Steinberg Groove Agent 4 Manual
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Matthias Klag, Michael Ruf Cristina Bachmann, Heiko Bischoff, Christina Kaboth, Insa Mingers, Sabine Pfeifer, Kevin Quarshie, Benjamin Schütte This PDF provides improved access for vision-impaired users. Please note that due to the complexity and number of images in this docu ment, it is not possible to include text descriptions of images. The information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH. The...
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4 Table of Contents 6Installation and Setup 6 Welcome 7 Typographical Conventions 7 USB-eLicenser 8 System Requirements 8 Launching Installation via the Start Center 9 Launching Installation Manually 9 How You Can Reach Us 9 Setting Up 10 Setting Up Groove Agent as a VST Instrument 11 Selecting Outputs 11 Using Groove Agent in an AU-Compatible Application 12 Using the Instrument as Standalone Application 13Introduction 13 Window Overview 14 About Kits, Presets, and Groove Agent ONE Content 16...
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5 101Acoustic Agent 101 Sound Editing 102 About the 24 Bit and 16 Bit Sample Versions 102 Instrument Preview 102 Sound Parameters 107Pattern Editing 108 Agent Tab 113Mixing 113 Agent Mixer 117Percussion Agent 117 Sound Editing 118 About the 24 Bit and 16 Bit Sample Versions 118 Instrument Preview 119 Sound Parameters 120Pattern Editing 120 Agent Tab 123Mixing 123 Agent Mixer 124 Agent Mixer Overview 124 Channel Parameters 125 Agent Mixer Equalizer and Effects 126Mixing and Effect Handling 126 Mixer Page...
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6 Installation and Setup Welcome Congratulations and thank you for purchasing Steinberg’s Groove Agent 4. With the fourth incarnation of your favorite virtual drummer, Groove Agent emerges as an entirely revamped instrument that raises the level in terms of quality, functionality, and authenticity. The whole library was created from scratch to meet the requirements of contemporary music producers, for both acoustic and electronic music productions. Many innovative features have found their way into...
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Installation and Setup
Typographical Conventions7
Typographical Conventions
Many of the default key commands use modifier keys, some of which are different
depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for
Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X.
When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are
sho
wn with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way:
• [Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key]
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Installation and Setup
Typographical Conventions7
Typographical Conventions
Many of the default key commands use modifier keys, some of which are different
depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for
Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X.
When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are
sho
wn with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way:
• [Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key]
For example,...")
Installation and Setup Typographical Conventions7 Typographical Conventions Many of the default key commands use modifier keys, some of which are different depending on the operating system. For example, the default key command for Undo is [Ctrl]-[Z] on Windows and [Command]-[Z] on Mac OS X. When key commands with modifier keys are described in this manual, they are sho wn with the Windows modifier key first, in the following way: • [Win modifier key]/[Mac modifier key]-[key] For example,...
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Installation and Setup System Requirements8 System Requirements Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements: Launching Installation via the Start Center From the Start Center application you can easily install your program and inform yourself about the package contents. • For Steinberg software delivered with an installation medium, the Start Center lau nches automatically as soon as you insert the disc in your computer’s CD/DVD drive, provided that autorun is activated. • For...
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Installation and Setup Launching Installation Manually9 Launching Installation Manually If you do not want to install the program via the Start Center, you can install it manually. • On Windows systems, double-click the file “Setup.exe” and follow the in structions on screen. • On Mac OS X systems, double-click the file “Groove Agent.mpkg” and follow the instructions on screen. How You Can Reach Us Click the Steinberg logo in the top right corner of the control panel to open a pop-up menu...
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Installation and Setup Setting Up10 Setting Up Groove Agent as a VST Instrument Steinberg DAWs provide two ways of working with VST instruments: the VST Instruments rack and instrument tracks. Accessing Groove Agent via the VST Instruments Rack PREREQUISITE You have correctly set up your Steinberg DAW, as well as your MIDI and audio hardware, and the DAW receives MIDI data from your external MIDI keyboard. PROCEDURE 1. Select Devices > VST Instruments . 2. In the VST Instruments window, click the...