# elektron-mcp

> MPC to control Elektron machines (Digitakt 2, Digitone 2)

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## Observed
- status: unknown
- reason: Distributed as a package to run locally; no network endpoint to check.
- 30-day reliability: no checks yet

## Verification
- owner verified: no — claim at https://wellknown.network/agents/elektron-mcp/claim

## Declared
- homepage: https://github.com/zerubeus/elektron-mcp
- repository: https://github.com/zerubeus/elektron-mcp/issues
- version: 0.2.4
- license: MIT
- protocols: mcp
- tags: mcp
- endpoints:
  - package_pypi: pypi:elektron-mcp

### Description (declared)

# Elektron MCP

A Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows Claude and other MCP-compatible LLMs to interact with and control Elektron synthesizers via MIDI.

## Features

- [x] Complete MIDI control interface for the Elektron Digitone synthesizer
- [x] Structured controllers for all Digitone sound engines:
  - [x] Wavetone (waveshaping synthesis)
  - [ ] FM Tone (FM synthesis)
  - [ ] FM Drum (percussive FM synthesis)
  - [ ] Swarmer (unison/swarm synthesis)
- [x] Comprehensive parameter control for:
  - [x] All filter types
    - [x] MultiMode
    - [ ] Lowpass4
    - [ ] Equalizer
    - [ ] LegacyLpHp
    - [ ] CombMinus
    - [ ] CombPlus
    - [ ] BaseWidth
  - [x] Amplitude and envelope settings
  - [x] Effects processing (delay, reverb, chorus, bit reduction, etc.)
  - [x] LFOs control
- [x] MCP server exposing all synth parameters as tools for LLMs
- [x] Type-safe parameter validation using Pydantic
- [x] Modular architecture for easy extension to other Elektron devices

## Demo

Watch Claude control the Elektron Digitone synthesizer in real-time:

[![Claude controlling Elektron Digitone](https://img.youtube.com/vi/EXf6lOTjla8/0.jpg)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EXf6lOTjla8)

## Installation and Usage

### Prerequisites

- Python 3.10+
- [uv](https://github.com/astral-sh/uv) for package management
- An Elektron Digitone connected via USB
- Claude Desktop app (for full integration)

### Installing Dependencies

uv is mandatory for this project so start by installing it:

#### For macOS:

```bash
brew install uv
```

#### For Windows:

Follow the instructions [here](https://docs.astral.sh/uv/getting-started/installation/)

### 3. Installing with Claude Desktop

To use with Claude AI, add the MCP server configuration in Claude Desktop:

Go to Claude > Settings > Developer > Edit Config > claude_desktop_config.json to include the following:

```json
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "Digitone 2": {
      "command": "uvx",
      "args": ["elektron-mcp"]
    }
  …

## Capabilities (derived by Wellknown)
- dev.package-management (0.859, derived)

## Provenance
- pypi: https://pypi.org/project/elektron-mcp/ (first seen 2026-09-09T14:32:56.912Z)

Machine surfaces: status https://wellknown.network/api/v1/agents/elektron-mcp/status · API https://wellknown.network/api/v1/agents/elektron-mcp · ARD identifier urn:air::server:elektron-mcp