Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server

What is Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server?

An MCP server for generating Decent Sampler drum kit configurations. It provides tools for WAV file analysis and XML preset creation, helping users build drum presets for the free Decent Sampler plugin.

How to use Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server?

Install Node.js v14+, clone the repository, run npm install and npm run build, then add the server configuration to your Claude Desktop config file. Invoke it by referencing the simple_preset_guidelines or advanced_preset_guidelines prompt and providing the absolute path to your samples folder.

Key features of Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server

• WAV file analysis and validation
• Global pitch and envelope controls
• Multi-mic routing with MIDI controls
• Round robin sample playback
• Flexible velocity layer handling
• Muting group and auxiliary output routing

Use cases of Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server

• Generate simple drum kit presets from WAV samples for Decent Sampler.
• Create advanced multi-mic drum kits with multiple microphone positions.
• Build round-robin and velocity-layer drum mappings for realistic playback.
• Automate Decent Sampler XML generation for custom drum libraries.

FAQ from Decent Sampler Drums MCP Server

What is Decent Sampler?

Decent Sampler is a free sampling plugin that plays samples in the Decent Sampler format.

What are the prerequisites?

Node.js v14 or higher, npm (usually included with Node.js), and the Claude Desktop app.

How do I install the server?

Install dependencies with npm install, build with npm run build, then add the configuration shown in the README to your Claude Desktop config file.

How do I generate a drum preset?

Use the simple_preset_guidelines or advanced_preset_guidelines prompt and provide the absolute path to your drum samples folder.

Can I create complex drum kits?

Complex presets with many samples may exceed Claude Desktop’s maximum message length; simple presets are more stable and recommended.