Decent-Sampler Drums MCP Server

# Workflow Documentation This document provides detailed workflow examples for using the decent-sampler-drums MCP server tools to create and configure drum sample presets. ## Workflow Example ```mermaid graph TB Start[Start here] --> CreateSamples[Create and name samples<br/>according to convention] CreateSamples --> SelectPrompt[Select either basic or advanced<br/>preset guidelines prompt] SelectPrompt --> ProvidePath[Provide absolute path to<br/>samples directory] ProvidePath --> Decision{Basic or Advanced?} Decision --> Tools["Optional Tools & Features"] subgraph "Optional Tools & Features" direction TB Analysis[WAV Analysis Tool<br/>Check for sample issues] RoundRobin[Round Robin Tool<br/>Configure playback variations] Controls[Drum Controls Tool<br/>Set pitch & envelope] MicRouting[Mic Routing Tool<br/>Configure outputs & volumes] end Tools --> GenerateGroups[Generate groups<br/>including configured settings] GenerateGroups --> UpdatePreset[Either update existing<br/>preset file or write new<br/>preset file] UpdatePreset --> PresetFile[.dspreset file] PresetFile --> TestFile[Open and test file in<br/>Decent Sampler] style Start fill:#f9f,stroke:#333 style PresetFile fill:#fff,stroke:#333 style TestFile fill:#dfd style Decision fill:#f8f8f8,stroke:#333 ``` ### Basic Workflow Steps 1. **Sample Preparation** - Create drum samples following naming conventions - Organize samples in a dedicated directory 2. **Initial Setup** - Start a conversation with Claude - Select either the simple or advanced preset guidelines prompt - Provide the absolute path to your samples directory when prompted 3. **Available Tools** Each of these tools can be used as needed, in any order: - **WAV Analysis Tool** - Check sample compatibility - Validate formats and metadata - Identify potential issues - **Round Robin Tool** - Configure playback variations - Set up sequential or random playback - Manage multiple sample variations - **Drum Controls Tool** - Add pitch adjustment controls - Configure ADSR envelopes - Set up control ranges - **Mic Routing Tool** - Configure multiple mic positions - Set up output routing - Add volume controls 4. **Preset Generation** - Generate groups with your configured settings - Create or update the .dspreset file - Test in Decent Sampler by double clicking to open or using the preset browser in the app. - Test in Decent Sampler by double clicking to open or using the preset browser in the app.