Of all the jams that I've heard using the new circuit tracks I keep coming back to this one again and again. It's simple but musical and interesting. Some of them aren't any of these things. It's just too bad that it's so short. Let's hear some more when you get a chance.
Just purchased the tracks, owned the og circuit few years ago, I loved it but there was a few annoying limitations. Now this one addressed all of them, seems like the perfect grid device for the money. Nice demo, thanks for sharing.
Hi, I am new with groovebox hardwares and went through your contents and loved it. 😊 In my case, I would need to trigger loops say for 15 different songs in live gigs having around 4 loops for each song. I want to go completely dawless,by loading only the loops (say guitar,drums,pads/strings) in hardware. Can you please suggest if it would solve my purpose ?
I found the Circuit Tracks to be the best value synth/groove box I've purchased. At the price to be able to have that much control along with two external MIDI tracks you can patch into the box to add effects, wtf.
Thankyou @JOVWVY. What packs are you using with your CT? There doesn't seem to be much out there and building your own seems to be a bit of a headache - maybe not?
nice track. sounds awesome. partner it with a launchpad pro xl (get it used) as it really opens it up (though you'll need a usb midi host). i've got a launchpad mini hooked into it as well.
There are a lot of things to like, but there are some very frustrating limitations. Simple and intuitive workflow is very well known advantage on the Circuit devices. Although, it may become a curse when you get used to it and then dealing with other devices and their workflows. 🙃😁 However, a big limitation is that it is complicated to utilize the full potential of the synth engines, which are far more capable than it seems. Synth has a plethora of OSC waveforms to choose from, 3 x envelopes, lots of modulation routings, lfo waveforms, distortion types, chorus fx parameters etc. But accessing those parameters is painful to the point of giving up. You see, Novation opted for NRPN midi signals for most of the advanced parameters to be controlled. Like changing the waveform of LFO, type of distortion,all but one envelope, EQ parameters, Chorus parameters. Hence, if you don't have a midi controller capable of sending NRPN type, you need to buy a new one. If you think that now with the new controller you're set and ready to go, hold your horses. Your brand new midi controller with endless encoders has presets. You can use the 8 knobs to control more than just 8 parameters. You set every encoder in every preset according to Circuit Tracks Programmer Reference, and find out that Circuit Tracks does not even support relative midi mode. Moving encoders on your brand-new controller results with erratic jumps. Then you're thinking "well if everything fails, I can just use the absolute mode". Yep, you can use it, but then you have to face the parameter value jumping when changing presets on your midi controller. The workaround to this problem is to spend 200 - 350 euros for something like Bomebox or some other midi processing device. I think this whole mess to get something from what is already there is a stupid waste of resources.
I guess the fun is in working with the limitations and not against. This is a great jam box and it's just that. To get some inspiration. To get into a flow. But thanks for your elaborate thoughts on possibilities.
@@3clectic0 One thing are limitations of a product and other a product falsely advertised. When you release a midi chart controls, you're granting that external midi control works. When it doesn't work, it is fraud.
Great video and the tracks sound excellent! How would one have chord changes, as in a song with chorus, verse, bridge etc? Could this be done with the circuit tracks?
@@moviecellar1639 the modi thru is an additional port which is configurable to be set to midi out 2 or as a midi thru port which send a copy of the midi in signal, I guess but let me look into that. I have set it to a midi out 2 port so I can sequence 2 external synths
@@moviecellar1639 MIDI out sends sequencing and control data to the device it's connected to. MIDI thru passes the the data it receives from its input port to the next device without consuming it. This is used for chaining MIDI gear together.
Hey, do you have any issues with volume? My external gear is really low volume compared to the track's own sounds. Using the microfreak, for example. And if you had any issues, how did you solve it? I basically have to lower all of tracks' own channels and crank microfreak up to full volume to get a decent mix.
Yo, you know what I discovered about the microfreak tho? Each preset has differant settings and the max volume is differsnt for each preset. That fixed the volume problem for me. The max volume which i think its labled as amp i dont remrmber is almost always turned way down. Sometimes even in the negatives
@@3clectic0 Okay. I asked because a lot of programmers only say "else" in sentences instead of "or else". It comes from years of dealing with computer logic. Anyway, nice breakdown of this unit. I just sold my mk1 Circuit and I'm waiting for my Circuit Tracks in the mail. Thanks for the video!
Just purchased the tracks, owned the og circuit few years ago, I loved it but there was a few annoying limitations. Now this one addressed all of them, seems like the perfect grid device for the money. Nice demo, thanks for sharing.
Nice work! Glad you're enjoying those MIDI Sequencer Tracks 🙌🙏
Of all the jams that I've heard using the new circuit tracks I keep coming back to this one again and again. It's simple but musical and interesting. Some of them aren't any of these things. It's just too bad that it's so short. Let's hear some more when you get a chance.
Really nice! Thanks for sharing this! Circuit Tracks is on my list.
Just purchased the tracks, owned the og circuit few years ago, I loved it but there was a few annoying limitations. Now this one addressed all of them, seems like the perfect grid device for the money. Nice demo, thanks for sharing.
Circuit's sequencer is just genius. I would love a software sequencer that works like that.
Logic has a great sequencer, check out my drum tricks video! It also applies to notes in a scale.
Love the set up and catchy groove. The circuit tracks is a great little device, so many options on it.
Yeah Im really happy with it! They really kept it simple and easy at the surface but you can really nerd out on this thing. Do you have one?
@@3clectic0 yes and I love it. Here’s some short clips I posted Circuit Tracks Week One
Greetings from a fellow Circuit Tracks owner ✌️
Allright! Lets swap patches!
I envy your space in a good way. Great video 👍
Im so happy with this much room..thanks for watching
How do you save sessions?
Hi, I am new with groovebox hardwares and went through your contents and loved it. 😊
In my case, I would need to trigger loops say for 15 different songs in live gigs having around 4 loops for each song. I want to go completely dawless,by loading only the loops (say guitar,drums,pads/strings) in hardware. Can you please suggest if it would solve my purpose ?
Tried that with a mc707 but memory is limited.
Maybe you can use a loopstation!
I found the Circuit Tracks to be the best value synth/groove box I've purchased. At the price to be able to have that much control along with two external MIDI tracks you can patch into the box to add effects, wtf.
True! Love to jamm on it
Thankyou @JOVWVY. What packs are you using with your CT? There doesn't seem to be much out there and building your own seems to be a bit of a headache - maybe not?
Can it be used with a DAW (Logic x specifically)?
Circuits midi can be sent out to any DAW to either sequence midi live or be recorded to apply to any desired VsT afterwards 👍
Great bassline ❤
nice track. sounds awesome. partner it with a launchpad pro xl (get it used) as it really opens it up (though you'll need a usb midi host). i've got a launchpad mini hooked into it as well.
Do you have a video with this set up? I'm curious. :)
You have the same Little Phatty as me and I had the same idea to use this to sequence it :)
Its a great synth! It has been used on many gigs. :) have fun.
There are a lot of things to like, but there are some very frustrating limitations.
Simple and intuitive workflow is very well known advantage on the Circuit devices. Although, it may become a curse when you get used to it and then dealing with other devices and their workflows. 🙃😁
However, a big limitation is that it is complicated to utilize the full potential of the synth engines, which are far more capable than it seems.
Synth has a plethora of OSC waveforms to choose from, 3 x envelopes, lots of modulation routings, lfo waveforms, distortion types, chorus fx parameters etc.
But accessing those parameters is painful to the point of giving up.
You see, Novation opted for NRPN midi signals for most of the advanced parameters to be controlled. Like changing the waveform of LFO, type of distortion,all but one envelope, EQ parameters, Chorus parameters.
Hence, if you don't have a midi controller capable of sending NRPN type, you need to buy a new one.
If you think that now with the new controller you're set and ready to go, hold your horses.
Your brand new midi controller with endless encoders has presets. You can use the 8 knobs to control more than just 8 parameters. You set every encoder in every preset according to Circuit Tracks Programmer Reference, and find out that Circuit Tracks does not even support relative midi mode. Moving encoders on your brand-new controller results with erratic jumps.
Then you're thinking "well if everything fails, I can just use the absolute mode". Yep, you can use it, but then you have to face the parameter value jumping when changing presets on your midi controller.
The workaround to this problem is to spend 200 - 350 euros for something like Bomebox or some other midi processing device.
I think this whole mess to get something from what is already there is a stupid waste of resources.
I guess the fun is in working with the limitations and not against. This is a great jam box and it's just that. To get some inspiration. To get into a flow. But thanks for your elaborate thoughts on possibilities.
@@3clectic0
One thing are limitations of a product and other a product falsely advertised.
When you release a midi chart controls, you're granting that external midi control works. When it doesn't work, it is fraud.
@@ImplosiveCatt agreed
Nice!
Cool Video. I enjoy making music on the circuit tracks, too. Greetz and beats from Germany! 🎧🤖😊🎶🎵🎼
Cheers from Belgium!!
@@3clectic0 Cheers man! 🎧🎶👌
@@3clectic0 I've done a lot of Circuit Rhythm and Tracks stuff 2. If you feel like, pls take a look at my channel! Keep it up! 👌
a very tasty jam or was that a jelly ? whatever, it was very sweet and tasty.....very vince clark !
Great studio setup!
Thank you! Coudn't be hapier with it!
Great video and the tracks sound excellent! How would one have chord changes, as in a song with chorus, verse, bridge etc? Could this be done with the circuit tracks?
Thank you! Well you can chain multiple patterns and then on the mixer page you can use the scene mode.
You can create different patterns and also change seamlessly between different projects if you fill a single project up
@@jakubsypien5090 thank you. I received my unit yesterday, and slowly getting into it.
@@jimmcdougall9973 haha. Mines coming tomorrow
It’s too easy!!!
damn, where are all those cords going?
Output 1-2 input 1-2 midi out and midi thru
@@3clectic0 thanks for replying. what's the difference between midi out and midi thru?
@@moviecellar1639 the modi thru is an additional port which is configurable to be set to midi out 2 or as a midi thru port which send a copy of the midi in signal, I guess but let me look into that. I have set it to a midi out 2 port so I can sequence 2 external synths
@@moviecellar1639 MIDI out sends sequencing and control data to the device it's connected to. MIDI thru passes the the data it receives from its input port to the next device without consuming it. This is used for chaining MIDI gear together.
Im about to send away for one next week
what audio interface do you use?
Im using an antelope discrete 8 synergy core
And for on the go a focusrite 4i4
Cool! Where can i listen to your music? Can't find you on spotify/soundcloud.
You can find my band Chackie Jam on Spotify
This is great. Thank you.
If you use the circuit tracks to sequence a td-3 how do you enter a glide note??
I think you should adjust the glide parameters on your synth module
Let me know if you found a solution!
The notes need to overlap - not sure if you can do this on the Circuit Tracks
Do it on the TD-3
Can you record other instruments such as guitars and electronic drums into it?
Not directly but you can drop samples in via the components software
Nice 😀
Electribe has 16 midi tracks but only one stereo in.
Hey, do you have any issues with volume? My external gear is really low volume compared to the track's own sounds. Using the microfreak, for example. And if you had any issues, how did you solve it? I basically have to lower all of tracks' own channels and crank microfreak up to full volume to get a decent mix.
Yo, you know what I discovered about the microfreak tho? Each preset has differant settings and the max volume is differsnt for each preset. That fixed the volume problem for me. The max volume which i think its labled as amp i dont remrmber is almost always turned way down. Sometimes even in the negatives
I used izotope RX 11 batch processor- making all samples quiter, around -18Lufs for having the inputs loud and not the whole sum clip
Hola! Awesome enjoyed that 😎✌️🙏
Are you delegated to 16 or 32 steps or can you have, for example, 15 steps and 24 steps? Thanks.
You can set the pattern length for each pattern to whatever length you like between 1 and 32 steps.
You using a soundpack?
Nicesh !
Your mic is a little quiet, but great vid. Mine should be here tomorrow!
Yeah wasn’t placed in an ideal situation. I might buy a lav mic.
yoy went for direct the meat! all I wanted to know in a short vid. After looking at a ton of newbies that explain the obvious
Glad I could help
Because "else" - Would you happen to be a programmer by chance?
No I don’t know anything about programming :) I only know daws like ableton and logic. :)
@@3clectic0 Okay. I asked because a lot of programmers only say "else" in sentences instead of "or else". It comes from years of dealing with computer logic. Anyway, nice breakdown of this unit. I just sold my mk1 Circuit and I'm waiting for my Circuit Tracks in the mail. Thanks for the video!
@@System-1541 oh ok! I’m clearly not a native speaker 😎. Nice! please tell me about your experience!
@@3clectic0 Don't get me wrong. Your English is great. I can hardly even detect an accent at all.
Nice🎉🎉
Les Rythmes Digitales
God will bless you.
Tu é BR né mano?
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terrible wena
Just purchased the tracks, owned the og circuit few years ago, I loved it but there was a few annoying limitations. Now this one addressed all of them, seems like the perfect grid device for the money. Nice demo, thanks for sharing.