Wave FAQs

Question 1

What is Wave?

Accepted Answer

Wave is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI assistants to generate and control real-time audio synthesis using SuperCollider, driven by natural language descriptions. It acts as a bridge between AI and powerful audio capabilities.

Question 2

How does Wave enable AI to create sounds?

Accepted Answer

Wave features Natural Language Sound Synthesis, allowing AI assistants to describe sounds in plain English. The server then interprets these descriptions and synthesizes them in real-time using its SuperCollider backend.

Question 3

What kind of sounds can Wave produce?

Accepted Answer

Wave comes with 10 built-in synth types, including sine, pluck, bell, bass, pad, kick, snare, hihat, atmosphere, and sweep. It also supports pattern sequencing for rhythmic and melodic control, and raw SuperCollider code execution for advanced customization.

Question 4

What are the prerequisites for using Wave?

Accepted Answer

To run Wave, you need Node.js 18+ and SuperCollider installed locally on your machine. Detailed installation instructions for macOS, Linux, and Windows are provided.

Question 5

Can I record the audio generated by Wave?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Wave includes dedicated tools to start and stop recording of all synthesis output. The generated audio files are saved in WAV format to a designated 'recordings/' directory.

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