How to do Note in Repeat in Groove agent 5 (full version) | Club Cubase January 18th 2022

Introduction

This tutorial will guide you through the process of using the Note in Repeat feature in Groove Agent 5, an essential tool for music production within Cubase. Whether you are creating beats or adding rhythmic elements to your tracks, mastering this feature can enhance your workflow and creativity.

Step 1: Access Groove Agent 5

• Open Cubase and create a new project or open an existing one.
• Navigate to the instrument track and select Groove Agent 5 from your instrument plugins.
• Load your preferred drum kit or instrument preset for your project.

Step 2: Set Up the Note in Repeat Feature

• Locate the "Note Repeat" button in the Groove Agent interface.
• Enable Note Repeat by clicking on the button, which usually looks like a grid or a repeating note icon.
• Adjust the repeat rate based on your desired rhythm. You can set it to different note values (e.g., eighth notes, sixteenth notes) using the rate selector.

Step 3: Customize the Note Repeat Settings

• Access the "Settings" panel within Groove Agent to fine-tune the Note Repeat feature.
• Adjust parameters like velocity, swing, and length to achieve the desired sound.
• Experiment with the "Quantize" settings to align your notes perfectly in the grid.

Step 4: Use MIDI Input to Trigger Note Repeat

• Connect your MIDI controller to Cubase and ensure it is selected as the input device.
• Play the notes on your MIDI controller while the Note Repeat feature is activated to trigger repeated notes.
• Use different velocities and rhythms to create dynamic patterns.

Step 5: Record Your Performance

• Enable the recording function in your Cubase project.
• Play your MIDI controller to record the Note Repeat patterns into the MIDI track.
• Stop the recording when you have captured the desired performance.

Step 6: Edit Recorded MIDI Notes

• Access the MIDI editor in Cubase to refine your performance.
• Adjust note lengths, velocities, and positions as needed for better precision.
• Use quantization to snap notes to the grid if necessary.

Conclusion

You have now learned how to effectively use the Note in Repeat feature in Groove Agent 5. By following these steps, you can create intricate rhythms and patterns that enhance your music production process. Experiment with different settings and performances to fully harness the capabilities of Groove Agent. For further learning, consider exploring other features within Cubase and Groove Agent to expand your creative toolkit.