Using Groove Agent's MIDI output (Live to
host) in Cubase SX
Not all hosts can handle MIDI output from a plug-in, but these steps
work fine in Cubase SX:
1. Open Groove Agent in your VST instruments rack. Select Groove
Agent as your input (and de-select it as an output to avoid double trig-
gering) on the desired MIDI track. Go to the Setup page and make
sure that MIDI Output is set to "Live to host". For most situations, the
auto quantize function in your sequencer should be turned OFF.
You're now ready to start recording your drum track.
2. Start recording in Cubase SX. Record your drums. In this mode, FX
and drum sound settings won't be recorded, only the drum notes.
When the song or section of the song is over, hit Groove Agent's
Stop button and then the Stop button in Cubase.
3. In order to hear what you just recorded, make sure that the MIDI track
you're using has its output set to Groove Agent. If not, it may output
notes to another VSTi or external module, and you won't hear Groove
Agent play back the rhythm.
Using Groove Agent's MIDI output (Record to
file)
When using the standalone version of Groove Agent, or when using a
host that doesn't support "Live to host" MIDI output, you can still use
the "Record to file" method for outputting MIDI.
On Groove Agent's Setup page, set MIDI output to "Record to file".
Now everything Groove Agent plays will be recorded as MIDI.
To stop recording and save the MIDI file, return to the Setup page and
set MIDI output to "Off". A MIDI file named "Groove Agent Out-
put.MID" will be saved to your desktop.
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Note: In Dual Mode, only a Groove Agent placed in the Upper slot will
output MIDI. Special Agent and Percussion Agent don't output MIDI.
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