start_playback
Initiates playback in Ableton Live to begin music production sessions, allowing users to start creating arrangements immediately through AI-assisted control.
Input Schema
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Implementation Reference
- MCP_Server/server.py:391-399 (handler)The main handler function for the 'start_playback' tool. It connects to Ableton via get_ableton_connection(), sends the 'start_playback' command, and returns a success message or error.
@mcp.tool() def start_playback(ctx: Context) -> str: try: ableton = get_ableton_connection() ableton.send_command("start_playback") return "Started playback" except Exception as e: logger.error(f"Error starting playback: {str(e)}") return f"Error starting playback: {str(e)}" - MCP_Server/server.py:104-110 (helper)Helper list in send_command method that identifies 'start_playback' as a modifying command, providing extra timeout and delays for reliable execution.
is_modifying_command = command_type in [ "create_midi_track", "create_audio_track", "set_track_name", "create_clip", "add_notes_to_clip", "set_clip_name", "set_tempo", "fire_clip", "stop_clip", "set_device_parameter", "start_playback", "stop_playback", "load_instrument_or_effect", "load_browser_item" ]