Groove Agent combines the creative power of three different rhythm modules: the Acoustic, Beat and Percussion Agents, which can be loaded in four slots. Each Agent can be combined with any of the others for layering and creating your own unique drum sound. Cubase includes the basic version of Groove Agent, but the full version adds a wealth of features for songwriting, sampling and sound design. You need to enable JavaScript to.
Steinberg Groove Agent 5 deals. With Groove Agent 4 marking a total and very welcome redesign of Steinberg’s previously-anachronistic ‘virtual drummer’ plugin, version 5 could in fact reasonably be considered a second generation release. In a nutshell, Groove Agent post v3 is a comprehensive solution for programming ‘acoustic’. A request from Andy L to show how it's possible to record Groove Agent's patterns to use in an arrangement, by finding the MIDI note which triggers the pad t. Groove Agent SE 4.2.50 is included in the Mac versions of Cubase Artist and Cubase Pro 9.0.40 and 9.5.20 only. Groove Agent SE 4.2.40 Update This download updates an existing Groove Agent SE 4 installation to the latest version.
Below you can find a list of sound content (libraries, expansions) that can be added to different Steinberg applications. Older downloads are available directly on this page. Current sounds can only be download via the Steinberg Download Assistant.
Please note: The sounds listed below can only be used with the corresponding license and additional Steinberg software. Required licenses are available from our Online-Shop.
| Sound Content | Downloads | Content-Typ | Max. Größe |
| 80s Pop | Sequel Content Set | 310 MB | |
| Allen Morgan Signature Drums Vol. 1 | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent ONE/SE/4 | 800 MB | |
| Allen Morgan Signature Drums Vol. 2 | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent ONE/SE/4 | 400 MB | |
| Alternative Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 105 MB |
| Alternative Rock | Sequel Content Set | 460 MB | |
| Alto Glockenspiel | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 14 MB |
| Ambient Lounge | VST Sound Loop Set | 590 MB | |
| Analog House | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Retrologue | 5 MB |
| Blues Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 200 MB |
| Beat Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 115 MB |
| Bouncy Vibrations | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent 5 | 240 MB |
| Chillout | Sequel Content Set | 370 MB | |
| Colliding Worlds | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 2.8 GB |
| Dark Planet | Go to download page... | VST Instrument Set & VST Instrument | 990 MB |
| Dubstep | VST Sound Loop Set | 580 MB | |
| Electric Bass | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 13 GB |
| Electronic Dance | Sequel Content Set | 400 MB | |
| Electronic Mode | VST Sound Loop Set | 580 MB | |
| Elek Drums | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent 5 | 90 MB | |
| Elektro | Sequel Content Set | 270 MB | |
| Engine Roar | HALion Instrument | 65 MB | |
| Funk Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 150 MB |
| Funky | Sequel Content Set | 310 MB | |
| Fusion Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 118 MB |
| Future Bass | Steinberg Download Assistant | Retrologue 2 Expansion | 3 MB |
| Future Electronica | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 168 MB |
| Future Past Perfect | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 157 MB |
| Groovy 70s | Sequel Content Set | 270 MB | |
| Guitar Harmonics Essential | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 13 MB |
| Guitar Spheres | VST Sound Loop Set | 520 MB | |
| Granular Guitars | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Padshop | 2.8 GB |
| Granular Symphonies | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Padshop | 2 GB |
| HALion Symphonic Orchestra | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set | 6 GB |
| Hammered Dulcimer | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 1.1 GB |
| Hip Hop | Sequel Content Set | 320 MB | |
| Hip Hop 2 | Sequel Content Set | 330 MB | |
| Hybrid Bundle (POLY+WAVE) | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 1.5 GB |
| Hypnotic Dance | Go to download page... | VST Instrument Set & VST Instrument | 100 MB |
| Iconica | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | ... |
| Indie Rock | VST Sound Loop Set | 650 MB | |
| Industrial | Sequel Content Set | 350 MB | |
| Jazz Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 120 MB |
| Jazzy Latin | Sequel Content Set | 180 MB | |
| Klanghaus | VST Sound Loop Set | 160 MB | |
| Marimba | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 110 MB |
| Metal Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 100 MB |
| Metronomic Cinema | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 793 MB |
| Metro Heights | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 6.2 GB |
| Minimal Sessions | VST Sound Loop Set | 620 MB | |
| Modern Jazz Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 110 MB |
| Nashville | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 7.1 GB |
| Neo Soul Keys | Go to download page... | VST Instrument Set & VST Instrument | 580 MB |
| Neuro Mindset | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 359 MB |
| Nu Metal | VST Sound Loop Set | 550 MB | |
| Olympus Choir Micro | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 440 MB |
| Orchestra | Sequel Content Set | 430 MB | |
| Platinum Guitars | VST Sound Loop Set | 390 MB | |
| POLY | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 374 MB |
| Pop Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 78 MB |
| Prime Cuts | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 160 MB |
| Progressive House | VST Sound Loop Set | 600 MB | |
| Prologue Discoveries | VST Instrument Set for Prologue | 55 MB | |
| Reggae | Sequel Content Set | 330 MB | |
| RnB | Sequel Content Set | 400 MB | |
| Rock | Sequel Content Set | 380 MB | |
| Rock and Roll Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 80 MB |
| Rock Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 74.2 MB |
| Simon Phillips Studio Drums | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 5.5 GB |
| Simon Phillips Jazz Drums | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 7.3 GB |
| Smooth House | Sequel Content Set | 460 MB | |
| Sounds of Soul | Request download... | VST Instrument Set for Retrologue | 2 MB |
| Songwriter Essentials | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent 4/5 | 104 MB |
| Synthesizers | VST Instrument Set for HALion One | 280 MB | |
| The Songwriter's | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Groove Agent (SE) 4/5 | 3.7 GB |
| Triebwerk | Go to download page... | VST Instrument Set & VST Instrument | 560 MB |
| Urban | VST Sound Loop Set | 640 MB | |
| Vibrant | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 13 GB |
| Vertigo Strings | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 290 MB |
| Vintage Classics | Request download... | VST Instrument Set for Retrologue | 2 MB |
| VST Sound Collection Vol. 1 | Go to download page... | Klangbibliothek for HALion One | 2 GB |
| WAVE | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 1.2 GB |
| World Beatz | Sequel Content Set | 220 MB | |
| Zero Gravity | Steinberg Download Assistant | VST Instrument Set for Padshop | 220 MB |
| Zilhouette Strings | Steinberg Download Assistant | HALion Instrument | 2 GB |
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About the DocumentationThe documentation is available online and can be downloaded in PDF format from steinberg.help.
Setting UpYou can use Groove Agent as a plug-in in different host applications. Depending on the host application, you might have to make additional settings, or you might be restricted to a reduced parameter set, number of outputs, etc.
Dials and SlidersDials and sliders can be unidirectional or bidirectional. Unidirectional values, for example, level values, start at a minimum value and go up to the maximum. Bidirectional controls start from the middle position and go to the left for negative and to the right for positive values.
ButtonsGroove Agent contains two different types of buttons: On/Off buttons and push buttons.
Value FieldsGroove Agent Se
You can enter or edit values in the available value fields using your keyboard or mouse. To enter key ranges or the root key, for example, you can use an external MIDI keyboard.
PresetsGroove Agent offers two types of presets: section/module presets and VST presets. Section and module presets store and recall the setup of a specific component on the Groove Agent panel. VST presets contain all information necessary to restore the complete state of the plug-in.
These sections help you to get started with Groove Agent and introduce program functions and settings.
Window OverviewThe Groove Agent window is divided into several sections.
Agents, Kits, Multis, and Content FilesGroove Agent comes with a variety of content that can be loaded and edited. At the top of the hierarchy, you can load kits or multis. Further down the hierarchy, you can load and edit MIDI patterns, styles, drum samples, etc.
Loading a KitTo be able to hear a sound, you need to load a kit into Groove Agent.
Pattern and Instrument PadsIn Groove Agent, you can edit both the sounds and the patterns that are used by your drum tracks. Instrument sounds can be accessed via the instrument pads. The pattern or style that is played can be edited via the pattern pads.
Browsing for MIDI Patterns and StylesThe Load panel allows you to browse for patterns and styles and assign them to the pattern pads.
Playing back Pattern PadsYou can play back pattern pads using the MIDI Player or the Style Player. The MIDI player allows you to play and modify one pattern. The style player offers a variety of patterns, suited to create the different sections of your drum tracks.
Converting Styles to MIDI PatternsIf you have found an acoustic or a percussion style that you want to use on your pad, but want to edit it further in the Pattern editor, you must convert it to a MIDI pattern first.
Modifying MIDI Patterns in the Pattern EditorIn the Pattern editor, you can modify patterns by adding or deleting notes, by replacing a drum sound with another, etc.
Creating the Different Sections of a Drum TrackTo create the different sections of your drum track, for example, an intro, a fill, a main part, and an ending, it is useful to start by copying the current style to other pads. And then, to modify the style for those pads.
Recording Trigger Notes for Your PatternsWhen you use Groove Agent in a DAW project, you can record trigger notes at the positions where you want to trigger the patterns. This allows you to create the drums for your project on the fly, in the project context.
Dragging Patterns into a ProjectYou can drag patterns from Groove Agent into your DAW project and edit them there.
Editing Patterns in the DAWWhen you have created MIDI parts from your Groove Agent patterns, you can further edit the parts in the DAW.
Working with Multiple AgentsUsing multiple agents allows you to add drums of different styles to your drum track, for example, to add percussion to your acoustic drums.
Recording the MIDI OutputIf the host application supports MIDI output from plug-ins, you can record the MIDI output on a track in your DAW.
Note RepeatNote Repeat allows you to repeat the notes of a particular drum sound.
DecomposeIf you are working with Beat Agent kits, you can use the Decompose function to split your samples into their noise and tonal components.
The following sections describe how to load, save, and manage the different kinds of sound files in Groove Agent.
Loading KitsYou need at least one kit to produce a sound with Groove Agent.
Kit SlotThis section shows the name of the loaded kit, allows you to load a different kit, and make basic settings such as specifying the polyphony for the kit, for example.
Kit RackThe kit rack to the right of the kit slot section gives you an overview over the loaded kits and their corresponding agent, and allows you to perform some editing for the selected kit via the context menu.
Managing and Loading FilesThe Load panel allows you to manage, navigate to, load, and preview different file types.
Groove Agent features two different types of pads: instrument pads and pattern pads. Instrument pads are used to trigger samples. Pattern pads trigger MIDI drum patterns or styles.
Pad SectionThe pad section is located on the left in the plug-in window. It contains the transport controls, the group buttons, and the pads.
Renaming PadsRenaming pads is useful if the names of the samples or the MIDI files are either too long or not very intuitive. Furthermore, it allows you to indicate that more than one sample is mapped to a pad, for example.
Using Different MIDI Channels/Ports for Instrument Pads and Pattern PadsBy default, instrument and pattern pads share the same MIDI port. If instrument and pattern pads are both assigned and share the same trigger note, the pattern pad always gets priority, therefore, instrument pads that use the same trigger note as a pattern pad cannot be played via the same MIDI port. In this case, you have two options: You can set up a different MIDI port or a different MIDI channel for the pattern pads.
Pattern PadsPattern pads trigger MIDI drum patterns or styles.
Beat Agent is a full beat production instrument with all the tools and sounds to create amazing beats for any electronic or urban music genre.
Acoustic Agent Sound EditingOn the Edit page for instrument pads, you set up the sound of the kits.
Percussion Agent specializes in instruments, grooves, and styles that feature percussive elements.
Acoustic Agent MixerThe Agent mixer for Acoustic Agent kits allows you to perform the mixing of these kits. Different content sets feature different sets of drum instruments, therefore, the available channel strips in the mixer vary with the kits.
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Percussion Agent MixerThe Agent mixer contains a channel strip for each percussion instrument and its articulations.
AUX MixerThe AUX mixer features 4 AUX busses that can be used to realize classic send effects.
Master MixerThe Master mixer shows the channel for the Master stereo output bus. It can host up to four insert effects that can be used to add a global EQ or compressor to the signal chain, for example.
AutomationYou can automate most of the Groove Agent parameters from within your host application, whether these are kit parameters or global parameters such as AUX effects.
MIDI ControllersYou can assign Groove Agent parameters to MIDI controllers.
Plug-in Functions SectionThe plug-in functions section at the top of the window gives you access to global functions that affect both the currently loaded programs, and the general working of the plug-in.
KeyboardYou can use the keyboard to get a better overview of the mapping and to trigger MIDI notes.
You can use Groove Agent independently from a host application.
Making Preferences SettingsYou can configure the standalone version of Groove Agent in the Plug-in Preferences dialog.
Preferences DialogThe Plug-in Preferences dialog has several pages on which you can make settings.
Scratch PadThe scratch pad allows you to record and play back MIDI files in Standard MIDI File format. You can load existing MIDI files and you can record your own files and save them.
Loading a MIDI FileGroove Agent 6
You can load MIDI files in Standard MIDI File format (file name extension .mid).