Key features for making an entire sample-based electronic EP on the Novation Circuit Rhythm

[@ChaswellQuint]

You can change the color of the project when saving. Turn the knob on the left, while on the project page after pressing save once.

[@BayMud]

Thanks. Yeah, someone else mentioned that right after I posted the video. very handy!

[@dougmg8272]

Great distillation of info and EP is splendid. One tip may be of use: around 2:39 using Components to adjust project colour is mentioned, but it can be easier to do this on the Circuit itself, after the first click of ‘save’ the Tune knob controls the hue.

[@BayMud]

Oh wow! Now that is a good tip. Thanks! Pinning this in case anyone else finds it helpful

[@cornoc]

Holy crap thanks for the tip

[@antonynealrobinson]

Great video. I've watched loads over the past year to get various tips and tricks. I also have the circuit tracks and often play with one for a week them flip back to the Rythym. I have joined both together via midi but not so much lately as it's easier to just casually mess around with one when chilling on the sofa.

[@BayMud]

Thanks! Yeah, I seem to often end up just using one piece of gear at a time, though I am curious how the Rhythm could work with my Deluge, so I'll probably try that combo at some point

[@nazotora]

Loved the vid! If you do another one of these on the circuit rhythm, I'd go in the direction of another deep dive on techniques, getting the most out of the unit, etc, as opposed to a pros/cons list. I think this far into a product cycle, there's plenty of feature showcases and pros/cons lists on KZbin, but fewer that dive deep into stretching the product beyond a lofi or techno beat. Hearing you do genreless music based on self recorded samples and stretching them into full tracks was truly a breath of fresh air, and probably my favorite of anything I've seen anyone do on the rhythm. Thanks!

[@BayMud]

Hey thanks! That's a great suggestion, as there are still some wonderful tricks this unit is capable of. I also enjoy the term "genreless", as I never know where the music I make fits, so maybe that's it

[@malcolmmckechnie769]

Just bought a Circuit Rhythm and agree it is such a super workflow. And thank you for the brilliant tips

[@BayMud]

Oh great! Glad you found it helpful. It's a fun box, for sure

[@krazywabbit]

Excellent tips. Thank you

[@BayMud]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it

[@ilikeitdark13]

Cool, thanks...got mine recently and looking to improv my skills...!

[@BayMud]

Oh great! It's a really fun machine, especially if you embrace the limitations. Good luck!

[@karnblack]

I just got my Circuit Rhythm today and this video helped explain a lot. I look forward to more cool and useful tips on the Circuit Rhythm.

[@BayMud]

That's great to hear, thanks! It's a fun unit, for sure. Hope you enjoy it

[@blazrodic]

Great tips on how to get the most out of the Rhythm, thanks!

[@BayMud]

Thanks! It's a fun device with some cool tricks

[@cursortoxyz]

This is such an amazing video, would love to see how you would use the Circuit Tracks. I found the Circuit Rhythm somewhat limited, but you totally mastered it.

[@BayMud]

Hey thanks! I would love to try a Tracks at some point

[@jello-tarzan]

Yes, the hands are a bit annoying but great insight and very helpful! Keep sharing your experiences, thanks for the help!

[@BayMud]

They have a mind of their own. Glad you found it helpful otherwise

[@RonCavagnaro]

Whoa i own a rhythm its awesome going to watch this one

[@BayMud]

I remember watching your early Circuit videos when I got my OG. Sold it for the Deluge, but couldn't resist a good deal on the Rhythm. It's a very fun device!

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@BayMud i still have original haha hey maybe we can chat about rhythm i know youre on discord is it cool?

[@BayMud]

For sure!

[@RonCavagnaro]

@@BayMud ok on the deluge server sent a msg on other gear feel free priv msg

[@nugchompah]

Cool stuff, thanks for sharing. How long did it take you to put together this EP? I dropped a Circuit Rhythm 28 min beattape performance and it took about 6 weeks from scratch to release.

[@BayMud]

Thanks! I worked on the tracks for a few months off and on, but was also learning how to use the Circuit at the same time

[@btraxproject]

What is your approach for automating FX sends? Do you have any tricks for messing with knobs for a build up and then coming back to the original values for the drop?

[@BayMud]

Good questions! I didn't end up automating the FX sends for these tracks, but I did use an external midi controller (Minilab Mk3) to do some FX builds/drops as I recorded it the mix into Reaper for mastering. I did use automation for some envelope stuff and in some cases used different patterns to switch (ie, normal slope on one pattern, tight slope on the next one). Using separate projects is another method (have one with normal values, and another to mess with and jump between them)

[@James-Deep]

I'm struggling with the length of recording a sample line in. I get the 2.0 fixed length. But when not using fixed length, I still only can record about 9 seconds mono. Do I need a bigger memory card then 32 mg?

[@BayMud]

I believe my card is 128GB, but that only helps store more sample packs. Each pack is limited to 220 seconds total (spread over 128 sample slots however you like). If you've only got 9 seconds left in that pack it must mean there are 211 seconds already loaded in other samples, so you could remove some or start a new pack

[@James-Deep]

@@BayMud Okay, thank you! I will give that a try.

[@BayMud]

@@James-Deep best of luck!