5 Reasons I'm LOVING the Novation Circuit Rhythm!

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In this video I share 5 reasons why I am loving using the Novation Circuit Rhythm for making beats. This has been an incredibly easy device to pick up and learn and there are a number of other reasons which I share in the video too. I hope this casts some light onto the qualities of this machine and what make it such good value for money!

00:00 - Intro
00:23 - Filming issues
01:05 - Portability
02:06 - Built-in Battery
03:25 - The Mixing Area
04:54 - Sidechain!
07:41 - Ease of use

#novation #circuitrhythm #beatmaking

[spvidz]

Anyone else hate spelling the word Rhythm 😩

[electrosonicnebula]

Glad to see the Circuit receive some love from this awesome channel. Novation really killed it with this and the whole Circuit series. I use the rhythm with a track for each instrument too but some people use sample flip to create mad linear beats or melodic patterns on a single track. On all circuit models it's cool how you can be on the sample/patch page and record straight from it onto a single track, dropping a different sound on each step. You can get some crazy stuff going just experimenting with that on an eight-bar pattern. It's another reason to get this or any other Circuit. And yeah spelling "rhythm" can be a drag lol

[damelos]

I REALLY wish you WOULD do a tutorial on this. I've seen others and they just assume too much prior knowledge or don't explain the layout nearly as well as you do. Heck, I'd PAY for it. Even in this little video, I picked up two things I never realized before. You're VERY good at this.

[positionnormal]

Rhythm allows you to sequence external synths and then record that sequence. Mk2 shuts down the Record Input when attempting to record a sequence from external instruments.
Rhythm's Sidechain allows you to completely turn off the volume of the triggering sound, just leaving the ducking effect. Rhythmical patterns can be created from just the affected sidechained tracks without any kicks or other trigger sounds.

[juleshorne]

This is the best explanation of sidechaining on the Circuit rhythm I've found - thank you! Nice beats too.

[albertocamella]

Regarding the flicker, either your camera has a flicker filter (50/60hz) or you go into Shutterpriority (Shutter set manual / apprature and iso automatic) and play around with that. this should eliminate the flicker in most cases :)

[BayMud]

Got one recently as well and have been really enjoying it

[dinogoldie]

3:26 It makes mixing a bit more messy BUT one advantage of both the Circuits Tracks and Rhythm is the way you can switch between multiple different samples on the same channel/track (they call it "sample flip"). You can put, say, both snare and kick on voice/channel 1, open and closed hats on 2, percussion and cymbals on 3 and so on.

[dinogoldie]

2:06 The internal battery thing isn't so bad as long as Novation/Focusrite subsequently offer a reasonably priced service to repair/replace them. The EU is currently in the process of passing laws stipulating that phones laptops etc must have removable batteries. Not sure if this applies to budget grooveboxes (it should).

[issmodissmo]

I like the workflow. I hope can buy a circuit tracks and Rhythm this year.
Sweet beats as always 🎉

[nomad]

This is a perfect tool for getting ideas out of your head and out into your daw. Also a great device for live performances.

[DylanRotich]

Oh nice someone is finally making new content about this device

[itslateandimfat]

Just got mine today. Thanks for making this.

[Imetalman]

The Rhythm and PO33 are my go to samplers because of how easy it is to record and chop samples on. My sampling needs are basic, I’m not trying to turn a farts into a snare sounds.

[EricKilkenny]

I LOVE how you put LOVING in capitols :-D

[littlehopeleft]

I loved it while I had it. After update you could set up you own effects directly on the device. When exiting the chromatic mode, it will actually leave the sample on the last played key/pitch. Fact that you can just press and hold the mixer to quickly pop in and pop out upon release. Fact that you can almost live loop with little trick which SP still does not dooo. For me this brings far more features that KO2 for less money. What I did not care for was the way to view/chain patterns. Also I played some daylight gigs and the led lights just won't cut it at all. Currently on Smpltrek and apart from missing any punch in effects I am happy hippo till the GAS kicks in again.

[leewightman]

Recording pan sweeping from left to right on a few tracks makes a big difference to bring a bit stereo into the mix rather then just having it turned static hard left or right .. especially for vocal samples

[andrewgobel]

The workflow and interface are so brilliant. I adored the OG Circuit but was kind of bummed and puzzled when Novation released the sequel tracks and rhythm as separate devices. They leveled up with the tracks, made a purpose-built sampler, and everything remained so, so beginner-friendly. Still, I'd pay $$$ for the "circuit pro" fans dreamed of for years with the features of both, even with a million shift commands. We're used to those ;)

[stysnappin]

Nice! I love seeing more CR content. I like to think of it as a Super PO-33 (before the KOII was released). Resampling is super easy, especially with fixed sample length recording.

[johnchesters]

There’s not another hardware sampler on the market that’s as much fun as the Rhythm. For me, fun is the key word and selling point.