RiffWorks Line 6 Edition
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RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2.2 Users Should Crossgrade To RiffWorks Standard v2.5
Important Notice: RiffWorks Line 6 Edition users are encouraged to upgrade/crossgrade to the more robust RiffWorks Standard v2.5 through sonomawireworks.com for the best deal by clicking here. RiffWorks Line 6 Edition has been discontinued.
What Was RiffWorks Line 6 Edition?
All editions of RiffWorks recording software are Sonoma Wire Works' products, including the recording software in the GuitarPort RiffTracker bundle, RiffWorks Line 6 Edition, and the most current and feature-loaded RiffWorks Standard. Line 6 distributed RiffWorks Line 6 Edition for Sonoma, and is now one of the distributors of Sonoma Wire Works' RiffWorks Standard. Line 6 has always been a great partner for Sonoma Wire Works!
The only difference between the RiffWorks Standard Download sold on Sonomawireworks.com and the RiffWorks Standard Download sold on Line6.com is that Sonomawireworks.com is bundling IK Multimedia's AmpliTube 2 Live VST Effects Plug-in for a limited time (value $99). Line 6 does not bundle IK's AmpliTube 2 Live.
Click here for a feature comparison chart for RiffWorks Standard and RiffWorks Line 6 Edition.
RiffWorks Line 6 Edition (v2) was a special version of RiffWorks for Line 6 customers. It was identical to RiffWorks Standard except:
- RiffWorks Line 6 Edition (v2) was keyed to one Line 6 hardware device at a time, whereas RiffWorks Standard will work with many more ASIO and Core Audio Devices including those from Line 6.
- RiffWorks Line 6 Edition (v2) does not support the wide variety of plugin amp models like RiffWorks Standard does.
- RiffWorks Line 6 Edition (v2) does not bundle AmpliTube 2 Live.
- Feature Comparison Chart for RiffWorks Standard, Line 6 Edition and T4.
Introduction to Installing, Activating & Registering RiffWorks L6E v2
If you have the older RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2.2, and would rather not crossgrade to the latest and greatest RiffWorks Standard v2.5, you can read further for instructions on this page about how to make RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2.2 fully functional: You'll need to install it, activate it with Line 6, and register and activate it with Sonoma Wire Works. Please follow all 8 steps below.
Step 1: Install RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2
To install RiffWorks Line 6 Edition from CD:
- Insert the CD.
- On Windows: The CD should Auto-Run the installer. If it doesn't Auto-Run, run RiffWorksLine6Edition.exe.
- On MacOS: Double click on RiffWorksLine6Edition.pkg. Copy the Demo Songs folder to your preferred location for Documents.
- See instructions below to Activate and Register.
To install RiffWorks Line 6 Edition from a Download:
- On Windows: Download and Run RiffWorksLine6Edition.exe
- On MacOS: Download RiffWorksLine6Edition.dmg. Mount the disk image by double clicking the dmg file. Double click on RiffWorksLine6Edition.pkg Copy the Demo Songs folder to your preferred location for Documents. Eject the disk image (throw it in the trash.) Throw the dmg file in the trash.
- See instructions below to Activate and Register.
If you have problems with Installation, please contact: Sonoma Wire Works Support
Step 2: Activate RiffWorks Line 6 Edition with the Line 6 Monkey
In order activate RiffWorks Line 6 Edition with Line 6, you'll need an active internet connection, and your Line 6 device connected and running the most recent drivers from Line 6.
If you purchased RiffWorks with GuitarPort RiffTracker:
- Your hardware should already be activated.
- Run RiffWorks and it should connect to the internet and activate automatically with Line 6.
- You still need to Register and Activate RiffWorks with Sonoma Wire Works (see below).
If you purchased RiffWorks in the Line 6 store:
- Click on Start - All Programs - Line 6 - Tools - Line 6 Monkey (Windows) OR Applications - Line 6 - Tools - Line 6 Monkey (Mac)
- After launching the Monkey, click on the UPDATES tab.
- There will be a warning symbol next to any item that needs updating. Make sure you update all marked items.
- To activate RiffWorks, click the OPTIONAL ADD-ONS tab, click RiffWorks and type in your Line 6 License Key when prompted.
- You still need to Register and Activate RiffWorks with Sonoma Wire Works (see below).
If you don't have your Line 6 License Key handy, go to www.line6.com and sign in using your Line 6 login information. Once logged in, click on "My Account" and then choose the "License Keys" link on the left. Use this key in the Monkey to activate RiffWorks with Line 6 using the steps above.
If you have problems with activation with Line 6, please contact: Line 6 support
Important: Register and Activate RiffWorks with Sonoma Wire Works by following the steps below.
Step 3: Register RiffWorks Line 6 Edition with Sonoma Wire Works
If you have a SonomaKey username and password, please skip this step. Do not create two accounts.
If you do not have a SonomaKey username and password, please register for a SonomaKey in the Sonoma Wire Works Store. Your SonomaKey is used to activate RiffWorks, to RiffCast songs, and to login to the forums, the store, RiffLink online collaboration within RiffWorks, RiffWorld.com, and more.
Step 4: Activate RiffWorks Line 6 Edition with Sonoma Wire Works
Activate RiffWorks by clicking the RiffCast button at the top near the center of the RiffWorks song panel. Enter your SonomaKey username and password in the Activation Window and click Activate. RiffCast will work immediately, but you will have to quit and relaunch RiffWorks in order to login to RiffLink and use any InstantDrummers downloaded from Sonoma Wire Works.
Step 5: Download 2 Free InstantDrummer Sessions from Sonoma
After you Activate RiffWorks, the two InstantDrummer Sessions you receive from Sonoma Wire Works for registering will appear in the downloads area of your store account. Go here and look for:
- Discrete Drums - Bare Bones
- Submersible Music - Matt Sorum Basic
Step 6: Download 6 Free InstantDrummer Sessions from Line 6
If you don't already have them, you should download 6 free InstantDrummer Sessions from the Line 6 software page (select RiffWorks 2 Line 6 Edition). They come in a separate download from the RiffWorks installer. Look for "RiffWorks 2 Line 6 Edition InstantDrummers". These are the same ones that came on the CD in the GuitarPort RiffTracker Box. Look for:
- Afro Island Grooves
- Drums On Demand - Habanero Groove
- Drums On Demand - Half Nelson
- Drums On Demand - When I Drum Around
- Mekanic Beats
- Trash Funk
Step 7: Get InstantDrummer Sessions Previously Purchased from Line 6
If you purchased additional InstantDrummers from Line 6 (not Sonoma Wire Works), Sonoma needs to add those to the downloads area of your sonoma store account. Do this and the support team will add them to your account:
Email support@sonomawireworks.com with the following:
- Your SonomaKey. If you don't have one, see Step 3. Do not create two accounts.
- Your GuitarPort, PODxt or TonePort serial number (the long number under the bar code).
- Attach a screenshot of the Line 6 Monkey that includes any InstantDrummer sessions you purchased from Line 6. (How to take a screenshot)
Step 8: Update to RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2.1.1
RiffWorks Line 6 Edition v2 has been updated to 2.1.1. To get this update, launch RiffWorks L6E v2 and click "Yes" in the window that asks you if you'd like to update. If you still have version 1, update to RWL6E V2 or crossgrade to RiffWorks Standard v2.5.
If you have problems with Registration, please contact: Sonoma Wire Works Support
Upgrading or Crossgrading from RiffWorks (v1)
How do I upgrade/crossgrade from RiffWorks (v1 or v2) to RiffWorks Standard (v2.5)?
Documentation
Because RiffWorks Standard and RiffWorks Line 6 Edition are so similar, the rest of the documentation is shared between them. To learn more about RiffWorks from this online guide, please begin here:
or go to the next page:
Or read the printable RiffWorks Manual
