Reaper MCP Server

MCP server for controlling REAPER DAW — real-time mixing, FX control, and frequency analysis for AI agents

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What is the Reaper MCP Server?

MCP server for controlling REAPER DAW — real-time mixing, FX control, and frequency analysis for AI agents

What you get

AI-powered mixing for REAPER DAW. An MCP server that gives AI agents (Claude Code, etc.) full control over REAPER — real-time metering, FX management, transport control, frequency analysis, and an AI mix engineer knowledge base.

Configuration and credentials

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Maintainer setup documentation.

Recorded tools

Check the linked publisher documentation and your connected client's tool list. Names and availability can vary with the server version and account permissions.

ToolWhat it does
create_midi_itemCreate empty MIDI item on a track
list_midi_itemsList MIDI items with position, length, note/CC counts
get_midi_notesGet notes with pagination (offset/limit)
analyze_midiPer-pitch velocity stats, histogram, machine gun detection
delete_midi_noteDelete a note by index
list_media_itemsList items on a track (position, length, name, volume, type)
get_media_item_propertiesDetailed properties (fades, play rate, pitch, source)
split_media_itemSplit at position, returns left/right info

Configuration

VariableDescriptionRequired
REAPER_RESOURCE_PATHFilesystem location the server is allowed to use.Optional

Example prompts to try

  • “Use Reaper to create midi item.”
  • “Use Reaper to list midi items.”
  • “Use Reaper to get midi notes.”

Frequently asked questions

MCP server for controlling REAPER DAW — real-time mixing, FX control, and frequency analysis for AI agents Confirm the tools offered by your installed version in the connected client. Tool availability and permissions depend on the server and account configuration.