Melodic jam with Circuit Tracks, Reface CS, SH-01a, Volca Keys

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A live, semi-improvised jam, performed entirely on hardware.
While it probably won't appeal to some who have solutions for sequencing, effects, and mixing already, the Circuit Tracks is basically the perfect place to start a live hardware setup. It gives you plenty to begin making music, and it scales well as you add other hardware to your setup. Here, I've got it sequencing the SH-01a and Volca Keys, and adding effects to these synths. For the melody, I'm playing the Reface CS.
Once again, I set out to make a jam that used (mostly) entry-level gear with the Circuit Tracks at the centre. My hope is that it's clear that you don't need the fanciest gear to have fun making music.
Novation Circuit Tracks - sequencing, two synths, effects
Yamaha Reface CS + Empress Reverb + Cooper FX Generation Loss - main melodic synth
Korg Volca Keys - pad
Roland SH-01a - arp thing
Written and recorded over a 48-hour period, performed live, and with compression, EQ, and limiting on the master.
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[@TheNewNumberTw0]

I love the fact that this is all relatively affordable equipment.

[@BXLrules]

Checks price for generation loss oO

[@User-wq9ri]

Yeah I was thinking about getting a Circuit Tracks. I really just wanted to get a Keystep Pro to use as a master to sequence all my gear but the price on them shot up $100.

[@JJSurma]

@@BXLrules came here to say this

[@impulsecoupling]

Dude your melodies and arrangements are really great. Came for the Circuit Tracks demo, stayed for the track.

[@andre.quaresma]

i've watched this video so many times and today's the first time i thought "how could i never subscribed to this channel?". well, there you go, mister.

[@rolandpalmer7125]

Thank you for being the first I've seen to couple the circuit with an actual keyboard performance! This demo rocks

[@NullFX]

Cheap synths, a Circuit, and a handful of effects pedals will take you far honestly. I love that you brought up the adaptability of the Tracks. Whether I have it and a 404 or if I have my whole collection at my finger tips I know the Tracks is gonna be a cornerstone in the set up.

[@HotStrange]

I’ve owned probably around 100 different synths over the last 11-12 years and the Reface CS is a top 5 for me. It’s just sounds so good.

[@coconutlust470]

Similar story for me. It really has its own sound and can add depth to almost any setup. It surprises me almost every time I play it and now that I have one I couldn't imagine not having it. It does make me feel bad for my Minilogue XD which isn't getting as much love these days.

[@SuperMegaWoofer3000]

It's a wonderful instrument.

[@HotStrange]

@@coconutlust470 Same! The XD is also an amazing synth, but I think I prefer the OG Minilogue over it. The Reface is my favorite poly I own right now though. Definitely has a character all its own.

[@neonpop80]

Right on my man! The CS is my fave synth! Soooo painfully underrated. Yamaha did an incredible love letter job with the Refaces and surely never deserved the harsh criticisms. I got the DX as my first synth and followed it up with the CS because FM synth was a bit too programmy for a first timer. But it has beautiful sounds. I got the CS and just fell in love. Absolutely beautiful

[@BEFORETHEMHYPEBEASTS]

what is your top 3? and why is the top 1 number one? thank you.

[@AgonalRhythm]

I love how explicit you are with every little change and fine tuning you make throughout the performance

[@Ninzumecha]

Thank you so much for this video! First off it helped me be confident in buying both the Circuit Tracks and the Roland S-1, which have been so fluid, fun and great sounding! I’m really in the moment with them. Also this is an excellently designed and made video with a lovely piece of music being played! Well done, you made a belter! 👏👏👏👏

[@jhonviel7381]

nice format for a song video

[@TadasPetrokas]

Found this absolutely accidentally and now playing "on repeat" for like 10th time! What a great track! Thanks for sharing 👊🏻

[@user-cp5lg3qe5r]

Just wow. I wish I could see your circuit projects

[@liormuskuna6427]

Exceptionally beautiful

[@mramiritaylor]

The cs reface is virtual analog at its finest. The sound quality beats out the roland boutiques (for the most part) and it just has an unbelievable analog sound 👌

[@bpsychoz]

This song is so good ❤

[@cuttlefishpie3731]

Brilliant, reminds me of Royksopp and Trentsmoller!

[@davidedwards1511]

My face is the biggest, nastiest smile right now 🤠 - that syncopated synth coming in to play with all the other rhythms was beautiful.

[@YoGribz]

it's too good !

[@Mrs_Heyman]

thanks for taking the time to explain along the way

[@pixelkicker9162]

Fantastic production, really well done. Very clean yet warm, perfect bass levels. I wish I could produce to this level!

[@unclemick-synths]

CS in the thumbnail so I had to watch! So much mojo in that thing. My favourite of my keyboard synths.

[@ramsesdjandmusic]

Holy shit. Damn good!

[@Pheonix0114]

This track is a hug for my ears. So warm, yet with lots of candy to keep the ears interested.

[@yoyodunno]

Love how the narration gives more insight into the setup, both entertaining to listen to and educational!! I also have a reface, and have a circuit rhythm coming to play around with :D

[@joelk.3917]

YAAASSS!!! That PWM lead from the reface CS through the Empress is extremely pleasing to my ears. Great track man 💪🏻🔥🔥🔥 Cheers from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@B0K1T0]

Ja toch :D

[@MikkelGrumBovin]

Excellent sound , as smooth as a minimoog , but pircing , screaming sharp as only the japanese makes them, .... the Empress slings it to the moon and back.....and so well executed 🤔

[@lucaselmore3874]

Really love the lead on this, especially at the end when it jumps up an octave. Beautiful stuff !

[@mrnessss]

Ooh yeah! That was nice!

[@rafaelribeiro2140]

I NEED this track on Spotify now!! 🤣 Awesome job.

[@fellpower]

Wow, this track has sooo much energy. i cant stop to hear it ;)

[@comradecat1859]

Instant sub, been binge watching all your videos.

[@idueorsi517]

Bravo! This song rocks!! Last night I dreamt I made the perfect track w/ the Circuit, and guess what? I just realized that the melody in my dream was the main melody from this song! I listened to this track a couple of times, a couple of months ago, and it obviously stuck somehow, somewhere deep in my mind.` I’m still of the same opinion: the main melody is just perfect.

[@petegaslondon]

Gee, I hope I aint done THAT lately! WAY back in the day I had this tune - turnend out it was from the Fall's 'God Box' Mind you Smith always WAS kinda sh*tty to his band, so I aint ABOVE using it ;)

[@brentladue]

Really inspiring dude! I loved my first Circuit but ultimately sold it due to limitations that it seems like the Tracks addresses in just about every way. The pattern groups you were using alone look like such an amazing addition, not to mention the extra midi tracks, inputs for external synths to use the effects, etc. I'm really damn tempted to pick it up but I need to control my self since I just picked up a Digitone I'm trying to learn. Absolutely love it so far, and not sure why my brain wants to make room for both, but it's hard to ignore when this stuff is all so fun and has their own personality. Something about the Circuit's workflow though is just sublime!

[@vznquest]

same here lol. just ordered a Trax and time to sell off the OG!

[@SacSynths_Jack_Z]

Extremely well done!

[@TheAMaudio]

Love these sounds! Great jam :)

[@cosyneproject]

This is great! Well played!

[@kossfort1848]

Gorgeous, thanks !

[@shawnc4957]

love your videos man!

[@brooklynboy1000]

Nice motion and sounds.

[@sepixsound]

fantastic production!

[@Hostipal]

Such a beautiful track

[@BobCorraro]

Love this jam

[@lilbasedboi]

So sick

[@cellebln]

absolutely beautiful! wow

[@absint0o]

Wow!!!! What a nice setup and a great jam!!!!

[@jmoody3]

Wow. Just….wow.

[@logimite7174]

YOOOOOOOO THIS IS FIRE 🔥🔥🔥

[@JJSurma]

This is so inspiring, thanks Jay for sharing your creativity.

[@CSW82]

Beautiful music.

[@davidb.livingstone7785]

sounds excellent.

[@polengbeta]

Super cool breakdown

[@DoloJones]

Killed it again, as always, quality!

[@KINGJADEX]

This is beautiful.

[@vo1dee]

Very nice piece of music. Thank you

[@michaelalbatros9591]

Sounds awesome!!! Real great performance.

[@martindirkzimmer]

Very well done and engaging!

[@jalmarihann]

I keep coming back to this arrangement. Great stuff! 👍

[@loneerv]

That’s pretty clean, man! Well done

[@sebastianmuzeja6516]

Cue the headbanging - your tracks always have a great feel! What a bop

[@TheMicadEOfficial]

You got my subscribe for that beautiful piece of work 🍻🍻

[@darksiderahb]

Your jams are always a treat. This is no exception. Excellent stuff, Jay.

[@User-wq9ri]

Sounds great. I like how you explain everything that is going on.

[@RDiefenbach]

Brilliant as always. You really brought that Reface CS to life!

[@robert__]

fantastic stuff, really good use of all the machines incorporated to squeeze the absolute best sounds out of them. going to check out all your stuff

[@lucassmith5634]

Excellent video! Subscribed.

[@pedromanafaia2580]

Lovely

[@Herschli]

Very, very well done, thanks very much, Jay! 🙏

[@notyouagain1428]

Awesome performance ❤️‍🔥

[@thenaughtybear1739]

Nice jam!!!

[@analoq]

Well done sir.

[@AQUEOUSI]

damn, definitely sold me on the tracks! awesome video!

[@scaryfontofficial]

Easily one of the coolest videos I've ever seen. What a setup!

[@lorrenaelliott161]

Amazing🎉😊…. I got bored of trying to work out what to do with my gear…. I bought some stuff randomly not thinking about how they can work together…. (Korg monologue, Meris Polymoon pedal, Circuit Tracks + ElectroHarmonix 95000 looper ) I have ADHD lol 😂 This amazing video makes me wanna go read a manual or two and give it another go! BTW, thanks so much for not doing a voiceover and just letting the gear do the talking. Your CC descriptions were short and sweet and a neurodivergent person like me, absolutely perfect so I could maintain focus the whole way through the video to the end !! ❤

[@SennenTimcke]

What a great channel! New subscriber :) Love the tunes and demos!

[@nicoendlych]

Oh this is great! The Reface CS melo catched me immediately :)

[@carmengu1513]

I became a big fan after listening to your PSYC lectures, now I'm completely obsessed with your talents😭😭

[@nkearney]

Always enjoy these, but this one was especially good for me.

[@jukesasaurusrex]

I love the sounds from the Yamaha Cs probably why I purchased one . Great tracks yoir videos are always a joy to watch. Thank you

[@sebastiansalt]

Superb track, really enjoyed this one. Looking forward to my Tracks to tie things together

[@cryptkeeper5]

Very inspiring

[@michelesartori2840]

Top Jay... I am from Italy, I love your sound and I subscribed your channel!!!

[@MIXtofMusic]

Oh yeah, that's a great soundscape. Got my head phones one and I'm really enjoying it! 😊🔊👌

[@donkeyavenger]

This convinced me to buy a circuit tracks, I wasn't sure about the screen-less thing at first but it's very intuitive and quick to build songs with it.

[@earthman_]

Very good.!

[@teckno_senpai]

amazing stuff. thx for putting this together and share your valuable knowledge. just might have to pull the trigger on circuit tracks.. its just a no-brainer investment for any aspiring live performer

[@blossombisquits]

good job

[@FelixOlschewski]

A pleasure to listen to and to watch. Thank you. I guess I'll finally order a Circuit Tracks as my entry into this world. Should work nicely with the Mircrobrute and XV-2020.

[@abstractioncircles1166]

Epic !

[@6pin66]

First glance I thought "Whoa , Jay is doing a stripped down jam!" Nope ! Just looks that way as they're all small form factor . Never sounds stripped down anyways . Absolutely lush , perfect mirror of this time of year ; small things unfolding into majesty .

[@marcinhalota]

Modern 8bit C64 track, well done. Peace from Poland.

[@sarahassad8]

Dopesound

[@REFabbro]

Auto-bathroom break at work when I get the notification lol Great video with a simpler setup

[@JayHosking]

Hah!

[@bitethebeat_music]

how amaziing holy shit 🤩 I have a circuit trackts and a Microfreak, bit I just rpess buttons with no sense. Willing someday I'm capable to create soudns like you.

[@JulienJolly]

Nice vid. Really like your comments on the video

[@matthewwilson3673]

great mix of gear, wa considering a reface dx to fill in the chords/pads in my setup

[@policek6276]

Der Sound ist Geil.......👍🏽

[@gossamyr]

I mean if yer gonna splurge, putting that money on the empress is pretty smart cuz it really doesn't matter if it's an SK-1 with a razbury, it'll sound sweet. good thinking and the synergy you have going on here is inspiring :)

[@justborn689]

Suer intro mec❤

[@thefrozensea9314]

Sounds amazing! And as you say these cheap synths really do sound great. I think large quality knobs, a large spacious interface and premium full size keybeds would set these devices at a much higher price without changing a single aspect of the sound. I sold my JU-06 because I didn't get around to playing it because of the lack of keyboard and the fiddly interface, but man it really delivered some angelic pads, mystical leads and more.

[@MrLarsDF]

Epic🙏🙏

[@sirwi11iam]

Nice

[@Bloody_Slime]

cool!