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:
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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.
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One-Time Offline Scan: Builds a text-based spectral index during system idle time; temporary audio passes are deleted immediately.
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Instant Comparison: Matches reference audio against stored profiles in milliseconds without loading heavy VST instances.
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Ranked Results: Displays top matching synths and preset names with percentage similarity scores, giving first preference to native stock tools.