MCP Server Guide

Use Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) from Claude Code

Hip Hop / Trap Master targets -11 LUFS with tuned dynamics for the genre: 808 bass weight, crisp hi-hats, punchy snare transients. The preset to pick when the track is firmly hip-hop or trap.

If you use Claude Code and you want Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) available as a native tool that the agent can call directly, the AetherWave MCP server wires it up in one command. No SDK to learn, no separate API key per provider, no polling loop to write.

Install in 30 seconds

Run this from your terminal:

claude mcp add aetherwave \
-e AETHERWAVE_API_KEY=aw_live_your_key_here \
-- npx -y @aetherwave-studio/mcp

Get your API key at your Profile page under the Developer tab. New accounts start with free credits to try it without spending anything.

Quick facts

Model ID
hip_hop
Provider
AetherWave Python service
Cost
20 cr per track
Outputs per call
1

How to use it

Once the MCP is installed, you can ask Claude Code naturally. It'll pick Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) from the model-selection rubric in the tool description when your prompt matches its strengths (hip-hop/trap audio mastering).

Example interaction:

You
Generate hip-hop and trap releases

Claude Code calls aetherwave_master_audio with model: "hip_hop" and returns the finished asset URL. The result auto-saves to your AetherWave gallery (Cloudflare R2 hosted, no URL expiration).

Sample prompts that work well

Example 1
"Master this trap track for streaming, hip_hop preset"
Example 2
"Apply hip-hop mastering to this rap demo"
Example 3
"Master with punchy 808s for the drill release"

When to pick Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS)

Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) shines for:

How it compares

vs streaming at -14 LUFS: Hip Hop targets -11 LUFS which is louder, with tuned EQ specifically for 808s and hi-hats. Pick Hip Hop for genre-specific masters; streaming for cross-platform neutral.

Run aetherwave_list_image_models from Claude Code to see the full live catalog with pricing.

Cost

Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -11 LUFS with hip-hop-tuned dynamics: heavy lows, crisp highs, punchy transients.

Credits come from your AetherWave account. Plans:

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I install AetherWave MCP in Claude Code?

One command (shown above). Then restart Claude Code. The agent will have Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) available as part of the aetherwave_master_audio tool with 1 output(s) per call.

How do I use Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) from Claude Code?

Just describe what you want. The agent picks Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) when your prompt matches its strengths (hip-hop/trap audio mastering). You can also explicitly request it by passing model: "hip_hop" in the tool call.

What does Hip Hop / Trap Master (-11 LUFS) cost per generation?

Flat 20 credits per mastered track. Free on Producer, Mogul, and Ultimate plans. Targets -11 LUFS with hip-hop-tuned dynamics: heavy lows, crisp highs, punchy transients. Credits come from your AetherWave account (Studio sub from $9.99/mo or one-time bundles from $4.99/500 cr).

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