Novation Circuit 1.7 Here’s What’s New

Welcome back everyone. I know there is too late, but better late than never right? i want inform you about novation circuit 1.7 update. Novation has released firmware 1.7 for the Circuit 1.7, an update that brings introduces song sequencing capabilities, tied notes and new micro-timing sequencing options.

Here’s what’s new in Novation Circuit 1.7:

Pattern Chain Sequences

Novation have expanded what’s possible with Patterns View allowing you to now make complex sequences of patterns and pattern chains. There is a new Pattern Chain Sequence function, which is accessed by holding SHIFT while in Patterns View. You can then select patterns and chains of patterns, up to a maximum of 32 patterns or 16 pattern chains in any order. You can repeat patterns and chains and build up a sequence, and use the octave buttons to navigate between sequences. And you can toggle by pressing SHIFT + Patterns to then add patterns and chains to an existing pattern sequence, even when playing.

Tied / Drone Notes
It is now possible to tie notes together in order to create drone notes and long ambient pads.
Each step now has a tie-forward setting. This can be accessed in the Gate View, so first select a pattern on a track, choose a synth track (1 or 2) and press Gate View. In Gate View select a step that contains the note that you want to tie-forward.

Track Selection

Whenever a pattern is pressed in a Pattern Set, the corresponding track becomes the 'selected track', and the LEDs underneath the macro knobs are illuminated in the colour of the selected track to indicate how many patterns have been added to the pattern chain sequence. During playback, the macro knob LED corresponding to the playing pattern will pulse. If a pattern chain is being played then two LEDs are pulsed to indicate this. Alternatively, use the Oct - and Oct + buttons to manually select which track's pattern chain sequence is displayed on the macro knob LEDs.

and you can see in this video