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Wingman

Producer workflow
guides.

Start with a vocal, melody or sample. Build chords, bass, drums and recorded guitar parts in Wingman 3, work with MIDI and stems, then finish the arrangement in your DAW.

Wingman interface with chords, bass and instrument tracks
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25 workflow guides

Getting started

What Is Wingman?

Understand the plugin, its audio-based suggestions and the difference between generating ideas, MIDI conversion and stem separation.

Getting started

How to Use Wingman in Your DAW

Load the plugin, capture the intended audio source, audition ideas and send the supported export back to a suitable DAW track.

Getting started

How to Turn Audio Into Musical Ideas

Choose a useful phrase from your audio and decide whether the next step is accompaniment, MIDI editing or stem work.

Chords & bass

How to Turn a Melody Into Chords and Bass

Build accompaniment around a melodic phrase: compare chord ideas, choose a bassline and keep the original melody in focus.

Chords & bass

How to Find Chords That Match Your Audio

Compare new chord suggestions against your source. Keep the progression that supports the phrase instead of assuming one correct answer.

Chords & bass

How to Create a Bassline From a Chord Progression

Build bass from a chosen progression, then adjust register, note lengths and rhythm around the kick.

Chords & bass

How to Make Chord Progressions That Fit Your Song

Shape chord order and movement so the progression supports your song rather than crowding the melody.

Chords & bass

How to Add Rhythm and Bounce to Flat Chords

Change chord rhythm and accents while keeping the harmony stable; compare the groove with the original audio.

Audio to MIDI

How to Convert Audio to MIDI in Your DAW

Estimate editable notes from a clear melodic recording, then check pitch, timing and cleanup against the source.

Audio to MIDI

How to Turn a Vocal Sample Into MIDI

Transcribe a vocal phrase into editable notes, then check slides, repeated notes and timing before assigning a new instrument.

Audio to MIDI

How to Turn a Synth Loop Into MIDI

Rebuild a synth phrase as editable notes and compare the result with the original loop before changing the sound.

Audio to MIDI

How to Drag MIDI From Wingman Into Your Piano Roll

Move an available MIDI export onto an instrument track, assign a sound and check clip position and tempo.

Stems & remixing

How to Separate Stems for a Remix

Isolate audio parts from a mix, check separation quality and choose the stem that guides your remix.

Stems & remixing

How to Create a Remix From an Acapella

Build a remix arrangement around a vocal: check tempo, try new harmony and leave room for the lead.

Stems & remixing

How to Build Chords Around a Vocal

Keep the vocal as the lead part. Compare chord movement and bass underneath its phrases.

Stems & remixing

How to Make a New Beat Around an Existing Audio Loop

Use a loop as the musical anchor and audition supporting harmony, bass and rhythm.

Sounds & effects

How to Use Your Own VST Synths Inside Wingman

Audition available hosted instruments with your ideas, or export MIDI to an instrument track in your DAW.

Sounds & effects

How to Change Chord and Bass Sounds

Choose the sound for an existing musical part and compare its register, articulation and space in the mix.

Sounds & effects

How to Add Effects Like Reverb, Delay, and Filtering

Use the built-in effects to shape a part, then compare dry and processed playback before export.

DAW setup & export

How to Export MIDI and WAV From Wingman

Choose editable notes or rendered audio. Check the options offered by the selected channel and verify the import.

DAW setup & export

How to Export Stems From Wingman

Export separated audio parts and check their alignment, length and separation quality in your session.

DAW setup & export

How to Use Wingman With Pro Tools

Follow the AAX setup route, capture the intended source and place exported MIDI or audio on the appropriate track.

Chords & bass

Edit individual chords around your audio

Change a chord while keeping the rest of your progression, then audition it against the original audio.

Drums & guitars

Build Drum Parts with Wingman 3

Choose a kit, compare arrangement variations and export separate drum elements.

Drums & guitars

Add Real Guitars to Your Track

Audition recorded guitar performances against your chords, then refine rhythm and effects.