mcp-music-studio

Overview

The MCP Music Studio provides two creative modes: scored composition using ABC notation with visual sheet music rendering and multi-instrument audio playback, and live performance using Strudel's TidalCycles-inspired live coding environment. The server features an interactive UI that renders inline within MCP clients like Claude Desktop, offering real-time sheet music visualization, 30+ instrument selection, 8 style presets, a full effects chain, and the ability to export compositions as WAV files. It includes guides for both ABC notation and Strudel, plus semantic search over music documentation.

Try asking AI

After installing, here are 5 things you can ask your AI assistant:

• play-sheet-music

  ABC notation → visual sheet music + multi-instrument audio

  Try:Play a simple folk songTry:Create a jazz piece with piano and drumsTry:Generate a classical melody
• play-live-pattern

  Strudel code → live-coded patterns with synthesis + effects

  Try:Create a techno beatTry:Program ambient drone patternsTry:Build a hip-hop rhythm
• get-music-guide

  ABC reference (7 topics: instruments, drums, syntax, genres...)

  Try:How do I write drum patterns in ABC?Try:What instruments are available?Try:Show me ABC notation syntax
• get-strudel-guide

  Strudel reference (7 topics: sounds, effects, patterns, genres...)

  Try:How do I use mini-notation in Strudel?Try:What effects are available?Try:Show me pattern examples
• search-music-docs

  Semantic search over strudel.cc and ABCJS docs

  Try:Search for polyphony in ABC notationTry:How to use filters in Strudel?Try:Find documentation about MIDI directives

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Installation

https://mcp-music-studio.linxule.workers.dev/mcp

# Claude Code
claude mcp add --transport http music-studio https://mcp-music-studio.linxule.workers.dev/mcp

# JSON Config (Claude Desktop, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.)
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "music-studio": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["-y", "mcp-music-studio", "--stdio"]
    }
  }
}

FAQ

What is the difference between scored composition and live performance modes?

Scored composition mode uses ABC notation to write sheet music that gets rendered visually and played back with selected instruments. Live performance mode uses Strudel's live coding environment similar to TidalCycles, where you code patterns that play in real-time with effects and synthesis.

Can I use this MCP server with different LLM clients?

Yes, the server works with Claude Desktop, claude.ai, Claude Code, VS Code, Cursor, Windsurf, and other MCP clients that support either remote servers or local node processes.

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