Novation Circuit: How to Record / Export Songs (Tracks & Rhythm)

[@stewboat]

Novation will get my money when they implement multitrack recording over USB like Roland. No clue if this will ever happen but here's hoping...

[@ianmitchell4745]

I don't see too many good descriptions about this process. I really appreciate that you cover multiple options.

[@NevilleHayfield]

Nice one Gabe. Not long got us a circuit. And a few other bits. Midlife crisis for me. 1st time touching synth's/Drum machines in 25 year's. Watching your stuff's, Loopop's and Bo's made me wanna get back into it. So got a load of stuff to see if I can get my 2 boy's into it. If they do then great. If they don't then I'm all set up ready to go. So buzzing that you're back on the circuit train 👊🙏💪🔥🔥🔥

[@wetwork6553]

Ouch. I thought scenes was a song mode. Thanks for clearing that up. It's crazy that such an expressive machine doesn't have an option to record/song mode/whatever a performance. Also, I seriously dig the song you made to demo the video.

[@dbrian56]

That sidechain tip was gold. Thanks, Gabe!

[@GeorgeL909]

Super useful video. I'll mention whenever I can, an update to add *project chaining* is absolutely essential. It would free up hands for live parameter adjustments, mixing, and grid fx, and would make composing a full complex track endless more fun. 👍👍

[@ForecastGrim]

I assumed it already had that feature and I wasn't able to figure it out. Yeah I'd say that should be the first thing updated.

[@martinsouthall]

This was exactly what I was looking for. Thanks!

[@MonkeyKing3333]

I bought the h6 the other day getting two patch cables today. I was guna run l/r stereo into the h6 hope it works. Didn't even know scenes existed 🤣 this is guna help heaps. Thanks again Gabe.

[@MonkeyKing3333]

IT WORKS. Frckn awesome too. Can run to lines into the h6 for stereo and run the headphones out of the circuit. Wooooohooooooo! 😎💪👍

[@phuxmusic7538]

Thanks a lot - I really wish that they’d implement multitrack recording over usb some day. It’s the only feature I’m REALLY missing in the tracks

[@thriceborn4601]

Amazing video and showcase. I have two question? 1. Can the the circuit do audio over usb? 2. Can the midi tracks trigger clips in ableton similar to push and the launch pads?

[@lisan1010]

You are the best Gabe, thanks!

[@JamBear]

Thank you so much. Your videos and music are excellent!

[@emotionwave]

Record all the midi to separate tracks over USB, sequence the Circuit with your DAW, record each instrument on separate tracks.

[@ScottGlasgowMusic]

Cool video! My instinct is to switch to individual track per muted instrument but using 1 track to record all the audio, then cut/snap to downbeat on a new track is a great solution. Midi recording is great too and you could send the midi from the DAW back to your CT with midi in, then use the DAW as the tempo control to trigger internal synths on the CT as a synth module-- I wonder if midi tempo info is sent from DAW to CT so it changes too?

[@irahamilton632]

Hi, can i use the Tascam DP-006 6-Track Digital Pocketstudio Multi-Track Audio Recorder with the circuit tracks to export from the circuit tracks if so how do i set it up.

[@Morenoo]

Thanks for the video Gabe! For the mono tracks, what I like to do is pan them hard left and hard right on the Circuit, so I can record 2 at the same time to my DAW (using mono tracks as well to record only one of the audio interface inputs).

[@GabeMillerMusic]

That definitely works! One thing for others to keep in mind is that you will lose any stereo aspects of patches, as well as the stereo aspects of the reverb and delay.

[@Morenoo]

@@GabeMillerMusic Ah yes true, I usually do that when I know I'm going to process it and add effects on my DAW. Most of the time I just do it like you did on your video! Thanks for that!

[@luminousbrilliance1711]

Thanks Gabe!

[@SwiftDreamer]

Great vid gabe! I actually use the zoom h1n method sometimes to record snippets from my mc101 (less friction for me, plus no need for me to have a headphone splitter as I hear the input from the zoom directly) the zoom recorder is definitely worth the buy for anyone thinking about getting one

[@jovwrath]

Can confirm, i have the H2n, and its great, i use it to record my pocket operator sessions and i can monitor it directly trough the recorder, and it acts as a usb mic / interface, if you connect it to your pc with via usb

[@XGIRL215]

Thanks Gabe, very informative ! 👍

[@ernesto4118]

Gabe, is there any update on this ? Meaning, on recording my circuit tracks projects into ableton live ? What would you say is the best way to have good quality audio in the ableton recording? Thanks so much! Your channel is great.

[@Daniel-mn5jk]

Hello, I was wondering if the Novation Circuit Tracks can be used strictly as a midi controller in a daw like Logic? Could i just connect it to Logic and just use the pads to play notes?

[@mattcero1]

The Zoom recorders allow you to select Mic/Line in the menu as what input you want to use.

[@keithsmith9298]

I have Tracks, if I record a song into my DAW, (Ableton),If I record into the DAW using my audio interface, can I use the MIDI from Ableton to the Tracks using the Circuit as a MIDI controllerfor my external synths?

[@hardcore_mxthafxcka]

Whats the difference between songmode and chaining scenes? Can you save full tracks on the sd card? I'm thinking of buying the rhythm to use it as a groovebox. UR videos are very helpful.

[@Thelittledroog]

I seem to not be able to grasp the Evo 4 with my circuit tracks into my MacBook still (yes, I do have all the right cables) I’ve tried many different daw programs too and nothing. I’m doing something wrong… 😖😢

[@EnochDark]

ONLY 40 views but 40k subscribers? (lol jk) Thanks for continuing to make videos for these, gonna check it out after breakfast! ;)

[@Passer7by]

Gabe, I'm a complete noob, and I bought Evo 4, downloaded Reaper. And I have no idea how to set it up. Could you please help me with this? I connect cables 1 2 on the back of Evo to the Stereo Output on Circuit. Then I connect Evo to PC. But I have no idea what to do in Reaper.

[@maxpowers3494]

R.I.P. OG circuit videos. It was a good run.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I just haven't used mine since I got the Tracks. Plus, I want to cover stuff people are asking for, and I continue to get lots of requests for the new Circuits. The OG is still a great device though, and a lot of the Tracks stuff applies to it as well!

[@i-robbie8114]

Midi link them and play them as one big instrument. mixing, tunes between them..switching projects, etc

[@djkanyon]

What about bit depth? It was a schock to me when i bought Electribe 2 and wav. files was only 16 bits... Do you know a bit depth on Circuit wav files?

[@sawlfo]

Hey as far as i know, you can record a sequence by playing the synth engines, but can you record a sequence by playing the drum samples by hand?

[@michaeltrenier]

Thx Gabe! I'll grab the MC 101 when it's back in stock. Been on the fence between the two but bang for the buck and capabilities it seems the MC 101 is better suited for me and my styles. At $299 I'd grab this, but it's limited compared to the mc. Disclaimer I already own Maschine as my main and MPC One. this is strictly for the road and lunch breaks ;) Great vid per usual!

[@briannhinton]

Be warned working with samples on the MC 101 will have you pulling out your hair. If that is at all your thing.

[@peterleeson1122]

Have tried sending the MIDI back into the circuit. May sound like a strange thing to do, but it would really be just like treating it as an external synth.

[@beatsizedj]

Any luck with that? I think that does not work sadly :( If Ibtried that, ill get strange sounds from my tracks

[@peterleeson1122]

Yes it does work. The only problem is that all the drums go to the same midi channel. Which you can work around.

[@virtualnk5825]

I'm soo confused, what kind of cables are you using to connect to the Evo 4? are those 2 - 6,35 mm to XLR cables?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

The outputs of the Circuit and inputs into the EVO are both 1/4" cables (just standard guitar cables). The EVO's inputs are combination 1/4" and XLR.

[@virtualnk5825]

@@GabeMillerMusic thank you for the reply!

[@teddybearasaurus]

I use the audient evo4 with both line outs but I sync logic to the circuit so the bpm, and time matches. I also use the circuit tracks as a midi controller and I plan out stuff and midi it into the mpc one.

[@evedotcom]

Ooh nice. This was similar to the plan I had in the back of my mind.

[@troypointerphotography]

Hi I am having trouble finding free samples to put on the SD CARD and Load into the Machine HOW ? Thanks troy

[@apluve178]

Do the sample packs on this also work with the OG?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Not directly, but a lot of the Circuit packs out there have both Tracks and OG versions

[@antdog4117]

I'm thinking I'm gonna use this as the instrument and record into the force and the mpc one. Or as the video progresses, I may just record it into the ipad.

[@Rafix-drummer]

Question: How do I erase a track I recorded on the device inside The circuit tracks???

[@krisgakakrisqu0717]

hey... can you control the output gain somehow (boost it more than max volume knob level)?

[@Burritoguy77889]

can we use a 1/8 to 1/4 cable directly from the circuit to the pc ?

[@scottywells5260]

If I do the cheapest way will the quality be that much different? I want to save the songs I made for more projects. Still learning the novation software.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

It'll be pretty close, definitely usable.

[@scottywells5260]

@@GabeMillerMusic what do I need if I connect them to external speakers? Do I need another midi cord? still learning how this works. I have the circuit tracks and i want to use it with the korg monologue. I want to be able to record it and be able to have sound not just from headphones.

[@mattcero1]

Can't you record to the SD card?

[@FuZZbaLLbee]

Syncing external gear with midi form the Daw often has latency issues. Especially ik you want instruments in the Daw to be in sync with you hardware Something like an ERM multiclock works, but is expansive. Ricky Tinez has some good videos about this

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yeah, that's why I don't really recommend it, and instead recommend just recording the audio, then snapping everything to a grid later. It's a lot less effort. The latency doesn't usually become an issue if you're doing multitrack midi recording though, since it doesn't rely on being real time. You can just sit back and wait for your DAW to record all the midi notes while the Circuit plays, then disconnect the Circuit and work in your DAW like normal.

[@jeroendeclercq7580]

It's a shame the Components software doen't offer a way to mix & export whatever you have created on your device.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yeah that would be awesome. If they were to add that functionality, I imagine that Components would be the way to do it.

[@RosssRoyce]

Anyone, the circuit doesn’t have a “glissando” feature? Or I haven’t found it? No such word in the manual either!

[@crowfoot7355]

I have a tascam dp006 can this be used instead of a computer?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yep, that should work fine. Any portable recorder with inputs should do the job.

[@airraksa309]

Can novation circuit track record audio like guitar ?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

It can't, it can only pass the audio through it

[@MikeRinfrette]

Can you please make a video on how to connect the circuit tracks to Reaper as a midi controller? The circuit comes up in reaper under midi input but there is still silence, I do not know what I am doing wrong.

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Check the video linked at the end of this one. Also, go into the preferences and make sure that the input of the Circuit is set to enabled.

[@MikeRinfrette]

@@GabeMillerMusic got it to work except the audio sounds like complete crap lmao very distorted

[@irahamilton632]

can I buy this and use it M-Audio M-Track Duo - USB Audio Interface for Recording, Streaming and Podcasting with Dual XLR, Line & DI Inputs, Plus a Software Suite Included

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yep, as long as it's an audio interface with line inputs and you've got some sort of software, you're good to go

[@irahamilton632]

@@GabeMillerMusic thanks for the information also wanted to know if you can see if this can work with the circuit Audio Interface with DJ Mixer and Sound Card, Maonocaster Lite Portable ALL-IN-ONE Podcast Production Studio with 3.5mm Microphone for Guitar, Live Streaming, PC, Recording and Gaming(AU-AM200-S1) I had this laying around, waiting for my circuit tracks to be delivered friday. any other remmendations for connectioning to a laptop

[@johnglennon6504]

I tried to do scenes like in tutorial . I started with snare drum in 1 , hi hat in 2 , bass pad in 3 , synth pad in 4 , then i thought all the lot together in scene 5 . But when I chained them together all the sounds played in scene 1,2,3,4 and 5 if that makes sense ,instead of building up . Can anyone tell me where im going wrong

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Scenes are just combinations of patterns, and chaining scenes together makes them play in order. So you'll want to select your patterns so that all your instruments are playing at the same time, then save that combination of patterns as a scene. This video might help make that make a bit more sense: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gHOvoKF8Yticg6Msi=lGLWrPyhXCEuw9fz

[@brianwredfern]

I use muting when recording into iPhone I mute all but each track and then I record audio but then I go back and record midi into garage band instruments as well.

[@brianwredfern]

Even a cheap prepaid iPhone can handle audio tracks on garage band.

[@JamesWebster1975]

Why we can’t have patch flipping, or at least the option of a different patch per pattern, is beyond me…

[@corteydmusic]

Got it 0:17

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Noice, hopefully it helps!

[@WhiteWhiskerMusica]

this is helpful, but everyone knows circuits are made to use live anyway 😅 think you could do a quick video on setting up and syncing tracks and rhythm together?

[@evedotcom]

Not everyone 😅 and not everyone has the money for hardware beyond the Tracks 😅😅

[@EnochDark]

Upon viewing this I realized I am far from the target audience... headphone out to a laptop? Why not use the 1/4 TRS and feed the thing into a mixer with FX send, eq, limit/compress...

[@GabeMillerMusic]

That's just one method I showed that will be very easily accessible to complete beginners to this stuff. I also showed recording the 1/4 stereo outs into an audio interface. I personally prefer to just record the raw signal, then master in my DAW, rather than use a mixer, but that's just me. I figured that anyone who wants to use a mixer with sends and such already knows what they're doing.

[@EnochDark]

@@GabeMillerMusic I am 100% dawless and consider the mixer and rack units as instruments in their own right ;) While we're here though, do you know if it's possible to feed the Tracks back into itself? Say I were to output a sound into a guitar pedal and then want to sample from that... Is this a thing that can be done or would it cause the it to explode?

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Since there's no way to separate tracks from each other, feeding the Tracks back into itself would feed EVERYTHING. My guess is that it would just cause ear shattering feedback.

[@EnochDark]

@@GabeMillerMusic can you recommend some good headphones/speakers for this?

[@BIG1TOWER]

I just record stereo out

[@GabeMillerMusic]

Yep, that's the second method I showed, and it's my go-to as well. I just wanted to show something even easier for beginners to this scene who might not have gotten an audio interface yet.

[@MiketheNerdRanger]

This can't export?! Aw man...

[@notyouagain1428]

I hate the ways this guy talks .. runs Thru as fast a possible with as much jargon as possible arnt “scenes” just loops why confuse ppl

[@GabeMillerMusic]

I did my best to explain the jargon as I went, although I did assume the audience for this video would be somewhat familiar with the Circuit's user interface. Scenes aren't just loops, they're combinations of patterns (the patterns themselves are basically just loops). Different scenes can hold different combinations of patterns, so they're useful for building up a bigger arrangement. And this is not some term I just came up with, they're literally called that on the Circuit. Also I know this is not the first comment you've left... If the video style doesn't do it for you, stop watching/commenting, unless you really want to live up to your username.