NOVATION CIRCUIT VA synthesizer and 4 part drum machine

Circuit is designed to inspire. Two Novation polysynths and a four-part drum machine, combined with an intuitive grid-based sequencer in a standalone box that will have you making electronic music in minutes. Hit some pads, tweak the knobs and your track will start to emerge, all locked in time and key. Play around with effects, patterns and sounds in real time, to produce your track, brimming with fat grooves and beats.

Tech Spec Product Hardware Specifications

• 32 RGB backlit velocity sensitive button grid
• 28 RGB backlit function buttons
• 8 Continuous pots with RGB indicator LEDs
• Dedicated filter and volume pots
• 1/4" jack sockets for left and right outputs
• Two MIDI sockets (3.5mm jack sockets with MIDI din break-out cables)
• USB socket
• Front-mounted 3.5mm jack socket for headphones
• Integrated speaker
• Rubberised knob caps
• Rotary controls secured to the chassis with metal nuts
• Power supply connector
• Power switch
• Battery compartment for 6x AA batteries (included)
• Kensington Security Slot

• 2 Nova synths
• 4 Part drum machine
• 6 Note polyphonic per synth
• 64 Synth patches
• 64 Drum patches
• 8 Synth macro controls (Control up to 4 parameters with one knob)
• 4 Drum parameter controls (Pitch, Decay, Distortion, Filter)
• Mixer view with levels and mutes
• Master FX with individual track sends
• 16 Delays
• 8 Reverbs
• Sidechain effect (7 types and off). Triggered from Drum 1
• Hi-pass / low-pass master filter

• 32 Sessions
• 6 Tracks per session (2 Synth and 4 Drum)
• 8 Patterns per track (Synth 1, Synth 2, Drum 1&2, Drum 3&4)
• 16 Demo sessions
• Real time record (notes, with velocity and automation)
• Auto-quantise notes to steps and automation to 6 events per step
• 50 Automation parameters (up to 4800 events per pattern)
• Internal tempo range 40 - 240
• External synced tempo range 30 - 300
• Swing 20 - 80%

• Full range velocity scanning and record. Editable to 16 levels
• 16 Scale types and chromatic transposition
• Synth expand view doubles playable area
• Drum expand view allows real time drum record
• Octave (input) and pattern octave (edit)
• Pattern length and nudge
• Configurable pattern chain
• Session instant switching and queued switch

• Velocity and gate per step
• Multiple gate lengths per step (via real time record)
• Automation edit per step
• Clear step, automation parameter per pattern, pattern, session
• Duplicate step, pattern

• Ableton Live Lite 9 is included
  Circuit will also work as a standard USB-MIDI controller.

• Circuit can be powered using 6x AA batteries or a power supply (both included). It can not be powered via USB
• Maximum power consumption 12V DC 600mA

• 240mm width x 200mm depth x 35mm height

OS compatibilty not relevant for this product range/type

The most compact, most-affordable multi-pad instrument
Built-in library of the most in-demand sounds
Four velocity-sensitive pads and a kick input for instant expansion of any drumset or percussion rig
Fits a standard snare stand, sits tabletop, or mounts on any stand or rack using the
Module Mount (sold separately)
Tune and edit sounds, and assign them to any of the four pads or the kick input
MIDI output for use as a controller for triggering sound modules and software

Includes:
PercPad multi-pad percussion instrument
Power supply
Quick start guide
AUDIO OUTPUTS
2x 1/4" Main
1/4" TRS Headphone

CONTROL
1/4" kick trigger input (switch/piezo switchable)
MIDI Out (DIN)

SOUNDS
1 Clap
2 Finger Snap
3 Cowbell High
4 Cowbell Low
5 Triangle Muted
6 Triangle Open
7 Tambourine
8 Wind Chimes
9 Sleighbells
10 Claves
11 Block
12 Jawbone
13 Studio Shaker
14 Live Shaker
15 Electro Tom Hex
16 Timbale
17 Conga Slap
18 Conga Open
19 Electro Kick 8
20 Electro Kick 9
21 Electro Kick Hex
22 Electro Snare 8
23 Electro Snare 9
24 Electro Snare Hex
25 Electro Crack Hex

• 2 Synth tracks, 2 MIDI tracks, as well as 4 drum tracks
• Step sequencer with 32 steps (256 step sequences per track) with off grid function
• Integrated effects
• Synth patches, samples, and projects can be stored on microSD card (not included)
• 32 Velocity sensitive, backlit RGB keys
• 28 Backlit, tactile RGB keys
• 8 Infinitely adjustable rotary knobs
• Master filter control with centre detents
• Transport keys
• Integrated battery
• Class compliant: PC / Mac
• 2 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack
• 2 Line outputs: 6.3 mm jack
• Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm mini jack
• Sync output: 3.5 mm mini jack
• MIDI In/Out/Thru
• Dimensions (W x H x D): 240 x 45 x 210 mm
• Weight: 0.78 kg
• Includes USB cable and USB power supply

SamplePad Pro is the all-in-one percussion instrument that knows no bounds. Isolated and responsive dual-zone pads. Hundreds of professionally recorded in-demand sounds. Full compatibility with all MIDI equipped pads, triggers, sequencers, and instruments. Plus, a direct USB connection to your computer—even a card slot for loading your own custom sounds. In short, SamplePad Pro is everything youʼre looking for in a pad-based instrument—and more.

PRECISION PAD PERFORMANCE

SamplePad Pro is streamlined and sleek. The backlit LCD panel and minimal controls combine to deliver an uncluttered appearance and intuitive access to all parameters. Up top are eight (6 + 2) expressive rubber pads that offer a fantastic feel designed to please every level of performer. Active blue LED illumination adds a hi-tech edge, while providing a powerful assist when playing under any type of stage lighting.

GROW WITH THE FLOW

Want more? No problem. SamplePad Pro has trigger inputs for two additional drum pads. Plus, there are Kick Drum and Hi-Hat pedal inputs. The Kick Drum pedal jack provides both switch and trigger options; the Hi-Hat pedal jack can be set for either switch or variable operation. Adding pads and pedals can transform your SamplePad Pro from a percussion powerhouse into a full-blown electronic drum kit for the on-the-go performer. A convenient module mounting kit is available.

UNLIMITED SOUND POTENTIAL

With SamplePad Pro, thereʼs no limit to your sonic creativity. Built-in are over 200 carefully-crafted drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds—each created by the professional Alesis sound design team. Sounds are arranged into ten preset drum kits for instant access during performance. Plus, each sound offers individual access to key parameters such as pitch, panning, and reverb for customized control. And when that next "must-have” sound comes around, you can even use an SD card (up to 32GB) to store an additional 512 sounds and 89 custom kits. Finally, all of the internal sounds can be accessed via MIDI for maximum versatility.

EFFORTLESS INTEGRATION

Equipped with a standard USB port, SamplePad Pro offers convenient single-cable connectivity with your computer. Standard 1/4" outputs provide a direct connection to an amplifier, sound system, audio interface, or recording setup. The headphone output allows for hours of uninterrupted private practice, or for isolated on-stage monitoring, and even features a dedicated volume control. As an added bonus, SamplePad Pro includes a stereo aux input—with level control—so you can play along to your smartphone or MP3 player, rehearse the set list, or jam to your favorite tunes.

       


Key Features:

    8 dual zone isolated rubber pads
    Active blue LED pad illumination
    2 additional drum pad inputs
    Kick Pedal input; selectable switch or trigger mode
    Hi-Hat pedal input; selectable switch or variable mode
    200+ built-in drum, cymbal, and percussion sounds
    10 ready-to-play drum kits
    Add new sounds via SD Card (SD Card not included)
    Save up to 512 sounds and 20 kits per 32GB SD card
    LCD display and software utility for complete control
    MIDI In and Out ports
    USB port for computer connectivity
    1/4" stereo outputs (L, R)
    1/4" headphone output with volume control
    1/8" stereo aux input with level control
    System footswitch jack

Fast, flexible, and feature-packed.

Produce beats, play virtual instruments, and trigger sound effects and loops with unsurpassed expressiveness and flexibility! Both a compact, dynamic performance controller and a tightly integrated production environment, PreSonus®’ ATOM pad controller and included Studio One® Artist production software let you create and perform with ease. The most versatile pad controller in its class, ATOM is compatible with most music software and lets you perform and produce with virtual instruments and trigger samples and loops in real-time, using 16 full-size, velocity- and pressure-sensitive RGB pads and 8 assignable pad banks.

ATOM connects to your computer via USB and is compatible with most music production and performance software but it is absolutely amazing when used with PreSonus Studio One. ATOM and Studio One integrate tightly so you can create quickly and easily. Enjoy blazingly fast, professional-style workflow with ATOM’s navigation, editing, and loop-point-creation features and transport controls.

• 16 full-size velocity- and pressure-sensitive, RGB LED pads
• Pressure switchable between MIDI aftertouch, channel pressure, and CC messages
• 8 assignable pad banks
• Selectable pad velocity curves and pad pressure thresholds
• 20 assignable buttons
• 4 endless rotary encoders

• MIDI "keyboard" mode
• Note Repeat mode
• Full Velocity mode (only send velocity 127)

• USB 2.0

• Studio One® Artist production software for Mac® and Windows®
• MVP Loops content custom-designed for ATOM
• Compatible with most music production and performance software for Mac and Windows

Below are the minimum computer-system requirements for ATOM with Studio One 4 or later:

• Mac® OS X 10.11 or higher (64-bit only)
• Intel® Core® 2 Duo processor (Intel Core i3 or better recommended)

• Windows® 7 (SP1 + platform update), Windows 8.1, or Windows 10 (64-bit only)
• Intel Core Duo or AMD® Athlon™ X2 processor (Intel Core 2 Duo or AMD Athlon X4 or better recommended)

• 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
• USB 2.0 port
• Internet connection (needed for software installation and activation)
• Monitor with 1366 x 768 resolution (high-dpi monitor recommended)
• 40 GB hard-drive space
• Universal Control 2.9 or later (for firmware updates)
• Studio One 4.1+ required for native integration