Core Features

🎵 Natural Language Control

Control REAPER with conversational commands - no more hunting through menus or memorizing shortcuts. Just type what you want to do:

• "Add a reverb to the vocals"
• "Create a drum track with an 808 pattern"
• "Automate the volume to fade out over 4 bars"
• "Record enable all guitar tracks"

🤖 Multiple AI Providers

Choose the AI that works best for you:

• OpenAI (ChatGPT) - Most capable, best for complex operations
• Groq - Fast and free tier available, great for beginners
• Claude - Anthropic's AI with strong reasoning capabilities

🛠️ 93 Comprehensive DSL Tools

Full coverage of REAPER operations organized into categories:

• Track Operations - Create, delete, rename, solo, mute, arm
• Effects & Processing - Add/remove FX, adjust parameters
• Transport Control - Play, stop, record, loop, tempo
• Navigation - Move cursor, select regions, zoom
• Automation - Create envelopes, draw curves, latch/touch modes
• MIDI Operations - Note editing, velocity, timing
• Mixing - Volume, pan, sends, routing
• File Management - Import, export, render

🧠 Smart Router Technology

Intelligently manages tool selection to work within LLM limits:

• Analyzes your query for intent and keywords
• Selects ~25 most relevant tools from 93 available
• Maps relationships for multi-step operations
• Always includes essential core tools
• Enables complex workflows without hitting API limits

🔄 Zero-Friction Setup

Get started in seconds:

• Auto-installs REAPER bridge on first launch
• No manual configuration needed
• Bridge loads as __startup.lua in REAPER
• Automatic connection establishment
• Built-in error recovery

📊 State Validation (Development)

Ensures commands achieve their intended effect:

• Tracks DAW state before/after commands
• Validates successful execution
• Detects common failure patterns
• Provides actionable recommendations
• Useful for testing and debugging

🏗️ Layered Architecture (Experimental)

Advanced processing pipeline for improved reliability:

1. Intent Analysis - Fast pattern matching with LLM fallback
2. Validation Layer - Pre-execution parameter checking
3. Planning Layer - Multi-step operation management
4. Tool Execution - MCP bridge integration
5. Retry & Recovery - Automatic retry with backoff
6. Response Formatting - User-friendly messages

💻 Developer-Friendly

Built with modern technologies and best practices:

• TypeScript throughout for type safety
• React UI with Tailwind CSS
• Electron for cross-platform desktop
• MCP (Model Context Protocol) standard
• Comprehensive testing suite
• Well-documented codebase
• MIT Licensed open source

Advanced Capabilities

Multi-Step Operations

Execute complex workflows with a single command:

"Create a drum bus with 4 tracks, add compression and EQ to the bus, 
and set up sends from each drum track"

The AI will:

1. Create 4 new tracks
2. Create a bus track
3. Route the drum tracks to the bus
4. Add compression and EQ plugins
5. Configure the routing and sends

Context-Aware Actions

The AI understands context and relationships:

"Duplicate the selected track and add different effects to the copy"

Batch Operations

Apply changes across multiple tracks:

"Add vintage compression to all vocal tracks"
"Set all drum tracks to input channel 1-8"
"Create volume automation on every track"

Smart Suggestions

Get help when you're not sure:

You: "How do I make the vocals sound wider?"
AI: "I can help with that! Here are some options:
1. Add a stereo widener effect
2. Use a chorus or doubler
3. Pan duplicate tracks left/right
Which would you like to try?"

Performance & Reliability

• Fast Response Times - TypeScript server with optimized operations
• Error Recovery - Automatic retry on transient failures
• State Persistence - Remembers context between commands
• Undo Support - All operations are undoable in REAPER
• Safe Operations - Non-destructive by default
• Performance Monitoring - Track execution times and success rates

Coming Soon

• Windows & Linux Support - Currently macOS only
• Plugin Presets - Save and recall effect chains
• Macro Recording - Record command sequences
• Custom Tools - Add your own DSL tools
• Cloud Sync - Share settings across devices
• Collaborative Features - Work with others in real-time