dj-claude

Preview what a jam layer would sound like without actually adding it to the mix.

Your Task

The user wants to preview a layer. Parse $ARGUMENTS for a role and prompt.

If no arguments were provided, ask the user what role and sound they want to preview.

Workflow

IMPORTANT: Use the MCP tools directly — do NOT use Bash or search for files.

1. Parse the role (first word) and prompt (rest) from $ARGUMENTS.
2. Check what's currently playing with mcp__dj-claude__jam_status so you can write complementary code.
3. Generate Strudel code for the layer following the role guidance below.
4. Call mcp__dj-claude__jam_preview with role and code parameters (the code parameter requires no API key).
5. Show the user the generated code and commentary. Remind them this is a preview — use /dj-claude:jam to actually add it.

Role Guidance

Generate a SINGLE pattern chain (no stack(), no .cpm()):

• drums: Kick + snare + hats. Use s() with bd, sd, hh, oh, cp, etc.
• bass: Octaves 1-2. Sawtooth or sine with .lpf(200-500).
• chords: Octaves 3-4. Use <> for harmonic movement.
• melody/lead: Octaves 4-5. Memorable, with delay and panning.
• pads: Triangle/sine, heavy reverb, slow modulation.
• fx: Heavily processed, sparse, low gain.

Learn More

For deeper syntax help, read these MCP resources:

• strudel://reference — complete syntax reference
• strudel://roles — detailed role guidance for each layer type

Strudel Quick Reference

• note("c3 e3").s("sawtooth") — synth notes (always include .s())
• s("bd sd hh") — samples
• "<a b>" — alternate per cycle. "a(3,8)" — euclidean. "~" — rest
• Synths: sawtooth, square, sine, triangle. NOT: piano, bass, strings
• .lpf() / .gain() / .room() / .delay() / .pan() — effects
• sine.range(min, max).slow(n) — modulation
• NEVER use | in patterns. NEVER forget .s() after note().

Examples

• /dj-claude:preview drums four-on-the-floor house kick
• /dj-claude:preview bass deep sub in C minor
• /dj-claude:preview melody ethereal sine lead with delay