| RiffWorks Features | RiffWorks T4 | RiffWorks Standard | 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 |
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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) |
| RiffLink Online Collaboration is built into RiffWorks. 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 |
| RiffCaster Song Posting: Broadcast songs to RiffWorld.com with a single click on the RiffCast button in RiffWorks. | 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 |
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 ($90 value) |
| REX Player: Record along with tempo synchronized backup loop files (REX and RX2). | No | Yes | ReWire: Use RiffWorks simultaneously with programs like Reason, Ableton Live and more. | No | Yes |
| Metronome: Use for lead-in, while recording, for a simple beat, or to add extra flavor in addition to the drummer. | 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 |
| Bundled Plugins: VST plug-ins can be activated, heard, and recorded while playing your instrument through RiffWorks. These plug-ins are bundled with RiffWorks: | AmpliTube® Duo LE & Studio Devil BVC |
AmpliTube® 2 Live ($99 value) 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 |
| Simultaneous Recorded Layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs (CPU dependent) | 8 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 |
| Single Shot Record: Alternative to continuous looped recording. | Yes | Yes |
| Riff Notes: A place to make remarks about recordings. | Yes | Yes |
| Mono or Stereo Input: Input Meters show the level coming directly from your input device. | Yes | Yes |
| Quick Start Tuorial & 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 |
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Save as .rws: Save as RiffWorks files. Mix to .wav: for burning to CD Mix 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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| Export Riffs to .wav | No | Yes |
| 32-bit Recording | 16-bit only | 16-bit & 32-bit |
| 32-bit Mix | 16-bit only | 16-bit & 32-bit |
| 44.1 Sample Rate for simple setup and CD burning. | Yes | Yes |
| Mac OS Universal Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Windows XP ASIO & Mac OS Core Audio Device Compatibility: Supports most devices from Digidesign, IK Multimedia, Line 6, M-Audio, PreSonus and more. See Recommended Hardware List | Yes | Yes |
| Screen Resolution | 1020 | 1020 & 1125 |
| FourTrack iPhone App Import | Yes | Yes |
| Price: | Free | $129 MSRP |
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