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mcp_opendaw_create_acid_arrangement

Create an acid house arrangement with a squelchy TB-303 bassline and 909 drum machine patterns.

Instructions

Create an acid house arrangement — TB-303 squelch bassline.

Acid house is a subgenre of house music born in Chicago (1985-87) defined by the Roland TB-303 bass synthesizer with its distinctive squelchy, resonant filter sweeps. Key characteristics:

  • TB-303 bassline: monophonic, sequenced 16th notes with filter cutoff sweeps (open↔closed), accent and glide (slide) between notes. The signature "squelch" sound.

  • 909 drum machine: 4-on-floor kick, open hat on offbeats, clap on 2&4, ride cymbal

  • 125 BPM, 4/4 time

  • Minimal, hypnotic, repetitive structure with gradual evolution

  • Often in minor key with chromatic bassline movement

Creates 3 tracks:

  1. Drums (track_index): 909-style — kick on every beat, clap on 2&4, open hat on offbeats, closed hat on 16ths, ride on quarter notes

  2. Bass (track_index+1): TB-303-style 16th note pattern with chromatic movement, octave jumps, and accent patterns. Notes have varied velocity to simulate filter envelope.

  3. Lead (track_index+2): Sparse, hypnotic stab on beat 1 of every 4 bars, minor key pad-like sustained note

Default key: A minor (classic acid key).

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
bpmNo
barsNo
key_rootNoA
velocityNo
start_beatNo
unit_indexNo
track_indexNo

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

Does the description disclose side effects, auth requirements, rate limits, or destructive behavior?

No annotations exist, so the description must disclose behavior. It details the three tracks created and their patterns, but lacks information on side effects, prerequisites (e.g., track index conflicts), or whether it overwrites existing content. Adequate but incomplete.

Agents need to know what a tool does to the world before calling it. Descriptions should go beyond structured annotations to explain consequences.

Conciseness3/5

Is the description appropriately sized, front-loaded, and free of redundancy?

Well-structured with a clear opening and breakdown, but includes lengthy historical background on acid house that, while informative, is not essential for tool usage. Could be more concise.

Shorter descriptions cost fewer tokens and are easier for agents to parse. Every sentence should earn its place.

Completeness2/5

Given the tool's complexity, does the description cover enough for an agent to succeed on first attempt?

While output schema exists, the description lacks parameter guidance and does not explain how inputs affect the generated arrangement. For a creation tool with 7 undocumented parameters, this is a significant gap.

Complex tools with many parameters or behaviors need more documentation. Simple tools need less. This dimension scales expectations accordingly.

Parameters2/5

Does the description clarify parameter syntax, constraints, interactions, or defaults beyond what the schema provides?

Schema coverage is 0%; the description does not explain any of the 7 parameters (bpm, bars, key_root, velocity, start_beat, unit_index, track_index). It only mentions default key A minor. This fails to add meaning beyond the schema, which is minimal.

Input schemas describe structure but not intent. Descriptions should explain non-obvious parameter relationships and valid value ranges.

Purpose5/5

Does the description clearly state what the tool does and how it differs from similar tools?

The description clearly states the tool creates an acid house arrangement, specifying the TB-303 bassline and 909 drums. It distinguishes from sibling genre arrangement tools by providing genre-specific characteristics and track details.

Agents choose between tools based on descriptions. A clear purpose with a specific verb and resource helps agents select the right tool.

Usage Guidelines4/5

Does the description explain when to use this tool, when not to, or what alternatives exist?

The description implies use for creating acid house arrangements with specific characteristics. It doesn't explicitly state when not to use it or compare to alternatives, but the genre focus makes selection natural among many genre-specific siblings.

Agents often have multiple tools that could apply. Explicit usage guidance like "use X instead of Y when Z" prevents misuse.

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