones. 

Never stop creating 

Insert a microSD card to save and access thousands of samples and projects.

Create anywhere 

The built-in rechargeable battery provides up to four hours of battery life, so you can make beats on the move. 

Go further with Components 

Novation Components is the online companion that lets you load samples and backup your work. 

Sound Collective 

Register your Circuit Rhythm today to get access to free plugins and content with Novation Sound Collective.

Product Hardware Specifications

• 32 RGB Backlit Velocity Sensitive Pads
• 28 RGB Backlit Tactile Click Buttons
• Power button with charge status LED
• USB-C Socket
• Kensington MiniSaver Slot
• 3x MIDI DIN (In, Out, Thru)
• MicroSD card slot
• 3.5mm Sync Out
• Stereo Audio In (Mono Summed)
• Unbalanced Stereo Out
• Headphones out
• 8x Endless Encoder Macro Knobs with RGB indicators
• Volume Knob
• Master Filter Knob with centre detent

Software Compatibility

• Load Packs and samples, backup Projects and more with Novation Components (Web and Standalone)

Power Requirements 

• USB bus powered
• Built-in rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (approx. 4 hour run-time). Charge via USB port.

USB Power supply included.