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Los Altos, CA - November 24, 2008 - Sonoma Wire Works announces RiffRumble 14, a holiday-themed song contest for RiffWorks™ recording software users. a Holiday RiffRumble song contest for RiffWorks recording software users. Contestants worldwide will compete for $4120 in prizes, including a Dean Markley Acoustic Guitar, an iPod touch with FourTrack by Sonoma Wire Works, an Ultrasound AG30 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier, 12 sets of Dean Markley VintageBronze Guitar Strings, RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions by Discrete Drums, and Recording Magazines. RiffWorks T4 free recording software may be used to record solo entries and online collaborations with a holiday or winter theme. The power pop band, Rooney, will choose Grand Prize winner. Entries will be accepted for two weeks: November 24 – December 7th, 2008. Votes accepted through December 14th. No purchase necessary and no entry fee. Contest & Prize Details: http://www.riffworld.com/riffrumble/rr14

Three Categories to Win

Grand Prize (Rooney's Choice): Musician who enters the song chosen by Rooney band members wins:

• Dean Markley DM-J360 E Acoustic Guitar. This flat-top jumbo acoustic recalls the Gibson J-160 that John Lennon used with the Beatles. It features book-matched mahogany back and sides, a solid mahogany neck, a solid book-matched spruce top, a slim 15th fret ebony fret-board, gold-plated tuners with simulated tortoise knobs, ivroid binding, and a gold-plated stereo input jack for a neck position installed custom pick-up with both volume and tone controls as part of the body. Includes hard shell case (MSRP $3250).
• 5 RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions by Discrete Drums ($49.95)
• Recording Magazines ($19.95).
Total Value: $3320

Second Prize (Contestants Choice Category): Musician who enters the song that receives the most votes from the contestants wins:

• An Ultrasound AG30 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier. The best selling compact acoustic amp on the market for the last 5 years is built to Markley’s specs for Ultrasound Amps. At 30 watts and just 20 pounds, the AG-30 is perfect for recording and coffee shop gigs. Feedback control, EQ shape control, effects loop, direct out, line out, headphone out, and a 5-year warranty fill out the features (MSRP $300).
• An Apple iPod touch 8GB (value $229) plus an iTunes gift card for Sonoma Wire Works FourTrack iPhone/iPod touch application ($9.99).
• 5 RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions by Discrete Drums ($49.95).
• Recording Magazines ($19.95).
Total Value: $600

Third Prize (Public Vote Category): Musician who enters the song that receives the most shouts from the public wins:

• 12 sets of Dean Markley VintageBronze Guitar Strings in a wooden gift box (MSRP $135).
• Five RiffWorks InstantDrummer Sessions by Discrete Drums ($49.95).
• Recording Magazines ($19.95).
Total Value: $200

About RiffWorks
RiffWorks easy-to-use guitar recording software includes automatic track creation, loop recording, guitar-oriented effects, InstantDrummer, professionally recorded drum tracks, online music collaboration, and song posting. RiffWorld.com rolls it all into a friendly online community with song contests and more. RiffWorks T4 free download: http://www.sonomawireworks.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, RiffWorks 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.