mcp_opendaw_create_flamenco_compas
Generate a Flamenco compás rhythmic cycle with palmas, cajón, and golpe layers on a MIDI track, using palo, cycle count, and accent positions as input.
Instructions
Create a Flamenco compás — the cyclical rhythmic foundation of Flamenco.
Flamenco compás is the rhythmic cycle that defines each palo (form). Unlike Western meter (uniform bars), Flamenco uses a 12-beat cycle with accents on specific beats (typically 3, 6, 8, 10, 12). The accents create the characteristic Flamenco feel — a tension between the expected downbeat and where the accents actually fall.
The compás is marked by three layers:
PALMAS SECAS — Sharp, dry handclaps on accented beats. The "skeleton" of the compás. Loud, precise.
PALMAS SORDAS — Muffled handclaps on unaccented beats. The "flesh" — fills the gaps between secas. Softer, cupped hands.
CAJÓN — Peruvian box drum adapted to Flamenco. Plays the bass pulse, usually on beats 1 and the main accents. Resonant, deep.
GOLPE — Table tap / footwork accent. Sharp percussive hits for dramatic moments, often at the end of a compás cycle.
palos (forms): "bulerias" — 12 beats, accents on 12, 3, 6, 8, 10. Fast, festive. The most modern and popular palo. Starts on 12. "solea" — 12 beats, accents on 3, 6, 8, 10, 12. Slow, solemn. The "mother of Flamenco". Deep, expressive. "alegrias" — 12 beats, accents on 3, 6, 12 (lighter), 8, 10. Joyful. From Cádiz. Mid-fast tempo. "siguiriyas" — 12 beats, accents on 3, 6, 8, 11 (asymmetric grouping 3+2+3+2+2). Slow, tragic. The most jondo (deep) palo. "tangos" — 4 beats, accents on 1, 3. Simple 4/4 feel, the most accessible palo. Rhythmic, earthy. "rumba" — 4 beats, accents on 1, 2.5, 3 (syncopated). The most accessible Flamenco-pop form. Gypsy Kings style.
Args: palo: Flamenco form (bulerias, solea, alegrias, seguiriyas, tangos, rumba). cycles: Number of compás cycles (1-16). velocity: Base velocity 0-1. unit_index: AU index. track_index: Note track index. start_beat: Starting beat position. palmas_secas_pitch: Palmas secas (sharp clap) MIDI pitch (39 = D#1). palmas_sordas_pitch: Palmas sordas (muffled clap) MIDI pitch (42 = F#1). cajon_pitch: Cajón (box drum) MIDI pitch (36 = C1). golpe_pitch: Golpe (tap) MIDI pitch (50 = D2).
Returns notes created, instrument breakdown, accent positions, and palo info.
Input Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| palo | No | bulerias | |
| cycles | No | ||
| velocity | No | ||
| start_beat | No | ||
| unit_index | No | ||
| cajon_pitch | No | ||
| golpe_pitch | No | ||
| track_index | No | ||
| palmas_secas_pitch | No | ||
| palmas_sordas_pitch | No |
Output Schema
| Name | Required | Description | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| result | Yes |