What is Signals & Sorcery?

Signals & Sorcery is an AI-powered desktop application that lets you control REAPER DAW using natural language commands. Simply type what you want to do, and the AI assistant will execute the commands in REAPER - no more searching through menus or memorizing shortcuts!

Who is this for?

• Music Producers who want to speed up their workflow with conversational commands
• REAPER Users looking for an intuitive way to control their DAW
• Audio Engineers who want AI assistance for mixing and production tasks
• Beginners who find DAW interfaces overwhelming and want a simpler way to interact
• Developers interested in extending and customizing the open-source codebase

How does it work?

Architecture Overview

• Electron Desktop App: Native application with React-based chat interface
• TypeScript MCP Server: Manages 93 DSL tools for comprehensive REAPER control
• Smart Router: Dynamically selects relevant tools to work within LLM provider limits
• REAPER Bridge: Lua script that auto-installs as __startup.lua for seamless integration
• Multiple AI Providers: Supports OpenAI (ChatGPT), Groq, and Claude

Key Features

• Natural Language Control: Type commands like "Add reverb to the vocals" or "Create a drum track"
• Zero-Friction Setup: Bridge auto-installs on first launch - just start the app and go
• Smart Tool Selection: Router picks the right tools from 93 available operations
• Multi-Step Operations: Complex tasks broken down and executed automatically
• State Validation: Ensures commands achieve their intended effect
• Layered Architecture: (Experimental) Advanced retry mechanisms and error handling