Aalto vs Groove Agent 5
| Aalto | Groove Agent 5 | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | |
| Platforms | macOS, Windows | macOS, Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Standalone app | No | Yes |
| Plugin formats | VST, AU | VST 3, AU, AAX |
| Paid from | 99 one-time | |
| Synthesis engine | modular | |
| Supported platforms | windows_macos | Windows 10/11; macOS Big Sur through macOS Tahoe |
| MPE support | Yes | |
| Primary workflow | hybrid | |
| Sample import | Yes | |
| Surround audio | Yes | |
| Plugin support | both | |
| Sample mapping | Yes | |
| Round-robin playback | Yes | |
| Supported sample formats | WAV, AIFF, REX |
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