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mcp_opendaw_create_call_response

Create call-and-response musical patterns by defining scale, root, and separate note sequences for call and response phrases. Control repeats, octave, velocity, and step duration.

Instructions

Create a call-and-response pattern — antecedent/consequent phrase structure.

The call (antecedent) poses a musical question, the response (consequent) answers it. This is the foundation of blues, jazz, hip-hop, electronic, and folk music. The pattern alternates: call → response → call → response, with the response starting after the call ends.

scale: Scale type (major, minor, blues, dorian, etc. — 14 types from music_theory). root: Root note name (C, C#, D, ... B). call_pattern: Scale degrees for the call phrase, space-separated (1-7, 0=rest, -=sustain). Example: "1 3 5 3" — rising and falling 4-note motif response_pattern: Scale degrees for the response phrase, space-separated. Example: "5 4 3 2" — descending answer repeats: Number of call+response pairs (1-8). 2 = call-response-call-response. octave: Starting octave (1-7, default 4). velocity: Note velocity 0-1. step_duration: Duration of each step in beats (0.25 = 16th, 0.125 = 8th triplet).

Returns total notes created and phrase structure.

Example: create_call_response(scale="blues", root="A", call_pattern="1 3 5 3", response_pattern="5 4 3 2", repeats=4)

Input Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
rootYes
scaleYes
octaveNo
repeatsNo
velocityNo
start_beatNo
unit_indexNo
track_indexNo
call_patternYes
step_durationNo
response_patternYes

Output Schema

TableJSON Schema
NameRequiredDescriptionDefault
resultYes
Behavior3/5

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

With no annotations provided, the description indicates returns (notes created, phrase structure) but does not disclose side effects like whether it overwrites existing notes or how track/unit parameters affect behavior. Moderate transparency.

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

Conciseness4/5

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

Description is front-loaded with purpose and well-organized into explanation, parameter definitions, and example. Slightly verbose with redundant genre listing but overall concise for the complexity.

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

Completeness3/5

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

Covers the core usage and musical concept, but lacks guidance on valid scale values (14 types from music_theory not enumerated), exact note syntax for patterns, and integration context (track/unit defaults). Agent may need additional knowledge to use correctly.

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

Parameters4/5

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

Schema description coverage is 0%, but the description compensates by explaining key parameters (scale, root, patterns, repeats, etc.) and providing examples. A few parameters like track_index and unit_index are omitted, but the main musical parameters are well-covered.

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

Purpose4/5

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

Description clearly states the tool creates call-and-response patterns with antecedent/consequent phrase structure. However, it fails to distinguish from the sibling tool `mcp_opendaw_create_call_and_response`, which likely serves a similar purpose.

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

Usage Guidelines2/5

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

No explicit guidance on when to use this tool versus alternatives like `create_melody` or the similarly named sibling. Lacks context on prerequisites or scenarios for optimal use.

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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