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Getting Started

This guide will help you start using Wing Tools to document your Behringer Wing mixer configurations.

What You'll Need

A Behringer Wing mixer snapshot file (.snap format)
A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Safari, or Edge)
Optional: An account for premium features

Your First Upload (No Account Required)

Wing Tools works immediately without registration. Here's how to generate your first routing document:

Step 1: Export a Snapshot from Your Wing Console

On your Wing mixer:

Press the SCENES button
Navigate to your desired scene
Press SAVE to store the current configuration
Connect a USB drive to the Wing console
Press UTILITY → Files → Export Scene
Select your scene and export to USB
The file will be named with a .snap extension (e.g., ShowName.snapshot.10)

Alternatively, you can use Wing Edit to create a Snapshot and save it to your hard drive.

Step 2: Upload to Wing Tools

Visit wingtools.theta-tontechnik.de
Read and check the box to accept the Terms of Service
Choose your commercial use option:
- Non-commercial use: For personal projects, rehearsals, practice
- Commercial use: For paid gigs, requires donation
Drag and drop your .snap file onto the upload area, or click to browse
Wait for the upload to complete (typically 2-5 seconds)

Step 3: View Your PDF

Your PDF will automatically open in a new browser tab. The document includes:

Metadata Page: Mixer information, creation date, summary statistics
INPUTS Section: All physical inputs with names, gain, phantom power
OUTPUTS Section: All physical outputs with routing assignments
CHANNELS Section: All channels with their input sources
ROUTING TABLE: Active routing connections (may be disabled)

Understanding Your PDF Output

Metadata Page

The first page provides an overview:

Mixer: WING-PP-14091119 (wing-rack)
Created: 2025-06-18 14:43:28
Firmware: snapshot.10

Summary:
- Inputs: 152 total
- Outputs: 134 total
- Channels: 48 total
- Active Routes: 156 total

This quick reference tells you the snapshot format, mixer model, and configuration scope.

INPUTS Section

Shows all physical input sources organized by group:

Group	Number	Source Name	Mode	Gain (dB)	+48V	Used By
LCL	1	Kick	-	12.5	ON	CH 1
AES50 A	1	Snare Top	-	8.0	-	CH 2
AES50 A	2	Snare Btm	-	10.0	ON	CH 3

Key columns:

Group: Physical input group (LCL = local, AES50 A/B/C = AES50 ports, AUX = auxiliary, USB = USB interface)
Number: Channel number within that group
Source Name: Name assigned at the console
Mode: Blank for mono, "ST" for stereo pairs
Gain: Microphone preamp gain in dB
+48V: "ON" if phantom power is enabled
Used By: Which channels/buses use this input (truncated in Free tier)

Note: Free tier shows "Used By" truncated to 10 characters with "..." for longer content. Upgrade to Premium for complete usage information.

OUTPUTS Section

Shows all physical hardware outputs and what they're connected to:

Group	Number	Type	Connected To	Source Name
LCL	1	Mixer	MAIN.1	Main L/R
LCL	8	Mixer	MTX.8L	Matrix 8 L
AES50 A	9	Mixer	BUS.1L	IEM Drum (L)
AES50 B	3	Direct	LCL.1	Kick

Key columns:

Type: "Mixer" for processed outputs, "Direct" for unprocessed patches
Connected To: What this output is patched to (mixer output or direct input)
Source Name: The actual name of the signal being sent

CHANNELS Section

Shows all mixer channels and their input assignments:

Ch #	Channel Name	Active Src	Active Src Name	Active Src Type	Other Src	Other Src Name
1	Kick	AES-A.1	Kick	MAIN	-	-
2	Snare	AES-B.1	Snare Alt	ALT	AES-A.2	Snare Top

Understanding alternate sources:

Each channel can have a MAIN source and an ALTERNATE source. The "Active Src Type" column shows which of those two alternatives is currently selected. "Other Src" shows the values of the other source.

Page Layout Features

Wing Tools uses intelligent layout for readability:

Groups with 8 or fewer items: Portrait orientation, single column
Groups with more than 8 items: Landscape orientation, 2-column layout
Even splits: 16 items → 8/8, 32 items → 16/16, 48 items → 24/24

This ensures tables remain readable regardless of configuration size.

Note: Premium and Pro users have more Layouting options, for example forcing Portrait mode for all pages.

Creating an Account (Optional)

While Wing Tools works without registration, you are limited to the Free version without an account. Registering is a prerequisite for the Premium and Pro Tier and comes with no disadvantages.

Registration Steps

Click Sign Up in the top navigation
Enter your email address
Choose a strong password
Enter your full name
Click Create Account
Check your email for verification link
Click the verification link to activate your account

Email Verification

For security, you must verify your email address:

Check your inbox for "Verify your Wing Tools account"
Click the verification link
You'll be redirected to the dashboard

If you don't receive the email within 5 minutes:

Check your spam/junk folder
Verify you entered the correct email address
Request a new verification email from the dashboard

Understanding Subscription Tiers

Wing Tools offers four subscription tiers to match your needs:

Free Tier (No Payment Required)

Perfect for occasional use or trying out Wing Tools:

✓ Basic PDF output (metadata, inputs, outputs, channels)
✓ Device Labels (1 device on AES50-A)
✓ 5 uploads per day
✓ All snapshot formats supported

Limitations:

Input "Used By" column truncated to 10 characters
Community support only (documentation)

Basic Tier (from $1.49/mo)

For working audio engineers who need complete documentation:

✓ Everything in Free, plus:
✓ Routing Matrix - Visual routing grids
✓ Complete Input Usage - Full "Used By" details
✓ Source Name Hack - Advanced naming options
✓ Source Management - Remap sources between venues
✓ Hardware Inserts - Insert point documentation
✓ 10 uploads per day

Premium Tier (from $2.99/mo)

For professionals who need interactive visualization and comparison:

✓ Everything in Basic, plus:
✓ Signal Flow Visualization - Interactive diagrams
✓ Routing Diff - Compare two snapshots (full buses/mains/matrices)
✓ Device Labels (Full) - Unlimited devices, all AES50 ports, StageConnect
✓ 100 uploads per day
✓ Email support

Pro Tier (from $5.99/mo)

For power users and system integrators:

✓ Everything in Premium, plus:
✓ Snapshot Linter - Automated analysis with 25+ rules
✓ Multi-Mixer Signal Flow - Cross-console signal tracing
✓ Snapshot Generator - Create snapshots from Excel/PDF channel lists
✓ AI Analysis - AI-powered snapshot insights
✓ Pre/post fader details and advanced channel configuration
✓ Branding removal option
✓ 1000 uploads per day
✓ Priority support

Note: Pro tier features are currently accessible via Beta access for logged-in users.

Next Steps

Now that you've created your first routing document, explore:

My Files: Store and organize your snapshot files in the cloud
Projects: Set up device configurations for Device Labels
Routing Generator: Deep dive into PDF sections and routing matrices
Signal Flow: Interactive visualization of your routing (Premium)
Audio Engineer Guide: Best practices for naming and workflow

Need help? Visit our Reference section for troubleshooting tips.

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