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Novation Circuit User Manual

Novation Circuit
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Novation Circuit Specifications

General IconGeneral
TypeGroovebox
Drum Tracks4
PowerUSB or 6xAA Batteries
Synth Engines2
Pads32 RGB Velocity-sensitive pads
Knobs8
EffectsDelay and Reverb
ConnectivityMIDI In/Out, USB
Included SoftwareAbleton Live Lite, Components
Polyphony6-voice
Sample Memory60 seconds
Weight1.0 kg

Summary

Basics of Operation

Powering and Battery Usage

Details on powering the unit via AC adapter or batteries and their use.

The Synths

Playing and Sequencing Synths

Using synth engines, note entry, pattern recording, and step editing techniques.

Synth Note Manipulation

Detailed editing of synth notes, including clearing, duplicating, velocity, and gate adjustments.

The Drums

Playing and Sequencing Drums

Triggering and recording drum hits, using expand view, and manual entry.

Drum Hit Manipulation

Editing drum hits with microsteps, velocity, gate, and clearing/duplicating functions.

Patterns

Chaining Patterns

Linking multiple patterns together sequentially to create longer musical sequences.

Tempo and Swing

Setting Tempo

Adjusting the playback speed (BPM) using internal or external MIDI clock sources.

Mixer

Track Volume and Panning

Adjusting individual track volumes and stereo positioning using mixer controls.

FX Section

Applying Delay and Reverb

Adding and adjusting delay and reverb effects to tracks using presets and macro controls.

Sidechains

Sidechain Processing

Using Drum 1 hits to dynamically alter synth note envelopes for pumping effects.

The Filter Knob

Filter Operation

Utilizing the low-pass and high-pass filter to shape the overall sound of the Circuit.

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