| name | daw-music |
| version | 2.0.0 |
| description | Digital Audio Workstation usage, music composition, interactive music systems,
and game audio implementation for immersive soundscapes.
|
| sasmp_version | 1.3.0 |
| bonded_agent | 04-audio-sound-design |
| bond_type | PRIMARY_BOND |
| parameters | [{"name":"daw","type":"string","required":false,"validation":{"enum":["reaper","ableton","fl_studio","logic_pro","pro_tools"]}},{"name":"music_type","type":"string","required":false,"validation":{"enum":["interactive","linear","ambient","dynamic","procedural"]}}] |
| retry_policy | {"enabled":true,"max_attempts":3,"backoff":"exponential"} |
| observability | {"log_events":["start","complete","error"],"metrics":["track_count","cpu_usage","export_time"]} |
DAW & Music Composition
DAW Selection
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ DAW COMPARISON │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ REAPER: │
│ Price: $60 │ Best for: Game audio, flexibility │
│ Pros: Lightweight, customizable, great for stems │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ ABLETON LIVE: │
│ Price: $99-749 │ Best for: Electronic, live performance │
│ Pros: Session view, great for layered music │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ FL STUDIO: │
│ Price: $99-499 │ Best for: Electronic, hip-hop │
│ Pros: Pattern-based, lifetime updates │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ LOGIC PRO: │
│ Price: $199 │ Best for: Film, orchestral (Mac only) │
│ Pros: Great instruments, Apple ecosystem │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Game Music Structure
INTERACTIVE MUSIC LAYERS:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ Layer 1 (Base): Percussion/rhythm - always playing │
│ Layer 2 (Harmony): Pads/strings - calm moments │
│ Layer 3 (Melody): Main theme - exploration │
│ Layer 4 (Tension): Dissonance - approaching danger │
│ Layer 5 (Combat): Intense - full orchestra/drums │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
MUSIC STATE TRANSITIONS:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ [EXPLORATION] → detect enemy → [TENSION] │
│ ↑ ↓ │
│ └── no enemy ←───────── [COMBAT] ←── engage │
│ ↓ │
│ enemy defeated │
│ ↓ │
│ [VICTORY] │
│ ↓ │
│ → [EXPLORATION] │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
Composition Workflow
GAME MUSIC PRODUCTION PIPELINE:
┌─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┐
│ 1. CONCEPT: │
│ • Reference tracks │
│ • Mood boards │
│ • Discuss with team │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 2. SKETCH: │
│ • Quick mockup (piano/synth) │
│ • Establish tempo, key, theme │
│ • 30-second demo for approval │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 3. PRODUCTION: │
│ • Full instrumentation │
│ • Create stems for interactivity │
│ • Multiple intensity versions │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 4. MIXING: │
│ • Balance levels │
│ • EQ and compression │
│ • Leave headroom for SFX │
├─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┤
│ 5. EXPORT: │
│ • Loop points (seamless) │
│ • Stems for middleware │
│ • Multiple quality versions │
└─────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────┘
