What would you want AI to do in Renoise?

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Yes, MCP could potentially enable automatic parameter mapping between Renoise and external synths without manual MIDI learn procedures. Here’s how this could work:

Automatic Parameter Discovery and Mapping

MCP could facilitate automatic discovery of a synth’s parameters and map them to Renoise’s control system by:

  1. Parameter Identification: MCP could query compatible synths to identify all available parameters, their ranges, and types

  2. Metadata Exchange: The protocol could transmit parameter names, units, and control characteristics (linear/logarithmic, discrete/continuous)

  3. Automatic Binding: Create parameter bindings without requiring the typical “move knob, then move parameter” MIDI learn workflow

  4. Bidirectional Awareness: Changes made on either end (Renoise or synth) would automatically update the other

Advantages Over Traditional MIDI Learn

  • Time Efficiency: Eliminates the tedious process of manually assigning each parameter
  • Comprehensive Mapping: Captures all parameters, not just those manually assigned
  • Intelligent Defaults: Could apply logical mapping based on parameter types
  • Contextual Awareness: Could understand parameter relationships (e.g., filter cutoff and resonance)
  • Persistent Configurations: Mappings could be stored and recalled with projects

This would represent a significant workflow improvement over traditional MIDI learn processes, which require manual intervention for each parameter and often lack context about parameter characteristics.

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