AI Timbre & Patch Matcher

Feature Request: AI Timbre Matcher (Stock Cubase Priority / Offline Fingerprinting

Summary: An audio-to-preset scanner that matches reference audio against installed synth patches using a lightweight text database, prioritizing stock Steinberg instruments first.

Key Mechanics:

  • Stock Steinberg Priority: Always displays native Cubase synths and content libraries (e.g., Retrologue, HALion, Padshop, Anima) as the top 1st choices before showing ranked 2nd and 3rd choices from installed third-party VSTs.

  • One-Time Offline Scan: Builds a text-based spectral index during system idle time; temporary audio passes are deleted immediately.

  • Instant Comparison: Matches reference audio against stored profiles in milliseconds without loading heavy VST instances.

  • Ranked Results: Displays top matching synths and preset names with percentage similarity scores, giving first preference to native stock tools.