RiffWorks in the News

[michelle]

There are some fun reviews out about RiffWorks right now. I thought I'd point them out in case you haven't checked the News section of our website in a while.

RiffWorks was chosen by Jim Dalrymple of MacWorld as one the top music programs for musicians: http://www.macnotables.com/archives/2006/676.html

There's a very detailed RiffWorks review by Craig Anderton of EQ Magazine on Harmony Central: http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1372646

Also watch for RiffWorks Reviews in Computer Music Magazine October Edition and in Recording Magazine November Edition.

More press are in the middle of their review process, and they're having a blast with RiffWorks.

[strat]

Sonoma is gonna explode...the little dog can bite..good RWS..good boy..much congrads....peace..

[scott]

Can't get hold of anything on the MacWorld review - just a link to the Line6 site. The guy from EQ Magazine though, nice review. Obviously someone who likes to try out something properly - very comprehensive.

We always knew there was something special in RW! "Houston ... we are ready to launch!!"

'Bout time for some UK promos guys!!

[michelle]

The Jim Dalrymple review is a podcast that you can listen to. The audio app part is about 1/3 of the way through the podcast.
http://libsyn.com/media/macnotables/MN676.mp3

I've transcribed some of the juicy bits:

Jim sez: "I'll go downstairs and I'll plug-in my guitar through my PODxt Live, which I think is the best hardware music device that's made. It's by Line 6. My POD is connected through my G5 through USB so all of my music applications recognize it instantly."

Then he talks about how RiffWorks is available from Line 6 and Sonoma Wire Works, then he explains it:

"Different than Garage Band. It's RiffWorks....So you plug your guitar in and you open up RiffWorks. You're presented with a nice interface. You can control the sound of your guitar from RiffWorks if you'd like or you can have it controlled from your device. It records things not as a whole song but as segments. It has drums in it as well from Drums on Demand and others. You pick your opening drum loop. You play 4 or 8 beats of your guitar. Then you stop. Then you pick your verse drum loop, then you play your verse on your guitar and you record it. Then you stop. Then you play your chorus. And then you build your song. So you just click on your intro and drag it up into the time line. Then you drag your verse into the time line. Then you drag your chorus up into the time line. Then you can start mixing and matching. You can pick a bridge drum loop. Put another verse in, another chorus in and another bridge so you have a break in there...and mix and match however you like. It's completely different than recording a whole song at once or trying to figure out where you should stop. It's predetermined where you stop. It's really different and really good. You're able to build something very quickly. I hope I explained that so it sounds good. I really like this application. I found it a lot of fun. I'm coming from Logic and Cubase and then taking a look at RiffWorks, I wasn't sure if I'd like it or not, but I really did. I really enjoyed it!"

[freakyricky]

cool

[AirmanSwi]

Can't get hold of anything on the MacWorld review - just a link to the Line6 site. The guy from EQ Magazine though, nice review. Obviously someone who likes to try out something properly - very comprehensive.

We always knew there was something special in RW! "Houston ... we are ready to launch!!"

'Bout time for some UK promos guys!!

Craig Anderton is a pillar of the recording community. His books are essential to anyone wanting to elevate their recording/mixing/mastering. In his writing he is fair, comprehensive and most of all helpful. A review by Mr. Anderton, especially a positive one, can go a long way in the home recording world. I was very glad to see him do a review of RW since the program deserves all the recognition it can get.

Swi

[michelle]

Craig Anderton just asked this in his RiffWorks review which has a lot more to it now and is going to continue a while longer:
"I sure wish some Riffworks owners would chime in as to what they think of the program...after all, this is a Pro Review!"

He's asking to chat with users about RiffWorks. Care to share?
http://acapella.harmony-central.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=1372646

By the way, he moved the link to this folder, so you might want to subscribe to that forum thread again if you are interested in following it. It's pretty darn interesting.

Thanks,
Michelle

[strychninekid]

Michelle I will definately add to that thread tomorrow. i need something to do at work LOL

Rich

[strychninekid]

Just left a reply to the thread with Mr Anderton.

[michelle]

thanks strychninekid for posting a response to craig. he's doing a very comprehensive review.

[Timejunkie]

So now the rest of the world know what we have known all along...Riffworks is "The" recording software!

I just love this.....

Cheers,
Chip

[GuitarSlinger]

I read through this entire article and was very interesting. I dont feel inclined to reply because, well Im not as smart as those guys lol.

Anyways I think they really hit the nail on the head with the suggested features for Riffworks. Adding a few VST slots and wav import would be HUGE!

It would also be great to record from sends 1 and 3 or 2 and 4 for that matter, simultaneously to different tracks. Or even on the same track. Even if in mono.

The reason being I am starting to play in dual amp setups through the UX1 line inputs from a stereo pedal. Instanly double tracking different tones is sweet and sounds sweet when playing too. Its like playing with the stereo delays only better. Unfortunately if I want to record this way I am forced to use a linear recorder which I cant stand.

Congrats on the excellent review.