Novation Circuit Rhythm｜Standalone Sampling Groovebox
A battery-powered standalone sampler and groovebox that records, chops, resamples and sequences audio across 8 sample tracks — no computer needed
The Novation Circuit Rhythm is a standalone sampling groovebox built for hands-on beat making. With 8 sample tracks, a 32-pad grid, and onboard sample recording via its audio inputs, you can capture, chop, slice, reverse and resample audio directly on the hardware and turn it into finished patterns.
Where the Circuit Tracks focuses on synth engines and MIDI, the Novation Circuit Rhythm is all about audio — import your own WAV/MP3 samples, sculpt them with Grid FX, reverb, delay and a master filter, and perform with velocity pads and a built-in rechargeable battery. Full MIDI In/Out/Thru and analog sync make it a portable centre for beatmaking, live jamming and electronic production.
Who should buy the Novation Circuit Rhythm?
Novation Circuit Rhythm Core Technologies and Features
- 8 sample tracks: Build beats across eight dedicated sample tracks with playback modes including chromatic, slice, one-shot, gated, looped and reverse.
- Onboard sample recording & resampling: Record audio directly through the L/R inputs and resample the unit’s own output — capture and rework sound with no computer.
- Sample import (WAV / MP3): Load your own WAV and MP3 samples via microSD and the free Novation Components app, then chop and slice on the hardware.
- 32-pad grid step sequencer: 32 velocity-sensitive RGB pads with real-time and step recording, micro-steps, probability, mutate and pattern chaining.
- Grid FX and studio effects: Perform with Grid FX (beat repeat, reverse, filter, gater, phaser and more) plus reverb, delay, side-chain and a master filter.
- Full-size MIDI and analog sync: 5-pin DIN MIDI In/Out/Thru and an analog sync output integrate the Rhythm with hardware and modular setups.
- Battery-powered portability: A built-in rechargeable battery gives up to around 4 hours of computer-free performance; charges over USB-C.
- microSD expansion: Expand storage with a microSD card for thousands of samples and projects across up to 32 packs.
