Novation Circuit Tracks Tutorial (Beginner & Intermediate)

A super in-depth Novation Circuit Tracks tutorial for complete beginners and intermediate users returning from the OG Circuit, with a thorough walkthrough and demonstration of the workflow, features, and approach to making music from scratch on this groovebox.
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00:00 Intro
00:25 Circuit Basics
01:55 Synth Tracks
08:39 Drum Tracks
16:00 More about Synths
18:38 Tempo and Swing
19:36 Scales
20:21 Scenes and Sessions
23:44 Step Automation
24:48 Step Probability
25:59 Mutate
27:04 Pattern Settings
29:31 Midi Tracks and Routing
36:40 Outro

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[arkheimra]

My circuit tracks didn't include a manual. Thankfully this guy exists

[bf]

As a complete and utter beginner, this is exactly what I needed!

[Darkmouse]

I must confess, the tracks is excellent. The ability to sequence, add fx and mix two additional hardware synths all in one go has changed my desk entirely for the better.

[badaz]

I received mine today. I watched this video after reading the manual and I think you went over almost everything in a very simple, visual and synthetic way. Thanks a lot, it was really helpful.

[kurdonoid]

I will always, and forever be grateful for coming across this guide, thank you so much for the immense value.

[buckhastings]

my 5 year old son and I have been having so much fun exploring our new circuit tracks. thanks so much for your helpful vids!

[johnlagreca]

Thank you. Not only was this a great introduction to the Tracks it is also the best video I have seen that simply demonstrated the use and power of a standalone groovebox.

[CraftyOldGit]

You just saved me £45 as I was about to buy a MIDI Thru Box. I didn't realise the Tracks' MIDI Thru could be switched to be a MIDI Out. (I have two synths that lack MIDI Thru). What a wonderful device the Circuit Tracks is. I'm finding your videos very helpful in learning how to use it.

[Chinhoyi]

Gabe, this is the best tutorial on how to use the Circuit Tracks. I'm a complete newbie to this type of device and you have got me hooked on it. Well done!

[kevinanderson]

Awesome! I got my Tracks last Tuesday. Absolutely loving it. Still a lot to learn, but it’s so much fun. Wouldn’t have got it without your inspirational videos, so thanks for that. And, I’m away to buy your pack now. 👏

[MrReneKonig]

29:19 "so imagine [...] how much chaos you could create" - That´s it right there, I´m sold. Def getting one of those sweet chaos machines xD

[philipsnettleton]

Really good tutorial. You may have changed my mind about Circuit Tracks and given me a 'use case' I had not before considered. Thanks.

[aretwodeetoo]

Love these interactive sessions where you answer my question right after I ask it ❤️

[lecliche]

I keep coming back to this. I think I've got about 80% by now so a few more return visits before I move on. Thanks!

[SummerHeart]

Thanks a lot for this video Gabe. Hardware jamming all of a sudden became much less of a headache!

[MaverickM]

Great tutorial, also the instrument is so cool, I switched from the original Circuits and I am very happy with the tracks. The sd card alone worth the upgrade. Also there are a bunch of improvements. (And several downgrades as well yes like chaining limitation or the removal of the speaker but in a direct comparison the new device is much better. Also the new midi tracks are another killer feature. Adding BassStation2 or PocketOperators to the set and control them from the Circuit… yumm yumm. It really is a game changer.

[DeathMustard]

I’ve only ever used an 808 before but this video does a really good job of showing off all the Circuit’s capabilities and I’m so frickin hyped for it! Time to go spend several hundred dollars on a beep boop box

[KU]

Thanks for the tutorial. I just purchased the tracks and have no experience with groove boxes at all. I am a guitar player trying break out and experiment with EDM and guitar.. Day one of owning this unit I almost returned it out of intimidation and frustration. I am not a Manuel reader, this video was very clear and helped my get going. I absolutely love the circuit tracks now on day 2 of using it and I have some killer songs ideas. Keep up your informative videos Man. Good stuff. Next learning steps for me is using the circuit tracks to control my jdxi. Not sure what I am doing wrong but may assumption is there must be settings on the jdxi to use it as a slave.. 🤔

[easyneal]

This is great. Not sure how many times I've started watching then i get stuck into a fun little jam on my tracks haha.

[ville-veikkokangas]

I watched the whole video and i dont even have this damn thing. Super professional stuff!