RiffLink

RIFFWORKS BUILT-IN RIFFLINK ONLINE COLLABORATION
RiffWorks guitar recording & online music collaboration software (RiffWorks T4 free download and RiffWorks Standard) include built-in RiffLink online music collaboration (free for a limited time).

"RiffWorks allows people to work together on multitrack recording projects (4 at a time per song) in "what feels like real-time" using a loop-based system, with "no worries about latency or distance," using an add-on called RiffLink that enables online collaboration." Wired.com

Musicians worldwide can create songs together online using RiffWorks desktop recording software in what feels like real-time. An unlimited number of musicians using MacOS and/or Windows can collaborate on a song (4 at a time) and chat while they're at it. Layers (tracks) show up as soon as they are finished streaming and are always perfectly in sync. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users and automatically saved on the server for those who wish to contribute later. There are no issues with latency or with distance between users because of RiffWorks' loop-based recording. With one click users can broadcast songs and get feedback on RiffWorld.

Alternatively you can collaborate by sending large audio files recorded in RiffWorks or other DAWs back and forth over the internet and work on the file one person at a time. But RiffLink makes collaborating much more simple, productive, social, convenient and fun!

Listen to RiffLink Collaborations on RiffWorld
Download RiffWorks T4 to Start Collaborating Online
RiffLink Online Music Collaboration Guide
Is Online Jamming in Realtime Possible?

RIFFLINK TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Collaborations are automatically saved on the RiffWorld.com server as you record
• Variable bit-rate compression (approx. 6:1)
• Allows 6-12 simultaneously streaming layers in and out on median performance CPU
• Unlimited number of users can collaborate on a session
• Only 4 users can be connected at the same time to a session
• Mac and PC users can collaborate seamlessly
• Install RiffWorks with your username on up to 3 computers (Mac and/or Windows) to access your collaborations from your home, work and studio.
• System Requirements

INSTANTDRUMMER IN COLLABORATIONS
All versions of RiffWorks include the built-in InstantDrummer that plays tempo-synced drum loops from Drums On Demand, Discrete Drums, Submersible Music, Sonic Reality, and Drummerheads. Play along with InstantDrummer sessions by famous drummers like Alan White, Jason McGerr, John Tempesta, Lonnie Wilson, Matt Sorum, Sly Dunbar, Terry Bozzio, Tony Braunagel. If a user does not own the InstantDrummer sessions that another user has included in the song, the drums are streamed to all the users automatically.

ENTER RIFFRUMBLE SONG CONTESTS
There are RiffRumble song contests several times a year sponsored by companies like Line 6, IK Multimedia, Taylor Guitars, Schecter Guitars, Seymour Duncan, Dean Markley and others. Often you can submit your choice of either a song you've recorded all on your own or a collaboration. About RiffRumble Song Contests

"I tell my friends I have a pro-studio that's open 24-7. I can sit in on any session, at any time the creative urge strikes, with musicians whose skills take a back seat to no one. I can ask any one of them to throw down a track or two. If I have the start of an idea, they help complete it in ways I would have never imagined." ThrobbyRobby

"I have so much passion for RiffWorks and the doors it has opened for me. After hours of not getting to bed on time, lost in jamming online, I am filled with gratitude. When I log on to RiffLink, chat, and make music with these brilliant musicians, it feels like we all snuck into a studio with our gear and got away with it! Anytime, day or night, I can jump on RiffWorks and be in a virtual pro studio. We have each become better musicians (and maybe better people) for it. Everyone here supports each other with encouragement, and each person's unique talent pushes ALL of us to improve." blue4u

RiffWorks User Testimonials & Performing Artist Endorsements

"New Free RiffWorks Music Making Software Does Quick Songwriting, Online Collaboration" by Peter Kirn, CreateDigitalMusic.com: "[RiffWorks] is a number of steps ahead of most other [online music collaboration] tools - the real draw is the software editing and effects, as combined with community features...The difference is, you need real client software to be able to do near-real-time collaboration, which is what [RiffWorks] is...I don't think the others have full-blown client software with multi-tracking / recording / arrangement / guitar effects quite in the way that this does."

"Free Guitar Recording Software Lets you Collaborate Online" by Ben Rogerson of musicradar.com: "Sonoma Wire Works has released RiffWorks T4, a free version of its RiffWorks guitar recording software. This enables you not only to record songs on your own, but also to collaborate with other musicians from around the world."

"RiffWorks T4 - Music Collaboration for Everyone!" by Jon of GuitarNoize.com: "This is a pretty amazing piece of software to give away for free, you could be jamming with other musicians in a matter of minutes! Make sure you check out RiffWorld.com to hear some of the online collaboration possibilities already happening."

Music Goes 2.0 by Lawrence Chen on Wikinomics: "With RiffWorks T4, musicians can record ideas, use drums and guitars, and add effects to quickly create songs. Most importantly, users can easily collaborate with peers around the world - all for free!"

RiffWorks Guitar Recording Software Updated by Jim Dalrymple of Macworld.com: "RiffWorks allows users to record ideas and create songs using included drum beats. You can also expand the song by collaborating with others online. The update adds several new features including improved performance for opening and loading online collaborations."

"RiffWorks: Real-Time Loop-Based Online Music Collaboration" by Eliot Van Buskirk of Wired.com: "RiffWorks allows up to 4 people to work together on multitrack recording projects online in "what feels like real-time" using a loop-based system, with "no worries about latency or distance," using a free add-on called RiffLink that enables online collaboration within RiffWorks."

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