Producer Assist is your AI co-producer. It understands natural language, can control the entire DAW, and helps you create music faster. Think of it as having an experienced producer sitting next to you, ready to help with anything.
What Producer Assist Can Do
- Control the DAW — Play, stop, adjust tempo, create tracks
- Find sounds — Search samples using natural descriptions
- Generate audio — Create melodies, sound effects, and textures
- Mix your track — Adjust EQ, add effects, balance levels
- Give advice — Answer production questions and suggest ideas
- Build beats — Create and modify drum patterns
How to Use Producer Assist
Voice Commands
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Click the microphone button
Find it in the transport bar at the top. -
Speak naturally
Just say what you want, like you're talking to a person. -
Wait for the response
Producer Assist will execute the action and confirm.
Text Input
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Open the AI panel
Press Cmd/Ctrl+K or click the AI button. -
Type your request
Describe what you want in the text field. -
Press Enter
Producer Assist processes your request.
Types of Commands
Transport Control
Play the beat
Stop
Set the tempo to 140 BPM
Go back to the beginning
Loop the chorus
Track Management
Create a new track for vocals
Mute the drums
Solo the bass
Delete track 3
Rename this track to "Lead Synth"
Finding Sounds
Find me a punchy 808
I need some trap hi-hats
Get a dark synth pad
Show me lo-fi piano loops
Generating Audio
Generate a dark melody in D minor
Create a riser for the drop
Make some vinyl crackle texture
Generate an 808 pattern
Mixing
Add reverb to the vocals
Make the kick punchier
The snare needs more snap
Cut the low end on the hi-hats
The vocals are too quiet
Drum Machine
Create a trap beat
Add a hi-hat roll
Make the pattern 8 bars long
Switch to the 808 kit
Add more swing
Conversation Mode
Producer Assist remembers context within a session:
- You can ask follow-up questions
- Reference previous requests ("make that louder")
- Build on ideas iteratively
- Get explanations about what was done
You: Add a kick on every beat
PA: Added kick on beats 1, 2, 3, 4.
You: Now add a snare on 2 and 4
PA: Added snare on beats 2 and 4.
You: Make the snare louder
PA: Increased snare volume by 3 dB.
Type Beat Mode
When you're working on a specific style, Producer Assist stays focused:
I want to make a Travis Scott type beat
Let's create something like Metro Boomin
Help me make a lo-fi hip hop track
In type beat mode, Producer Assist:
- Suggests genre-appropriate sounds
- Recommends typical BPM and key
- Stays on-topic with suggestions
- Builds progressively on your track
Getting Production Advice
Ask Producer Assist for help:
How do I make the bass stand out more?
What tempo should I use for a drill beat?
Why does my mix sound muddy?
What's sidechain compression?
Tip: Producer Assist knows FlowState's features. Ask "How do I..." questions to learn the DAW while you work.
Timeline Positioning
Place sounds at specific positions:
Add a riser at bar 8
Put an impact at the drop
Generate a melody starting at the chorus
Add a snare fill before bar 16
Best Practices
- Be specific — "dark 808 with long tail" works better than "a bass"
- Give context — Mention the genre or style you're going for
- Iterate — If the first result isn't right, ask for adjustments
- Combine approaches — Use voice for quick actions, text for complex requests
- Learn as you go — Ask "why" questions to improve your skills
What Producer Assist Knows
Producer Assist has knowledge about:
- Music theory — scales, chords, progressions
- Genre conventions — tempo, sound selection, structure
- Mixing techniques — EQ, compression, effects
- FlowState features — every tool in the DAW
- Production workflow — best practices and techniques
Troubleshooting
Producer Assist Didn't Understand
- Rephrase your request more simply
- Break complex requests into steps
- Be more specific about what you want
Wrong Sound Generated
- Add more descriptive words
- Specify the genre or style
- Ask to regenerate with adjustments
Action Didn't Work
- Check if you have a track selected (for mixing commands)
- Make sure the project isn't empty (for playback commands)
- Try the action manually first to understand the feature