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Image-Line may be best know for FL Studio - an application that MusicRadar users recently crowned the best DAW in the world today - but it's also got a healthy selection of plug-ins on its roster. The latest of these is Groove Machine, a software groovebox for PC and Mac.

Featuring synths, a sampler, effects and a step sequencer, the software is optimised for live performance (it works both standalone and as a plug-in). To this end, it offers an 'internal link' system for greater compatibility with MIDI controllers.

Groove Machine is available now priced for $99, though the price will rise to $149 on 2 November. Check out the obligatory dubstep-infused demo video above and the feature list below.

Groove Machine features

• 5 hybrid (Subtractive/FM) synthesizer channels
• 8 flexible sampler channels, each with 4 sample layers
• 10 DJ-style effects + EQ and Stutter PER channel.
• Stepsequencer with per-step automation allowing PER step note sculpting of all interface parameters.
• Step / Drum sequencer / Piano roll views
• Optimized for live performance
• Internal link system for maximum compatibility with all MIDI controllers
• Multiple independent outputs for the 5 synth & 8 sampler channels
• Ideal for dub-step, trance, house & hip-hop producers
• Available in VSTi, AU & Standalone

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