Bitwig MCP Server
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A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Bitwig Studio that allows Claude to control your DAW. It is a work in progress, so documentation and implementation may be out of sync.
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- jxstanford
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- 53
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- AI-powered music production via Claude and MCP
- Transport controls: play, stop, set tempo
- Mixer controls: volume, pan, mute/unmute tracks
- Device controls: manipulate device parameters
- Project information: access track and device info
- Templates and prompts for common workflows
Setting up with Highlight
This MCP is not yet compatible with Highlight’s one-click setup. However, you can still use it with Highlight by following these steps:
- Download and install Highlight from highlightai.com/download
- Navigate to the plugins tab and select "Add Custom Plugin"
-
Configure the plugin with the settings below
Plugin Name
Bitwig MCP ServerCommand (node, npx, python, etc.)Please refer to the README for specific instructions on how to obtain API keys or other required environment variables.
- Enable "Start Automatically" if you want the plugin to start when Highlight launches
From the repository
Install prerequisites (Python 3.10+, Bitwig Studio 5.2+, Driven by Moss 5.2+, Claude Desktop). Clone the repository, run uv sync. Configure Bitwig Studio with an OSC controller (receive port 8000, send port 9000). Start the server with python -m bitwig_mcp_server. Install it in Claude Desktop using mcp install bitwig_mcp_server/__main__.py and select it from the MCP Servers dropdown.
Claude Desktop / Cursor
Paste into your MCP client config file to install this server.
{
"mcpServers": {
"bitwig mcp server": {
"bitwig-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"sync"
]
}
}
}
}McpServers
{
"bitwig-mcp-server": {
"command": "uv",
"args": [
"sync"
]
}
}Bitwig MCP Server
A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server for Bitwig Studio that allows Claude to control your DAW.
Warning! This is a work in progress. Documentation and implementation may be out of sync, and
not all functionality may work as expected.
Features
- AI-Powered Music Production: Control Bitwig Studio with Claude via MCP
- Transport Controls: Play, stop, and set tempo
- Mixer Controls: Adjust volume, pan, and mute/unmute tracks
- Device Controls: Manipulate device parameters
- Project Information: Access track and device information
- Templates and Prompts: Pre-configured workflows for common tasks
Installation
Prerequisites
- Python 3.10+
- Bitwig Studio 5.2+
- Driven by Moss 5.2+
- Claude Desktop app with MCP support
Install from GitHub
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