Sonoma Wire Works Riffworks Standard description:
The Sonoma Riffworks Standard - Intuitive Recording Interface, InstantDrummer, Effects, Online Jamming & Instant Podcasting
With the Sonoma Riffworks Standard you can easily 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. Tracks are created automatically as you play. Record multiple takes or layer parts without stopping the creative flow.
Add tempo-matched backups with the included InstantDrummer, Rex player, ReWire mixer, and metronome. InstantDrummer provides easy access to full-kit studio drum recordings - No programming necessary!
Include up to 7 studio-quality effects per layer including wah, multi-band distortion, modulation, delay, reverb, compression, and British style EQ. RiffWorks is an inspiration platform with a familiar interface that looks like fun gear, not like a complicated DAW. It's easy, fun and productive 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. This is the most guitar-friendly recording software ever!
Record and collaborate with musicians from all over the world using the RiffLink interface integrated into RiffWorks. Any musician can join your session and work with you at the same time on the same song. There's even a built-in chat client. Each layer is instantly streamed to other current users as well as saved on the server for users who wish to contribute later. Instantly podcast your songs using the free RiffCaster broadcasting service that is integrated into RiffWorks. There's nothing like it!
Sonoma Riffworks Standard main features include:
- 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.
- Incluldes 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.
- Guitar Amp and Effects Plug-in Support - Amp plug-ins such as AmpliTube LE 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.
- Song Layer - Option for full song-length recording.
- 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.
- Riff Gain - Master gain control for each riff.
- Riff Effects - Effects chain on the Riff as a whole in addition to each layer.
- Backup Effects - Complete effects chain for each backup module including InstantDrummer, ReWire and the REX player.
- One-shot Record - Alternative to continuous looped recording mode.
- Fade Automation - Continuous volume control for each layer.
- Mono or stereo input
- 16-24 bit recording , 44.1 sample rate: for simple setup and CD burning
- 32 bit floating point internal processing
- Up to 24 recorded layers per Riff not including backups like the InstantDrummer
- Up to 48 simultaneous recorded layers with SongLayers playing over Riffs
Sonoma Riffworks Standard system requirements:
- Windows: PIII 1GHz (P4 or equivalent 1.8GHz recommended), ASIO driver capable audio interface, Win XP, 512MB of RAM (1GB recommended), 1GB of disk space free for installation, 5 GB of disk space free for recording
- Mac OS: G4 1.33GHz (Intel CoreDuo or G5 1.8GHz recommended) Core Audio input device - some don't have one built-in eg. MacMini, Mac OS X 10.4 or later, including Universal, 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
Sonoma Wire Works Riffworks Standard (code 38081)
Guitar Software
£67.23 (ex vat)