Novation Circuit firmware

Novation discontinued Device launched 2015

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Discontinued · Latest firmware

1.8

released 7 Mar 2019

Open web updater runs in the browser · firmware page on downloads.novationmusic.com

Novation no longer makes the Circuit. No firmware update since March 2019.

Updater: Novation Components
Manual: User manual (PDF)

What's new in 1.8

Circuit v1.8 Firmware New features: - Non-quantised recording: capture synth and drum tracks directly to micro steps for rhythmically complex ideas. Record off the grid for wonky beats, quick-fire fills and authentic-sounding strums. - Synth micro step editing: edit synth lines at the microstep level, with six micro steps to every full step. Reposition notes off the grid, create subtle timing tweaks and fast triplets. - Per-note velocity tracking: notes recorded on the same step now maintain their velocities independently and can be manually edited afterward. - Assignable MIDI channels: set Synth 1, Synth 2 and Drums to whichever MIDI channels you like, from 1 to 15.

Last checked 22 Oct 2026

Release notes on downloads.novationmusic.com ↗

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The Novation Circuit is no longer made, but Novation can still ship firmware for it and we keep checking the official download page. One message per release. No spam, no newsletter.

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Novation Circuit manual & official pages

Novation Circuit user manual (PDF)opens in a new tab — fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com
Download Novation Circuit firmware from Novationopens in a new tab — downloads.novationmusic.com

How to update the Novation Circuit

Connect Circuit to computer via USB. Open Novation Components at https://components.novationmusic.com in Chrome. Circuit appears automatically — click to update to firmware 1.8. To manually enter firmware mode, hold Scales, Notes and Velocity buttons simultaneously while powering on.

What you need

Novation Components — the software Novation uses to load firmware onto the Novation Circuit. Download links below.

Just for reference. For complete and up-to-date instructions, always refer to the manufacturer's official firmware page.

Drivers & software for the Novation Circuit

The Novation Circuit is updated with Novation Components, published by Novation.

Download Novation Components from Novationopens in a new tab — components.novationmusic.com

Novation Circuit firmware update history

Changelogs summarised from the manufacturer's release notes.

1.87 Mar 2019

Release notes for this version are listed above.

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Novation Circuit firmware FAQ

What is the latest firmware for the Novation Circuit?

The latest firmware for the Novation Circuit is version 1.8, released on 7 Mar 2019. FW//RADAR last checked Novation's official page on 22 Oct 2026.

How do I update the Novation Circuit?

Connect Circuit to computer via USB. Open Novation Components at https://components.novationmusic.com in Chrome. Full instructions on Novation's official firmware page.

What software do I need to update the Novation Circuit?

You need Novation Components, available from components.novationmusic.com.

Where can I download Novation Circuit firmware and drivers?

Directly from Novation's official firmware page — FW//RADAR links to the source and never hosts firmware files. Official firmware page →

Where can I find the Novation Circuit manual?

The official Novation user manual is a PDF hosted on fael-downloads-prod.focusrite.com. Novation Circuit user manual (PDF) →

Is the Novation Circuit still receiving firmware updates?

The Novation Circuit is discontinued: Novation no longer makes it. The latest firmware we recorded is 1.8 from 7 Mar 2019. FW//RADAR keeps checking Novation's official page, so a new release would show up here.

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