| RiffWorks Features | RiffWorks T4 (v2.5) | RiffWorks Line 6 Edition (v2.2.2) - Discontinued | RiffWorks Standard (v2.5) | Riff-Based Workflow: Record songs in bite-sized pieces (Riffs). This unique and fun way to record facilitates experimentation with song structure. Each Riff can include different backups, effects, tempos, lengths, and layers. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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| Automatic Track Creation & Loop Recording: A new layer (track) is created each time you start recording and each time a Riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a Riff. Use looping to create multiple tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has controls for mixing and effects. | 4 Layers Per Riff Plus Drums (24 while collaborating) |
24 Layers Per Riff Plus Drums (24 while collaborating) |
24 Layers Per Riff Plus Drums (24 while collaborating) |
| RiffLink Online Collaboration is built into RiffWorks and is available as a free service for a limited time. An unlimited number of musicians can collaborate on a song (4 at a time). As a track is recorded, it streams to other players and and remains in sync with the drums. RiffWorks loop-based workflow allows collaboration without latency or distance issues. CREATE and JOIN both PUBLIC and INVITE-ONLY collaborations for free! Listen to collaborations in progress in RiffWorks, and hear completed ones on RiffWorld. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RiffCaster Song Posting: Broadcast songs to RiffWorld.com with a single click on the RiffCast button in RiffWorks. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| InstantDrummer: Tempo-synchronized backup drum recordings with adjustable intensity, variation and tempo. No need for tedious drum programming. 9 InstantDrummer Sessions by top drum content companies (worth $9.99 each) are included for free with RiffWorks Standard. More than 100 are available in the store for use with RiffWorks T4 and Standard. You can even create songs using InstantDrummer sessions by famous drummers! |
1 Demo Session with a sampling of parts included with RiffWorks T4 (free). RiffWorks T4 plus 4 Bonus InstantDrummer Sessions ($40 value) when you purchase one of the following products: • Line 6 Pod Studio Line • IK Multimedia's StealthPedal AmpliTube Fender • Specially Marked Dean Markley Strings 4 Bonus InstantDrummers: (1)Bare Bones by Discrete Drums (2)Matt Sorum Basic by Submersible Music (3)When I Drum Around by Drums on Demand (4)RAW Funk Grooves by Sonic Reality |
8 Free Sessions by: Sonoma Wire Works: (1)Afro Island Grooves (2)Mekanic Beats (3)Trash Funk Discrete Drums: (4)Bare Bones Drums On Demand: (5)Habanero Groove (6)Half Nelson (7)When I Drum Around Submersible Music: (8)Matt Sorum Basic |
9 Free Sessions by: Sonoma Wire Works: (1)Afro Island Grooves (2)Mekanic Beats (3)Trash Funk Discrete Drums: (4)Bare Bones Drums On Demand: (5)Habanero Groove (6)Half Nelson (7)When I Drum Around Submersible Music: (8)Matt Sorum Basic Sonic Reality (9)RAW Funk Grooves |
| REX Player: Record along with tempo synchronized backup loop files (REX and RX2). | No | Yes | Yes | ReWire: Use RiffWorks simultaneously with programs like Reason, Ableton Live and more. | No | Yes | Yes |
| Metronome: Use for lead-in, while recording, for a simple beat, or to add extra flavor in addition to the drummer. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 7 Effects: Wah, Multi-band Compression & Distortion, Modulation, Delay, Reverb, Compression, and British Style EQ. These effects and can be added to Layers, Riffs, InstantDrummer sessions, and Input. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bundled Plugins to use with RiffWorks: VST plug-ins can be activated, heard, and recorded while playing your instrument through RiffWorks. | Supports Line 6 POD Farm and RiffWorks Compatible VST Plugins. Bundled Plug-ins: AmpliTube® Duo LE & Studio Devil BVC |
Supports Line 6 POD Farm and GearBox. RiffWorks Note: Line 6 Edition does not support other VST Plug-ins. No Bundled Plug-ins. |
Supports Line 6 POD Farm and RiffWorks Compatible VST Plugins. Bundled Plug-in only with RiffWorks Standard Download at sonomawireworks.com & RiffWorks Standard CDs for a limited time: IK Multimedia's AmpliTube® 2 Live VST Effects Plug-in ($99 value). Note: The RiffWorks Standard download available on Line6.com does not bundle IK's AmpliTube 2 Live. |
| Bundled Plugin to use with other DAWs: The same 7 great sounding effects found in RiffWorks are available as the Sonoma 7 VST Plugin for use in other recording software: | No | No | Sonoma 7 VST Plugin ($50 value) |
| Song Layer: Record linear tracks, or layers, over a complete song. Useful for recording solos and vocals. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Simultaneous Recorded Layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs (CPU dependent) | 8 plus drums | 48 plus drums | 48 plus drums |
| Junt: Set the tempo and start recording by simply playing your guitar or singing. Junt has a proprietary tempo detection algorithm that allows you to focus on your internal groove. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Single Shot Record: Alternative to continuous looped recording. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Riff Notes: A place to make remarks about recordings. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mono or Stereo Input: Input Meters show the level coming directly from your input device. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Start Tutorial & Help: A Quick Start Tutorial begins at launch and is translated into 14 languages (Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Nowegian, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish, and Swedish). A help guide with further info is built right into RiffWorks with links to the online guide. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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Mix Song to .wav: for burning to CD Mix Song to .ogg: for sound player applications Mix to Riff: bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riff RiffCast to .mp3 : Download MP3s of your songs on RiffWorld.com |
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Yes Yes Yes Yes |
| Export Riffs as .wav files to other DAWs | No | No | Yes | Save as .rwr: Save as RiffWorks Riff files. Used for importing into another RiffWorks song. | No | Yes | Yes |
| 32-bit Recording | 16-bit only | 16-bit only | 16-bit & 32-bit |
| 32-bit Mix | 16-bit only | 16-bit only | 16-bit & 32-bit |
| 44.1 Sample Rate for simple setup and CD burning. | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 32 Bit Floating Point Internal Processing | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mac OS Universal Compatibility | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Windows XP ASIO & Mac OS Core Audio Device Compatibility: See Recommended Hardware List | Line 6 GuitarPort, POD Studio GX, POD Studio UX1, POD Studio UX2, POD Studio KB37, PODxt, PODxt Live, PODxt Pro, POD X3, POD X3 Live, TonePort DI-Gold, TonePort DI-Silver, TonePort GX, TonePort KB37, TonePort UX1, TonePort UX2, TonePort UX8, & other ASIO/Core Audio devices. Not keyed to your device. |
Line 6 GuitarPort, POD Studio GX, POD Studio UX1, POD Studio UX2, POD Studio KB37, PODxt, PODxt Live, PODxt Pro, POD X3, POD X3 Live, TonePort DI-Gold, TonePort DI-Silver, TonePort GX, TonePort KB37, TonePort UX1, TonePort UX2, TonePort UX8. No other devices. Keyed to one Line 6 device at a time. | Line 6 GuitarPort, POD Studio GX, POD Studio UX1, POD Studio UX2, POD Studio KB37, PODxt, PODxt Live, PODxt Pro, POD X3, POD X3 Live, TonePort DI-Gold, TonePort DI-Silver, TonePort GX, TonePort KB37, TonePort UX1, TonePort UX2, TonePort UX8, & other ASIO/Core Audio devices. Not keyed to your device. |
| Screen Resolution | 1020 | 1020 & 1125 | 1020 & 1125 |
| FourTrack iPhone App Import | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Price: | RiffWorks T4 (Free) or RiffWorks T4 plus 4 Bonus InstantDrummer Sessions ($40 value) bundled with: • Line 6 Pod Studio Line • IK Multimedia's StealthPedal AmpliTube Fender • Specially Marked Dean Markley Strings |
No Longer Available. RiffWorks Line 6 Edition users should crossgrade / upgrade to RiffWorks Standard: $29/$59 |
RiffWorks Standard: $129 RiffWorks Line 6 Edition users should crossgrade / upgrade to RiffWorks Standard: $29/$59 |
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