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An MCP server that lets AI compose music on a hardware synth

An MCP server that lets AI compose music on a hardware synth

by namirsab·Apr 17, 2026·3 points·0 comments
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Reverse-engineered proprietary protocols let AI compose directly on hardware synth.

Strengths
  • •40+ pages of reverse-engineered binary format specs for NCS and SysEx protocols
  • •46 MCP tools cover notes, patches, effects, and full song composition
  • •Ships as installable PyPI packages with macOS and Windows support
Weaknesses
  • •Niche audience limited to Novation Circuit Tracks hardware owners
  • •Author acknowledges tools may be too numerous and instructions need refinement
Category
AI/ML
Target Audience

Electronic music producers, Circuit Tracks owners, AI hobbyists

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Post Description

Hey everyone! For the last 2 weeks, I've been working on an MCP server for my Novation Circuit Tracks (in case you don't know what it is, is just a little device to make electronic music). The idea is simple: I want an AI Agent to be able to make music using my gear, so I gave it tools to do it so I can just say something like "Build me a melodic ambient song with a dark atmosphere" and see the AI just do it.

The whole project is Open Source (https://github.com/namirsab/circuit-tracks-tools) and I've written about it in my blog in case you want to go into more details. It is a fun project that includes reverse engineering of proprietary file formats.

Would love to hear feedback, both from Circuit Track owners and just in general, what do you think about this idea? Have you tried something similar?

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