User Guide

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing this Novation Circuit Mono Station, the next-generation sequenced
monosynth. Circuit Mono Station is a powerful, but extremely compact electronic musical
instrument combining two established Novation products: the original Circuit groovebox and the
Bass Station II analogue synth. Circuit Mono Station gives you classic analogue synth sounds,
two interacting step sequencers plus a modulation sequencer and full automation of almost all
synth functions.
Circuit Mono Station has been designed to let you create music fast: you can create riffs,
patterns and longer sequences quickly and easily, with the fat and expansive sounds that
only true analogue sound generation can provide. It’s both a compositional tool and a live
performance instrument. You don’t need to connect Circuit Mono Station to a computer or other
device to make music – it’s completely standalone. If you’re working in the studio, Novation’s
superior sound quality means you can use Circuit Mono Station as the basis of your nished
track.
The playing grid is a set of 32 illuminated, velocity-sensitive rubber pads, which act as synth
keys, sequencer steps and have numerous other functions. The pads’ internal illumination is
intelligently RGB colour-coded*, so you can see at a glance what’s going on. You can assemble
patterns together into longer chains, and save your work in one of 32 session memories.
The synth section is reassuringly analogue: the controls - mostly a conventional and familiar
set of single-function rotaries and switches, are always available to tweak your sounds. A large
Filter control is positioned for easy access. There is a host of other quickly-accessible features:
a choice of musical scales, adjustable tempo, swing and velocity, a exible mod matrix and a
unique mixer section featuring internally-illuminated, colour-coded controls.
Circuit Mono Station also sends and receives standard MIDI data, so you can connect other
MIDI-compatible devices, synchronise with other drum machines or grooveboxes, or trigger
synths, for example. The USB connection also handles MIDI; this lets you connect Circuit Mono
Station to your computer so you can synchronise and record MIDI data to your DAW.
A Novation Circuit is the perfect accompaniment to Circuit Mono Station. Using the two units in
tandem gives you a complete solution to electronic music making either in the studio or in live
performance.
For additional information, up to date support articles and a form to contact our Technical
Support Team please visit the Novation Answerbase at:
www.novationmusic.com/answerbase
* RGB LED illumination means that each pad has internal red, blue and green LEDs, each of which can light at
different intensities. By combining the three colours at different brightness levels, almost any colour of illumination can
be achieved.