Novation Circuit Rhythm – Standalone Sampler & Groovebox

Description

The Novation Circuit Rhythm is the DAW-less producer’s dream device — a portable sample-based groovebox with 8 tracks, deep sample manipulation, powerful pattern sequencing, performance-ready FX, and a built-in rechargeable battery. Load samples, chop them, flip them, sequence them, perform them — all without touching a laptop.

If you want fast workflow, tactile pads, and instant creativity anywhere… this is the machine.

Features

• Standalone sampler + groovebox

• 8 sample tracks for one-shots, chops, and loops

• 4×8 RGB pad matrix for playing, sequencing, and performance

• Record samples via stereo input or load via microSD

• Grid FX: beat repeat, reverse, gater, auto-filter, bitcrusher, sample-rate reducer, phaser, vinyl sim

• 32-step sequencing per pattern (chain up to 256 steps)

• Pattern play orders: forward, reverse, ping-pong, random

• “Mutate” randomizer for instant creative variations

• 8 reverb types + 16 delay presets (tempo-sync’d)

• Automatable FX sends

• 64 project memory slots

• microSD library organisation via Novation Components

• Rechargeable battery — approx. 4 hours portable use

• USB + full MIDI I/O for integration with other gear

• Includes 550+ samples across 6 genre packs

Included Sample Packs (550+ sounds)

• Coastline Bliss – lo-fi vinyl + coastal vibes

• Trap Hop – dark hip-hop textures & heavy rhythms

• East Coast Soul – silky pianos, warm chords, digital leads

• Wonky Hip-hop – guitars, punchy beats, smooth bass

• Neo-soul – laid-back drums & organic instrumentation

• Daybreak Trap – deep subs + chilled guitar atmospheres

Specifications

• Type: Standalone sampler + sequencer

• Pads: 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads

• Polyphony: 8-voice

• Tracks: 8 sample tracks

• Sequencer: 32-step, 8-track (256-step chaining)

• Sampling: Stereo recording, 128 sample slots (32 sec each)

• Effects: Reverb, delay, filter, sidechain, gater, beat repeat, reverse, bitcrusher, phaser, distortion, vinyl sim

• Inputs: 2 × 1/4" TS (L/Mono, R)

• Outputs: 2 × 1/4" TS (L/Mono, R)

• Headphone: 3.5 mm

• MIDI: In/Out/Thru + USB

• Sync I/O: 3.5 mm TRS

• Storage: microSD

• USB: USB-C

• Power: Lithium-ion battery / USB / included PSU

Dimensions

240 x 210 x 40 mm

Weight

0.78 kg

Disclaimer

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