Built by fellow guitar players to make recording your guitar as easy as possible.

RiffWorks guitar software makes recording fun and easy with an intuitive recording interface, InstantDrummer, effects, online jamming, and instant podcasting. RiffWorks lets you capture ideas at the moment of inspiration. Set a tempo and start recording by strumming your guitar. Experiment with song structure using a simple riff-based workflow. Tracks are created automatically as you play. Record multiple takes or layer parts without stopping the creative flow.

RiffWorks is an inspiration platform with a familiar interface that looks like fun gear, not like a complicated DAW. It's easy, fun, and productive because the focus is on playing, not engineering. Record efficiently, stay creative, produce high-quality songs, jam online, or podcast your tunes without ever putting down your guitar. You can also add tempo-matched backups with the included InstantDrummer, REX player, ReWire mixer, and metronome. InstantDrummer provides easy access to full-kit studio drum recording with no programming necessary. It lets you include up to 7 studio-quality effects per layer including wah, multiband distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, and British-style EQ.

Rifflink online jamming
Record and collaborate with musicians from all over the world using the RiffLink interface integrated into RiffWorks. Any musician can join your session and work with you at the same time on the same song. There's even a built-in chat client. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users as well as saved on the server for users who wish to contribute later.

Riffcaster broadcasting
Instantly podcast your songs using the free RiffCaster broadcasting service that is integrated into RiffWorks.

Mix Options:
•WAV (.wav) files - perfect for burning a CD, or using a third party program like iTunes to convert to mp3
•OggVorbis (.ogg) files - a modern, free replacement for the mp3 format. Most sound player applications either have support built-in or there are plug-ins available
•Mix to Riff - bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riff

Riff-based Workflow
Record a complete song in bite-sized pieces (Riffs). This unique and fun way to record facilitates experimentation with song structure. Each Riff can include different backups, effects, tempos, lengths, and layers.

Automatic Track Creation & Loop Recording
A new layer is created each time you start recording as well as each time a riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a full riff sound. Use this looping feature to quickly double up your tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has several controls for mixing and applying effects.


Backups
Includes 4 diverse, tempo-synchronized backups to accompany you while you record:
•InstantDrummer provides great sounding drum recordings with adjustable intensity, variation, and tempo—no need for tedious drum-machine programming (8 InstantDrummer Sessions are included for free with the purchase of RiffWorks and more are available)
•REX Player for playing tempo synchronized loop files (REX and RX2)
•ReWire mixer for playing tempo-synchronized loop files with up to four ReWire synth applications like Propellerhead Reason and Ableton Live
•Metronome: Can be used for lead-in, while recording, for a really simple beat, or to add extra flavor in addition to the drummer

Effects
Add RiffWork's 7 studio-quality effects to Layers, Riffs, InstantDrummer sessions, and to the Input.

Guitar Amp and Effects Plug-in Support
Amp plug-ins such as AmpliTube 2 Live from IK Multimedia (now included with RiffWorks Standard) and GearBox from Line 6, can be activated, heard, and recorded while playing your instrument through RiffWorks.

Junt
Arming the Junt feature allows you to set the tempo and start recording by simply playing your guitar or singing. Junt has a proprietary tempo detection algorithm that allows you to focus on your internal groove.

Sonoma Wire Works RiffWorks Guitar Recording Software Features:

• Song Layer: Option for full song-length recording
• Riff Gain: Master gain control for each riff
• Riff Effects: Effects chain on the Riff as a whole in addition to each layer
• Backup Effects: Complete effects chain for each backup module including
• InstantDrummer, ReWire and the REX player
• One-shot Record: Alternative to continuous looped recording mode
• Fade Automation: Continuous volume control for each layer.
• Riff Notes: A place to make remarks about recordings
• Help Tab: Instant access to documentation without leaving the application
• Mono or stereo input
• 16 to 24-bit recording
• 44.1 sample rate: for simple setup and CD burning
• 32-bit floating point internal processing
• Up to 24 recorded layers per Riff not including backups like the
• InstantDrummer
• Up to 48 simultaneous recorded layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs
• Mac OS Universal Compatibility
• Mac OS Core Audio Device Compatibility: RiffWorks Standard supports most Core Audio devices
• Windows XP ASIO Device Compatibility: RiffWorks Standard supports most ASIO devices. See our Recommended Hardware List

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Sonoma Wire Works RiffWorks Guitar Recording Software Specifications:

• System Requirements
• Macintosh:
• G4 1.33GHz (Intel CoreDuo or G5 1.8GHz recommended)
• Core Audio input device
• Mac OS X 10.4 or later, including Mac OS Universal
• 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
• 1GB of disk space free for installation
• 5GB of disk space free for recording
• Activation, RiffCaster, and RiffLink require an internet connection
  
  Windows:
• PIII 1GHz (P4 or equivalent 1.8GHz recommended)
• ASIO driver capable audio interface like the IK Multimedia StealthPlug
• Windows XP/Vista
• 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
• 1GB of disk space free for installation
• 5GB of disk space free for recording
• Activation, RiffCaster, and RiffLink require an internet connection