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Groove Detective is back!
The only search engine for Audio and MIDI drum/percussion loops
based on patterns and 'sounds like'


Find the loop when you need it

  • Input a pattern, hit Search, and get a list of all the loops in your collection that matches. Add ‘sounds like’ for more precision.
  • Audition the search results, find one you like and drag it into your DAW or paste the path where you need it.
  • Don't waste time looking for a loop that fits your song: get Groove Detective now! It's FREE!

Loop rhythm detection

  • Analysis 100% automated.
  • Maintains the database automatically.
  • Searches very large collections in milliseconds.
  • All commonly used file formats supported.
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News

May 1st 2026

CPU Productions has brought Groove Detective back with a new, improved version, running on all current versions of Windows. It is still the only studio tool that enables musicians and engineers to find loops that matches a particular groove from very large loop collections. It is 100% FREE. No registration, no ads, no gotchas.