Operation Manual

Table Of Contents
Key Commands
Many of the default key commands, also known as keyboard shortcuts, use modier keys, some
of which are different depending on the operating system.
When key commands with modier keys are described in this manual, they are indicated with the
Windows modier key rst, followed by the macOS modier key and the key.
EXAMPLE
Ctrl/Cmd - Z means: press Ctrl on Windows or Cmd on macOS, then press Z .
How You Can Reach Us
Click the Steinberg logo in the top right corner of the control panel to open a pop-up menu
containing items for getting additional information and help.
This menu contains links to various Steinberg web pages. Select a link to open the
corresponding page. On the web pages, you can nd support and compatibility information,
answers to frequently asked questions, links for downloading new drivers, etc.
About the Documentation
The documentation is available online and can be downloaded in PDF format from
steinberg.help.
To visit steinberg.help, enter steinberg.help in the address bar of your web browser or open
Groove Agent, click the Steinberg logo in the top right corner and select Groove Agent Help.
Setting Up
You 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.
NOTE
Groove Agent can also be used as a standalone application.
Selecting Outputs
Groove Agent loads with a stereo output conguration by default. However, you can use up to 32
stereo outputs in the Steinberg DAW. This allows you to route all kit slots to a dedicated channel
in the MixConsole.
PROCEDURE
1. To make the outputs available in the VST instrument, open the VST Instruments window.
2. Click the Activate Outputs button for the instrument.
3. Activate the outputs that you want to use.
RESULT
The Steinberg DAW automatically adds an output channel for each additional output to the
MixConsole.
Introduction
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Groove Agent 5.0.30