RiffWorks Standard by Sonoma Wire Works is guitar friendly recording software that allows users to create entire songs with an easy to use Riff-based workflow that encourages experimentation with song structure.
Guitar recording made fun.
Capture ideas at the moment of inspiration. Set a tempo and start recording by strumming your guitar. Experiment with song structure using a simple Riff-based workflow that records bite-sized pieces and encourages experimentation with song arrangements. Tracks are created automatically as you play. Record multiple takes or layer parts without stopping the creative flow. The RiffWorks interface will inspire you to create songs using a familiar "real-world" interface - it looks like gear! RiffWorks is easy and fun to use because the focus is on playing, not engineering. Record efficiently, stay creative, produce high-quality songs, jam online, and podcast your tunes without ever putting down your guitar.
Add beats easily to your guitar and bass parts with InstantDrummer.
Pick a groove, count off a tempo, and InstantDrummer inspires you to play along with its continuously varying drum tracks using perfectly matched, full kit studio drum recordings. Spin the INTENSITY knob to set the mood from mellow to aggressive. Dial in some VARIATION to get a constantly evolving beat. AMBIENCE adds room sound and GAIN sets the level. No tedious editing or disappointing sounds, just a great drummer, ready to jam. InstantDrummer is an integral part of RiffWorks. Eight FREE InstantDrummer sessions are included with RiffWorks Standard and more are available online.
Includes 7 studio quality effects plus AmpliTube 2 Live.
RiffWorks includes seven effects from Sonoma Wire Works. Add great sounding, fully optimized effects like auto-wah, multiband compression, modulation, delay, reverb, and British style EQ to your tunes. Effect algorithms were passionately designed by Sonoma Wire Works for superb sound quality, and are optimized for maximum performance. Plus the included AmpliTube 2 Live, with 15 guitar and bass amp combinations of the most sought after gear, 11 effects, mic-modeling with 2 microphones and position controls, built-in tuner and more than 128 customizable user presets, is able to produce tons of different guitar tones.
Instantly podcast to an enthusiastic community of musicians.
Share songs with and get feedback from other RiffWorks users and the world. RiffCaster is a free service for all RiffWorks users. The system is a breeze to use and there is plenty of room for content. Now with instant podcasting! Plus RiffLink (60-day trial version included) offers RiffWorks users built-in online collaboration. Share a song session over the Internet with up to 4 other musicians and chat while you're at it. Riff recording allows musicians to play along with each other in what feels like real-time with no worries about latency. New 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 is also saved on the server for those who wish to contribute later.
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.
-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.
-Backups: Includes 4 diverse, tempo-synchronized backups to accompany you while you record: InstantDrummer provides great sounding drum recordings with adjustable intensity, variation and tempo - no need for tedious drum-machine programming. 8 InstantDrummer Sessions are included for free with the purchase of RiffWorks and more are available. REX Player for playing tempo synchronized loop files (REX and RX2). ReWire mixer for playing tempo-synchronized loop files with up to four ReWire synth applications like Propellerhead Reason and Ableton Live. Metronome: Can be used for lead-in, while recording, for a really simple beat, or to add extra flavor in addition to the drummer.
-Effects: Add RiffWork's 7 studio-quality effects to Layers, Riffs, InstantDrummer sessions, and to the Input.
-RiffCaster - a free web broadcasting service for musicians recording with RiffWorks. Broadcast songs instantly with a single button click in RiffWorks. The public can listen to songs posted on the RiffCaster website and podcast for free. Commenting on songs is welcome. Very popular!
-RiffLink: Record and collaborate with musicians from all over the world using the RiffLink interface integrated into RiffWorks. Currently in free public beta, then 60 day free trial.
-Guitar Amp and Effects Plug-in Support - Amp plug-ins such as AmpliTube 2 Live from IK Multimedia (now included with RiffWorks Standard) and GearBox from Line 6, can be activated, heard, and recorded while playing your instrument through RiffWorks.
-Junt: Arming the Junt feature allows you to 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.
-16-24 bit recording
-Up to 24 recorded layers per Riff not including backups like the InstantDrummer
-Up to 48 simultaneous recorded layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs
-Mix Options:
-WAV (.wav) files - perfect for burning a CD, or using a third party program like iTunes to convert to mp3.
-OggVorbis (.ogg) files - a modern, free replacement for the mp3 format. Most sound player applications either have support built-in or there are plug-ins available.
-Mix to Riff - bounce multiple riffs down to one layer in a single riff.
3 Steps to Make a Song
RiffWorks Standard recording software is unique guitar-friendly software to easily record guitar tracks and compose songs quickly and creatively.
1) Start Recording
- To prepare recording in Riffworks click on the Recorder PLAY button.
- Easily add a drum part to your guitar recording with InstantDrummer.
RiffWorks includes four diverse backups to accompany you while you record: InstantDrummer, Metronome, ReWire, REX Player, with full editing on their individual settings. The BACKUPS are mixed into the Riff's audio just like layers are. InstantDrummer produces great drum grooves, the REX player allows to use any REX loops, the REWIRE allows to use any REWIRE instruments (such as Reason).
- Click on AMP and set up a great guitar tone.
AmpliTube 2 Live will pop up and give you up to 15 guitar and bass amp combinations plus 10 effects to create a great guitar tone.
- Click the big red RECORD button and start to play, your takes will appear when recording.
Each time you record, one or more new layers is created into your Riff. Layers are basically a single recording of your instrument. You can stack layers on top of each other (bass, guitar, vocals) to create a full groove. The Riff Recorder, by default, will record a new layer each time the Riff loops. Use this looping feature to quickly double up your tracks, do multiple takes, and so on. Each layer has several controls for mixing and applying effects.
- Your can instantly apply one of the 7 included effects to your tracks. You can choose between Filter, Shaper, Modulator, Delay, Reverb, Compressor and EQ and you can apply these to each separate layers or to the entire Riff.
2) Recording More Tracks
- Add more recording.
By repeating the procedure at point 1, you'll make more and more Riffs for different parts of your song. Each Riff is represented by a coloured brick in the RIFFS list. Use different colors to organize your Riffs. Each Riff can have a different InstantDrummer or other BACKUPS, different TEMPO, LENGTH and different RIFF EFFECTS.
3) Creating a Song
- Create a song with few mouse click by drag and drop.
Once you have several Riffs, you can drag them up to the SONG timeline to build a song easily and you can rearrange Riffs in the SONG timeline to experiment with your song structure.
- Recording vocals or solos. Once you have a song built, you can record solos or vocal tracks across the entire song by using the SONGLAYERS. Song Layers is a special Riff that allows you to record straight linear tracks, or layers, over a complete song. This is especially useful for recording solos and vocals.
- Create an entire MIX or export separate tracks for post-production.
To get a .WAV file to burn to a CD, simply press the MIX button. If you want to export separate tracks simply mute the layer accordingly during the mix-down process
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* PIII 1GHz (P4 or equivalent 1.8GHz recommended)
* ASIO driver capable audio interface like the IK Multimedia StealthPlug
* Windows XP/Vista
* 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
* 1GB of disk space free for installation
* 5 GB of disk space free for recording
* Activation, RiffCaster & RiffLink require an internet connection
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* G4 1.33GHz (Intel CoreDuo or G5 1.8GHz recommended)
* Core Audio input device
* Mac OS X 10.4 or later, including Mac OS Universal
* 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended)
* 1GB of disk space free for installation
* 5 GB of disk space free for recording
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