Vgroove

Vgroove is a term used across several disciplines and may refer to distinct concepts rather than a single, unified product or idea. In technical and manufacturing contexts, Vgroove denotes a groove cut into a material with a V-shaped cross-section, while in music technology it is often used as a brand or product name for groove-oriented software and libraries.

In woodworking and related trades, a Vgroove or V-groove is created using a V-shaped cutting tool, router bit, or milling cutter. The resulting notch or channel has a sharp, angled base and two sides forming a “V.” Applications include decorative inlays, signmaking, and creating channels for seals, gaskets, or edge joints. V-grooves can also guide panels or tracks and are valued for their ability to control where material breaks or bends.

In fiber optics and precision engineering, V-grooves are precision notches milled into substrates such as silicon, ceramic, or metal to position and hold optical fibers or components. The V shape confines the fiber, aiding alignment and stability during assembly and testing, and enabling reliable, repeatable connections in connectors and sensor packages.

In music technology and audio production, Vgroove is used as a brand or product name for tools and libraries focused on groove-based rhythm and timing. These offerings may include loop libraries, MIDI patterns, or virtual instruments designed to emphasize swing, groove quantization, and humanized timing, with features that vary by product.

See also: V-groove, groove, jointing and alignment terminology.