RIFFWORKS KEY FEATURES
RiffWorks provides a fun and quick way to capture musical ideas and create songs with an easy-to-use and robust recording program. Each feature links to the RiffWorks Guide for more images and detail. The How to Create a Song in RiffWorks Guide quickly shows how to use these features.
Riff-based Workflow: Record a complete song 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. |
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Automatic Track Creation & Loop Recording: A new layer is created each time you start recording as well as each time a Riff loops. Stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a full Riff sound. Use this looping feature to quickly double up your tracks, do multiple takes, etc. Each layer has several controls for mixing and applying effects. |
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InstantDrummer provides great sounding, tempo-synchronized backup drum recordings with adjustable intensity, variation and tempo - no need for tedious drum-machine programming. 9 InstantDrummer Sessions are included with RiffWorks Standard, and more are available. |
1 session |
8 sessions |
9 sessions |
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REX Player: Record along with tempo synchronized backup loop files (REX and RX2). |
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ReWire Mixer: Use RiffWorks simultaneously with programs like Reason, Ableton Live and more. |
No ReWire in Demo |
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Metronome: Use for lead-in, while recording, for a simple beat, or to add extra flavor in addition to the drummer. |
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7 Studio-Quality Effects can be added to Layers, Riffs, InstantDrummer sessions, and the Input. |
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RiffCast - Broadcast songs instantly to RiffWorld.com with a single click on the RiffCast button in RiffWorks. |
No RiffCast in Demo |
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RiffLink & RiffWorld.com RiffLink online collaboration is built into RiffWorks. Four musicians can collaborate on a song simultaneously. Musicians worldwide are creating songs together online no matter how far apart they live or what time zone they are in! Collaboration feature list below. |
No RiffLink/RiffWorld.com |
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Guitar Amp and Effects Plug-in Support for amp plug-ins such as IK's AmpliTube 2 Live (included with RiffWorks Standard), AmpliTube 2, and Line 6 GearBox can be activated, heard, and recorded while playing your instrument through RiffWorks. |
GearBox Application Only - No Plugins |
GearBox, AmpliTube 2 Live, and most other VST/AU Amp plug-ins |
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Song Layer: Record straight linear tracks, or layers, over a complete song. This is especially useful for recording solos and vocals. |
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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. |
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Riff Gain: Master gain control for each riff. |
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Riff Effects: Apply an effects chain on the Riff as a whole in addition to each layer. |
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Backup Effects: Apply a complete effects chain for each backup module including InstantDrummer (plus ReWire and REX player). |
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Single Shot Record: An alternative to continuous looped recording mode. |
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Fade Automation Continuous volume control for each layer. |
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Riff Notes Make remarks about recordings. |
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Help Tab Instant access to docs. |
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16-24 bit recording |
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44.1 sample rate for simple setup and CD burning |
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32 bit floating point internal processing |
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Up to 24 recorded layers per Riff plus backup drums |
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Up to 48 simultaneous recorded layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs |
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1. Mix to WAV (.wav) files - perfect for burning a CD. |
No .wav |
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2. Mix to OggVorbis (.ogg) files - a modern, free replacement for the mp3 format. Most sound player applications either have support built-in and there are plug-ins available. |
No .ogg |
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3. Mix to Riff - bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riff. |
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4. RiffCast to RiffWorld.com for a downloadable MP3 (.mp3) file. | No RiffCast in Demo |
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5. Save as a RiffWorks file (.rws) |
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Mac OS Universal Compatibility |
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Mac OS Core Audio Device Compatibility |
Line 6 GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, PODX3, PODX3 Live, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX), IK StealthPlug, Digidesign Mbox2, M-Audio FastTrack USB & FireWire 410, PreSonus Inspire, Tascam US-122, and most other Core Audio Devices. |
Line 6 Devices Only: GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX). |
Line 6 GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, PODX3, PODX3 Live, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX), IK StealthPlug, Digidesign Mbox2, M-Audio FastTrack USB & FireWire 410, PreSonus Inspire, Tascam US-122, and most other Core Audio Devices. |
Windows XP ASIO Device Compatibility |
Line 6 GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, PODX3, PODX3 Live, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX), IK StealthPlug, Digidesign Mbox2, M-Audio FastTrack USB & FireWire 410, PreSonus Inspire, Tascam US-122, and most other ASIO Devices. |
Line 6 Devices Only: GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX). |
Line 6 GuitarPort, PODXT, PODXT Live, PODXT Pro, PODX3, PODX3 Live, TonePort (UX1, UX2, KB37, DI-S/G, GX), IK StealthPlug, Digidesign Mbox2, M-Audio FastTrack USB & FireWire 410, PreSonus Inspire, Tascam US-122, and most other ASIO Devices. |
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Line 6 customers: |
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NEW: RIFFWORKS ONLINE COLLABORATION FEATURES OUT OF BETA IN v2.1.1
RIFFWORLD.COM ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR RIFFWORKS USERS LAUNCHED!
In RiffWorks, four musicians can collaborate on a song simultaneously. As a Riff layer is recorded, it instantly streams to other players. As the Riff loops, others can add layers to the Riff. There are no latency or distance issues thanks to looped recording. Contributions are saved on RiffWorld.com and can be opened later to continue collaborating. Songs can be posted for people to listen and make comments.
On RiffWorld.com, Musician Profile Pages* list gear, RiffWorks songs, collaborations, and comments - similar interests are linked automatically, making it easy for people to find someone with the same musical taste. Musicians chat and comment about song posts and collaborations on RiffWorld.com or directly inside RiffWorks while they play. Awards are given to songs with the most plays, editorial picks, and RiffRumble song contests wins. RiffWorld.com connects musicians who have similar interests and inspires them make more music together.
There are 2 levels of online collaboration: The free level allows you to join and particiapte in collaborations. A "Creator Membership" allows you to create collaborations and more (see below). A 60-day "Creator Membership" is included with RiffWorks Standard and Line 6 Edition. After 60 days, the free level kicks in. A Creator Membership can be purchased for $10/month or $60/year for those who wish to create collaborations as well as join.
All RiffWorld.com musicians who own RiffWorks v2.1.1 get these features for free:
- Create a Musician Profile
- Connect with other musicians based on influences, gear and interests
- Post songs created in RiffWorks and receive comments
- Listen to songs and provide comments
- Browse, join and listen to public collaborations
- Browse, be invited to and listen to private collaborations
- Record layers in all public collaborations, and in private collaborations if invited
- Chat with other collaborators while recording with them
- Win Awards:
- Chart Topper - 10 Most Played Songs of the Week (coming soon)
- RiffRumble Contest Championships
RiffWorld Creator Membership offers additional features:
Free for 60 days with purchase of RiffWorks Standard or RiffWorks Line 6 Edition, then $10/month or $60/year
- Create public collaborations
- Create and invite others to private collaborations
- Create Riffs in all public collaborations and in private collaborations when invited
- Select the InstantDrummer sessions that will be used in the Riffs you create
RiffWorld Creator Membership Benefits Chart located here on RiffWorld.com.
*RiffWorld Online Collaboration and Musician Profile Guide
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