Groove Agent 5 vs MASCHINE
| Groove Agent 5 | MASCHINE | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Paid from | $39/mo | |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Primary workflow | hybrid | |
| Standalone app | Yes | Yes |
| Sample import | Yes | Yes |
| Plugin formats | VST 3, AU, AAX | vst3, au, aax |
| Surround audio | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Windows 10/11; macOS Big Sur through macOS Tahoe | |
| Plugin support | both | Yes |
| Sample mapping | Yes | Yes |
| Round-robin playback | Yes | Yes |
| Supported sample formats | WAV, AIFF, REX | WAV, AIFF, Apple Loops, REX1, REX2, ACIDized WAV, GIG, EXS24, FXP, SF2, NKI, MAP, TXT, INS, ZGR, GOG, SD2, AKAI, MPC, KORG, ROLAND, YAMAHA |
| Stem separation | Yes | |
| Platforms | desktop | |
| MIDI support | Yes | |
| Audio export | audio files in 16-, 24-, and 32-bit depth; MIDI files | |
| Supported operating systems | windows and mac | |
| Deck count | 4 | |
| DVS support | Yes | |
| Paid from | 199 one-time | |
| Granular engine | No | |
| Built-in samples | Yes |
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