REAPER MCP Server

# DSL-Production is Now the Default Profile ## What Changed The default profile for the REAPER MCP Server has been changed from `groq-essential` to `dsl-production`. ## Why This Change? 1. **Better for AI/LLM Integration**: The DSL tools provide a natural language interface that's much easier for AI assistants to use effectively. 2. **Optimal Tool Count**: At ~53 tools, it stays well under the 128 tool limit of most LLMs while providing essential functionality. 3. **Best of Both Worlds**: Combines: - 15 natural language DSL tools for easy control - Essential MIDI generation tools - FX management for instruments - Rendering and freezing capabilities ## What This Means ### When you run without specifying a profile: ```bash python -m server.app # or python run_with_relay.py ``` You'll automatically get the `dsl-production` profile with: - Natural language track control ("bass", "drums", "-6dB") - MIDI operations and generation - Effects and instrument management - Rendering and bouncing tools ### Previous behavior: ```bash # Old default was groq-essential (146 traditional tools) python -m server.app # Would load groq-essential ``` ### New behavior: ```bash # New default is dsl-production (53 natural language + production tools) python -m server.app # Now loads dsl-production ``` ## For Existing Users If you prefer the old behavior with traditional ReaScript tools: ```bash python -m server.app --profile groq-essential ``` ## Benefits of the New Default 1. **Easier Commands**: Instead of complex function calls, use natural language 2. **Fewer Tools**: 53 vs 146 means faster processing and less context usage 3. **AI-Optimized**: Designed specifically for LLM interaction 4. **Production Ready**: Includes essential tools for real music production ## Examples with the New Default ```python # Natural language track management await dsl_track_create(name="Bass", role="bass") await dsl_track_volume(track="bass", volume="-6dB") await dsl_track_pan(track="bass", pan="C") # Time and loops await dsl_loop_create(track="drums", time="8 bars") await dsl_time_select(time="16 bars") # MIDI operations await dsl_midi_insert(track="bass", time="8 bars", midi_data={...}) await dsl_quantize(items="selected", strength=0.9) # Plus access to FX, rendering, and MIDI generation tools ``` ## Installation Note Remember to install the DSL Lua functions for full functionality: ```bash cp lua/mcp_bridge_dsl_functions.lua ~/Library/Application\ Support/REAPER/Scripts/ ``` Then follow the instructions in [DSL_INSTALLATION.md](DSL_INSTALLATION.md).