RiffRumble 17 Song Contest
Fire up RiffWorks Standard, RiffWorks T4, FourTrack, or StudioTrack and record songs with a "Monster" theme. Record an entry on your own, or with up to 4 friends worldwide using RiffWorks' RiffLink online song collaboration. See rules and how to enter. No purchase necessary as RiffWorks T4 (free) may be used to enter.
Over $3500 in prizes are up for grabs, includng a JamHub GreenRoom, an iPod touch, 3 GuitarJack iOS interfaces, DrumCore Deluxe, and more.
GuitarTone Amp & Effect Tones App Now Available
Jam with legendary amps and effects on your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. Sonoma gained access to the ultimate collection of amps, pedals and mics, then passionately developed GuitarTone, achieving the highest quality tone on iOS! The free GuitarTone App is available now for jamming, and will be available very soon for FourTrack and StudioTrack. FourTrack and StudioTrack users can go ahead and download the free GuitarTone App. You get 3 amps and 3 effects free. Add-on packs purchased in the GuitarTone App now will be activated in GuitarTone now and in FourTrack and StudioTrack as soon as they are updated on any device that uses the same iTunes account. Connect GuitarJack Model 1 or GuitarJack Model 2 to get 12 amps and 12 effects for free ($19.98 value).
RiffWorks T4 & RiffWorks Standard 2.6.7 Update
Available now: A free update for RiffWorks Standard and RiffWorks T4 recording software (Windows & MacOS). Users of RiffWorks Standard and RiffWorks T4 will be prompted to download the update when launching RiffWorks. Updating from RiffWorks v2.6.6 to RiffWorks v2.6.7 improves performance, graphics rendering, RiffLink connection, launch time, and fixes various bugs on both MacOS and Windows.
Updated Artist Spotlights
John Kunkel (The New Division)
The New Division became indie darlings after the release of their incredible EP, "The Rookie." These boys from Riverside, CA are about to raise their profile even higher with the release of their new LP, "Shadows." Combining the 80s synth sounds of "The Rookie" with more modern house and trance influences, "Shadows" weaves a surprisingly cohesive tale, although frontman John Kunkel explains it didn't begin that way. Check out this, and other lights John casts on "Shadows" in the interview below.
More in the John Kunkel (The New Division) Interview
Chris Stein (Blondie)
Almost 40 years after forming, Blondie is still touring and releasing unique music with their classic Blondie twist. Christ Stein emailed us to tell us a bit about their new album, "Panic of Girls," what life on tour is like, and how DrumCore helped make this album come to life.
"You guys know I used DrumCore on almost all of my demos. I am well into the next record with it too."
More in the Chris Stein (Blondie) Interview
GuitarJack Model 2 for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch
The GuitarJack Model 2 high quality audio interface for iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad, and iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and 4th generation) is still available at the introductory rate of $149. GuitarJack features 60 dB of continuous level control, configurable Pad, Lo-Z and Hi-Z modes, and increased drive for headphones. Pair GuitarJack with renowned recording Apps like FourTrack and StudioTrack to record in stereo, simultaneously record vocals and an instrument, jam and record with GuitarTone amps and effects, and more.
FourTrack, StudioTrack, TaylorEQ and the new GuitarTone App include the GuitarJack control panel, where users can select an input and set the input/recording level. GuitarJack is also a great-sounding input/output solution for third party amp models, tuners and recording apps.
Buy GuitarJack Model 2 Now - Ships in 4-6 Weeks
RiffWorld Picks of the Month
This month picks are "iPad iSad", a tribute to Steve Jobs recorded with RiffWorks by hlindstrom, and a RiffWorks' RiffLink online collaboration: "Red Ryder 2" by mcossa, mickeymix, Ep1TAph, yahsteck1, Wiese and Jedi_111.
Listen to the most recent songs posted to RiffWorld by RiffWorks users and RiffLink online song collaborations.
Save 20% in Sonoma's Store through October
Save 20% on your next order of RiffWorks Standard, RiffWorks InstantDrummers, DrumCore Plug-in and loops, DrummerPacks, KitCore, KitPacks, Discrete Drums drum loops, and more from sonomawireworks.com/store. One coupon use per customer. Good October 8 - 31, 2011. Coupon not valid on iOS products or RiffLink. Cannot be combined with other offers. Enter this Coupon Code at checkout: TWENTYOCT
Save 75% on GuitarJack Model 1, the predecesor to GuitarJack Model 2. GuitarJack Model 1 is discounted to $49 while supplies last. The main difference between Model 1 and Model 2 is compatibility - Model 1 is only compatible with iPod touch (2nd and 3rd generation), and Model 2 is compatible with iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd and 4th generation). Also Model 2 adds an AD/DA converter. More differences between Model 1 and Model 2. Email sales@sonomawireworks.com with questions.
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