Bad Gear - Novation Circuit - Groovebox Evolution

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  • @AudioPilz
    @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +45

    Can I handle some Good Gear as well???🤔🤔🤔
    th-cam.com/video/J9xP_nfCh0M/w-d-xo.html

    • @RandomNoiseMusic
      @RandomNoiseMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You defenitly can! But i actually enjoyed your bad gear jam from last year better ;P

    • @sergiolecuona6132
      @sergiolecuona6132 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And what about a BetterGear?
      th-cam.com/video/sVG6MOvNVZo/w-d-xo.html
      I'm sure you already knew about.

    • @MG-nw4wf
      @MG-nw4wf 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, you jam out with everything in different genres, mixed in with your humor and references...your really make the best out of bad gear...!

    • @pianoyam
      @pianoyam 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      WHUUUUT. I want the Hydrasynth so bad! ... Anyways, I already meant to drop a comment that applies to all of your videos: Thank you, and I really mean it, for consistently producing *really* fun and lighthearted videos. I'll often just have a few minutes of spare time where I really just want something fun and bright to get me going into the next task at hand, and I don't even have to think about sifting through channels because I know there's always another great one from you. Thanks again.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sergiolecuona6132 already did a Better Gear about it;)

  • @NovationTV
    @NovationTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +763

    Wait. What?

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +204

      You're in good company;)

    • @Neuros
      @Neuros 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

      Hahahaha it's okay Novation, we still love you.

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

      Lol watch the whole video....hes going to DOUBLE your sales🤪 I got 2😉

    • @DarkTapes
      @DarkTapes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Hey Novation, will we continue to see amazing (and much appreciated) updates for OG circuit now that Tracks and Rhythm have taken center stage? (づ。◕‿‿◕。)づ

    • @NovationTV
      @NovationTV 3 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      @@Phoenix_2A Glad to hear! 🙌🙏

  • @dickwang7429
    @dickwang7429 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Florian, I saw your video on the JD-XI and thought “that’s not bad that’s exactly what I’m looking for” got a like new one today and took off the overlays to reveal its red on black glory. Also the gentleman who sold it to me drove 30 km in a monsoon on a motorcycle to deliver it. My bad gear score is now 3 out of how ever many episodes. skulpt, Electribe 2, and JD-XI.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Nice setup!!!

    • @nocoolkidsallowed8787
      @nocoolkidsallowed8787 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I sold my JD to buy an MC-707, but I really miss that vocoder some days

    • @TheRepublicOfJohn
      @TheRepublicOfJohn 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sometimes the provenance of the gear, no matter how objectively "bad", makes it a very worthy member of the ensemble.

    • @thewesterj
      @thewesterj 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My favorite ' bad gear' is my Roland Try 626. I'm blown away how the 505 and 727 are classics but the 626 is somehow still your dad's drum machine he gives you when he quits music. I feel it's the best of the 3. #626ismy808

    • @thinkingape7655
      @thinkingape7655 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’m using the Novation 61sl mkiii to control my JDX-i and it works surprising well. Also, the JD-Xi comes with a 2 piece black and white overlay that sticks over the terrible red font. Not a great solution, but it’s fine for a desktop module.

  • @Dudderlyful
    @Dudderlyful 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    LETS GO!! I just sold my circuit so looking for some confirmation bias here FRIDAY TIME

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      At your service;)

    • @lundsweden
      @lundsweden 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Seller's regret?

    • @sheepkillindog
      @sheepkillindog 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Keeping mine forever or until it dies. It’s too handy

    • @burgermind802
      @burgermind802 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      thanks for selling this classic, we need more for sale!

    • @__teles__
      @__teles__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@sheepkillindog Its great controller for Live

  • @johnwellingtonwells7639
    @johnwellingtonwells7639 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is the box that really got me back into music and yes I ended up with two of them sequencing my other synths. I now have a Tracks and a Monostation in my set up. Keep up the excellent channel.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Stick around!!!

    • @vznquest
      @vznquest 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      yeah man, this is the machine that pulled me away from the DAW. such a fun device!

  • @paulbmorgan
    @paulbmorgan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    By coincidence I rewatched a Ricky Tinez TH-cam video last night from Dec 2019 where he goes through one of his DAWless setups using a Circuit, MPC1000 and a Moog Sirin, this for me is how to get the most out of a Circuit, it needs a few friends and is best used for improvisation as Ricky brilliantly demonstrates. I love my Circuit but the synth engine leaves me cold and more often than not mine is hooked up to other gear as a midi trigger with the 2 synth parts muted. I don't think I will sell it as the sequencer and drums are so addictive. Thanks for showcasing the Circuit, controversial but justified :-)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @joefather6084
    @joefather6084 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    The Circuit police: "good man."
    *reaches into earpiece*
    "He likes the Circuit, I repeat, he likes the Circuit."
    *Swat teams burst in, shake his hand and then leave*

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      🤣🤣🤣🤣🙌🙌🙌

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      Bo Nurmi already sent me his Swedish assassins. The left some meatballs

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AudioPilz 🤣🤣🤣

    • @sawtooth808
      @sawtooth808 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz did they also leave Lingonberry sauce 😉.

    • @fisk0
      @fisk0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz just continue to be nice or they won't tell you about the surströmming cans they left behind before they swell up and explode.

  • @kimwilliamjustice6945
    @kimwilliamjustice6945 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    This is the "Tales from the Loop" of electronic music review channels. Every episode is a standalone but the same characters keep showing up again and again. Also, all of the technology is out of date. Love it.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thank you!!!

  • @abstractmodule4574
    @abstractmodule4574 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I knew it was just a matter of time before my beloved Novation Circuit showed up here. This machine got me back to making music again after a long hiatus. Interestingly enough, I did buy a second one. I sold that one when I bought the Circuit Tracks, but I'm still keeping one of the OG Circuits.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two is the absolute minimum;)

  • @emmarossignol4445
    @emmarossignol4445 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love this channel because gear doesn't always disappear after you review it. It's great seeing things like the DSI Morpho popping up months later.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that! Thanks!

  • @lyh1
    @lyh1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    It have a full mini nova inside, the synth is deep but you cant do it all on the device.
    Sample flip and using the drum track as extra sample player synth is another great thing.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

    • @blindguitarfox
      @blindguitarfox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      It’s not quite a full mininova but it’s still great. The main difference is the availability of 2 oscillators on circuit vs the 3 oscillators on the mini and ultra nova.

    • @gautrstafr
      @gautrstafr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah deep... But the mininova is imho a bad synth all in of itself. Had an Ultranova briefly,.hated the sound and build so much I returned it within a week.

    • @strelokknoize
      @strelokknoize 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@blindguitarfox Let's not forget the Mini's vocoder.

  • @Kveg-y6k
    @Kveg-y6k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I was uninterested in the circuit until the release of the circuit tracks seemed to perfect the formula. I snagged one of those and have had 0 regrets. Great box.

    • @80iesDude45
      @80iesDude45 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I sold my Deluge and grabbed a Circuit OG and a TRACKS. No regrets too ;-)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tracks seems super interesting!

    • @meddle333
      @meddle333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AudioPilz Trust me my friend...You're definitely gonna wanna pick up a rhythm while you're at it...! 😄
      Its a whooooooole different beast!
      The Tracks is sort of an idealized Circuit, but then the Rhythm is kind of a different instrument entirely.

  • @odiroot
    @odiroot 3 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    It seems adding just a 2-line LCD display to tell you what did you just change/click would double the value of the whole device.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      TBH I didn't really miss a display on this one

  • @arcanics1971
    @arcanics1971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I swear those jams just get better. I've said it before but you need to release these bad boiz on an album!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Working on it!

    • @TasuLife
      @TasuLife 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Join the Patreon! There is a mid tier that releases all the songs individually.

  • @christophcooper2557
    @christophcooper2557 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The speaker on the lower side is great. It creates this nice resonance when you have the circuit on your lab when you enjoy an extended session in the bathroom.

  • @waddy707
    @waddy707 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I love your musicality, you always seem to get the very best out of gear with probably very limited gel time.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!!

  • @wasntborntofollow
    @wasntborntofollow หลายเดือนก่อน

    🐶 One of the most memorable pieces in your ever growing, invaluable collection...Got my 2nd hand Circuit since last monday. I hope the upgrades works well with my unit. Best wishes from Madrid!

  • @DarkTapes
    @DarkTapes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'm a curcuit lover, and all of the things you've said are true, both good and bad! Definitely feels a little light on its own, however, when I pair it with the previously Bad-Gear discussed e2, the two become a powerhouse together playing off each other's strengths and weaknesses. Awesome episode as always!!

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Want to borrow an extra one😉💗🙌

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! Nice setup!

    • @DarkTapes
      @DarkTapes 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkyDaCaT OH SNAP!! Don't tempt me L!

    • @Stadsjaap
      @Stadsjaap 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I noticed that as well. There's no groovebox as good as TWO grooveboxes.

    • @DarkTapes
      @DarkTapes 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Stadsjaap Yes!!!! So many possibilities.

  • @JoHe_SonicBanana
    @JoHe_SonicBanana ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice review! That Finale video was surprisingly amazing 😦

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @dinogoldie9716
    @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Please do a Bad Gear about Novation's Mono Station. It was a good idea (analog Bass Station with digital Circuit UI + CV connectivity). In practice though, it didn't quite straddle the analog/digital or groovebox/CV bases.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Great input, thanks!

    • @unclemick-synths
      @unclemick-synths 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree Dino. When I go on vacation I take a piece of gear that has been neglected because other solutions work better for me. This year it's the Circuit Mono Station because when the step sequencing muse strikes me my first reaction is to grab my SQ-1 and Neutron.

    • @danpreston564
      @danpreston564 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I got one cheap at the start of lockdown, being a. BS2 lover. I didn’t like it at all.

  • @s.fleming2441
    @s.fleming2441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Novation I have grown to love over the years because they pack so many free updates into a lot of their gear. They did this to the max with the Bass Station 2. Which i can't see how it would ever end up on this channel. (i know the BS1 has been here for a while)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I think the BS2 is safe;)

    • @grunntalll
      @grunntalll ปีที่แล้ว

      riiiiiiiight@@AudioPilz

  • @LouisSerieusement
    @LouisSerieusement 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    A dear friend of mine was using it a lot, it sounded good in his end, especially when mix with other gear !
    But the lack of individual outputs is a real bummer unfortunately :/
    I scored 4 episode of bad gear today, thanks a lot for all your amazing and truly inspiring work :D !!

  • @fiete201
    @fiete201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    thanks for the great video! Got the circuit as my first gear and also struggle with the macro knobs. But still like it for the easy sequencing, expanded note view and portability.
    I was also impressed how much work went into the music video of your track. Really liked it.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!!

  • @chadkay
    @chadkay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    The immediacy and portability of Circuit is killer. Not to mention it’s a fun instrument to play. I bought mine in 2015 and with each update, loved the instrument more. I got Circuit Tracks when it was released 6 months ago too. I start every track by futzing about on Circuit. And my portable set up of Circuit Tracks, Roland JP-08, and Roland JU-06 is fully battery powered, sounds amazing, and fits in my backpack. I’ve taken them on flights, to the cottage, or just making beats in the backyard. I love everything about Circuit. Could ya tell?

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice setup!!!

  • @GUSCRAWF0RD
    @GUSCRAWF0RD 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I love my tracks so much, and it’s soooo useful in sooooo many setups I grabbed one of these on Kijiji to just keep on my stack. Plus the old one looks cooler for some reason.
    It doesn’t work exactly the same but it’s actually kind of more useful in my opinion in some specific ways.

  • @KUSHGRAM
    @KUSHGRAM 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hi Florian, the Finale track it’s so good!
    One of the best upgrade on the Circuit OG it’s the “change” midi channel feature to control external (bad) gears. Novation it’s a great company and take care of customers, the Novation Circuit OG or the Bass station 2 updates are great examples of product evolution.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Yeah, that is a real improvement. Would love to see that on the ET2

  • @agentvx8320
    @agentvx8320 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I thought this was supposed to be "Bad Gear", not "you're going to want one of these by the end of the video."

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🤣🤣🤣🙌

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      The Bad Gear fallacy

  • @leonlkowalski
    @leonlkowalski 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    The "very tempting" picture joke at 5:04 is priceless.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      We all know that feeling;)

    • @zoned7609
      @zoned7609 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@AudioPilz i was in this position yesterday when I literally came BACK FROM BUYING A CIRCUIT FOR 60 DOLLARS USED in box. the batteries were still in their plastic!

  • @GabeMillerMusic
    @GabeMillerMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    I was wondering when this was going to pop up on the show! This thing is still the gold standard in my mind for groovebox workflow... Self explanatory but surprisingly deep. And yeah this thing is still super underrated for distorted, aggressive sounds.

    • @Old_Man_Jay
      @Old_Man_Jay 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Hehe…. I Never expected to see the circuit in an episode of bad gear. I Knew your comment had to be around here somewhere, :P

    • @80iesDude45
      @80iesDude45 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Haha yes ;-)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Agreed, IDM drums for days!!!

    • @meddle333
      @meddle333 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hahaha... I was wondering how quickly the man himself would show up! 😆🖤🤘

    • @WhiteWulfe
      @WhiteWulfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Was wondering if you commented, and had to scroll a bit but definitely glad to see you had a hunch it might show up on here at some point.

  • @FirstWizardZorander
    @FirstWizardZorander 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That finale demo gave me chills. Thinking about getting one of these mainly for its drum capabilities

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! Great drum machine!

  • @almostcinematicfpv
    @almostcinematicfpv 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love my circuit. If i could only have one piece of gear this would be it.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, definitely a desert island piece of gear

  • @donkeyavenger
    @donkeyavenger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I just got a circuit tracks and have contemplated getting rid of a lot of other gear afterwards since I enjoy using it more than anything else I have since it's so intuitive and the 2x midi tracks are super useful

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The midi tracks are certainly a nice addition

    • @teddybearasaurus
      @teddybearasaurus 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love the tracks. I actually sent back back the rhythm, and I still liked that too.

    • @linearfoldsmom
      @linearfoldsmom 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      i know you may not see this, but what synths would you recommend that sound best with the instrument or make up for places it is lacking

    • @donkeyavenger
      @donkeyavenger 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@linearfoldsmom it's limited in a lot of ways but that's part of what makes it enjoyable to me. I've been mostly paring it with my Bass station II for fatter bass and Digitone for the FM goodness

  • @floydhopkins7901
    @floydhopkins7901 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Welp all my gear has been officially covered.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      A day of celebration!

  • @mattryan6886
    @mattryan6886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Definitely missed out last year when guitar center was blowing these things out for cheap on Black Friday . Definitely need to pick one of these up used with and make sure it has all the new FREE firmware updates( thank you Novation) the circuit tracks looks nice as well. The portability factor is what I really like. Having one of these around to sketch ideas when inspiration hits, that’s a match made in music heaven

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Currently thinking about getting a second one;)

  • @Pablo668
    @Pablo668 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great vid once again. I love that 'Masters of Synth' vid. I re-watch it from time to time.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! I have to watch that at least once a week!

  • @insektgod
    @insektgod 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Circuit was different... still is. I love it because you can hand it to the uninitiated and just wait... Then give a few extra tips and wait again. It's kind of how the Circuits development went as well. It's sequencer is just fun like an 8-bit video game.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed! And it doesn't even have a screen!

  • @xandimalbeach8944
    @xandimalbeach8944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This show is sooo good ! Thank you Florian!!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @squoblat
    @squoblat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The true power of Circuit only really shines when you start making your own patches in Components. It's never going to be a studio grade unit, but I've loved mine since I got it. It still feels a bit toyish to me, you're absolutely on the money with the criticism. I'm never going to get rid of mine, it's just too much fun.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, Components is essential to exploit its full potential

  • @dylanleroysynth
    @dylanleroysynth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been really wanting to add this to my groovebox collection. Just waiting to pull the trigger as I figured I’d be happy just grabbing this original model. That being said I’ve always wanted a Mininova in my setup, so a little concerned about the overlap there. Great stuff! This episode really speaks to me that this is not bad gear. 😎

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      One man's Bad Gear;)

  • @hullhistorynerd
    @hullhistorynerd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The Novation Circuit - the No Man's Sky of grooveboxes.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice analogy

  • @gintonika
    @gintonika 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yessss!!!, covering another synth on my rig. I feel blessed :D

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Always a pleasure, thanks for watching!!!

  • @umZedaesquina
    @umZedaesquina 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You are hurting my wallet just the right way. But the finale jam with 80's visuals was the best moment...man it took me back

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks and sorry for your wallet;)

  • @imnotfishing
    @imnotfishing 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Beautiful demos this week. Thank you !

  • @alvaroapablaza5471
    @alvaroapablaza5471 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is BoBeats’ best friend. The lack of a screen is what has stopped me from going after this device. Good video 👍🏼

    • @mr.b7586
      @mr.b7586 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      The lack of screen is part of the experience.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Didn't really miss a screen on this one...

    • @meddle333
      @meddle333 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @limelight81 I'm an 81 as well, friend. :)
      Have you tried the Model Cycles? It does have a very small screen unfortunately, but it's very simple to understand once you get used to it... It might be a good fit for you. :)

  • @theeggqueen
    @theeggqueen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    video and sound are very good quality on the highest resolution on youtube now. good work

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! Nice to get feedback!

  • @zazulakoma
    @zazulakoma 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love it. It's so basic. Even my 4 year old son can use it, of course i make the patterns and sessions, but he is a great selector. 😀 Another great video!👍

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! You're a good parent!!!

  • @angelscry_2886
    @angelscry_2886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    6:36 is sooooo phattttt! Love your videos, and the music you make in them is awesome 🔥

  • @shkeni
    @shkeni 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Loved that Oblique Strategies reference. "Gardening, not architecture" lol

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Most important piece of gear;)

  • @aywask
    @aywask 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Estoy muy feliz con mi Circuit y me encanta que haya un episodio en Bad Gear. Saludos desde Chile!!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gracias!!!

  • @albertkristmas59
    @albertkristmas59 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If I didnt had one allready, this review would definitely make me buy one.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Happy to hear that. Thanks!

  • @MathHammer
    @MathHammer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I didn't buy one until most of the features were added by Novation. Then I also bought a Monostation when it was on sale. I sort of want to get an updated version, but I don't want to dump the old one for next-to-nothing. So adding a Monostation and/or a cheap Circuit OG is a good way to go for more tracks.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Two of them are certainly a powerful combination and you even got a backup in the club;)

  • @melodywave3
    @melodywave3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    This will be a controversial episode

    • @nosville22
      @nosville22 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Sure will.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Not every episode can unite the Gearverse like the MPX-8 one;)

    • @melodywave3
      @melodywave3 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz can you unite us all again with the E-mu systems MP-7???

    • @secretelitemusic
      @secretelitemusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AudioPilz One day, you will discover the Cheetah MD 8 "digital drum machine". In a parallel universe it might even be functioning.

    • @tomfenn7149
      @tomfenn7149 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@secretelitemusic Don't knock the Cheetah. My friend Tony Child aka 'Surgeon' made all his early tracks on 'Downwards' using the MD-8. It's a lo-fi (British) classic.

  • @localhost4460
    @localhost4460 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Better and better every week dude! Keep it up!

  • @DmitryPuffin
    @DmitryPuffin 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Awesome review. Circuit is my main instrument in my live setup. It has the most fluent workflow and its the only instrument with which I can improvise during my live sets.
    And I am talking about 2-3h live sets in front of an audience 😀

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nice! It will be in my future setups too!!!

  • @glenesis
    @glenesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Yay! I snagged one in ebay today! $190 with box & cables 👍😁🤘Great video, Florian. You got me excited to make noise with my new, old, not so Bad Gear. I wish you and everyone a very happy, healthy weekend.

    • @glenesis
      @glenesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      That was my exact plan for years - wait for the upgrades, and buy an OG once the price drops under $200.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! Nice deal!!!

    • @glenesis
      @glenesis 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz It won't stay cheap for long. We should horde them 😂🥂 Próst to Bad Gear!

  • @middaymeds
    @middaymeds 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cut to me just fiddling on my op-z knowing that its a shoe in for a bad gear groovebox episode eventually. I'm actually surprised you haven't done it yet even just for build quality alone.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      TBH I have considered putting it on the show 😉 Thanks for the suggestion

    • @imlxh7126
      @imlxh7126 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Man I would love the OP-Z SO much more if you could ACTUALLY EXPORT AUDIO LONGER THAN 10 SECONDS??? TBH the hopes that they'll resolve this in a firmware update is the biggest reason that I'm keeping mine around. (Well, that and at some point I wanna get the CV expansion)

  • @CrescentRollCarl
    @CrescentRollCarl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Been waiting for this one.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your patience!

  • @exodotpet
    @exodotpet 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    In the future you should do a ThinkGeek double feature: review their Bliptronic 5000 (with no midi and an advertised max BPM of 160) and their playable drum machine t-shirt!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Great input, thanks! I'll take a closer look!

    • @JacobPadlock
      @JacobPadlock 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      God I used to have their drum kit shirt. You could disconnect the speaker/battery unit from the pads and stick your thumb on the pins to short the trigger connections and make it FREAK out lol

    • @JoshIsMakingMusic
      @JoshIsMakingMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've had a Bliptronic for a while, they're like some kinda weird, pre-cambrian Circuit.

  • @nekurobaito
    @nekurobaito 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Was hoping for this to happen since mc-303 episode. Thank you!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching!!!

  • @slinkytrips
    @slinkytrips 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The bad part of the Circuit was the Kensington lock, the glue that held in the metal plate would fail causing the plate to fly around inside and short out circuits. For me the I never quite liked the synth engine, something they unfortunately didn't update for the newer version.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't know about that issue, thanks for posting!

    • @hughchapman5319
      @hughchapman5319 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ahh yes I fished that little plate out of mine

  • @tubeMonger
    @tubeMonger 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for reminding me I have this device. I might as well take it for a spin tonight.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Highly recommended!

  • @infn8loopmusic
    @infn8loopmusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The later versions circuit tracks or circuit rythm have made some great improvements

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, I still have to check them out (maybe not for the show;)

  • @jamesscott3263
    @jamesscott3263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One note on this unit that was overlooked: the drum section is sample based and you can use whatever samples you have kicking around your computer. 808, 707, pip farting on a snare drum, whatever. I used a bunch of hand percussion samples with mine to add a more "organic" sound to tracks.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's mentioned a few times but I should have put more focus on that, thanks for the feedback

  • @danpreston564
    @danpreston564 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I don’t think I ever owned anything that was so intuitive to use, at its most basic level. As with anything that gets so many upgrades becomes harder to use as they try to cram all the features in to the original UI. I sold mine the week before they upgraded to allow tied notes over multiple patterns, which is why I sold it. 🤷🏼‍♂️

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I can relate to that but I think they were able to strike a balance between ease of use and depth of the sequencer

  • @inf0tr8r
    @inf0tr8r 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I brought a circuit to a jam where people had an analog rytm and tr8 on stage... they all turned heads when I dropped a pattern from the circuit.. it holds up to big boy gear with the right samples and tweaks :)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice, happy to hear that!

  • @electrosonicnebula
    @electrosonicnebula 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    It would be immensely fun to do a video of all the versions of the "little intro groove" with the names of the corresponding device (and some wisecrack for each of course). That would be highly informative because I only remember it's actually being done with the instruments reviewed when you mention it in the middle of the video. I usually go back to the beginning and today I'm like. Huh. Does this sound like my Circuit? Does it sound any more like my Circuit than if it had been done on anything else? Not sure really. If anything, it speaks to your ability to twist each voice into pretty damn close to identical territory.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are quite a lot of intro tunes on my Patreon (shameless plug;). TBH it was quite challenging to use the Circuit in this application

  • @matthewlister3755
    @matthewlister3755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I ended up using this synth as a scratch pad since those unlabelled macro knobs introduce the element of surprise. Not necessarily something I want in a live setting but I get how that would really appeal to musicians that want unscripted things to happen in their live act.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Element of surprise hits the nail on the head, for better or worse;)

  • @wetwork6553
    @wetwork6553 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I used to like it because of the fun factor. I even got to a point where I was able to sync it up with Reaper and record control changes and session changes. Then it suddenly developed this terrible freak-out issue, where it would completely lock up. The only advice to fix it was to give it a smack. At that point, I couldn't be bothered with it anymore. I'm playing a show and "hold on a second guys, the Circuit needs a quick spanking!" lol

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      That would be of comedic value, tbh 😂

  • @_P_M_
    @_P_M_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just bought a Circuit Rhythm this week. First time working with the Lite-Brite style of music-making and I just learning how to use it. Seems like a cool sampler. Didn't expect Circuit to show up on Bad Gear. :-o

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      No one's safe;)

  • @originalsynth
    @originalsynth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another great show with extra value from having to rewind to read those flashcards... have you considered the Korg Monotribe for your show? I've had a love/hate relationship with a few over the years, and it should test your theme tune skills!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! I tried to find enough hate on that one but most people just love the hell out of it

  • @williambrown319
    @williambrown319 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    And once again my "on my need list" grows. I'm going to need a bigger studio if I keep watching you

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah, no gear shortage here either;)

  • @NullFX
    @NullFX 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I loved my circuit! Granted the Tracks blew it out of the water for me but that's the point of me gear right? Btw to get around the 4 drum voice limitations you simply need to play out your drums smartly across all 4 tracks. You can have multiple samples on each track as long as you play them in mono.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      True that, same like on the Digitakt!

    • @inthefade
      @inthefade 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Parameter locking samples on fewer tracks can just make a better drum beat. Simplify#

  • @WhiteWulfe
    @WhiteWulfe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man, this could go so many ways... Glad it went the way it did though. When I saw the notification my first thought was "gawds, he's got balls going after the Circuit" but you make many valid points for and against it, and why it's one of those it either works for you, or it doesn't kind of things.
    It's a piece of gear I've been tempted on and off by, but that temptation really kicked off when I started looking at what it would cost to start rebuilding some of the kit I used to have... And just how inexpensive they are, but powerful, if you're willing and able to work within it's limitations, as well as develop the muscle memory to use the device. Wish they were slightly cheaper though, because it would make the thought of picking up both of the new generation Circuits a lot easier - at present, the pair is slightly more than a Digitakt... Errr, actually it's $200 CAD more than the new Circuit pair due to an Elektron sale at my local shop *gulp*

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, Digitakt is really expensive (but also really good;)

  • @gautrstafr
    @gautrstafr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I accientally plugged in a 24V adapter that happened to fit instead of the 12V one into mine. Now it's paper weight since I am not able to get it fixed. I agree it's got great features but it always felt llike somthing is missing.
    A Volca Sample 1 with Pajen Firmware runs circles around this, it´s just much more fun.

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Contact Novation, they are pretty good for fixing things. But you will have to pay as well it was user error?

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😢

    • @gautrstafr
      @gautrstafr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@InkyDaCaT contacted them but the unit is out of warranty due to age and there is no repair center close to me. Just sending a unit to repair costs about half of what a used one costs. Not worth it, since I believe it´s very likely not fixable. Weird to see such a devce not havin any protection for this... usually you´d burn some kind of protection, chang that and everything works but I opened up mine and seems like there's nothing protecting it.

    • @alexwestconsulting
      @alexwestconsulting 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      "A Volca Sample 1 with Pajen Firmware runs circles around this, it´s just much more fun." Fun, yes. "runs circles around this". Ummmmm, no.

    • @InkyDaCaT
      @InkyDaCaT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@alexwestconsulting tbf its horses for courses? If your takin just sampling at this price point voca sample wins...if you talking fun n groove box (as nd person grip here got volcas...mini jacks for audio ahhhhhh) no.... different things imho volca with say keys fm n pedal equals groove box...love both own both😉

  • @ericvernooij2917
    @ericvernooij2917 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yes I know. Old video...
    I love the circuit as a sketchpad. You can write with it antwhere, and then use it to control a synth, or a daw, via midi.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Great groovebox!

  • @XHALE303
    @XHALE303 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    5:04: Prices for the General Lee have become very tempting. 😁...that 2nd Jam is dope tho.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wrong car color;)

    • @XHALE303
      @XHALE303 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz Still just as tempting 😁

  • @itsstucat
    @itsstucat 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    amazing episode this week. such an interesting little box.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you!!!

  • @skelly8500
    @skelly8500 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great Jams as always! Also good timing as, like you mentioned, they're getting pretty cheap. Digging the groovebox videos lately as I've been in the market for my home piece

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! That one is a nice bedroom groovebox!

    • @mycosys
      @mycosys 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      def check out Model:Samples - its so much fun

  • @Toolsquatch
    @Toolsquatch 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Definitely got my eye on the Circuit Tracks, once I read about its ability to act as a sequencer via 2 MIDI channels as well as offering 2 audio ins to incorporate external synths into the setup like a hardware version of loading plugins into a DAW my wallet got sad

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yup, huge feature!!!

  • @H3liosphan
    @H3liosphan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have a circuit, was interested in the two powerful synths derived from the Mininova. Haven't delved into it as much as I should and had trouble integrating it into my DAW setup, but that's just me being a total newbie. I found the sound engines had great fidelity. Apart from being difficult to get a desired sound out of it, it is very powerful. Bought a piece of software that allows full voice creation on the synths well above and beyond the free novation software, it is extremely powerful. Not sure wot all the bitching is about. Again great ep. I agree with what Novation TV are implying - doesn't really deserve a spot on Bad Gear imo.

    • @unclemick-synths
      @unclemick-synths 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's not a reflection on the product or vendor, it's the amount of bitching on the internet that qualifies a product for Bad Gear.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Didn't know about that one, thanks for posting!

    • @MikeyBreaky
      @MikeyBreaky 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Link to the software?

  • @DJCJ999
    @DJCJ999 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Why does TH-cam have to stick an Ad right when the Jam's start!!
    So I'm here because I impulse bought a Novation Circuit off eBay that was listed as the newer Tracks version.. it was £100.. figured too late that was it too good to be true at that price but tbf 100 is pretty good for an OG... What the hell, i'll keep the little fella!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sometimes YT goes rogue here, sorry for that

  • @legitimatefrenzy
    @legitimatefrenzy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I was gunna sell my circuit but the rhythm and tracks have too much bugs with polyphony for me. This is a hell of a midi controller though for sequencing. Glad to see you are still out here making controversial videos, fingers crossed for some low polyphony dinosaur synths, keep up the good work!

  • @ActionlessLoveless
    @ActionlessLoveless 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:41 meme so true, mpc cost cheaper than any of my previous setups, or even cheaper than any computer on which i was running DAW - but it just getting things done, translating stuff from my head into music almost directly and instantly

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, I felt that so hard

  • @cchoge
    @cchoge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The groove box that birthed a thousand TH-cam channels.

    • @cchoge
      @cchoge 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And definitely a missed opportunity to crossover with @bobeats summer of synths

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Maybe @bobeats crossover with the Tracks;)

  • @inthefade
    @inthefade 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Daaaamn YT finally put one of these episodes in my feed shortly after release. Praise the Algorithm!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, great to hear that!!!

  • @noisetv1863
    @noisetv1863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    7:49 this montage was dope

  • @InFamousProductions
    @InFamousProductions 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hell ya, you did it again . I watched some of your vids from 6 months ago, and have seen your own evolution of videos, like the novation. and your video editing just keeps getting better. ... now if only you would just make that Pulsar 23 vid.. Vlad won't be mad..

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you!!! Is there anyone hating the Pulsar 23?

  • @stevenbakos
    @stevenbakos 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love my Launch Pad Pro ❤️❤️❤️🤟🏻🤟🏻

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I've yet to try one of these;)

    • @stevenbakos
      @stevenbakos 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz it’s so much fun

  • @brynleythomas5525
    @brynleythomas5525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't believe I've only just subbed. Love the content

  • @tigmil8116
    @tigmil8116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Man oh man your last two episodes cover gear I own I and actually enjoy. All your complaints about the mpx8 are so true though I just use it basically to trigger random sounds with my hands by loading it with weird samples. It is very picky about the wav files and I tried for like 2 weeks to get it to work with my beat step to no avail. Still use it for weird loops, strange samples often vocal or 8 bit sounds, or just little finger drumming when bored.
    The circuit is my first electronic music making gear I ever had that basically gave me faith I could make any form of electronic music, and is the thing I would recommend to anyone wanting to start making dawless music. People like to make it out like people love the circuit but even in it's own fb groups owners of it will talk about how they moved on to new things and then bash it, and I never understood that... it was like the most simplistic thing to use that might not sound the best but is easy to get results

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It surprises me how Novation turned it into an extremely powerful tool and still kept the lightness and simplicity alive

    • @tigmil8116
      @tigmil8116 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@AudioPilz makes a pretty good sequencer as well

    • @oldcomforter
      @oldcomforter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AudioPilz incorrect

  • @CaidicusProductions
    @CaidicusProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos man, amazing.
    I hope you'll do the MC-808 eventually.

    • @CaidicusProductions
      @CaidicusProductions 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      When you mention about how companies release a device one way, then add features to it later as possibly good, possibly bad.
      I'd have to say I'm a huge fan of it. I absolutely LOVE hearing about how something I've already bought and paid for is getting a huge feature upgrade. Point in case, the MPC Live.
      Man, what that thing started as, and what it's become. I'm blown away.

  • @globeflicker9216
    @globeflicker9216 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I’ll stick with my Ableton Live/Push 2 kit.
    But … if cash or space is tight, I can see this as a option.
    Holy crap! I didn’t shade on it 🤣

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I think it will be the groovebox for all events where I don't want to bring my Digitakt;)

  • @RikMaxSpeed
    @RikMaxSpeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love the little side reference to the Sinnhakken piano that only has white keys - easy to use!

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! Where has this been all my life???

  • @dinogoldie9716
    @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Right. I've watched the whole video now. Your main criticism appears to be "Novation radically improved on the machine at no extra cost to consumers." Surely that's a good thing? An amazing thing imo.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Absolutely, just to put the criticism into perspective

    • @Aeduo
      @Aeduo 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wonder if this stuff will start to be like AAA game development though, where stuff comes out rushed and incomplete then "fixed" later. Thankfully the support cycle seems to be a lot longer for this stuff than other software/electronics.

    • @hollywood4834
      @hollywood4834 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aeduo Novation have been doing this for years, the Remote Audio getting upgraded (for free) into an entire digital polysynth was absolutely crazy at the time, and certainly blew my mind.

    • @daveother
      @daveother 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Aeduo It is, look up 'minimum viable product'

    • @fisk0
      @fisk0 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Aeduo sadly, Novation seem to be the only ones actually holding up that part of the deal. Korg and Roland mostly do former but fail to deliver on the latter, with a handful of exceptions.

  • @gibusgamer93
    @gibusgamer93 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would love to see you keep the Novation content rolling and do a video on the Mininova! It's probably the most powerful, in-depth synthesizer I own, but there are so many narrow misses on its interface that leave key parameters stuck behind menu diving.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks! That one is on my list!

  • @dinogoldie9716
    @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm now two thirds of the way through this video and...you don't like how the macro knobs don't do the same thing for all patches. Fair enough - though why would you want to waste a macro knob on decay for, say, a xylophone patch? Why would you want a macro knob dedicated to highpass filtering when using a bass patch? I like how the macro knobs on the OGC are patch-specific.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Great for experimenting and if you know all your patches well

    • @inthefade
      @inthefade 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I like predictability, myself. But you make a good point.

    • @Heathcliff_hensel
      @Heathcliff_hensel 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      you can customize the macro's to whatever parameters you want.

    • @barnstormer322
      @barnstormer322 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed - I quite like that I can turn a knob and listen to the change in sound without concerning myself with what it's actually attached to under the hood 👍 I think it forces me to think more musically about the sounds I want

  • @turtleCalledCalmie
    @turtleCalledCalmie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    ooooo noice its previous version of Circut Tracks. And only thing i am really sad about in tracks is that LEDs are not visible. Other than that - i was super scared to get a groovebox without any kind of display. After few months i spent with it (tracks, not og circut) i had more fun than two years playing in DAW. If ya heard my "music" its still shiet AF but definitely not because of the tools. And being a therapeutic hobby and not means to pay my bills I gotta say, tracks was best investment everrrrrr. OG circut tho... yea im happy i havent land on that landmine :D
    For you my dude, as always great episode, wishing you the best as always, thanks for the content, stay healthy stay safe :)

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!!

  • @apoclypse
    @apoclypse 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Is it too early to do one on the MC101? I thin kit deserves the bad gear status for the awful patch management and limited synth features. The Circuit at least gives you the option to edit some synth patches without having to pay for an extra app subscription.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      MC-101 is on top of my list! Thanks for the suggestion!

    • @Hoodyhoo504
      @Hoodyhoo504 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mc-101 is amazing lol. It's just had a pretty steep learning curve. But it makes wonderful noise. I get the zenology pro frustration, but to be fair, it's some great software. And when I purchased mine I get a year of Roland cloud pro for free. When it's up I plan to just buy zenology pro as I actually use it in ableton.

    • @apoclypse
      @apoclypse 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hoodyhoo504 Thats my problem. You can't just "buy" Zenology Pro. It's a sub and I'm not paying Roland a monthly fee for the privilege of editing some synth patches. Especially when something like the circuit does it for free with a web app.

  • @dinogoldie9716
    @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm currently halfway through this video and you've yet to point out one vaguely negative thing about the Circuit. Where is this leading?

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I'm not hating, just reflecting on hate of others...

    • @conk971
      @conk971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      florian announcing a his new position at novation XD

    • @dinogoldie9716
      @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ​@@AudioPilz OK then, only mild torture and burning at the stake for you then. I guess the popular criticisms of the OGC were/are "where's the display?" and "Why no onboard audio interface to send stems digitally?" I sorta agree with the latter but totally reject the former.

    • @dinogoldie9716
      @dinogoldie9716 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@conk971 Ha! That'd be cool - as long as they hired Gabe Miller first though.

  • @alexlokanin3312
    @alexlokanin3312 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i just don't understand things that don't have piano keys. The mono station just broke my mind. I do envy this thing's sequencer though. Sometimes I wish the korg monologue (and many other synths) had a 64-step sequencer built in as opposed to just 16 steps (don't get me started on the korg SQ-1). The tune at 6:40 is so cool! And I loved you subtle post process jokes and little details you threw in in the editing.

    • @AudioPilz
      @AudioPilz  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much!!!