Novation Circuit Rhythm How To Make Your First Beat

A beginners guide video on how to make your first beat on the Novation Circuit Rhythm. The Circuit Rhythm is a $400 portable sampler/groove box made by Novation. I'll demonstrate how to use it step by step.

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0:00 intro performance & overview
0:35 loading samples & components software
6:14 the UI functionality
7:39 setting up drum pad mode
9:41 tempo & swing
10:30 using the step sequencer
11:23 deleting stuff
11:58 live recording tips
12:11 setting up a click track
12:51 recording a pattern
13:23 un-quantizing
14:24 micro steps
16:04 sample chopping
18:25 the parameters
20:06 velocity
20:49 filters
22:15 note mode
24:06 mixing tracks
24:57 adding effects
25:47 grid effects
28:00 adding distortion tips & other stuff
30:09 side chaining
31:08 final thoughts

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[AveMcree]

What piece of hardware needs a guide next??

[sunflowerxsai]

I literally just bought a Circuit Rhythm and have no clue what I've gotten myself into but looking at this tutorial has made me feel less intimidated about it. I'm like the most basic level beginner there is to all of this but I'm excited to learn something new, no lie I'm looking up some of the terminology you've used in this lol. I appreciate this style of video as the circuit rhythm is my intro to music production.

[DipTunes]

There are lot of rythm tutorials, your one was the most easy to understand and detailed explanation from scratch.

[Imetalman]

I love my rhythm, it does have limitations, but so far the beats I’ve been cutting on it really slap. I can’t wait to see more Rhythm content.

[marcin_bruczkowski]

I'm new to Circuit Rhythm and trying to make sense of it, but your tutorial makes it much less intimidating, because you are taking your time to lead me through the features at a pace I can follow on my own unit. Most YT tutorials are really quick runs through features, not tutorials... You are a very good teacher.

[ChrissyUkulele]

Hey Ave, I'm new to beat making/electronic music and just bought a Circuit Rhythm. This tutorial was super helpful and informative! Love your teaching style too. Fun and easy to follow.

[stysnappin]

Thanks, this has been really helpful for learning the Circuit Rhythm!

I just discovered that you can get more granular note placement on the Circuit Rhythm by adding a little quiet space before the sample and then using the Start knob to nudge the notes off the grid.

Definitely a classic technique, but you can do it internally in the Circuit Rhythm by resampling, for example, two hi-hats with plenty of space between them and trimming off the first hi-hat. Now the Start knob can be used to move all the hi-hats on/off the grid and the parameter locks can be used to adjust individual hits…kinda like the Laid-Back knob on the Lofi 12.

[rabevier]

this is one of the best videos showcasing this machine which own and love, this video inspired me to use it more

[echo_opera]

Nice tutorial. I really enjoy the focus the Rhythm brings when you get in the zone with it. 👊🏽™️ i know what I’ll be hitting tomorrow😉

[tomblaze]

Amazing tutorial - best hip hop hardware tutorials in the game

[detoxxbraindead]

After a year of Circuit Rhythm ownership, I must say 🔥 tutorial sir!!

[MS-]

There goes Ave again making dope boom bap.

[livinproof]

Needed this mine is collecting dust and love that Lofi jam u did

[oneromevad]

thanks brother, very helpful and yur style is very down to earth, a little shaky but honest and from the heart. Thanks for yur Time and Effort! Cheers! btw, EYE AM not a bot.

[TheTonyTitan]

I don't even own one... just here for the beats 🎧

[teddybearasaurus]

The rhythm is not bad indeed. I prefer the tracks for a sketchpad but honestly for the price they are great. Components isn’t my favorite but nothing is 100 percent perfect

[sebfri]

Merci pour ce tuto très bien expliqué 👍👍👍

[eightsprites]

Think I will buy it.. already own tracks.. but ran out of sample tracks on it.

[MrAoom]

Thanks so much fromm thailnd
U re really master teacher explain by easy knowledge full

[ivanvelez]

hi there. Happy New Years to you all the best in 2023. Question, is this sampler only for making beats? Can it trigger one shot samples of party sound effects such as air raid siren, helicopter, whistle sound effects? Or is there a sampler specifically for that?