ableton-copilot-mcp

Overview

This MCP server provides real-time interaction with Ableton Live through the ableton-js library. It offers comprehensive control over Arrangement View operations including song information retrieval, track management, MIDI clip editing, audio recording, and device parameter adjustment. The server maintains operation history and supports rollback functionality for note operations, making it a practical tool for music producers looking to automate tedious production tasks.

Try asking AI

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

• get_song_info

  Get basic song information like root note, scale name, tempo, and song length.

  Try:What's the tempo of this song?Try:Show me the current scale and root note.
• get_all_tracks

  Retrieve a list of all tracks in the current Ableton Live project.

  Try:List all tracks in my project.Try:How many audio tracks are there?
• create_midi_track

  Create a new MIDI track in the Ableton Live project.

  Try:Create a new MIDI track for drums.Try:Add a MIDI track called 'Bass'.
• get_track_clips

  Get all clips in a specified track.

  Try:Show me all clips in the first track.Try:What clips are in the vocal track?
• create_midi_clip

  Create an empty MIDI clip in a specified track.

  Try:Create an empty MIDI clip in track 2.Try:Add a new MIDI clip to the drum track.
• manage_notes_in_clip

  Add, delete, or replace notes in a MIDI clip.

  Try:Add some notes to this MIDI clip.Try:Remove all C# notes from this clip.
• set_track_properties

  Modify track properties such as mute, color, name, arm, and solo.

  Try:Mute the second track.Try:Change the color of the bass track to blue.
• duplicate_midi_clip

  Duplicate a MIDI clip to a specified track.

  Try:Copy this MIDI clip to track 3.Try:Duplicate the drum pattern to a new track.
• record_track_content

  Record track content within a specified time range.

  Try:Record track 1 from bar 5 to bar 9.Try:Capture 16 bars of audio from this track.
• load_device

  Load audio effects, instruments, or plugins onto a track.

  Try:Add a reverb effect to this track.Try:Load piano roll plugin on track 2.
• modify_device_parameters

  Adjust parameters of loaded devices or effects.

  Try:Increase the delay time on this effect.Try:Set the filter cutoff to 50%.
• rollback_note_operations

  Undo or restore previous note operations in a clip.

  Try:Roll back the last note change.Try:Restore the clip to its previous state.

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Installation

FAQ

Which versions of Ableton Live are supported?

Version 12.1.10 has been tested and confirmed working. Versions 11.x and 10.x have not been tested yet.

Can I undo MIDI operations made by AI?

The server supports operation rollback for note operations. You can ask the AI to help roll back note operations, but note that direct manipulation of MIDI clips may result in loss of original notes that cannot be undone with Ctrl+Z.

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