Novation circuit
Re: Novation circuit
I got my Circuit last week, and just posted a video review if anyone is still curious about it:
https://youtu.be/hZfyL9-hoOA
https://youtu.be/hZfyL9-hoOA
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Re: Novation circuit
Great review, the isotonic editor is awesome! I'm disappointed Novation don't allow the drum machine to use different step lengths, that pretty much kills it for me. The synth engines sound great, the size is great. For future reference if Novation somehow allow different step lengths than 16 in the future, is it capable of using the plain chromatic scale?
Re: Novation circuit
Have you tried the midi input? Is it midi channel dependent?
Seems like a reeeeally nice 'module' option for people who want a portable synth with the quick recall of presets, etc.
Seems like a reeeeally nice 'module' option for people who want a portable synth with the quick recall of presets, etc.
Re: Novation circuit
Yes, there's a chromatic mode, I believe it's the last option in the Scales menu if I remember right.
The MIDI reference manual has all the MIDI details at the end of it. There's a LOT of parameters that can be controlled, so I'm guessing they are MIDI channel dependant. (just checked and Synth 1 responds on channel 1, Synth 2 on channel 2, and Drums on channel 10)
The MIDI reference manual has all the MIDI details at the end of it. There's a LOT of parameters that can be controlled, so I'm guessing they are MIDI channel dependant. (just checked and Synth 1 responds on channel 1, Synth 2 on channel 2, and Drums on channel 10)
tarekith
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Re: Novation circuit
Quick little mini set I did with the Circuit, testing out a new way of writing and playing Circuit on it's own live:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuu5mFY4ycg
More details on the set here: http://innerportalstudio.com/whitefalls ... rcuit-jam/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zuu5mFY4ycg
More details on the set here: http://innerportalstudio.com/whitefalls ... rcuit-jam/
tarekith
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Re: Novation circuit
Novation are working with some friends to get a cloud-based Circuit Librarian tool up and running.
They could use your help testing it.
It'll allow you to simply plug in your Circuit, and back up your sessions online. Simple and useful.
Get involved in the beta:
https://circuit-librarian.herokuapp.com/
Send all feedback to:
circuit-librarian@novationmusic.com
Cheers
D
They could use your help testing it.
It'll allow you to simply plug in your Circuit, and back up your sessions online. Simple and useful.
Get involved in the beta:
https://circuit-librarian.herokuapp.com/
Send all feedback to:
circuit-librarian@novationmusic.com
Cheers
D
Re: Novation circuit
GAH! Needs Facebook to log in, GAH! (I already bitched to Novation)
tarekith
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Re: Novation circuit
Just set up a dummy Facebook account for this only?Tarekith wrote:GAH! Needs Facebook to log in, GAH! (I already bitched to Novation)
Re: Novation circuit
ghostly wrote:Just set up a dummy Facebook account for this only?Tarekith wrote:GAH! Needs Facebook to log in, GAH! (I already bitched to Novation)
every time ive tried to make a dummy account they lock it within a week or two and then ask me for a picture of my state id to be allowed back on
Re: Novation circuit
Sorry I'm late to the discussion. I too would be interested when they open this up to a dedicated remote script. I was thinking to pick up a circuit to replace my Livid Instruments Base II. http://lividinstruments.com/products/base/
The base pads have had issues since they first released it, and the scripts for it are pretty wasteful. It's however very promising with the number of scales, and they've had a vertical offset for keyboard use since the first base was launched. Novation just released new scales and vertical offset for their launchpad pro, so the timing seemed right to flare this up and see if they'll offer similar coverage to the circuit. The new features really do open up the possibilities for an 8x4 grid.
The base pads have had issues since they first released it, and the scripts for it are pretty wasteful. It's however very promising with the number of scales, and they've had a vertical offset for keyboard use since the first base was launched. Novation just released new scales and vertical offset for their launchpad pro, so the timing seemed right to flare this up and see if they'll offer similar coverage to the circuit. The new features really do open up the possibilities for an 8x4 grid.
Re: Novation circuit
Well circuit is a standalone musical sketchpad that requires no computer. It's nothing compared to a full-on Ableton Live rig, but it's a piece of gear you can take anywhere (it can work on batteries), and you can sketch out song ideas. Plus it's cheap as chips. I'm a fan!
Re: Novation circuit
I stand corrected. I now use circuit as a great polyphonic sequencer for 2 synths. With 2 sample tracks as well. It’s a good bit of kit, wth a lot of different uses