Groove Agent 6 vs Redrum
Groove Agent 6
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| Figure | Groove Agent 6 | Redrum |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Drum Machine Software | 8.7 (#2) | 7.5 (#19) |
| Founded | 1984 | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Hamburg, Germany | Reason Studios lists its Stockholm address as Hornsbruksgatan 23, 117 34 Stockholm. |
| Purpose | Groove Agent is a groove and beat-making environment with drum sounds, sampled acoustic kits, and percussion sets. | Redrum is Reason’s drum machine, described as a pattern-based drum computer inspired by classic 1980s machines. |
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
Redrum
- Reason Rack 14€159, paid once
- Reason 14€239, paid once
- Reason+Price not published
- Reason+Price not published
In their own words
Groove Agent 6
Groove Agent 6 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Redrum
Redrum is Reason’s pattern-based drum machine, with a drum-computer design inspired by classic 1980s machines. Its 10 stereo channels load, edit and play samples, either from users’ own collections or from included preset kits. The sequencer provides 32 patterns across four banks, with up to 64 steps per pattern. Redrum can play its own patterns, be triggered from Reason’s main sequencer or receive MIDI. For routing and control, it has individual audio and gate outputs, plus gate and CV inputs. Redrum is included in Reason 14 and the Reason subscription. Reason Rack is offered as a VST3, AU and AAX plugin and is described as compatible with major DAWs. Reason itself runs only on Mac and Windows computers. Listed plans include Reason Rack 14 at €159, paid once and Reason 14 at €239, paid once. Reason+ is billed annually and includes a free 7-day trial, but its annual price is not displayed.