Groove Agent 6 vs Playbeat 4
Groove Agent 6
steinberg.netPlaybeat 4
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| Figure | Groove Agent 6 | Playbeat 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.9 (#10) |
| DAW integrations | The maker lists Cubase, Nuendo, FL Studio, Ableton and Logic Pro as compatible hosts, with additional seamless integration for Cubase, Dorico and Nuendo. | Supported major DAWs include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper and Reason. |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Sofia, Bulgaria |
| System requirements | Supported systems are 64-bit Windows 10 22H2 or later, Windows 11 24H2 or later, and macOS 14, 15 or 26; Apple silicon runs natively or through Rosetta 2. | The product supports macOS 10.14 and newer, including native Apple Silicon M1/M2 compatibility, and Windows 10 and newer. |
Plans
Groove Agent 6
- Groove Agent 6 update from Groove Agent 5$59.99, paid once
- Groove Agent 6 Update from Groove Agent 5$59.99, paid once
- Groove Agent 6 update from Groove Agent 2–4$89.99, paid once
- Groove Agent 6 Update from Groove Agent 4, 3, or 2$89.99, paid once
- Groove Agent 6 full version$159.99, paid once
- Groove Agent 6 Full version$159.99, paid once
Playbeat 4
- Playbeat 4 upgrade€29, paid once
- Playbeat 4€89, paid once
- Playbeat 4 + All Expansions€99, paid once
In their own words
Groove Agent 6
Groove Agent 6 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Playbeat 4
Playbeat 4 is a drum designer for creating patterns, sounds, grooves, and remixes. Its genre-based randomization generates patterns for selected music styles, with control over beat complexity. Eight pattern tracks support sequencing, and the factory library includes patterns, sounds, and 1500 kits. MIDI output can control other plugins or external hardware, and supported DAWs include Ableton Live, Pro Tools, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Cubase, Studio One, Bitwig, Reaper, and Reason.
Desktop versions come as VST3, AU, AAX, or standalone for macOS 10.14 and newer or Windows 10 and newer, including native Apple Silicon M1/M2 compatibility. On iPad, formats are AUv3 and standalone; that app requires a separate purchase from desktop. The unlimited-time trial includes the factory library and algorithms, but disables MIDI output, importing personal sounds, and saving presets. Playbeat 4 costs €89, paid once, the version with all expansions costs €99, paid once, and previous-version owners can upgrade for €29 as a one-time purchase.