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Los Altos, CA - September 10, 2008 - Sonoma Wire Works announces RiffRumble 12, an online song contest for RiffWorks™ recording software users. Entries will be accepted for two weeks: September 10 - 23, 2008. Contestants worldwide will record songs on their own or team up into virtual bands of two to four musicians, record songs together online, and compete for over $2500 in prizes from IK Multimedia and Drummerheads. RiffRumble 12 takes place on RiffWorld.com&trade, a vibrant online music collaboration and song posting community for RiffWorks users. No purchase necessary - RiffWorks T4 free edition may be used. No entry fee.

Use RiffWorks to create a song yourself and enter it by RiffCasting it to "RiffRumble 12". Or use RiffWorks to create an "invite-only" collaboration, invite 1 - 3 people to collaborate with you, then RiffCast it to "RiffRumble 12". Or join RiffRumble 12 song collaborations by being invited to a song in progress. Enter songs September 10 - 23. The public votes September 10 - 30. Contestants vote September 24 - 30. Contest & Prize Details: http://www.riffworld.com/riffrumble/rr12

First Prize (Contestants Choice Category): Up to 4 musicians who use RiffWorks to create or collaborate on the song that wins first prize will each receive an IK Multimedia Total Guitar & Bass Gear Bundle download (AmpliTube® 2, AmpliTube® Jimi Hendrix™, AmpliTube® Metal, AmpliTube® X-Gear, and Ampeg SVX).

Second Prize (Public Vote Category): Up to 4 musicians who use RiffWorks to create or collaborate on the song that wins second prize will each receive 3 RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions by Drummerheads.

RiffRumble 12 celebrates the launch of RiffWorks T4, a free edition of RiffWorks guitar recording and online collaboration software. With RiffWorks T4 musicians can record ideas at the moment of inspiration, create complete songs with drums and effects, collaborate online with musicians worldwide, cast tunes to the RiffWorld.com online community, and compete in song contests for free. RiffWorks T4 includes an interactive "Quick Start" tutorial (translated into many languages) to help guitar players start recording ideas and complete songs immediately. Upgrade to RiffWorks Standard for 24 tracks plus drums, REX, ReWire, 9 InstantDrummer session loops, AmpliTube 2 Live and more. Free Download:http://www.riffworks.com/T4

About RiffRumble
RiffRumble song contests are hosted by Sonoma Wire Works and sponsored by the hottest music industry companies. Any RiffWorks owner worldwide is invited to participate. Sponsors have included Line 6, IK Multimedia, Taylor Guitars, Recording Magazine, Seymour Duncan, Schecter Guitars, our drum partners and many others.

About Sonoma Wire Works
Incorporated in 2003 and headquartered in Los Altos, California, Sonoma Wire Works develops products and services that help musicians enjoy playing, recording and sharing music. RiffWorks has received awards for performance and innovation, including a NAMM 08 Best in Show Trendsetter Award.