SongEngine
Key Features
- 30+ built-in chord progression generators organized by mood and genre, with drag-and-drop chord pad building and MIDI file import
- 60+ auto-adaptive presets covering basslines, arpeggios, phrases, and melodies that automatically follow your chord changes
- One-click MIDI drag-and-drop export directly into your DAW session with all generated patterns royalty-free for commercial use
- No music theory knowledge required — built-in harmonic intelligence ensures generated patterns stay musically coherent
- Expandable architecture with optional genre-specific extensions for Trance, Hip Hop, House, and Chillout production styles
- Lightweight and fast performance designed to stay open as a persistent songwriting tool without taxing system resources
Description
SongEngine is a MIDI generator plugin from FeelYourSound that transforms chord progressions into playable arpeggios, basslines, and piano phrases. It handles the harmonic heavy lifting so you can focus on arrangement and production rather than manually programming note patterns.
The workflow starts with chords: import a MIDI file, drag notes from the built-in chord pad area, or let one of the 30+ chord progression generators create a starting point based on mood and genre. From there, you browse 60+ auto-adaptive presets that reshape themselves to follow whatever harmony you have laid down.
Once you hear something you like, drag the generated MIDI directly into your DAW session. Every exported pattern is royalty-free for commercial use, and the plugin stays lightweight enough to leave open as a permanent songwriting scratchpad.
SongEngine is designed to be approachable without music theory knowledge, but experienced producers will find tools for building advanced voicings and progressions quickly. The core plugin is permanently free, with optional paid genre extensions (Trance, Hip Hop, House, Chillout) available for producers who want deeper coverage of specific styles.
It runs inside any major DAW on Windows and macOS, supporting VST2, VST3, and Audio Unit formats.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How does SongEngine generate MIDI from chord progressions?
You provide chords by importing a MIDI file, dragging from the chord pad area, or using one of 30+ built-in generators. Then you browse presets (basslines, arpeggios, phrases) that automatically adapt to your harmony. The result is a MIDI pattern you drag directly into your DAW.
Can I use SongEngine's generated MIDI in commercial releases?
Yes. All MIDI generated by SongEngine is royalty-free for commercial use. You can use the exported patterns in released tracks, sync placements, and any other commercial context without additional licensing.
What are the SongEngine extensions and are they required?
The extensions are optional paid add-ons that add genre-specific preset packs for styles like Trance, Hip Hop, House, and Chillout. The core plugin with 60+ presets and 30+ chord generators is permanently free and fully functional without any extensions.
Does SongEngine work as a standalone application?
No. SongEngine is a plugin that requires a compatible host DAW such as FL Studio, Ableton Live, Logic Pro, or any other DAW that supports VST2, VST3, or AU formats. It does not run as a standalone application.
